Questions young guitarist

After a series of notes that I provided some tips for those hitting the road in terms of guitar, it's time to give answers to some questions that I found more often in e-mails received and forums .
Even for those intermediate or advanced they appear cracked or "brainer", it's good to remember that we were all started and I needed guidance.

How to tune a guitar?
If you have just bought the instrument and not know what to do with it on, I trained here a fairly simple tutorial that will guide you step by step primelei Clean your guitar notes. Do not forget that it is important to tune your instrument before each rehearsal or lesson guitar! More so, when you are on stage will be to keep this issue under control at all times. No matter how good your technique will become in time a guitar out of tune will ruin the first impression and you will always overshadow the interpretation.
How to stop your fingers hurt from playing guitar?
Repeat and repeat and repeat! There is no other way that your fingers will get used to: their top skin will harden over time, the pain will disappear and your every touch of the guitar will be more accurate. There is a limit after which the discomfort will disappear as if by magic, in principle, but should devote his guitar singing minimum 20 minutes a day and you maintain a steady program of rehearsals to make progress at a pace OK get used to your fingers faster.
When using a capodastru?
Suppose you want to sweat a song (to sing higher or lower than in its original form) ... capodastrul make this process more convenient, catching strings free. When you leave or agreements containing strings when you want to keep the same rollover, do not hesitate to use small accessory, there's no shame. Warning: when you use the above on Griff (keys 8, 9 ...), string length is not her usual and you will not sustain and the sound may change.

What do you do if you break a string?
Simple change them all. Even if at first felt hardest expense that comes with each set of strings, must finally accept that their quality counts, moreover, must wear all at once. Even if you break any, they began to notice that false or have lost elasticity, it's time to trash them.
What strings should use? / What are the best strings?
The best strings are what you call your best! Try all of the brands to which you have access, combine two strings with different thickness sets down a chord or two and see what happens. Do not forget that depending on the thickness of strings you use, the keys can wear out faster. Your guitar might suffer if alternate and often chaotic change string thickness used, because of the tension created on the neck. So, as you experience first make clear what you like, then try to stay true to a certain thickness.

What you need to know to play guitar?
In principle, everything starts from the patient - no one is born with perfect coordination between the left hand and right hand! Then you need to develop your musical hearing, sense of rhythm and not all the while ignoring the basics of theory.
A guitarist who will forward always bet on the combination of personal sensitivity and technical - do not neglect any of these issues as you build the singing style! To become a good musician, it's essential to know what you like, how you want to call, what style you want to approach ... and how to get there. Talent and discipline are just two sides of this equation, remember that is very hard work.
Electric Guitar wear over time?
YES. Even faster than sound, contrary to expectations. The more you bend electric guitar sites, leading to faster wear buttons. Tremolo system and it involves a more rigorous maintenance tool - using it require something more than the guitar neck. Just because it is electric, does not mean that it's tough - your guitar needs as much care as the sound. Do not forget to put in a house when a transport, anywhere, and not exposed to sudden temperature changes.

How long will I be able to play the guitar?
There are several factors: the level at which you want to go, when you give you rehearsal, your personal discipline, attention to the teacher who guides your steps, approached repertoire. Do not throw the first heavy parts and solos, not imagining that you can play dozens of notes per second:) It's important, first, to play clean and clear and tempo.

How do you develop your own style to play the guitar?
Already started and dream about it? Very good! It means you do not want to be just a pale copy of your idol (Vai, Satriani, Petrucci ... any would be it.) You must understand, however, that style is not something that is learned, but is formed. It is a fine blend of music that you listen, your feelings and emotions, and their sound equipment to which you're headed.
Try to listen to music as varied, do not limit yourself to two to three bands of reference. Try different types of guitars before I decide which is your favorite. Obişuieşte you always learn new techniques, not to indulge in what is already mastered. Finally, leave the world and improvise! As soon as you feel a little safer / A on you, play with other musicians, jam session going to sites, try everything you can. Your style will grow with you!
How do you dial tone deaf?
Got it on the website under: I believe that hearing a musician can be trained to absolute - if you want it enough. There are recent studies that have shown hearing absolute privilege is not only a native can be developed through exercises and throughout life.