What is the best way to teach yourself to play an electric guitar.?

Question:a common way to start is to learn how to read tab and look up the tabs for songs you want to learn. the best way to improve your speed is to practice to a metronome, very slow at first, and slowly raise the tempo. scales and chords are a must, luckily its easy to find diagrams on the internet and in book which will help you with that. ALWAYS TUNE BEFORE YOU PLAY

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: a common way to start is to learn how to read tab and look up the tabs for songs you want to learn. the best way to improve your speed is to practice to a metronome, very slow at first, and slowly raise the tempo. scales and chords are a must, luckily its easy to find diagrams on the internet and in book which will help you with that. ALWAYS TUNE BEFORE YOU PLAY

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Get the DVD 'Guitar for Dummies." And, practice everyday for 15 minutes like a good little boy!