BECOMING A GOOD GUITARIST

Have you ever wondered what it takes to become a good guitarist?



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Several thoughts come to my mind when I think about that question, such as...

• practice
• dedication
• desire
• knowledge
• coordination
• patience
• perserverance
• focus

All of these things factor into becoming a good guitarist. In addition to those I've mentioned above, I think it's also important to acknowledge our strengths and weaknesses, because if we become unbalanced in either of these areas it can impede our progress.

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For instance, if a guitar player is naturally gifted with a good ear and sense of rhythm, they may tend to ignore the fact that their chords and tones aren't coming through clearly enough. They get so excited about what they can do that they don't even realize they have any weaknesses.

On the other hand, if a person is struggling with coordination or timing issues, they may get discouraged and overlook what they can do well, such as reading music, etc. These guitar players become frustrated and want to give up too soon. Instead, they should identify their strengths- what they can do well (even if it seems small at first) in order to perservere.

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Many guitar players tend to overlook the areas they are having trouble with simply because they assume the problems will go away with more practice. But this is not necessarily true! In fact, whatever you continue to practice, whether good or bad, will be reinforced over time.

So, get into the practice of listening to yourself and asking questions as you play. For example, if you strum a chord and it doesn't sound very good, ask yourself why- then try to identify the problem...

• Are you having trouble holding all the strings down at once?

This is a strength issue.

• Are some of your fingers interfering with the other strings and muting the sound?

This is a finger position issue.

• Are you having trouble changing chords?

This is a coordination issue.

After you have identified what your specific weakness is you will be able to take the necessary steps toward correcting the problem. Making corrections in your playing as soon as possible will help prevent developing bad habits that are difficult to fix later on.

To sum it up, becoming a good guitarist requires that you take the time to first observe, then identify, any strengths or weaknesses you may have with you're playing abilities. Doing so will allow you to correct your weaknesses, celebrate your strengths and stay motivated to learn more!

Till next time...

Keep practicing!

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