Whats the easiest way to start and learn how to paly the guitar and whats a good

Question:The actual easiest way to learn to play the guitar, is to find some one, who is patient, and is willing to tutor you. All the books in the world will not develope your ear for music. You can learn the basic cords, from simple Mel Bray, music books, but the meter, rythem, and picking style cannot be fully understood until you see it demonstrated by an accomplished guitarist. Also, dedication to practice is actually the key to learning. attempt to use every free moment, practicing what you've studied. After many, many hours, of practice, you'll pick up your instrument, and it will seem that you were born to play. The notes, cords, rythem and all that will seem to come natural. Your best choice of starter guitars, is a simple inexpensive unit. Don't purchase a pricey guitar until you feel accomplished at the level you seek to perform at. At that time, you'll be able to recognize the difference between cheap and quality guitars. no since in putting too much money on something you may not follow through on. When out listening to other performers play their instruments, pay more attention to how they handle their guitars, let the music go in one ear and out the other, pay attention to how they hold the instrument, pay attention to their motions of changing cords, of picking the strings, and watch their body movements, some sounds are only achieved, through "contortions" that allow emphisis on holding notes for certain amount of time, and movements that permit the sound to ring out, or waver to the moment of the sound. Once you can learn these things, your music becomes personal. It reflects your moods, your feelings, your joys, and even your disappointments in life. I am no where near accomplished yet, but I enjoy my private moments of trying to learn to play the guitar. Once you become accomplished in playing the guitar, it opens up a whole new world of communication that you can share with your friends and loved ones. Not everyone will become a superstar in the music worlld, but once you can commit yourself to the level of expertise you seek, you will find fulfilment that goes beyond your expectations. Besides, learning to play guitar, is less expensive, and more rewarding than counselling.

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: The actual easiest way to learn to play the guitar, is to find some one, who is patient, and is willing to tutor you. All the books in the world will not develope your ear for music. You can learn the basic cords, from simple Mel Bray, music books, but the meter, rythem, and picking style cannot be fully understood until you see it demonstrated by an accomplished guitarist. Also, dedication to practice is actually the key to learning. attempt to use every free moment, practicing what you've studied. After many, many hours, of practice, you'll pick up your instrument, and it will seem that you were born to play. The notes, cords, rythem and all that will seem to come natural. Your best choice of starter guitars, is a simple inexpensive unit. Don't purchase a pricey guitar until you feel accomplished at the level you seek to perform at. At that time, you'll be able to recognize the difference between cheap and quality guitars. no since in putting too much money on something you may not follow through on. When out listening to other performers play their instruments, pay more attention to how they handle their guitars, let the music go in one ear and out the other, pay attention to how they hold the instrument, pay attention to their motions of changing cords, of picking the strings, and watch their body movements, some sounds are only achieved, through "contortions" that allow emphisis on holding notes for certain amount of time, and movements that permit the sound to ring out, or waver to the moment of the sound. Once you can learn these things, your music becomes personal. It reflects your moods, your feelings, your joys, and even your disappointments in life. I am no where near accomplished yet, but I enjoy my private moments of trying to learn to play the guitar. Once you become accomplished in playing the guitar, it opens up a whole new world of communication that you can share with your friends and loved ones. Not everyone will become a superstar in the music worlld, but once you can commit yourself to the level of expertise you seek, you will find fulfilment that goes beyond your expectations. Besides, learning to play guitar, is less expensive, and more rewarding than counselling.

A good guitar for beginners... Well that depends on your price range. Meh, websites beat me anyday. I would recommend using the internet anyways.

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/ (look at reviews/ prices of guitars)

http://ultimate-guitar.com/ (get tabs here, also you can ask people questions instead of looking for the smaller amount of guitarists here on Yahoo Answers)

http://guitar.about.com/ (good lessons for beginners, and there is also a 'Best Beginner Guitar' type section)

Most beginners start on a steel-string acoustic. Here's how to shop:

Go to a reputable music store--Sam Ash or Guitar Center or the biggest full-service music store in your town. If you have a friend or relative who's quite knowledgable about guitar, you can also shop at pawn shops.

You want to try out any guitar that's in your price range for feel. Does your left hand feel natural around the neck, all strings easily within reach? Does your right arm drape comfortably over the body, fingers brushing strings comfortably over the sound-hole?

The next consideration is sound. Once you've found several affordable guitars that you think feel good, have your friend or a sales clerk play each of them (same tunes on each) while your back is turned. The one that sounds best to you then is the one you want. Buy THAT SPECIFIC one--don't accept "the same model new in box" from the stock room; there are differences in acoustic guitars of the same make and model, since wood grain and glue drying has some effect.

Get a nice hard case and a comfy neckstrap for your friend, as well as an assortment of guitar picks.

Now, the best way to learn is to get a teacher. For economy, advertise on the bulletin board at a nearby college music department--you might find a guitar major who will work cheaper. Otherwise, start with a teacher referred by that good music store. Take at least a dozen lessons to ensure that your fundamentals are sound.

If you choose to continue study on your own, buy lots of books, cds and dvds from a used bookseller or ebay. Some may be too advanced for you, but just save them 'till you get advanced.

At the outset, practice for maybe 10 minutes several times daily. Slowly extend the time of one or two practices, and later reduce the number, until you have built up the stamina and knowledge to benefit from practicing for an hour or more at a time. You'll make faster progress and you'll reduce the risk of tendinitis.

I was 8 years old when my parents enrolled me in one of the summer recreation classes. After about six weeks of instruction and practise, I was playing a handful of songs and was hooked. There are things that a good teacher can impart that a book cannot. They can better gauge your progress and adjust your lesson plan accordingly. I would opt for live instruction for a beginner.