I just wanted to wax a bit philosophical about learning and playing the guitar in general, in hopes of encouraging those that are stuck in whatever level of progression you may be stuck in.
Just remember, the longest journey starts with a single step. It doesn't matter if it takes you a week or a month or whatever to make that/those step/steps, the only way to further yourself is to take the step ! Looking at a guitar won't help, talking about guitars won't help; the only thing that will help is to pick up the guitar and practice. If it takes you a steady week to learn a chord, that's alright. At that pace, you will know 52 chords in a year ! If you are struggling, don't panic. Your ear will improve, your dexterity will improve if you just start simple. More importantly, simply start !
Playing guitar or doing anything worthwhile (exercise, writing, cooking, singing, etc.) involves starting with the most basic things and building on those simple things. Eventually those things begin weaving together into something more satisfying. Also, playing guitar is not an exercise in perfection, but an exercise in creativity. It is a journey that never ends. That is why life should be more about the journey itself and not the destination. The destination will take care of itself. Don't miss the joy along the way by constantly worrying about your arrival. In reality, you never "arrive" at a final destination when you play guitar. Your journey always continues and is punctuated by satisfying stops along the way. Don't be concerned about the pace of others on the journey. Don't let your fears of your limitations or what others may think derail you from your journey or stop you from climbing aboard in the first place ! Rock On ! visit www.playbluesrockguitar.com
Just remember, the longest journey starts with a single step. It doesn't matter if it takes you a week or a month or whatever to make that/those step/steps, the only way to further yourself is to take the step ! Looking at a guitar won't help, talking about guitars won't help; the only thing that will help is to pick up the guitar and practice. If it takes you a steady week to learn a chord, that's alright. At that pace, you will know 52 chords in a year ! If you are struggling, don't panic. Your ear will improve, your dexterity will improve if you just start simple. More importantly, simply start !
Playing guitar or doing anything worthwhile (exercise, writing, cooking, singing, etc.) involves starting with the most basic things and building on those simple things. Eventually those things begin weaving together into something more satisfying. Also, playing guitar is not an exercise in perfection, but an exercise in creativity. It is a journey that never ends. That is why life should be more about the journey itself and not the destination. The destination will take care of itself. Don't miss the joy along the way by constantly worrying about your arrival. In reality, you never "arrive" at a final destination when you play guitar. Your journey always continues and is punctuated by satisfying stops along the way. Don't be concerned about the pace of others on the journey. Don't let your fears of your limitations or what others may think derail you from your journey or stop you from climbing aboard in the first place ! Rock On ! visit www.playbluesrockguitar.com
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