Learn to recognize which fret and which string it is because this is essential on how to play the guitar. A fret is a metal strip fastened to the fretboard of the guitar at exact points. The basis of a chord's pitch is the pressing of the string against a fret. Starting from the narrow end, or the fretboard of the guitar, is the metal strip identifying the first fret, the second and so on.
Know the strings first so eventually we can groove like Santana. The strings starting from the bottom string (the thinnest) are named E B G D A E respectively. The thinnest string is the high E and is also known as the first string, the B is the second string ending to the thickest the low E which is the sixth string.
Aside from the frets and strings learning to read tabs is also important in playing the guitar. When your dominant hand is the right your left presses down on the frets and your right does the strumming. For left handers, they can consider flipping this around and playing the fret with the right hand whilst their left hand does the strumming.
Chords are the basis of what frets to press and would affect the sound so a firm pressure is needed to ensure clarity of sound. When pressing a string make sure your fingers are not too far from the fret because the sound will not be as pleasant. . The up and down strokes in varying combinations are called strumming. Because the are usually four counts in a single bar each beat and offbeat is counted as 1 and 2 and 3 and 4 each and represents the offbeat. For even sound production consistency in strumming speed must be exercised.
Remember that the key to learn how to play guitar is to know the chords with the help of a chord chart. Now that you are learning how to play guitar, it is time to be acquainted with the chords by using a chord chart and trying out some simple songs.
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