How to Play Acoustic Guitar for Kids
Learning a musical instrument at a young age is something many people wish they had done, as it is a great way to express ourselves and be creative. Often associated with famous musicians, the acoustic guitar is a versatile instrument that appeals to the sensibilities of the younger generation, making it an ideal instrument for kids to learn.
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Things You'll Need
- Acoustic guitar
- Guitar pick
- Guitar tuner
- Guitar instruction manual for beginners
Instructions
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Learning To Play
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Position the guitar against your body so it is comfortable enough for you to reach all the strings on the guitar. Hold the guitar pick between your thumb and forefinger in a relaxed grip. Make sure your grip is sturdy enough to prevent you from dropping the pick but relaxed enough that you do not strain your wrist.
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Use your fretting hand to create chord shapes from the guitar instruction manual on the guitar neck. Press your fingertips firmly against the designated strings for your chosen chord shapes and strum across the strings with the guitar pick, letting the notes ring out. If the chord is fretted correctly, the sound should be clear and bright.
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Practice up-and-down strumming while changing among chord shapes to develop different sounds. As your ability to change chords improves, try different rhythmic styles when strumming to create a wide variety of dynamics and sounds.
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As familiarity grows from practicing chords and rhythms, it is time to learn some basic songs. In most beginner instruction manuals there are some introductory pieces of music to learn with an audio accompaniment. Listen to the music and try to play along. This will help develop a sense of tempo and improve coordination. As your skills progress, try to play along to more advanced songs. This will enable you to enhance your abilities while developing your own style.
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