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The guitar is one of the most popular musical instruments in the world. In the last century, its new types made revolutionary changes in music, giving rise to new styles and directions. This applies in particular to electric guitar and bass guitar. The acoustic guitar, or “acoustics,” does not lose its popularity; it is taught in many specialized schools, studios, and clubs in our city.

Qualified teachers will teach children all the nuances and features of playing the guitar, not limited, of course, to the “three yard chords.” It is worth remembering that the learning process is rarely quick: especially impatient amateurs should still follow the advice of the masters, and not rush them, wanting to quickly surprise their company.

Learning to play the guitar is an important component of the aesthetic development of children. Having mastered playing this stringed instrument, boys and girls will more easily master others, remembering the skills acquired in class. Everyone can choose their own course: some want to work exclusively with an individual tutor, others in a group. For some, the basic level is important, while others intend to take the matter seriously and study it for several years.

First steps during training

In technical terms, the process of playing the guitar is holding the strings on the frets with one hand and plucking them with the other hand (or hitting them with your fingers or a pick). Therefore, the first thing to do is to “place” your hands correctly. That is, get used to their position, which will be necessary for the game. Many people are dismissive of this, but staging is important for convenience, for playing technique, and for preventing fatigue during it. The next step is sound production. That is, the hands must move “in coordination”: one pinch the strings, the other produces sound. And only after that you can move on to learning chords. First, general ones, and only after you have “filled up” your hands, you should move on to song ones.

Playing guitar. Memo for parents

The latest methods of learning to play the guitar make it possible to introduce students to this art from the age of 4-5. But not all children at this age can cope with basic social skills, so they are unlikely to be able to pick up the guitar. At a minimum, a child must be able to talk, formulate his thoughts, not shut down when meeting strangers, and be ready to learn. You shouldn’t write off your predisposition to study music. The teacher, of course, will check the child’s hearing and abilities. But it is important in the family to discern the child’s inclination to master the guitar. In addition, you need to decide for yourself whether you are ready to devote time and effort to practicing the guitar. After all, taking your child to a music school does not mean that your mission is over. It is necessary to motivate the future guitarist to practice regularly at home, help him, and attend classes. This is the only way you will see the result. It is also important to be prepared for financial expenses. The guitar itself and the set of attributes that you cannot do without must be of good quality. As the child grows up, there will be a need to update his musical arsenal.

A few words about the ukulele - the “little sister” of the guitar


The instrument received its modern name in the Hawaiian Islands, which is why many people call the ukulele a “ukulele.” But back in the 15th century. some Europeans played its “ancestor” - and it was not a matter of fashion, but the fact that mandolins and guitars were very expensive and were beyond the means of almost everyone. In the island American state, ukuleles began to be made from the local Koa acacia - a symbol of the island. Hawaii. The Pacific Exposition of 1915, held in San Francisco, introduced this instrument to many US residents and guests of the country. In the 21st century, the ukulele remains a popular and sought-after attribute of many musicians.

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Worked with such artists and groups as: Glukoza, DJ Smash, EF5 group (opening for Maroon5), Zhanna Aguzarova and Expand etc. Participated in the filming of the TV shows Evening Urgant, "Factor A" (season 1 and 2). Now I work in the top Moscow cover band Yuppies, where I have constant professional practice. Individual classes are held in a studio with excellent renovation. All necessary equipment and musical instruments are available, so you don’t have to bring your own guitar to class. You can spend time in comfort in the guest room. Save your time! By studying with a teacher, you will learn in a short time everything that you could spend years studying on your own!! Many people try to learn to play the guitar on their own. Yes, it is true that some famous musicians taught themselves to play to one degree or another, but I do not recommend following this principle, even if your favorite guitarist was self-taught. If you are 100% confident that you can build truly effective learning and training systems on your own, great. However, if you're like most of us, doing it yourself is the hardest, most ineffective, stressful, and frustrating way to learn anything. This is a mistake that should be avoided at all costs. Some guitarists think they will impress others if they say, “I taught myself to play guitar.” Some inexperienced people might think it's cool, but in reality, being self-taught is not a badge of honor. How do you prefer to impress people, with your playing or with meaningless statements about your playing? I'm not criticizing being self-taught, I'm just saying that there are no advantages to being self-taught... and no, it's not true that self-taught makes us more "original." In fact, it's usually the other way around. There are many opportunities and many different paths to learning, so it is extremely important that you do not constantly get distracted by one advice from one person, another advice from another, following recommendations from other sources, etc. .d., etc. People may come up with good ideas, of course, but the fact is that distraction is the main reason why many active guitarists don't progress fast enough. These people are always busy following completely different resources, teachers, philosophies, video lessons, free online lessons, and all this makes them take one step forward, then two steps to the right, then one forward, three to the left, one - back, two - to the right, one - forward and again to the left... One of my main tasks is to make classes interesting for the student. You need to understand that everyone sets different goals for themselves. If the student is diligent and ready to work hard, then he can be fully loaded. I don't think you don't have enough potential to be a good musician or guitarist. On the other hand, there are people who, after hard work, just want to touch the “beautiful”, not related to their main activity, practicing in a relaxed mode. If you begin to put pressure on such people with musical notation, monotonous and uninteresting exercises, then all desire to play the instrument will disappear instantly. Here it is important to get interested, so that the person himself becomes interested in why, why, and how it works. For me, it is very important that already in the first lesson the student is able to play a popular musical theme, at least crookedly/obliquely. Since this motivates a person to further action. One of the advantages of playing music is that it is never too late to start doing this and achieve good results. There is an opinion that before learning to play the electric guitar, you must first learn to play the classical one. This is a big misconception. These are two related instruments, but still with slightly different specifics, different techniques, different sounds. If you want to play the electric guitar, play it right away.

