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		<title>Beginning steps for learning to play electric guitar</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Beginning steps for learning to play electric guitar There are a lot of men and women alike all around the world who think that it is very easy for them to learn how to play electric guitar. They think that there will be no need for them to exert the time and effort to practice [...]]]></description>
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<p>There are a lot of men and women alike all around the world who think that it is very easy for them to learn how to play electric guitar. They think that there will be no need for them to exert the time and effort to practice because there is simply no need to do so. However, you should know that learning how to play the electric guitar is not as easy as you think. You should be ready to have painful and sore fingertips during the first couple of weeks that you are still learning how to play. You should also be patient because learning chords and various chords combinations can be tough.</p>
<p>The best advice that my guitarist friend told me when it comes to learning how to play an electric guitar for <a href="http://www.firstelectricguitar.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/practice-electric-Guitar.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-118" title="practice-electric-Guitar" src="http://www.firstelectricguitar.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/practice-electric-Guitar-300x238.jpg" alt="practice-electric-Guitar" width="300" height="238" /></a>beginners is to be patient and have perseverance. You should also do it if you really want to learn how to play, not because you are forced by your friends or your family members. It will be easier for you to learn if you are really passionate about learning how to play the electric guitar.</p>
<p>Another tip for beginners when it comes to learning how to play the electric guitar is to practice, practice, and practice! Many beginners complain that their fingertips are sore and hurting so bad that they had to stop playing the guitar for a few weeks. However, if you really desire to know how to play, then this will not bother you.</p>
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		<title>Beginner tips to learn to play electric Guitar</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Aug 2011 22:20:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Beginner tips to learn to play electric Guitar There are three things that you should keep in mind when you get your first electric guitar and these are changes in the chord, strumming, and chords. You should always remember that these three factors are what makes up a good song. For those of you who [...]]]></description>
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<p>There are three things that you should keep in mind when you get your first electric guitar and these are changes in the chord, strumming, and chords. You should always remember that these three factors are what makes up a good song.</p>
<p>For those of you who are still not familiar or does not know what chords are, these are the various shapes created on the fret board using your fingers. You should remember that when you use various shapes, there are also many combinations of sounds that are created. Most of the time, those who are new when it comes to electric guitars, are finding it difficult to create chords because their fingers are still stiff or not coordinated. If you are one of these people, then you have nothing to worry about because as time passes <a href="http://www.firstelectricguitar.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/beginner-tips-for-playing-electric-guitar.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-120" title="beginner-tips-for-playing-electric-guitar" src="http://www.firstelectricguitar.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/beginner-tips-for-playing-electric-guitar-300x225.jpg" alt="beginner-tips-for-playing-electric-guitar" width="300" height="225" /></a>by or when you practice all the time, you will see an improvement on the way you play.</p>
<p>Many beginners complain that they are having a hard time pressing down without any problems on their strings thus creating a weird sound. However, keep in mind that when you practice thoroughly, your fingers will become stronger and more coordinated. The key to learning this technique is by practicing day and night. It is also highly recommended that you focus more on the basic chords if you are still a beginner instead of focusing on the harder ones. When you are already familiar with the various simple chords, it will become easier for you to play more difficult ones.</p>
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		<title>Beginner Electric Guitar Packages</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Aug 2011 22:25:43 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Beginner Electric Guitar Packages: What You Get &#8220;What should I look for in an electric guitar package?&#8221; and &#8220;What comes with an electric guitar packages for beginners?&#8221; These are the questions that bother many people who want to learn how to play the electric guitar. If you are one of these people, you should know [...]]]></description>
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<p>&#8220;What should I look for in an electric guitar package?&#8221; and &#8220;What comes with an electric guitar packages for beginners?&#8221; These are the questions that bother many people who want to learn how to play the electric guitar. If you are one of these people, you should know that there are a few important things that come with an electric guitar package such as the electric guitar, amplified, stand, strap, and extra plectrums and stings. There are some packages though that comes with a tuner.</p>
