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Eng 101 web 3
02/Feb/2014
Guitar
A guitar is an extraordinary instrument commonly known for its romantic melodies. It is a well recognized object that attracts many people including myself. Because of the amazing sound coming out of its strings, guitars have become pieces of art in today's society. Many musicians around the world use a guitar to play and compose songs. Some of them rely on their instinct and by listening. The music industry owes a lot to this instrument. It is the base of all sound. It gives the music a unique rhythm. The process of learning to play guitar is not complex, nor simple. It all comes with dedication and practice. Guitar learning should be taken more seriously. Because of its pleasant and enjoyable harmonies, pain and stressful pressures can be released from our bodies.
I learned how to play guitar several years ago. At first I struggled. Frustrations filled my head, but I kept practicing, watching videos and reading basic guitarist’s books. This way I learned how to hold a guitar, and how to strike its six strings. The process was not complicated, nor easy. I was persistent and kept on studying and practicing the basic process. Once these basics procedures have been applied, you will be well prepared to the next step. There are several steps involved in the learning process. The first step to learn how to play guitar is to get a physical guitar. It could be old or new, it does not matter. This instrument must be present.
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Another important idea to keep in mind is the positioning of the guitar. The wrong position can lead to critical mistakes, such as not striking the strings the correct way.
Balance is crucial too. If the guitar is unbalanced and not straight like an arrow, it will cause some sort of pain in the wrist. Hand flexibility is also a good mechanism when learning guitar. Focus can not be loose at any time. There has to be attention and mind focusing when going through this learning process. Do not let distractions ruin the learning process.
There are varieties of style when playing guitar, For example, picking and plucking. It is up to the learner to opt for an interesting one. Keep in mind that guitar playing involves two hands, right and left. The left hand is used to press the chords on the guitar’s neck, and the right hand to strikes the strings. Each style