The 'Need to Know' Skills
Learn songs in less time
The reason we learn to play guitar for the most part is to play songs. Fact is, to do this, there are certain 'Need to Knows' that you, well, need to know! These skills listed above are the foundation to learning any songs you want. It is vital to focus on the skills first to become a great player and have the ability to learn any song faster.
- Picking – Improving your picking skills will tighten up your right hand technique and develop accuracy in your playing. Using a pick for strumming also means you can strum a lot harder against the strings and get more volume from your guitar.
- Chords – If you want to play popular songs you need to learn chords. Simple as that!
- Arpeggios – Arpeggios are a basic guitar technique and one of the first things you should learn as you begin to play. They are very powerful and essential skills for many styles of music from ballads to metal.
- Scales – They are beneficial to know at any stage of your guitar journey.
- Rhythm – Rhythm guitar is arguably the most important aspect of guitar playing, and it’s also one of the most challenging skills to develop. It can help shape and define your playing style.
- Reading – There are many amazing guitar players who don’t read music but I will say there are many benefits to learning how to read music It's pretty easy to learn and another way to help you communicate with other musicians.
- Aural – Developing your aural skills is an absolute must. To take it even one step further, combining good aural skills and knowledge of music theory will make you invincible. It’s the ultimate combination and makes you a complete musician.
Learn songs in less time
The reason we learn to play guitar for the most part is to play songs. Fact is, to do this, there are certain 'Need to Knows' that you, well, need to know! These skills listed above are the foundation to learning any songs you want. It is vital to focus on the skills first to become a great player and have the ability to learn any song faster.