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Frequently Asked Questions - Beginner Questions



Most questions from beginners have already been answered. Fortunately, the answers to those questions have been compiled here. You will find information about everything from holding your guitar to learning how to read music.
How do I play a song using tab?
Tablature is one of those things that once you know how to read it, you never forget it. There are six horizontal lines. The bottom one is the sixth string, the low E, and the top one is the high E. The rest are just the ones found in-between in ... More...

What pitfalls should I avoid as a beginning student?
As I wrote down the usual list of items that teachers tend to discuss when asked this question, I realized that most of them, if not all, could be lumped into a single category: Impatience. Perhaps this is a bit of my trying to lump a lot of ... More...

More Questions

  1. Should we learn to read music?
  2. Should I bother learning songs?
  3. Which chords should I begin learning?
  4. How much time should I devote each day to practicing?
  5. What are the notes on a guitar?
  6. What are the notes on a bass guitar?
  7. Why do we use more than 3 strings to make a chord?
  8. Is there an easy way to learn barre chords?
  9. What is the best way to learn guitar?
  10. Which guitar is better to learn on: acoustic or electric?
  11. Why would I choose to play bass over guitar?
  12. How do you change the strings on a bass guitar?
  13. How much is a good guitar for a beginner?
  14. Did I Get A Good Deal?
  15. What are some easy songs for a beginner?
  16. I am new to the guitar. Where should I start out?
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