Barre Chords<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nFurthermore you will probably only have an understanding of some of the basic barre chords. It takes a lot of practice to be able to play barre chords so that every note can be heard cleanly without notes being muted or buzzing–furthermore, understanding all the chords that you can play with barre chords takes a decent while to get the hang of. Some barre shapes are extremely difficult, to boot. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
How Long Does It Take To Learn Guitar<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
So, with all this talk about what you can or probably can not do in 3 months time, how long does it really take to learn the guitar? <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The thing is, it really has to do with your goals. If you are playing for your own enjoyment and only are learning so you can have a fulfilling and fun hobby, then you may learn all you want to know in 3 months of focused practice! <\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you want to perform in any capacity, then the expectations shift quite a bit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
You really can learn a lot about the guitar in 3 months and even more in 6 months but you really get to the point where you can play comfortably in a band it may take even a couple years to where you are capable of picking up any song and playing it confidently. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The amount of time required is not so much the amount of time, though, as much as the amount of quality time practicing the guitar.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\nSo, in summary, if your goal was to learn a couple of your favorite songs then you may already be done<\/strong>! You have successfully learned how to play guitar. \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\nIf your goal however is to gain a deep appreciation and level of skill with the guitar then you have a longer road ahead of you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Is It Too Late To Learn The Guitar?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nOne of the fears of older learners is that it’s too late to get any good at the guitar when you start playing at an older age–thinking that the “pros” start when they are 5 years old, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This is true that many of the guitarists that we know about started when they were young, but that doesn’t mean that they are the only ones who should try.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You have an incredible advantage as an adult learner<\/strong>, hopefully by the time you read this you have learned how to accomplish difficult goals without immediate rewards–this is such a key skill to learn that will help you as you learn the guitar. <\/p>\n\n\n\nSo, no, you are not too old, even if you are 60, you can learn an incredible amount in just a few months of focused practice. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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