Music - Playing Guitar

Show up your great ability

Every person has a hobby. There are so many kinds of activity that we can choose as our hobby. Like playing guitar, piano, or drum. You are also able to do sport and choose one of them as your hobby. Like playing football, basketball, vollyball, baseball, swimming, etc. You have to know that your hobby can be something special if you practice it gradually.

Well, many people are aspiring to learn how to play the guitar. The guitar has risen into a certain level of popularity that it has become a symbol of talent, creativity and "coolness". Haha! :D

However, learning how to play the guitar is not joke. Learning to play the instrument means learning to play the chord too. Ok! This article tries to give some helpful tips to you who want to learn to play guitar chords.

1. For beginners, learn some of the most common chords. Try A, C, D, Dm, E, Em, F and G. Eight chords may seem daunting at first, but, by  practising you will memorize them pretty quickly. And yes, it is normal for your fingertips to blister initially. You may also find it difficult to place your fingers strategically on the fretboard to meet the demands of certain chords, but just keep practising and your fingers will adapt in time.

 2. Be aware of the right hand

Yeah, you have to know guys! An important thing to remember while learning how to play guitar chords is that the movement of the right hand is as important as the movement of the left hand. Most beginners would find themselves taking breaks in strumming until the left hand positions itself properly for the next chord. This is normal during the first few days of practising, but at some point, the right hand should dictate the tempo of the movements of both hands. Strumming or plucking shouldn't be delayed.

3.  Listen to guitar intensive songs as long as it is possible

One should learn how to play the guitar with some inspiration at the back of his head. Listening to good guitar players will give one some idea of where he would want to go in the future.

4. Practise as much as you can.

Simply, the more you practice, the better you will become. Try to put aside one hour a day for your guitar practise. If you do this, you will see your skillset soar. It cannot be stressed how important this is!

5. Learn to be patient.

Practising play a guitar needs time. It will reward you if you put in the effort. From learning new chords to develope the rhythm of your strumming, you will often need a considerable amount of patience.

6. Enjoy yourself!

That's what it's all about. Play alone, jam with your friends, play your favourite songs and have a good time.

Playing guitar chords is not as hard as one would think. Learning to play guitar chords is a basic and essential part of guitar playing, it lays down the foundation of good guitar playing skills. If one has the passion to play the guitar, he will eventually learn how to play the chords and advance into more intricate lessons.

Try it.. Remember! Don’t give up to practice it. Show up your great ability. 

Aninda Dwi R