5 Reasons Why Starting with Guitar Is Difficult

sagar tikyani
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According to many online surveys, the guitar has been declared the most popular hobby among teenagers. This instrument has attracted people since it saw the dawn of light. Every third teenager wants to learn guitar, or he is already a guitar player. Those who want to learn this delicate instrument need to know that it is not as easy as it looks when you see your favorite player running his hands on the instrument so smoothly and effortlessly, “playing” with the beauty.

People start to learn this with spirited enthusiasm, but they eventually give up once they realize how difficult it is to master the guitar.

5 Reasons Why Guitar Isn’t Easy

1. Initial Pain in The Fingers

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The next time you meet a guitar player, notice the tips of his fingers. Touch them and then touch yours; you will realize that their skin is tight and stiff. This is because of the amount of practice these guys have put into learning that instrument. It takes time to get like that, and it does not happen overnight. So, your hands will have to bear a lot of pain initially.

2. Burden of Stuff

There is a lot of pressure on the mind of a beginner player because there is plenty of stuff to learn in the coming time. So many people find it difficult to start by seeing the number of theories, chord charts, scales, shapes, and techniques that they will have to learn to become a pro at playing the instrument.

Watching your favorite player live makes you realize that you are far behind in becoming like them.

3. Expensive in Monetary Terms                                                                            

Guitars are available in varying ranges. You can get it even for 200 bucks; if you don’t believe me, then visit the chor bazaar of Mumbai, and you will know the truth. But I am talking about good guitars, which are promising for a beginner. They range somewhere between 10k and 30k.
I would not recommend any beginner player to buy an expensive guitar that costs 2-3 lacs, or even 80k-90k, because initially, you are only starting with it. Buy those heavily expensive guitars when you have been called a pro at them by your instructor.
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4. Game of Patience

Some hobbies are all about the game of patience, and you must maintain and keep your patience in check while learning any skill; you will not get it within the first few weeks or even months; it takes time, a lot of it.

The difference between a beginner and a master is that the master has not given up even after losing several times. So ‘having patience’ is one of the top rules for learning the instrument, which is hard to follow.

5. Instructor’s Fee

Your learning may cost you because you will have to pay a certain fee to your highly qualified guitar instructor. For their qualification, they charge you a heavy fee, which is not wrong at all. I am sure they have spent a lot themselves in the process of learning and mastering the guitar.

They deserve to be paid for their investments, not only for the money but also for their patience, perseverance, and dedication to the instrument.

If you want to become a kick-ass player, then begin today. Overcome all these barriers and be the best at what you do without letting fear drag you down. All the best and cheers!

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