Tuesday, August 18, 2009

Learn To Play Guitar Fast With An Online Course

By Sid Timmons

Which type of guitar comes to your mind first when the subject of guitars comes up? Either you said the electric guitar or the acoustic guitar. The acoustic guitar has been around much longer than the electric guitar, dating back to 1779. The electric guitar did not come into being until the 1930's.

Many great bands have used the acoustic guitar in their steller unplugged sessions, including Nirvana and Pearl Jam. The acoustic guitar produces heartfelt soulful sound and has no outside form of amplification.

Are you thinking that learning the acoustic guitar will be hard? It really isn't. The most important thing for the beginner is picking a guitar that is well suited to their body dimensions.

Stop right there! Don't make the mistake of borrowing an acoustic guitar from a buddy. It is worth it to own your own. It can be used or brand new, but make sure it is a good fit for you.

Take a look online or in your local yellow pages. You won't have to look far to find a great deal on an acoustic guitar. Also check out your local music store, just be sure to ask a lot of questions.

After finding and buying your acoustic guitar, you will have to determine which way you will use to actually begin learning to play. Our schedules often vary wildly so pick the way that best suits your lifestyle. A few ways you can go about learning to play the acoustic guitar are:

One on one lessons-This is where many beginners start. Qualified local instructors for acoustic guitar are easy to find. They can help and encourage you as you progress in your training.

There are several disadvantages to this method. First, it can be quite costly, up to $30 for a half hour lesson. Also, you will have to physically show up for the lesson which may be on a rigid weekly schedule. Many people have a hard time fitting this type of lesson into their schedule.

Online Acoustic Guitar Lessons-In this day and age, it is really easy to learn just about anything you can think of through an online course. There are many acoustic guitar courses available, both free and paid. I recommend finding and purchasing a good course as they are more likely to be better organized.

The advantages of following an online acoustic guitar course can be pretty compelling. Many only require a one time payment and you can start immediately. Imagine learning to play the guitar on your terms at home on your schedule. Really this is the best way.

I hope you found this article to be helpful and encouraging. Now it is time to take action. You won't regret your decision.

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