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fooloof · 29th November 2009

Hello,
I have never posted before; I usually post in either the hip hop or electronic music fora. I intend to learn to play the guitar, but am starting from scratch. My questions are:

1. To learn the basics, is private instruction more desirable than a DVD or other DIY method? I am thinking of taking lessons, but am not opposed to just learning from a book or video.

2. I have heard that it is easier to learn on an electric guitar because the strings are easier to negotiate than those of an acoustic. Is there a difference? I have serviceable instruments of both.

3. If a DVD is sufficient, can anyone recommend one? If private instruction is more productive, then how often and for how long should one have those lessons? I am thinking along the lines of two lessons a week, each an hour long.

Thank you for your replies.

29th November 2009	#1
fooloof Lives for gear Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 1,569 Thread Starter	Learning Guitar Basics from Scratch Hello, I have never posted before; I usually post in either the hip hop or electronic music fora. I intend to learn to play the guitar, but am starting from scratch. My questions are: 1. To learn the basics, is private instruction more desirable than a DVD or other DIY method? I am thinking of taking lessons, but am not opposed to just learning from a book or video. 2. I have heard that it is easier to learn on an electric guitar because the strings are easier to negotiate than those of an acoustic. Is there a difference? I have serviceable instruments of both. 3. If a DVD is sufficient, can anyone recommend one? If private instruction is more productive, then how often and for how long should one have those lessons? I am thinking along the lines of two lessons a week, each an hour long. Thank you for your replies.