Guitar lessons for beginners?

Question:I'm 15 and I'd like to learn how to play the guitar. I can play the flute very well, but that's it. My aunt has an acoustic guitar that she can lend me, but before I start, I'd like to know it's difficulty level so I can prepare myself. I don't want to quit in the middle of it. Is it hard to learn? Are there some things that I should know about the guitar before I start?

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: I'm 15 and I'd like to learn how to play the guitar. I can play the flute very well, but that's it. My aunt has an acoustic guitar that she can lend me, but before I start, I'd like to know it's difficulty level so I can prepare myself. I don't want to quit in the middle of it. Is it hard to learn? Are there some things that I should know about the guitar before I start?

Was flute hard when you first tried? Did you keep at it because you had the passion to learn?

These guys are right about the sore fingers. Your fingers will get sore at first but they will grow calloused quickly. What most people find hard at first, beyond that, is how to strum, pick and hold down certain notes without "blunting" other strings.

Teaching your fingers to stretch and bend into new positions is hard to get past as well. With time and practice your muscles learn new ways of positioning and stretching that will become second nature.

Remember. Each string can be plucked singularly or strummed with other strings in chords. Some chords are just two or three strings together and others are all.

I found it hard to instantly find my proper finger placement to change chords in time. Your muscles will develop a sense memory over time and it will become easy.

Also, the quality of the guitar will decide its sound, playable and enjoyability. I hope I helped.

it hurts your fingers when you start. maybe that's totally obvious...but yeah.

your gonna have to practice alot until you get slightly numb and swollen fingers on your left hand.
its not that hard once you get past some things, but you should get a begginers dvd to learn basic playing.
if you already know music theory, notes and whatnot shouldnt be hard. i doubt you'll stop playing it gets addictive.
especialy if you listen to good classic music
if you want to play music made of mostly notes, use nilon strings,
use steel strings for chords.

No its quite easy
But your fingers are gonna hurt.
But most of the info you need to learn is on the net.

The response given by Tragic_Exile is on the mark. Your first hurdle while learning several simple chords is to develop the required calluses on your fingertips. They will whiten and become extremely painful and sore, but this hurdle will determine how well you want to learn to play the guitar. All guitarists have to overcome the momentary pain and build the calluses.

Form your chords and pluck each string in the chord to insure your fingers are pressing hard enough and are not muting another string.

Consider buying Hal Leonard's Guitar Method #1 book. Inside are great beginning tips on tuning, holding, caring, and playing chords and simple songs. Your knowledge of the treble clef in playing the flute is useful, but you must learn where each note on the scale fits a particular string.

Through concentrated effort and practice, you will develop sufficient mastery within three months to play simple songs and to change chords quickly and smoothly.

Good luck and keep at it.

It is very had to play to start off with but you just need to practice in the right ways.