Tagged Questions

1
vote
9answers
363 views

1st song for a beginner

What is a good song to try try to teach a beginner who is just learning to make chords (maybe a song that just has Em and A or something)?
0
votes
1answer
71 views

What is a good first electric guitar for an acoustic player?

For a guitarist that learned to play on a steel string acoustic with 1 year experience and wants to begin playing electric guitar, what brands/models of electric guitars and amplif …
0
votes
7answers
234 views

What is better: traditional sheet music or guitar tab?

I'm interested in people's thoughts on the matter of traditional sheet music versus guitar tablature. Which is better and which should I focus on as a guitarist?
0
votes
5answers
121 views

What is earliest age you can teach a child to play the guitar?

At what age is it appropriate to begin teaching a child to play the guitar? If the child clearly has a love of music and watches in awe when an adult plays guitar, should that chil …
1
vote
6answers
243 views

Costco guitar. Any good?

I'm thinking about getting my first guitar. Costco has this guitar. Seems like a pretty good price, but I'm not sure if I save up for something better, or try to get something us …
1
vote
3answers
178 views

Where to put capo

I want to play a song that is in the key of F. the chords are Dm, Bb, C, Dm, Asus4, A7, Dm. Is there a fret to put the capo on so I can play this song with easier chords?
1
vote
1answer
102 views

Easiest chords and transitions

The answer to my "easiest song" question prompted this followup. Are C G and D the easiest for a beginner to play? Are the transitions between these chords also considered easy?
0
votes
3answers
96 views

Classical or Steel String Acoustic for learning?

Should someone just starting out learning how to play begin with a classical guitar or steel string acoustic?
0
votes
0answers
22 views

What are some good flamenco guitar resources

Can anyone recommend any good resources for learning flamenco guitar? Preferably something geared towards a player with experience playing American styles.
0
votes
2answers
150 views

What is the best way to learn to play the guitar?

What are the best resources out there for learning to play the guitar? I am interested in beginners books, lessons, websites and gear.