Welcome
This website is designed for new and intermediate guitar players who are looking to improve their playing abilities. If you are new to playing guitar, continue reading this page for more information about how to get started, what you need, and advice when buying your first guitar. You can also use the navigation bar at the top of this site to access more pages including chord charts, song tabs, and more.
Getting Started
A good place to start when buying your first guitar is to decide whether you want an acoustic or electric guitar. Electric guitars can create a much wider range of sounds using various amplifiers and pedals, while acoustic guitars have a more familiar sound while also not having to rely on electricity to function. Another factor that you might consider is your budget. If you're just starting out, buying an electric guitar means you also have to shell out for an amplifier and cable, which can add a lot to your overall price. Try browsing guitars from popular manufacturers like Gibson, Fender, Seagull, or Yamaha and see if you can find something that suits you.
Guitar Styles
The guitar is an incredibly versatile instrument, and it can be played in a multitude of different styles. To name a few: folk, jazz, fingerstyle, percussive, and slide guitar all involve using different techniques to create a unique sound on the guitar. When playing, you will usually either be reading chords, or reading a tab. Chords are groups of notes that are strummed all at the same time, while tabs involve rhythmically playing individual notes by picking one string at a time.
Additional Resources
- Ultimate Guitar is a great website for finding tabs and chords to all your favorite songs. They have a wide variety of songs ranging in difficulty from novice to advanced songs.
- GuitarLessons hosts free guitar lessons for beginners on virtually every topic imaginable, and can be very helpful for those learning the instrument for the first time.
- There are plenty of guitar related videos on YouTube - just search for a certain song or technique and there are likely several videos covering it.
- Visit a local guitar store! Guitar stores are full of knowledgeable people who are eager to assist new players and get you set up with the gear you need to succeed.