<p>However, before you choose an electric guitar package, the best thing that you should do first is to think about what type of electric guitar you want to use. If <a href="http://www.firstelectricguitar.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Beginner-Electric-Guitar-Packages.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-107" title="Beginner-Electric-Guitar-Packages" src="http://www.firstelectricguitar.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Beginner-Electric-Guitar-Packages-300x300.jpg" alt="Beginner Electric Guitar Packages" width="300" height="300" /></a>you are a big fan of rock music, then the best choice for you is an RG . On the other hand, if you like a more laid-back type of rock music like classic rock, then you should choose a Les Paul guitar. There are other types of guitars available in the market for different music genres, you just have to choose which one will work best for you.</p>
<p>On the event though that you have doubts when it comes to the longevity of the electric guitar package, there is absolutely no need for you to worry or be anxious about because you will surely get your money&#8217;s worth. However, you will find that there is a need for you to upgrade after a few months to a year mostly because of the fact that you are looking for a better guitar for your improved skills.</p>
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		<title>Learning How to Play Guitar</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 07 Aug 2011 22:21:45 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Learning How to Play Guitar It seems that every teenager goes through a stage when he or she wants to be a rock star. They dream of strapping on that electric guitar or getting behind the drum kit, and expressing all the rebellion of adolescence as fiery pyrotechnics explode in the background. Of course, all [...]]]></description>
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<p>It seems that every teenager goes through a stage when he or she wants to be a rock star. They dream of strapping on that electric guitar or getting behind the drum kit, and expressing all the rebellion of adolescence as fiery pyrotechnics explode in the background. Of course, all of this rock and roll stardom has to start somewhere. Guitar lessons are a helpful step. Just remember: the first guitar you ever get is the most special. It does not matter if it is a beat-up old Stratocaster, or some uncomfortable and oversized acoustic, you will always remember the guitar you first learned to play on.</p>
<p>The basic guitar chords are E, G, B, D, F, A, and C. There are major, minor, and dominant variations of these chords as well: G7, A7, and D minor, are just a few examples. The majority of pop or rock songs are built on <a href="http://www.firstelectricguitar.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Learn-Guitar-Cords.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-115" title="Learn-Guitar-Cords" src="http://www.firstelectricguitar.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Learn-Guitar-Cords-300x264.jpg" alt="Learn-Guitar-Cords" width="300" height="264" /></a>these basic chords. As a beginner, the difficulty in learning how to play guitar is twofold. First, you need to condition the fingers no properly hold down the chords, by putting pressure on the strings, in order to get clear sound. Getting adjusted to these chord formations takes time; the hand often feels cramped and awkward, and calluses form on the tips of the fingers. Second, being able to change from one chord to another, quickly and cleanly, takes practice. However, once these two fundamentals are achieved, you are well on your way to hitting the big stage.</p>
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		<title>Squier Fat Stratocaster Review for Beginner Guitar</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Aug 2011 22:26:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Squier Fat Stratocaster Review for Beginner Guitar The Squier Fat Stratocaster is a powerful piece of music potential. With a throwback look that is more 1970’s than 2011, this guitar is built for playing. It is made of durable materials with a decent enough finish to frustrate the more common ways that one accidentally damages [...]]]></description>
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<p>The Squier Fat Stratocaster is a powerful piece of music potential. With a throwback look that is more 1970’s than 2011, this guitar is built for playing. It is made of durable materials with a decent enough finish to frustrate the more common ways that one accidentally damages a guitar. In addition, as a plus for beginners, the Squier Fat Stratocaster holds its tune decently due to its efficient construction and six standard die cast tuners. The oversized headstock immediately brings one back to a time that guitars dominated music. The pickguard is a beautiful addition to a solid instrument.</p>
<p>With three pick-ups and twenty-two frets, the Squier Fat Stratocaster gives a novice the tools to begin a musical journey well prepared. It is a great guitar to take the first steps toward blues or classic rock licks or even to <a href="http://www.firstelectricguitar.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Squier-Fat-Stratocaster.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-99" title="Squier-Fat-Stratocaster" src="http://www.firstelectricguitar.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Squier-Fat-Stratocaster-300x275.jpg" alt="Squier Fat Stratocaster " width="300" height="275" /></a>progress through chords. The sound is typically full with play being easy on the more than adequate fingerboard. Using decent quality strings will maximize the performance of this guitar.</p>
<p>While there have been reports of problematic sound quality associated with the Squier Fat Stratocaster, this should not scare away a potential buyer. A quick play of the guitar or communication with a music store employee can relax the tension. Typically, the Squier Fat Stratocaster has had some issues with the low e string buzzing. However, lowering the action can quickly remedy the situation. This is a decent guitar, that is durable and at a decent price for a beginner.</p>
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		<title>Epiphone Les Paul  Special II Review for beginner guitar</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Aug 2011 22:28:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Epiphone Les Paul Special II Review for beginner guitar For a beginner guitar, the Epiphone Les Paul Special II is a sure fire winner. Lightweight, easy to play strings and chords, easy tuning, plus, it offers a beautiful design and body. It features 22 jump frets, a rosewood fretboard, a mahogany and rosewood handle, and [...]]]></description>
