Thursday 28 October 2010

Looking To Learn Electric Guitar Online

By L Johnson

In today's modern world, there's more than one way to learn electric guitar. The most reliable, and oldest way, of learning is to be taught by an instructor or tutor. However, with technological advances like the internet, we can easily watch videos and read music on-line rather than take lessons from someone. That makes teaching yourself how to play a heck of a lot easier!

Tutors and teachers are ideal sources of knowledge to learn how to play the electric guitar from. They can instruct you on your form, and give you hints and tips that can only be learned from years of experience. They are able to specifically work on you, which no other form of teaching can do.

With modern technology at most everyone's fingertips, there are hundreds of websites that aim to teach guitar lessons. From soloing to strumming chords, the internet is a great tool to find exactly what you are looking for. Hundreds of websites offer 'tabs' to tons of songs; tabs are an easy-to-read style of writing out music. These websites are popular and offer many video lessons and tutorials which are helpful.

Tabs are great for learning, but there's something to be said about seeing someone play it, in person or on video. The ability for anyone to post any video they want to on the internet has made learning the guitar much easier. There are countless tutorial videos on-line of different songs. These videos are perfect when accompanied by tabs, it's as close as you'll get to a tutor without paying for one.

Teaching yourself how to play the guitar without using tabs, videos, or (of course) an instructor, is by far the most challenging way to learn. Unless you're a prodigy, the chances of becoming the next Jimi Hendrix without formal teaching are slim, very slim.

Learning how to play the guitar with a friend is also a good way to improve. Different people naturally play differently, so friends can be a great influence to help your guitar knowledge grow. Besides, jam sessions with other people is what music is all about! - 42265

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