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I consider my main task to be to train hands, give the basis of musical theory and instill a love for the guitar, so that the student can always continue this lesson Expand on one's own.

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He has been playing since he was 12 years old. Everyone plays, from V. Tsoi to LimpBizkit, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Linkin park and other groups. Will select interesting options Expand from classics and modern movements. Worked in a children's music center. Winner of the festival "Starry Youth of the Planet" as part of a guitar ensemble in Orlyonok. Not conservative, I am in constant creative search and learning new styles of playing the guitar. My principle of work is the constant development of myself and my students. I love my job and enjoy the acquisition of new knowledge and achievements of my students!

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Individual lessons of guitar, electric guitar, vocals and solfeggio for children and adults at any level of difficulty. Experience in teaching Expand – more than 17 years. There are students who have become laureates of international competitions and participants in the “Voice” project. Worked in the musical groups of Andrea Bocelli and Dima Bilan. Own curriculum, applied in practice in a state educational institution. Individual approach to each student, depending on the desired result. The training includes only the most effective methods and exercises, tested in practice. My practice has shown that there are no people incapable of developing musical abilities. I have many years of teaching experience and extensive experience in concert activities. I work with students of different ages. There is a special program for early musical development. I closely follow the development of the music industry, but I treat classical music education and the canons of music pedagogy with great trepidation. I studied and tested in practice most of the most famous guitar schools and techniques for developing voice data, which allowed me to create my own and adapt it to modern conditions. In my teaching activities I use only the most effective methods and principles of music education, which is confirmed by the rapid positive results and stable growth of students. I present complex theoretical and practical material in the most accessible and understandable way. In my classes, depending on the chosen training program and the assigned tasks, you will: quickly gain basic guitar playing skills; learn to play the guitar from notes and tablature; master the technique of playing with a pick and fingers; learn playing techniques in various styles: academic , rock, Latin American music, romances, bard songs, popular foreign and Russian pop music, jazz composition, flamenco; learn all the intricacies of playing accompaniment to your favorite songs; get ready-made templates for independently selecting accompaniment; learn to easily transpose your favorite songs to the sound of your voice; you will develop the skills necessary for proper singing; reveal the natural sound of your timbre; get rid of clamps; improve diction; develop natural vocal capabilities; comprehend the basics of music theory and solfeggio; acquire the qualities necessary for a professional musician. You will need desire, patience, hard work and systematicity. Students are given the opportunity to participate in reporting concerts, where they will gain the necessary experience of public speaking on stage in front of an audience. It is possible to record learning results in a professional recording studio. It is simply impossible to overestimate the beneficial effects of music on a person. Children need music lessons for full development. Do not put off your long-standing dreams and desires to play music indefinitely, do not deprive your children of the joy of communicating with music! See you soon in class! Children 4-5 years old

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How to choose a guitar


Before you learn to play the guitar, you need to choose the right instrument. But after visiting the store, the aspiring musician begins to involuntarily get lost in all the assortment and variety of models. Therefore, when choosing a guitar, you need to adhere to certain actions.


Initially, you should pay attention to the strings, which are iron and nylon. Nylon strings are better suited for learning, as iron strings will cut unaccustomed fingers.


