Yah. I've played piano for about 10 years now and trumpet for 7 and I want to start guitar.
How should I go about teaching myself how to play? >.>
First, search the web for some basics. Chords, etc.
Then learn to strum 'em chords.
I first learned my guitar by borrowing my cousin's and playing random stuff on it. Then I went online, and searched out tabs for songs that I liked, and practiced/played them to death.
One good starting thing, which most beginners hate, is technique practice. It's absolutely crucial for the guitar, especially since there's a lot more expressiveness that you can pull off, the more techniques you know. (E.g. vibrato, bending, bending + vibrato, etc). But since you're a musician yourself (piano + trumpet) I'm pretty sure practice isn't something that comes hard for you.
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hey, so ive been playing guitar for years and want to learn piano, so after i give you links and suggestions, you return favor, yes? :D :D :D :D :D :D
Get a nylon string guitar. You can find really decent used ones for cheap, you won't hurt your fingers as much as you build up your muscles and finger control, and they are just excellent to have around.
Also, take some damn lessons. You could go my route (play for years and years and years to get good) or take lessons (play for a couple years and get good).
lol, i agree with >>6
take some lessons!
i have been playing for 2 years now w/o and i'm still not very good. i'm gonna be taking lesson's soon though =D
but, only thing is DONT get nylon guitars... they suck ass. try to bend, you cant. the string rolls with you ><
First of all you have to decide what kind of music you wanna play so you decide what type guitar you will get (acoustic or electric)
I am into metal so I started with electric but they say it's better to start with acoustic.