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Fancy yourself a [[Increase Your Speed and Finger Strength on the Fretboard|fretboard]] [[Look Like a Wizard|wizard]]? To rise to the ranks of ''' guitar master'''--that is, an exceptionally [[Be Talented|talented]] and charismatic [[String for a Left Handed Guitarist|guitarist]], you ''must'' pay your dues. It isn't just about learning [[Play Guitar|how to play guitar]]; it's about [[Eat Properly|eating]], [[Breathe|breathing]], and [[Fall Asleep|sleeping]] [[Tune a Guitar|guitar]]. Read on to follow the lead of widely respected, [[Teach Guitar|guitar]] playing legends like Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Jimmy Page, Yngwie Malmsteen, [[Play Guitar Like Eddie Van Halen|Eddie Van Halen]], Angus Young and Randy Rhoads--maybe you've got it in you, maybe you don't, but there's only one way to find out. | Fancy yourself a [[Increase Your Speed and Finger Strength on the Fretboard|fretboard]] [[Look Like a Wizard|wizard]]? To rise to the ranks of ''' guitar master'''--that is, an exceptionally [[Be Talented|talented]] and charismatic [[String for a Left Handed Guitarist|guitarist]], you ''must'' pay your dues. It isn't just about learning [[Play Guitar|how to play guitar]]; it's about [[Eat Properly|eating]], [[Breathe|breathing]], and [[Fall Asleep|sleeping]] [[Tune a Guitar|guitar]]. Read on to follow the lead of widely respected, [[Teach Guitar|guitar]] playing legends like Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Jimmy Page, Yngwie Malmsteen, [[Play Guitar Like Eddie Van Halen|Eddie Van Halen]], Angus Young and Randy Rhoads--maybe you've got it in you, maybe you don't, but there's only one way to find out. | ||
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#*If you don't have an experienced instructor or high quality equipment, this may be difficult, but you have to be a stickler for technique. [[Do Homework|Do your homework]] and [[Ask a Question Intelligently|ask questions]]. Be persistent. If you know someone who's an excellent guitar player, don't be shy. Walk up to them with the guitar strapped on, politely request a moment of their time, and ask them if your finger placement for a particular chord or technique is correct. Most experts, when they see an error, are compelled to correct it out of their [[Love|love]] of the art. | #*If you don't have an experienced instructor or high quality equipment, this may be difficult, but you have to be a stickler for technique. [[Do Homework|Do your homework]] and [[Ask a Question Intelligently|ask questions]]. Be persistent. If you know someone who's an excellent guitar player, don't be shy. Walk up to them with the guitar strapped on, politely request a moment of their time, and ask them if your finger placement for a particular chord or technique is correct. Most experts, when they see an error, are compelled to correct it out of their [[Love|love]] of the art. | ||
#*Study your idols. Listen to other guitarists' riffs and solos and learn them. | #*Study your idols. Listen to other guitarists' riffs and solos and learn them. | ||
| − | #*Some techniques that are worth learning: | + | #*Some techniques that are worth learning: |
#**Harmonics and [[Do a Pinch Harmonic (false Harmonic or Squeal)|pinch harmonics]] | #**Harmonics and [[Do a Pinch Harmonic (false Harmonic or Squeal)|pinch harmonics]] | ||
#**Palm muting | #**Palm muting | ||
#**Vibrato | #**Vibrato | ||
#**Hammer ons/pull offs. | #**Hammer ons/pull offs. | ||
| − | #*Scales you should be familiar with: | + | #*Scales you should be familiar with: |
#**Major and minor | #**Major and minor | ||
#**Be able to play scales forwards as well as backwards, moving from scale to scale in a given key | #**Be able to play scales forwards as well as backwards, moving from scale to scale in a given key | ||
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#'''Play with ''emotion.''''' Once you've developed proficiency, you can use the guitar for freedom of expression. You can feel the [[Appreciate Music|music]] in your blood, and make other people feel it, too. Remember, the greatest musicians of all time, the ones who are most deeply respected, are the ones who could ''move'' others emotionally with their music. Music is a form of communication, if you have something to express, do your best to produce what you hear or feel. Believe you can become a breath-taking guitarist -- it makes such a difference if you know you will be brilliant. | #'''Play with ''emotion.''''' Once you've developed proficiency, you can use the guitar for freedom of expression. You can feel the [[Appreciate Music|music]] in your blood, and make other people feel it, too. Remember, the greatest musicians of all time, the ones who are most deeply respected, are the ones who could ''move'' others emotionally with their music. Music is a form of communication, if you have something to express, do your best to produce what you hear or feel. Believe you can become a breath-taking guitarist -- it makes such a difference if you know you will be brilliant. | ||
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== Tips == | == Tips == | ||
