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Blues Guitar Lesson - How To Choose The Best One For You

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Are you crazy about music like me? Do you love Eric Clapton, John Lee Hooker, Tommy Emmanuel? Would you like to learn to play like them but don't know where and how to start? I created this lens to talk about blues guitar lesson to help people decide which method of learning is the most appropriate for them.

Which is the best method for learning to play a blues guitar?

There happens to be many types of blues guitar lessons and one can easily be confused with which one would be the best for him/her. The solution then would be to trim down those choices and pick one or two from the best types of guitar lessons out there. So if you agree and you want to know what some of the most effective blues guitar lessons are, read on.

Guitar Classes/Workshops

Blues guitar classes or workshops happen to be a popular choice for a lot of people. Aspirants learn faster this way because they work harder due to the healthy competitive atmosphere. Students can jam together and they can even help each other out as they watch others experiment through trial and error. A lot of guitarists choose to learn through classes simply because they can have a better perspective of how other guitar players advance and they then work harder to become even better. If you choose to learn this way, you'll definitely get to feel what it's like to perform in front of an audience (through performing in front of the class, recitals, etc).

Learn from the masters - Eric Clapton

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Private Tutors

Private Tutors are also a great choice for blues guitar aspirants. Many guitarists have chosen this path because they like to learn privately. You can directly ask your teacher without getting embarrassed simply because you know you paid him to be patient with you. That means that you can almost always make a request to your teacher to repeat a particular lesson without worrying too much if he or she will get annoyed that you didn't understand his/her guitar instructions. Although, it's recommended that you pick a tutor who's had a lot of experience teaching blues guitar lessons.

Video Tutorials

Learn by watching

Another great blues guitar lesson type happens to be video tutorials. Video tutorials are extremely convenient for you if you feel a little confused with a particular lick or riff. You can easily click pause and rewind if you want to be absolutely sure that you've got the notes and timing right. Also, getting your blues guitar lesson via video is much cheaper than going to classes or private tutorials. If you don't have the money to attend some guitar classes, then it's recommended that you go with video tutorials. Most formats are in DVD for better interface control.

Online Programs

The ultimate freedom

Another great option how you can obtain your blues guitar lesson is going online. Online courses are a sort of combination of private guitar classes, video tutorials, and book purchase. In addition, some online guitar courses provide a feature that allows you to experience how it is to be jamming with a partner. Furthermore, you can better track your progress through these programs and you'll also have a greater chance of understanding guitar theory than with video tutorials only.

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Books and Tablature

Guitar tabs and books are also very helpful. Although it's up to you if you solely want to rely on these (and some guitarists are successful in this way), it's still recommended that you combine these blues guitar lesson manuals with video tutorials, online programs, or classes, so that you can assure yourself that you've got all the basics covered.

So, what do I do?

It is always recommended for anyone who's just learning the blues guitar (or any instrument) to always practice what they've learned every single day. Knowledge of any musical instrument is better reinforced through your practice at home, whether it's after a class or after private tutorials. So, jump in and learn which might be the best blues-guitar-lesson for you.

Choosing Guitar

Once you know what type of learning is the best for you, you have to select a guitar you will practice on, if you already do not have one.There are few things you have to consider. First, do you want acoustic or electric guitar? Acoustic is a bit harder to learn, but it is more versatile in a sense that you do not need amplifier, cables, or electricity. You can take it anywhere with you and it should have pretty nice and loud sound on its own. Electric guitars, in most cases, produce barely audible sound without amplifier, so if you decide to buy one, you will have to add cost of amp and guitar cable to your total. On the other hand, it is easier to learn to play electric guitar as the requirements for finger strength are lower than with acoustic guitar. You can also plug it into all sorts of electronics and create unimaginable sounds, so if the variety of sounds and speed of learning are issues important to you, than I would say go for electric.

How to properly hold the guitar

There are two different basic sitting positions when playing the guitar - classical and casual.

Four rules you shall follow to achieve the best results with your guitar practice:

1. For best performance and comfort you should sit at the edge of your chair.
2. Make sure that you are sitting straight and there is no tension in any of your muscles.
3. Your guitar should be supported by your leg.
4. The guitar should be leaned a little towards you, not at the right angle with the floor and not parallel with your body

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