Sooner or later, a beginner guitarist must move from theory to practice, and the most important point at this stage is the choice of the first song, which is both beloved and not too technically difficult.
Selection criteria
Motivation is the most important part of any learning, and learning to play the guitar is no exception. People come to the need for such training in different ways: someone - through a music school, but most of them are driven by the desire to learn how to play their favorite songs on their own. It will be just about the second category.
As already mentioned, first of all students are eager to play their favorite song, and in most cases it turns out to be "Nothing else matters" by Metallica, "Stairway to Heaven" by Led Zeppelin or "Smoke on the water" and other unconditional world hits. Inspired, bursting with enthusiasm, the beginner guitarist begins to master the first notes of his favorite composition and encounters the intricacy of the tablature, the complexity of techniques and the need to stretch his fingers to 4 frets. After several days of unsuccessful attempts, in most cases, interest fades, and the guitar is thrown into a far corner.
To avoid such a development of the situation, mastering the instrument should start with technically simple songs, consisting of the most simple chords, namely: Am, Em, E, G, C, Dm, D, A. These chords include three notes, located at the beginning of the fretboard, and it is in playing these chords that a beginner guitarist should practice. By the way, these chords make up a huge number of songs, including the Kino group, various army and others, which you probably heard around a fire or on a bench in the yard.
Featured Songs
The first few songs should be chosen in such a way that when you study them, you will master all the basic chords, learn the correct positioning of hands and posture. Here is a list of some of the most popular songs that you’ve probably heard and loved.
Out of competition, of course, is the "Star Called Sun" of the Kino group. Four chords that almost every resident of our country has heard: Am, C, Dm, G, combined with a simple strumming, give the perfect combination of simplicity and euphony, which is so necessary for a novice guitarist.
"Like War" by Agatha Christie. An absolute hit! The simplest and extremely common fight "six" will help you get used to the guitar, but the very knowledge of this composition will make you a welcome guest at any fire and at any gatherings.
The same group includes such songs as: "There is no way out", "Eighth grader", "I drink to the bottom for those who are at sea" (this song contains a barre, the study of which is also necessary) and many others.
