Are there any secrets/shortcuts to learning to play the guitar?

Asked by Last Modified  

3 Answers

+4 Western Classical Indian classical Jazz & Blues

Follow 4
Answer

Please enter your answer

Trevor D'souza

IB and Cambridge music teacher as 4 years

Yes there are shortcuts to play guitar, but those shortcuts will short cut your interest in playing guitar. If I put up your question in another way round it will sound like "What is the easiest way of adding, 17+52?" And the options will be use calculator or use your brain. As you know, if you use calculator...
read more
Yes there are shortcuts to play guitar, but those shortcuts will short cut your interest in playing guitar. If I put up your question in another way round it will sound like "What is the easiest way of adding, 17+52?" And the options will be use calculator or use your brain. As you know, if you use calculator your brain will become dumb or remain dumb until and unless you try to make it think. So you think if for yourself how you want to learn. Thank you read less
Comments
Dislike Bookmark

Guitarist

No Abhishek.Practice is the only mantra to get good at anything.Nothing worthwhile can be achieved over night.but the good news is that with the right teacher,you can get there sooner.If you are interested in learning guitar the right way,please contact me.
Comments
Dislike Bookmark

I have been teaching guitar for 10 years and it's been an amazing experience for me

the main and only secret is practice as much as you can, and you'll get it eventually
Comments
Dislike Bookmark

View 1 more Answers

Related Questions

What guitar should I buy in the range of 4k-6k rupees?
U can buy 4 to 6k between Hobmer guitar
Jareena
0 0
View Comments5
What is modals?
A modes are special scales which bring out specific moods. Modes are as good as raagas of Indian classical music. The only difference is that origin of each mode is either of you seven notes of a major...
Md.saif
0 0
View Comments7
How do I fix guitar string buzz?
Sections Fret in the Right Place. Apply the Right Amount of Pressure. Avoid Strumming Too Hard. Consider the Strings. Check the Setup.
Rajan
0 0
View Comments5
Why are Taylor guitars so expensive?
Taylors are well made instruments that uniformly play well. They come with a decent setup for most players and are ready to go out of the box.
Jyoti
0 0
View Comments5
I am in my late thirties. But I want to learn guitar very much. How long it will take for me to learn?
Hi Biswas, First of all : learning guitar has nothing to do with your age, gender, profession,experience, exposure towards music. All you need to have is : INTEREST. The more you are interested the more...
Biswas

Now ask question in any of the 1000+ Categories, and get Answers from Tutors and Trainers on UrbanPro.com

Ask a Question

Related Lessons

Mastering Bow Control in Carnatic Violin
Mastering Bow Control in Carnatic Violin Bow control is one of the most important skills in violin playing. A good bowing technique produces a clear, smooth, and expressive sound. 1. Correct Bow Hold Hold...

Arjun Prakash

0 0
View Comments0
Making Music learning smooth and enjoyable
With my few years of teaching experience I have understood the steps of learning musical instruments for a bigginer should be as bellow:- 1. Basic understanding of make of the instrument that one is going...

Soumyabrata Sengupta

0 0
View Comments0
Aadat Song Intro Lesson

Vinod Kumar

0 0
View Comments0
Patience GNR chords and lyrics
C G A D C G A D C G C Em C G D D C Shed a tear cause I'm missing you G I'm still alright to smile A D Dsus2 D Dsus4 D Dsus2 D ...

Prince Y Kumar

0 0
View Comments0
Lego house chords and lyrics
D G D Em I'm gonna pick up the pieces, D G and build a lego house D Em D when things go wrong we can knock...

Prince Y Kumar

0 0
View Comments0

Recommended Articles

Guitar Hall -- Guitar Academy and Boutique, Mumbai

Guitar Hall The philosophy at Guitar Hall chain of academies is simple and effective: Learn what you want to know to have fun and play the songs and music you enjoy. Learn what you need to know to become the knowledgeable, creative and self-reliant musician you desire to be. This balanced approach between immediate enjoyment...

Read full article >

Tips for Learning Guitar

Learning how to play a guitar interests a lot of people. While it’s absolutely true that learning a guitar takes time and effort, it could still be a lot of fun. You can read these 10 tips and get started with the quest to become an awesome guitar player in a reasonable span of time:  1.  Buy the right Guitar Try...

Read full article >

Introduction to Guitar -- Before you learn...

by Kiran Roy, Guitar Hall the Guitar Boutique Before you begin to learn to play the guitar, you might be curious to learn a little bit about the instrument and where it actually originated from. The Guitar has a noble and ancient history. A plucked string instrument with the in-curving sides of the guitar is to be found...

Read full article >

Choosing the right guitar -- Before you take...

by Kiran Roy, Guitar Hall - The Guitar Boutique Most importantly, only select a guitar you know is fully inspected and adjusted for easy playability, accuracy in tuning, intonation and tone production. Many important issues rest on the quality and playability of your instrument. Always get the facts. Ask what has...

Read full article >

Find Guitar Classes near you
Guitar Classes in Delhi
Guitar Classes in Bangalore
Guitar Classes in Mumbai
Guitar Classes in Kolkata
Guitar Classes in Pune
Guitar Classes in Chennai
Guitar Classes in Hyderabad
Guitar Classes in Gurgaon
Guitar Classes in Jaipur
Guitar Classes in Noida
Online Guitar Classes

Looking for Guitar Classes?

Learn from the Best Tutors on UrbanPro

Are you a Tutor or Training Institute?

Join UrbanPro Today to find students near you