I was never a overtly musical child. My mother never pushed me to do any musical instrument. My father was the musical one, my mother always told me to focus on “my school work so you don’t end up being a dummy”. So…now I begin as an adult. My childhood dream of being like my dad is coming true. I am learning how to play the guitar.
Private lessons are way too much out of my budget as a starving college student. So, to learn the know how and try to become the next Colby Calliet, I must turn to the internet for help.
In my research, I have fund a number of sites that I think are helpful for the budding guitarist. One that I’m sure even the most experienced guitarists can atest to is youtube.
Just type in the search box “how to play the guitar” and dozens of options will pop up. Take your pick from that point on. If it’s a specific song you are searching for, just type into the search box the song (Bubbly by Colby Calliet) and options will be present for you.
Now, after you have learned the basic chords and want to expand your horizons and really get to playing, there are a number of sites that you can visit to get the specific chords to play the song. Simply type in “how to play (song) on guitar” and options will appear before you. (the magic of the internet)
The site I prefer to go to when I am in need of the right chord is ultimateguitar.com. There is a large database for many of your favorite songs.
This site is also has the option of giving free lessons as well. Lessons start at beginners, including learning the scales and speed playing, to advanced, which sharpens playing skills and picking movements.
There are many options these days when it comes to learning how to play musical instruments. I’m sure that many parents are scrambling to get their children the musical talents that they hope will get their child into the best college out there. I say STOP. Wait until your children get to adulthood. The internet will teach them everything…
