How to Play Punk Rock Guitar

Of all the guitar styles in the rock music realm, punk music is arguably the easiest to play. Some pundits say that because most punk songs are built on a fast, three chord style. Punk guitar is more about feel and energy than technical dazzle. Learning punk rock guitar is more about practicing in the garage than studying in music school.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

1. Listen to as many good punk rock bands as you can and imitate their styles. From the Ramones to the Sex Pistols, put on CDs and videos and listen to the songs until they are ingrained in your head.
2. Buy a good electric guitar. Just about any kind will do at first. Learn how to tune it and change strings. Conquer other basics like simple barre and open chords.
3. Practice as often as you can. Fifteen minutes a day won't suffice; a few hours is more like it. Find other musicians to join you once you can play a few chords.
4. Take a few lessons from your local rock guitar teacher or an online course. Once you have the technical aspects down, strike out on your own.
5. Get a band together and get gigs straightaway. Punk is one of the few forms of music where it's OK and even encouraged to learn as your perform.