People who want to learn how to play electric guitar, but do not have time to attend guitar classes can consider some guitar playing steps mentioned in this article. Many people worry too much about getting education and they worry that they won’t succeed if they don’t go to music classes or guitar institutes.

Well, to tell you the truth, although guitar classes can be of additional help, you can also learn by yourself all about this instrument. I did exactly that, and you’ll see how if you have passion you can attain anything you want. Even playing that crazy solo you like so much!

Among self taught guitar players, we have great names like Stevie Ray Vaughn, Jimi Hendrix, Carlos Santana and BB King among others! So please read on to get started with learning to play electric guitar.

Step 1 - Choose the Right Guitar

It is essential that you choose an electric guitar to play, which suits your playing style. You need to consider the neck, tonewood and bridge of your electric guitar before buying it. If you are a beginner, it is a good idea to browse through specialized sites that can have reviews n the current best guitars. There’s no need to spend a lot of cash – although well, it surely would be nice! – Instead try the guitar and see if it is comfortable, has a good weight and a good sound for you. As you get better you’ll know exactly the sound you want and you will invest in a better guitar.

Step 2 - Make yourself familiar:

Before you start playing electric guitar, it is important for you to learn about the names and functions of various parts in an electric guitar. You also need to know the right way to hold the instrument. Buy a guitar strap and get used to having the electric while standing – adjust the strap, it is easier to play when it is not too low. There are different ways of holding the guitar, try them and use the one that feels better for you.

Step 3 - Start by Playing the Scales

You will not be able to play your favorite songs right from the beginning, so you have to start playing the scales. You can continue with this until you start playing the guitar in a fast and confident manner. Learn the ways in which you can change the guitar sounds by changing frets. Scales are pretty important in music and will help you get a “musical language”. The basic scale is the Major scale, so you can start with that. It would also be a good idea to play the notes and say their name, so you can memorize the fret board over time.

Step 4 - Purchase Music Lesson Books

You can buy good music lesson books to learn to play electric guitar from any music store and can start playing simple songs. Continue playing simple songs until you learn to play them comfortably and without any mistakes. There are great books for made “for beginners”. Also, you can start just playing chords and getting used to the hand positions. You’ll notice that you will need to build strength on your left hand to fret notes and especially for finger-barred chords. Don’t get frustrated at first, just keep practicing and it will come naturally!

Step 5 - Learn Online

There are many online web sites offering guitar lessons. You can visit such a site to learn playing electric guitar. You can even find a lot of video lessons, just make a search on Youtube for “guitar lessons” and you’ll find literally HOURS of lessons, you can also subscribe to different channels to get the latest updates. Other sites offer transcriptions and theory lessons in guitar and music.

Step 6 - Learn To Tune Your Guitar

You need to follow a routine maintenance to product the best sound from your guitar. Therefore, learn the ways in which you can create sensational tunes by changing the strings. Also, tuning is extremely important. Yes, there are devices for tuning, but all guitarists must know how to tune their guitar with a method and then intuitively. Some people never tune and play without even knowing why their song sounds weird.

Step 7 - Practice

The only way in which you can master playing an electric guitar is by practicing regularly. Listen to the kinds of music you like and try playing them on your guitar. This way, you will surely learn how to play electric guitar in an efficient way. PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE!

Some pieces may look hard at first, but it is just a matter of repetition; of course it is better to start with electric guitar easy songs first. You missed a note? That’s okay, try to get better the next time, and know what the problem zones for you are in each song.

Here is a video, part of a series of videos I recommend you to watch if you want to learn more about the basics to play electric guitar. To practice find a comfortable place, and simply relax, that's the best way to get results. You can notice how great players all look relaxed!