I want to learn...?

Question:ok heres the thing i want to join a band but i need to know how to learn how to play an instrument
but i don't know any and pretty much have no clue about notes and stuff
i want to learn how to play an electric guitar but i already have an acustic guitar which i got ages ago but never used its like brand new so can i learn how to play on my acoustic guitar and then will it be the same when i start using an electric guitar?
and whats the easiest and fastest way to learn?
and don't say take lessons!
thanks

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: ok heres the thing i want to join a band but i need to know how to learn how to play an instrument
but i don't know any and pretty much have no clue about notes and stuff
i want to learn how to play an electric guitar but i already have an acustic guitar which i got ages ago but never used its like brand new so can i learn how to play on my acoustic guitar and then will it be the same when i start using an electric guitar?
and whats the easiest and fastest way to learn?
and don't say take lessons!
thanks

Yeah. you can learn on acoustic. Get yourself a book of basic chord shapes. Choose 2 or 3. A D and E are good. Choose one, say A finger it, and push down till all the strings sound. strum a rhythm with the other hand. When you can do that , change to another chord, say D. Do the same thing. Then practise changing between the two. When you can do that, do the same with E. When you can do all 3, there are no end of songs you can play. Elvis' Hound Dog or Blue Suede Shoes. Chuck Berry's Johnny B Goode to give an idea. Whole World in His Hands uses A and E. You need to be aware, though, that your fingers will hurt like crazy at first although that disappears with practice, and you cannot have long, pretty nails on your left hand. If I can give any more help, pllease get back to me. Hope this helps

oh..i thin u can do it..........band is only doing musics.....and creating musics i think...

good luck 2 u:D

The Quickest way to lear the Guitar is to use tabs
I personally dislike this method as you cheat yourself of the rythym of the song
but if your in a hurry
tabs are the way to go
And yes
if you practise the song on an acoustic
the song is generally the same on electric
but the sound will be different
Although, there are some songs ONLY for acoustic
and many for ELECTRIC