Selecting a guitar is obviously the first step to learning how to play. The majority of instructors recommend players to start with learning how to play on acoustic. This helps the player build a solid foundation learning chords naturally without effects that are used with electric guitars. I started playing with a Sigma DM-4 that belonged to my Grandfather and was passed down to me while I was in high school and first had an interest in learning. There are plenty of introductory guitars that are available at your local guitar shops for a fair price (Under $200). A great place to look if you like to bargain is a pawn shop. Great deals can be found here if you have patience. If you shop there ensure that the guitar does not have any cracks, major defects, etc.
As I stated in my first post, I used the video game Rocksmith to begin my self teaching guitar journey. This game is made for the Playstation 3 and XBox consoles. The game will require you to purchase an electric guitar, but the cost is well worth the benefit. This game allows the player to plug an electric guitar into the console and play. The game gives detailed instruction for any person who has never played. Instruction on tuning, strumming, chords, and everything else a beginning player needs to know. The game is similar to guitar hero in how it uses guitar interface to teach. Here is a game review that shows a basic idea of how the game works.
This game gives the beginning guitar player a free instructor who will correct you problems at anytime. Its a great bargain for players who cant afford lessons and want to learn on their own at home without being around people. Until next time...
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