Can I learn to play the guitar online and without formal lessons?

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Can I learn to play the guitar online and without formal lessons?

June Vallone Answered question September 24, 2020
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A couple decades ago it was probably hard, if not impossible to learn the guitar all by yourself. Thanks to a plethora of online resources, this is entirely possible today.

Guitar tablature is available for free for just about any song you can imagine. With guitar tablature, you can learn finger placement even without a teacher. For beginners, this is an excellent avenue as this allows you to play your favorite songs much more quickly than starting with sheet music.

Of course, guitar tabs are not without their disadvantages. If you’re going to play with a pianist or a cellist, for instance, they will not understand guitar tabs. Sheet music is universal, so it might be in your best interest to still learn music theory as you progress.

If you’re going down the tablature route, I’d suggest you use a paid version like Ultimate Guitar Pro, because these tabs are created by professionals. Many free versions are submitted by users who try to play by ear, trying to hack the original chords, which can sometimes be inaccurate. To learn more about Ultimate Guitar Pro’s features, visit https://www.happynewguitarday.com/is-ultimate-guitar-pro-worth-it/.

June Vallone Answered question September 24, 2020
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