Next, you should visually inspect the guitar for the integrity of the body and the absence of dents or cracks. The upper and lower decks should be made of a single sheet of plywood, and all joints should be well taped. You need to ask the seller about the material from which the tool is made. It is better to buy a guitar made of pine.


The neck must be perfectly straight, without bending, otherwise a beginner will not be able to properly tune the instrument. It is better to give preference to a guitar with a neck that is bolted on rather than glued. This will allow, through a bolted connection, to change the distance between the neck and the strings and slightly level it in case of bending.


An important factor in the sound of a guitar is the condition of the tuning pegs, since they are used to tune the guitar. They should fit tightly, without gaps, spin well and not creak. All that remains is to check the acoustics and sound of the instrument. In general, the strings should "sound" and not "chatter". Considering all the features, it is still better to entrust the choice of guitar to a professional in order to be able to purchase a quality instrument.


How to learn to play the guitar


To play the guitar, in addition to acquired skills, you need an ear for music. If you don't have it, it will be quite difficult to learn the game. The main stages that need to be completed during training are reading tablature, studying the construction of chords, possible ways to perform accompaniments, as well as completing practical exercises. It is also important to choose the appropriate method for learning to play the guitar in.


One of them is printed tutorials - a free manual that contains basic initial lessons. They describe in detail the guitar's tuning, frets, notes, chords, etc. The potential student decides for himself when to study, but this method is more suitable for patient, diligent people. If a person lacks self-discipline, you should not study according to self-instructions, as this can take forever.


Video tutorials on the Internet are also a free option. The guitarist chooses his own lessons and practices them. However, an inexperienced user may unknowingly miss useful information or rush from one lesson to another in a hurry. There is also the possibility of constant distractions by others, which will interfere with learning.


The best option, providing an individual approach, is a private tutor. By using this method, you are likely to get quick results, study at a convenient time and not be distracted by everyday trifles. But not everyone can afford to pay a tutor for lessons.


Paid video courses, which are compiled by teachers and include only the necessary information, have recently become popular. The lessons are designed “from simple to complex”, while maintaining the sequence of knowledge acquisition. You just need to insert the disc and repeat the necessary chords and fingerings after the teacher, and then consolidate what you have learned in free mode. The lesson can be viewed as many times as necessary to understand the material. The cost of such lessons is much cheaper compared to a tutor, and the result is no worse.


By choosing the appropriate learning method and showing perseverance, patience and dedication, you can learn the basic fundamentals of playing the guitar in a short period of time, and then polish the acquired knowledge over time.


How to play chords


Learning to play the guitar begins with the main stage - learning chords. Each chord has a combination of several notes, which are indicated in the form of letters of the Latin alphabet from A to G, making them easy to remember: the first note is “A” (letter A), and the last is “G” (letter G).


The chords differ in sound character due to the minor and major scales. Major means cheerful, joyful, minor means sad, calm. The symbol for a minor chord always contains the letter “m”, while in a major chord everything remains unchanged. Also, music cannot do without accidental signs - sharp (#) and flat (b), which raise or lower the chord by a semitone, respectively. For example, G#m means the note "G sharp" in a minor mode.


To learn chords, you will need fingerings - these are chords on the neck of a guitar, in which strings are indicated horizontally, and frets are indicated vertically by numbers. Each pattern corresponds to one chord. On it, dots highlight the places on the fretboard where you need to press the strings in order to get this or that chord.


For convenience and ease of playing, you can find a songbook on the Internet, which contains a large number of chords with words located above them. This is where fingerings are needed. According to the proposed scheme, you need to place your fingers on the required frets and play the chord once.


It is better to practice on simple chords, for example Em (E minor), Am (A minor), C (C), since most others require knowledge of a special “barre” technique, in which you need to pinch several strings of the same fret with one finger at the same time. With a large “barre” all the strings are clamped at once, but this will require long training.


There are many ways to play the guitar, but the most common are picking, when the guitarist alternately plucks the strings and parses the chord into sounds, and strumming - playing a chord with one hit on the strings. The following symbols are present in the combat game:


1) P - blow from the top string to the bottom;


2) V - blow from the lower string to the upper;


3) + - mute the strings with your thumb;


4) x – the same with the edge of the palm.


For a beginning guitarist, to get a clear sound when strumming, it is better to strike with the tips of your nails rather than with your entire hand. If, when playing simple chords, you get a melody, and not just a set of harmonies, then you can start learning songs and in the future please your friends with good music.