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Learn how to play a musical instrument
It was years later that I bought some books on how to play a guitar and discovered chords, tablature, and music theory.
My guitars and banjos have been a joy and comfort to me, and you'll often hear me playing my guitar while I'm thinking through a tough project or idea.
However, as much as my friends liked hearing me play guitar and banjo, that's how much they were happy when I gave my violin away.
Everyone should learn to play music, even if it's just a kazoo. Music calms the savage beast, and you, too.
My Three Favorite Guitars
Top quality acoustic guitars
Gibson J-45 Historic Acoustic-Electric Guitar Vintage Sunburst
From the blues to bluegrass to folk to pop and everything in between, the J-45 is one of the most played and cherished guitars in history. Solid Sitka spruce top and solid Honduras mahogany back and sides produce unmatched mellow, full-bodied tone.
Martin D-28 Dreadnought
The D-28 has a solid Sitka spruce top with glossy finish, special East Indian rosewood for the polished back and sides, and genuine ebony for the fingerboard and bridge. With its rich, resonant warmth and punchy volume, the D-28 is particularly well-suited to music styles requiring loud, powerful rhythm accompaniment. Includes Martin deluxe hardshell case and limited lifetime warranty.
Martin Backpacker Steel
Don't let its diminutive size fool you. A braced, solid tonewood top with a solid mahogany neck, back, and sides gives this cool little guitar a surprisingly big projection. Built to withstand the rigors of camping, hiking, and off-road traveling. Includes high-quality chrome-enclosed tuners. A unique bridge on the nylon-string version accepts either plain or ball-end classic strings. Weighs less than 2-1/2 lbs.
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Great Stuff for Playing Music on Amazon
The First Stage Guitar Book: Learn How To Play Guitar Easily & Quickly!
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Play Piano in a Flash: Play Your Favorite Songs Like a Pro -- Whether You've Had Lessons or Not!
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How to Play Guitar: Everything You Need to Know to Play the Guitar
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How to Make Your Electric Guitar Play Great (Softcover) (Guitar Player Book)
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Instant Scale and Chord Guide for Keyboards
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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Music Theory, 2nd Edition
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Reader Feedback
Tell us your stories about playing music.
totalhealth wrote...
playing a musical instrument is a great way for me to relax and manage stress.
Posted June 09, 2009
LindaJM wrote...
I need to get another guitar - I too learned to play when I was a teenager, and wrote a lot of songs over the years. I keep a recorder here on my desk for those odd moments when I need to do something besides computing.
Posted August 08, 2008
Music-Resource wrote...
Hi John, Excellent music book resource you have here. I did take formal lessons on piano, french horn, and trumpet. But, I am 99.9% self taught on guitar, bass, and vocals. I agree that music is a balm for the soul. Music is a great hobby and a fulfilling profession. ~Music-Resource~
Posted November 18, 2007
by johndilbeck
John Dilbeck lives in the mountains of western North Carolina, near the small town of Murphy. He loves living in the southern Appalachian mountain... (more)
