Learn How To Play Electric Guitar
Question by Charlye Ann: What’s the easiest way to learn how to play guitar?
I really want to learn guitar to add some music to the songs I write.. I heard that all you really need to know is 3 chords.. any advice or hints would help.
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Answer by Pixandstix
I taught myself. Not hard. Look up how to read tablature. Tabs pretty much show how to play anything on guitar.
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