Teaching myself guitar?

Question:alright i got an acoustic guitar as a gift a year ago as well as a book to help teach myself..since then i havent been very dedicated so i only know about 10 or so chords...but now i've decided that i'm gonna put in the time and really learn......i've played violin for 9 years so i have good rhythm and very good hearing plus my fingers are strong and i can read music...so i was just wondering if anyone has advice on a good book or something or possibly any tips? thanks =]

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: alright i got an acoustic guitar as a gift a year ago as well as a book to help teach myself..since then i havent been very dedicated so i only know about 10 or so chords...but now i've decided that i'm gonna put in the time and really learn......i've played violin for 9 years so i have good rhythm and very good hearing plus my fingers are strong and i can read music...so i was just wondering if anyone has advice on a good book or something or possibly any tips? thanks =]

This question is asked alot on here and I have answered it myself many times. The best thing that helped me climb the latter once I had learned my basic chords was to start buying the guitar world magazines and learn to read the tabaleture. Once you learn to read tab you can play whatever you want. It may take a little while to get the hang of it, but at least you be playing mary had a little lamb 500 times. plus they have little mini lessons in there that give some useful technique.

Have you looked up the tutorials on YouTube?

http://www.e-chords.com/default.asp

Nope, no good advice. Condition your fingers first, and give it your best. If you have any questions, my email is open. Good luck. Enjoy the links.
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if you have the money, pay for lessons. totaly worth it.

rock on!