U2 & Guitar Gear: Q & A

Originally posted by Release3:There are apps you can download too. Yousician is a good one.

Originally posted by bartajax:Bought my first guitar today!! Just a cheap one, because I'm really just starting Any experienced players got some tips for where to look for tutorials or something like that?

Originally posted by LikeASong:[..]
Wow, congrats Welcome to the club.

Is it an electric, acoustic or Spanish guitar? Method and way of learning changes a lot between the 3.

Originally posted by bartajax:[..]
It's an acoustic guitar.

Originally posted by bartajax:[..]
It's an acoustic guitar.

Originally posted by LikeASong:[..]
Great, that's the second best way to start The best one, in my humble opinion, is a classic guitar. Its neck is wider and therefore it's harder to play, so once you master it, switching to acoustic and electric is a child's game. Nevertheless, an acoustic is fantastic to start with - and the funniest to play at parties, etc. So congrats

First thing you have to do is learn how to play complicated chord progressions tune your guitar - and most important, to tell when your guitar is out of tune. I don't know how many online tutorials would tell you this, but from my personal experience it's the most important part. I have seen MANY friends of mine quitting guitar (and violin) because the instrument wasn't properly tuned, which ended in frustrating practice sessions (and angry relatives/neighbors ). If your guitar is perfectly tuned at all times then you'll be in a constant ascending progression (this is a bit of a musical joke). First time you try to play a riff or a chord it will be a disaster. The second time it will be a disaster too, but a smaller one. And if your guitar is perfectly tuned, the third time you'll hear a perfectly tuned and resonating chord that will make you proud.

@MoFoNYR15 you humble me, Nick! I'm in no way an "incredible player" or anything like that. I just know my chords and have a good ear, that's all. I'm no shredder and I can't put the amount of time required to nail certain guitar tones. I prefer to have fun belting out some known songs and mixing them up (I'm a medley guy, that much I can swear!).