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<p>For a beginner guitar, the Epiphone Les Paul Special II is a sure fire winner. Lightweight, easy to play strings and chords, easy tuning, plus, it offers a beautiful design and body. It features 22 jump frets, a rosewood fretboard, a mahogany and rosewood handle, and the body of the guitar is alder/maple wood. All making for a smooth, fresh looking guitar.</p>
<p>It has an ebony black finish, covered by dot inlays and chrome hardware for the strings. It also features a tune-o-matic bridge, one volume, on tone, and one three-way switch, to get varying degrees of sound, for any tune or genre you are looking to play. Also, there are much fewer controls on the Epiphone, meaning for a beginner, there are fewer things to learn, meaning it is easier to learn to play on this guitar, than one with more buttons and tuning features.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.firstelectricguitar.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Epiphone-Les-Paul-Special-II.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-92" title="Epiphone-Les-Paul-Special-II" src="http://www.firstelectricguitar.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Epiphone-Les-Paul-Special-II-300x228.jpg" alt="Epiphone Les Paul  Special II" width="300" height="228" /></a>It has a great volume control, and can play anything from country to heavy metal, and still offer a strong sound. It offers even action and volume throughout the entire body of the guitar as well. Meaning a smoother sound, and greater music quality. It can also be heard in any location, from the small coffee shop down the street, to a big stage full of thousands of screaming fans.</p>
<p>The ease of which the player can play any tune makes it a great guitar for beginners. Plus, the body looks great, has fewer buttons and controls, meaning it is very easy to control for a beginner player.</p>
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		<title>Squier Affinity Series Telecaster Review</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 26 Jul 2011 22:27:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Squier Affinity Series Telecaster Review While we have all had dreams of being the next big rockstar, standing front, center stage rocking out in front of thousands of screaming fans, there is no way to get there without any musical talent. The first step to learning how to play a guitar is to buy a [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Squier Affinity Series Telecaster Review <object classid="clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000" width="300" height="200" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=6,0,40,0"><param name="src" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/B3B7zCNvKOc" /><param name="align" value="right" /><param name="vspace" value="20" /><param name="hspace" value="20" /><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="300" height="200" src="http://www.youtube.com/v/B3B7zCNvKOc" align="right" hspace="20" vspace="20"></embed></object></p>
<p>While we have all had dreams of being the next big rockstar, standing front, center stage rocking out in front of thousands of screaming fans, there is no way to get there without any musical talent. The first step to learning how to play a guitar is to buy a quality beginning setup. The Squier Affinity Series Telecaster is the perfect guitar for this purpose. This guitar offers a wide array of possibilities for anyone wishing to explore the art of picking the strings.</p>
<p>The Squier Affinity Series Telecaster come from a long line of quality Squier equipment. Squier&#8217;s parent company Fender is a household name nationwide and with that come guaranteed quality. The Squier Affinity Series are manufactured in China and are always packaged with the utmost care. This particular guitar feature a slimmed down alder wood body with a 21 fret maple wood neck. This telecaster features dual <a href="http://www.firstelectricguitar.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Squier-Affinity-Series-Telecaster.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-96" title="Squier-Affinity-Series-Telecaster" src="http://www.firstelectricguitar.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Squier-Affinity-Series-Telecaster-300x300.jpg" alt="Squier Affinity Series Telecaster" width="300" height="300" /></a>single-coil pickups and 3 way switching. The classic telecaster body offers an eye pleasing appearance as well.</p>
<p>Just to reiterate, the only way to become an expert guitar player is to start as a beginner. The Squier Affinity Series Telecaster is the ultimate in beginner guitars. It&#8217;s versatility allow a user to explore many different genres of music while the durability and strength of this guitar makes it an excellent choice for the beginning axeman. The incredible price makes this guitar an easy pick for anyone wanting to learn guitar and could even make a great Christmas or birthday present.</p>
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		<title>Beginners Electric Guitars: The Stratocaster</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 22 Jul 2011 22:26:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Beginners Electric Guitars: The Stratocaster For those who are still beginners when it comes to playing the electric guitar, the best guitar that you should use is the Stratocaster. There are a lot of men and women alike from various countries all over the world who prefer the Stratocaster over other electric guitars because it [...]]]></description>
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<p>For those who are still beginners when it comes to playing the electric guitar, the best guitar that you should use is the Stratocaster. There are a lot of men and women alike from various countries all over the world who prefer the Stratocaster over other electric guitars because it is perfect to be used by beginners due to various reasons. A person will feel comfortable while playing the Stratocaster because of the shape of the guitar and its woodwork.</p>
