Gifts for the Beginner Guitar Player
Most bands would not be front and center stage without their guitar player, strumming out music and keeping time with the rest of the instruments. Guitars are present in just about every kind of music, whether they're providing the sole accompaniment to a singer or anchoring an electric band's performance. Taking up the guitar as a hobby can be a rewarding and fun experience. When you're searching for a gift for a new guitar player, consider something that encourages the person's interest and shows a little bit of creativity.
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Training Books
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Whether your guitar player is taking lessons or teaching himself, having a teaching manual or two can help when he's trying to figure out proper hand position, how to string the instrument or select the right chords. A variety of books are available, including "dummies" versions, training for older guitar players, heavily illustrated manuals and books that cater to a particular style of guitar (bass, electronic, antique instruments). Books are available through online retailers, guitar shops and in the music sections of most large book stores.
Personalized Guitar Pick
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Show your support for your beginning guitar player by creating a special, personalized pick for her to use as she learns her new hobby. Guitar picks, the small, triangular piece of plastic that musicians use to play their instrument, may be emblazoned with a person's name, a special message, even with a band name or logo. A variety of custom pick producers are available, offering batches of picks in as little quantities of 10 and up through 3,000 or more. A choice of gauge sizes is also available, plus colors such as pink, orange, blue, yellow or translucent.
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Custom Guitar Strap
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Outfit your guitar player with a custom guitar strap he'll never mistake in a jumble of instruments. Using an online vendor, you can upload a photo (the guitar player's kids, favorite pet, hot rod) or use stock artwork such as shooting flames, paw prints, flowers, hearts or tie dye, then create a guitar strap. Straps may be printed on leather or cloth, with varying sizes and widths to suit most players.
Sheet Music
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Even though your guitar player may just be starting out, inspire her with a gift of sheet music with chords from her favorite bands. Whether she enjoys rock and roll or country, chances are you can find illustrated music pages with every chord to a popular song laid out to instruct the player how to mimic the sound of the band. Sheet music books are available online; you can also search for free downloadable/printable sheet music pages to get you started. A gift of sheet music can get the new player excited about the hobby's possibilities and a provide a goal to work towards.
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- Photo Credit Guitar player #1 image by Warren Millar from Fotolia.com
