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I'm just learning guitar, what should i learn first?

I really wanted to learn guitar, so I asked for a guitar for Christmas. I got a really pretty one. :3

I have no idea how to play though, and I have no idea where to start.

So where do you think I should start? Or where did you start?

Obviously I should learn which strings are what notes, and chords...

But...

I dunno.

Help?

Update:

i'm trying to teach myself... i don't know anyone that i can ask to teach me...

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  • 9 years ago
    Favorite Answer

    start by learning simple chords like Em, E, Am, G, D, C

    learning the string names(from thin to thick)E B G D A E

    and watch some YouTube easy tutorials for some simple songs

    learn some common scales like the C major scale

    the best idea is to get a teacher to teach you

    so they and correct you immediately if your doing something wrong

  • gordo
    Lv 5
    9 years ago

    You should take lessons. You will get a hundred different answers from 100 people. Only a teacher can give you feedback, and can give you tips and techniques that you won't get from a book, CD/DVD s, or the internet.

    Source(s): 51 years playing and 47 years teaching experience.
  • Anonymous
    9 years ago

    Learn that the strings are : E, A ,D, G, B ,E, then get a book on guitar chords, learn a few songs, let the tips of your fingers get tough, and your on your way!

    Source(s): Self
  • Anonymous
    9 years ago

    Do these chords in sequence:

    E G D A

    That's the intro to Sin City by Ac/Dc

    (And then those are also the chords to the rest of the song just about, so...once you got that down, you got it all down. rock on.)

  • 9 years ago

    Start off by learning the easiest chords: G, A, D, E, C.

    You can learn this by playing simple songs in beginner booklets or by youtube tutoring.

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