[ray07101]

Kirk: Do you recommend a beginner to learn chords first or the notes?

[Shabbadoo]

Definitely learn to play chords first.

[Kirk Lorange]

Yes, chords are boss when it comes to music. Learn the chords, learn as much as you can about chords. Names of notes are very low on the list of things that will come in handy.

That's not say you shouldn't know them -- of course you should know them -- but you will find that studying chords will lead you to knowing notes.

[Spyder F16]

Chords first to kinda get your feel in for the guitar. Notes after your comfortable and want to play solos. Learning scales help alot in Solos as well as writing songs. I'd suggest to learn as much in musical theory as possible, and take it to heart, Musical theory will help you understand the dynamics of music, and you can then use it to play just about anything, and even translate a sound in your head, to the fretboard of a guitar.


(Ps... Take it in one bit at a time to avoid any burnouts )