Archive for February, 2009

Learn guitar without having any musical education?

Hi all!

Is it possible to learn how to play a musical instrument (e.g. guitar) without having ANY musical education?

Thanks in advance!

Even with tab, you need an understanding of music. I would at least get educated on the basics: Time signatures, note symbols/duration, simple theory, key signatures. It will be very helpful in situations where you’re jamming with a band and someone wants you to play a particular note(s) in a specific 4/4 rhythm – you’re going to look like an idiot if you can’t.