<p>The Stratocaster, or most of the time called as &#8220;Strat&#8221;, was designed in 1954 by Freddie Tavares, Leo Fender, and George Fullerton. During the present times, the Fender Stratocaster is manufactured by the Fender Musical Instruments Corporation. It is probably one of the most famous electric guitars all over the world, and there are many rock legends and guitarists, which include Niki Sullivan and Buddy Holly just to <a href="http://www.firstelectricguitar.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Stratocaster_Electric_Guitar.png"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-105" title="Stratocaster_Electric_Guitar" src="http://www.firstelectricguitar.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Stratocaster_Electric_Guitar-288x300.png" alt="Stratocaster_Electric_Guitar" width="288" height="300" /></a>name a few, who are also big fans of the Stratocaster.</p>
<p>There are a lot of features of the Stratocaster, but one of the main features is the pickup configuration or the combination of various pickups. It also has a volume control, two tone controls, has a body that is made of either alder or ash, and 5-position selector switch among others.</p>
<p>There are a lot of people though who complain that the Stratocaster is not perfect for beginners since it produces a clean and bright sound, which makes mistakes easier to notice. However, there are a few who argue that it is alright for them to hear their mistakes so that they will learn how to become a good guitar player.</p>
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		<title>Ibanez GSA60 Review for beginner guitar</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 18 Jul 2011 22:29:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ibanez GSA60 Review for beginner guitar For a great beginner guitar, at a reasonable price (about $225, but can go higher depending on where you buy it from), the Ibanez GSA60 is a great choice for users to learn their strings and chords quickly, and get a comfortable playing guitar feeling. It is extremely easy [...]]]></description>
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<p>For a great beginner guitar, at a reasonable price (about $225, but can go higher depending on where you buy it from), the Ibanez GSA60 is a great choice for users to learn their strings and chords quickly, and get a comfortable playing guitar feeling. It is extremely easy to get used to strumming the strings, very quickly, and is made of durable material (maple neck), and is a little thicker towards the bottom base.</p>
<p>It features two string coils, a single powersound humbucker (bridge), one volume, one tone, and 5-way pickup selector. You can get the most extreme sounds, and can play almost any song or genre on the guitar. From rock n roll, to the blues, you will get a great sound every time, and for acoustic style songs, you will get the cleanest quality. It offers a line 6 flextone, 2 amp, and the bridge isn&#8217;t very loud when not in play.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.firstelectricguitar.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Ibanez-GSA60.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-88" title="Ibanez-GSA60" src="http://www.firstelectricguitar.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Ibanez-GSA60-300x240.jpg" alt="Ibanez GSA60" width="300" height="240" /></a>It is built of quality and durable materials, so you can be rest assured it will not get dented or banged up easily. The string coils are extremely durable, and can handle any strength placed on them; yet, for a great sound, you can use the softest touch, and still get great volume. It can handle any playing situation, from live on stage, to playing small gigs in a coffee shop.</p>
<p>For a great quality brand, easy to strum strings, and durable frame and solid sounding guitar, the Ibanez GSA60 is a great guitar for beginners to try out.</p>
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		<title>How Long Does It Take To Learn to Play Electric Guitar?</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 18 Jul 2011 22:20:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[How Long Does It Take To Learn to Play Electric Guitar? You&#8217;ve been air jamming since you learned to walk. You&#8217;ve been listening to the electric guitar greats and you want to learn to play like Eddie Van Halen, George Harrison, and other modern players that know how to jam like Keith Urban. You want [...]]]></description>
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<p>You&#8217;ve been air jamming since you learned to walk. You&#8217;ve been listening to the electric guitar greats and you want to learn to play like Eddie Van Halen, George Harrison, and other modern players that know how to jam like Keith Urban. You want your fingers to fly across the strings and be able to pick out any tune that comes to mind, become one with that instrument, become a guitar god. So you wonder, how long does it take to learn how to play?</p>
<p>Learning to play the electric guitar won&#8217;t happen overnight but it can happen with dedication and persistence. It will take patience and daily practice. Depending on how much of a natural you are, it could take 3 months up to a year before you start having a smoother sound. If you&#8217;re hoping to sing and play, do both as you learn to really get the hang of it. You&#8217;ll learn <a href="http://www.firstelectricguitar.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/learn-to-play-guitar.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-102" title="learn-to-play-guitar" src="http://www.firstelectricguitar.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/learn-to-play-guitar-300x242.jpg" alt="learn-to-play-guitar" width="300" height="242" /></a>many basics such as tuning, using chords, fingering, and reading music unless you&#8217;re one of those fortunate people who can pick up new songs by ear.</p>
<p>Finally, to become really good, it&#8217;s going to take a lifetime of playing. Think of people that have made a career out of playing on their electric guitars. For the greats, that guitar is like an extension of tthier bodies, like breathing, something they have to do every day because it&#8217;s what they love. Model yourself after the greats, find your way, and make sure you enjoy the journey.</p>
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