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There are two main factors when it comes to discipline in practice: practicing regularly and practicing well. Both of these are important to address.

Practicing regularly is the most obvious and easy to do. Basically you should play the guitar every day. These don’t need to be mammoth, three hour long sessions. 30 minutes will generally be fine if you are focused during that time. Doing regular, small amounts of practice is far better than going all out for hours once a week. I know that in a busy life it can be hard to make the time to practice but honestly 30 minutes a day is achievable for anyone. There is no set time that is best to practice but I prefer to do it in the evening simply because I find playing the guitar is a relaxing way to wind down after a stressful day.

Practicing badly is a more common and difficult to address problem. This is something that affects even the most experienced player. This problem has several causes and solutions.

* Playing the same thing over and over every time you play. I am a firm believer that you should play something perfectly before you move on. BUT, once you know how to play something you need to move on and keep challenging yourself.

* The opposite is also a problem: moving on too quickly. You should practice so that you play a piece well before you go on to the next thing. Playing perfectly and accurately is an excellent habit for any musicians to have.

* Not focusing on developing all parts of your musicianship when you are practicing. I like to split my playing into parts. For example I might spend 5 minutes practicing new scales or chords, 10 minutes working on writing new music for myself and maybe 15 minutes learning a new song or part of a song.

* Playing things too fast when you first try and learn them. This can cause you to become disillusioned with your playing when you are trying to learn a new song. Most guitarists, including myself try playing a song at a slow speed before trying it a fast pace.

Practicing properly and regularly is the best way to become good at anything including playing the guitar. This requires discipline. Not only discipline to practice regularly, but also discipline to stay focused and on track when you are practicing. If you stay disciplined with your playing you will develop in to an excellent player.

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Buy some guitar

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Below are some important tips that will help you to buy your fist instrument from different kind of guitars.

1. What Kind of Guitar - The first thing that comes here is to make a decision about the type of guitar you want, an Acoustic guitar, an Electric guitar or a Classical guitar? Actually, the choice depends on the particular kind of music one wants to learn like for Rock genre, an electric guitar is a perfect choice. And if you are attracted to classical or folk genres, then an acoustic guitar will be the right decision. One important thing is that for the beginners, acoustic guitar is a good decision as it very cheap than other guitars.

2. New or Used - Next point is to think about whether you want a new piece or a used one. This primarily depends on your budget and the guitar quality. If you have tight budget, then it is better to go for a second hand instrument, but then you must check the quality properly. For buying a used piece, it would be better to take an expert along with you to test the guitar properly or the store should be a reliable one.

3. Brands and Models – Now comes, choosing one from the different brands and models. There are many brands for different type of guitar today, so it is better to research before settling to buy one. Also, the age of the player matters here as for adults, big size guitar is perfect. But for the kids, the suitable size is half and 3/4th. You can research about the different models with different body styles, neck joints, pickups bridges on the internet.
The research includes testing the material of the guitar, i.e., the wood.

4. Test Performance – After the above things, its time to check out the performance of the guitar. It is important to check the sound and the comfort level to handle the guitar. For beginners, the low action acoustic guitar will be suitable as it is easy to handle.

5. Where to Buy – If you want to save time & money, internet is the best place for you. But, remember to check out the company's return policy as all companies have different policies. Online, you can get a cheap guitar very easily.

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guitar riff?? no...

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While teaching a guitar lesson the other day I realized that there is an enormous hole in the way music is taught these days. The student was playing a guitar riff from Nirvana that he had learned from a friend. When he finished I asked him if he knew more of the song other than just the beginning. He said that it was all his Friend knew but that he could also play a bunch of riffs from other tunes.

This, to me is a major problem. Music lessons will typically cost between $40 and $60 per hour depending on the level of service provided by the school. As a parent myself I believe in accountability. If I am paying good money for music lessons I expect my child to learn how to play to the best of his/her ability. As a music teacher I know that there is much more value in learning entire songs from start to finish with all the parts, including the rhythm and lead lines. Almost any kid can find a guitar tab on the Internet and figure out the first few chords. There is no point paying someone to do that for them. If, and when they get an opportunity to play in a band it won't do them any good to be able to play the first 10 seconds of the song just to leave the band hanging.

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Download

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There are probably a few hundred websites that allow you to download music files, some free while others paid. Famous company names like iTune, eMusic, Napster, Amazon and HMV are not strangers to music lovers. These are excellent sites to purchase music online. You get to search for your song and pay for per download. Then there are also popular websites which grant you access to unlimited music downloads when you purchase their yearly, two-year or lifetime memberships for a flat low fee of less than $50 in most instances. We will look at a few helpful tips you can use when you download music online the next time.

1. Find out about the Music Selection

Do a search for the download service which can offer you the kind of music you are looking for. There are some niche services that specialize only in jazz music or classical pieces, while others practically carry every music genre.

2. Download Free Music Legally

There are some free sites that carry music for you to download legally. A lot of the music pieces and songs are contributed by amateurs or aspiring singers and musicians for distribution. Most of them do so to gain exposure for their brand of music. Here are a few of them where you can find unlimited online music.

a. Epitonic
b. CommonTunes
c. Garageband

3. Cost of Downloading Music

Remember to compare the prices of music and song tracks. Why pay more if you can find a same song at a cheaper price elsewhere? Moreover, there are now more choices with some websites that follow a one-time fee membership model. Prices are much more competitive and affordable when you use these websites that offer unlimited music downloads.

4. Security and Protection of Download Network

It can be unsafe to download music at some sites. Dangers of exposing your computer to virus attack and entry of adware and spyware that slow down the performance of your PC are real. Stay with sites that offer a safe download environment. This will give you a peace of mind when downloading online music MP3s.

5. Helpful and Professional Technical Support

Dealing with unprofessional technical support is a nightmare. It would be great if we can deal with a real and friendly person behind the website if we encounter problems. While it is good to have unlimited online music, it is even better if we can put a face to the technical support. Some sites deliver top-notch technical support with easy to understand tutorials and guides.

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