July 16th, 2010
How long does it take to learn guitar to the point that you can play basic songs? I’ve been learning for about a week now, and I’ve learned half the strings. About how long will it take me to be able to play songs? I could also use some tips on how to transition between different chords.
How fast you learn is really dependent on.
1. Your natural ability, or god-given talent
2. Your level of dedication – if you practice 4 hours a day, every day then you’ll improve a lot faster than if you practice once a week for half an hour.
It took me about 3 months of practicing about an hour a day to get good enough at a few basic songs to feel confident enough to play along with friends.
Chord transitions can be tricky at first. I would try to get lessons if I were you, that way you’ll ensure you start practicing with good technique. Either try to get lessons face to face with a qualified teacher or even better try one of the many online lessons that are available. You might even find some free lessons online with a bit of digging.
I know that Jamorama (http://bit.ly/d5qoWx) offer a free mini course. The beauty of online lessons is that you can go as fast or as slow as you want, and the online resources never get tired of you repeating the same exercises over and over!
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