In this lesson, we will learn how to get started playing rock guitar. Getting started is one of the hardest things at the beginning of a venture. How to get started playing rock guitar is no different.
Rock Guitar 101 will show you how to start playing rock guitar quickly and easily even if you have no prior musical knowledge. It’s that simple!
What is needed first?
What’s needed first when playing rock guitar is the correct type of guitar. With so many to choose from nowadays, it’s hard to know which one is best.
Well here are a few ideas to begin with:
The IBANEZ RG450DX
This guitar is perfectly designed for playing rock music.
The Ibanez RG series of guitars has remained a standard in rock music for the last couple of decades, thanks to the effortless playability of its Wizard III neck.
Switching between aggressive rhythm playing and wild lead lines is effortless on this slim-profile neck. Guitarists love the feel and playability of Ibanez’s RG guitars. You will, too!
2. The Fender Standard Stratocaster
This guitar defined the rock music genre when it was invented.
The Standard Series is the perfect choice for any musician looking to upgrade to a professional-level instrument
The “C” shaped tinted neck provides universal comfort and elegant styling
Achieve the classic iconic tones that only a Fender Stratocaster with three single-coil pickups can provide
Vintage-style synchronized tremolo bridge with a high-mass block provides increased sustain and enhanced tuning stability
Reduced hum provided by the shielded body cavities.Rosewood or maple fingerboard with 21 medium jumbo frets
3. The Epiphone Les Paul
This guitar has been played by millions of rock guitar players.
With a set neck, rosewood fingerboard, and Trapezoid inlays, this Standard is that and much more. With cream binding on the body and neck and a Locking Tune-o-Matic bridge, this guitar is a gift that keeps giving
The Les Paul Standard Plus-Top PRO has the very popular Epiphone ProBucker 2 and ProBucker 3 pickups. If that wasn’t”t enough it also offers the neck pickup volume with push/pull coil-tapping and the Bridge pickup volume with push/pull coil-tapping
Like every Epiphone, the Epiphone Les Paul Standard Plus Top PRO features a Limited Lifetime Warranty backed by world-famous 24/7/365 Gibson Customer Service. Be a part of history today with the Les Paul Standard Plus Top Pro
After acquiring a great rock guitar
Now you want to find a nice rock guitar amplifier. This is very important because it allows you to get the rock “sound” that is needed for this style of music. Without the proper amplifier, you will not be able to get the right guitar tone and you won’t be inspired to play.
Marshall MG10
Clean & overdrive channels
Gain channel contour control
Custom 6.5-inch speaker
A line in for jamming along with tracks
Emulated headphone output
2. Fender Mustang
With a turn of a knob, choose from clean to mean tones from the 17 various amp models that will accommodate almost any genre of music.
Shape the onboard amp models ‘on the fly’ or dig deep and edit them with your computer using Fender FUSE software to alter further the included effects such as reverb, delay/echo, tremolo, phaser, and many more.
Jam along with your favorite tracks by simply plugging your MP3 player into the Auxiliary input and you instantly become part of the band and /or practice privately with the 1/8th headphone output jack that also mutes the speaker output.
Capture moments of inspiration and build songs using the included Ableton Live Lite 8 Fender Edition studio-quality recording software compatible with either MAC or PC, Controls: Gain, Volume, Treble, Bass, Master, Preset Select, Modulation Select, Delay/Reverb Select, Save Button, Exit Button, Tap Tempo Button
Now You Get In-Tune
Having the instrument in tune is most important. Without it, you won’t sound good, even if you know how to play. So make sure you acquire a good solid guitar tuner. Once again there are many to choose from. Here is the one I’d recommend.
Snark Clip-on Tuner
Full-Color Display
Features frequency range tailored to guitar and bass
The tuner can be used on the front or back of the headstock and rotates 360°
A very popular model for hobbyists and professionals alike
Dive deeper
If you'd like to dive deeper into the subject, I recommend you check out the book I authored and self-published, Learn How To Play Rock Guitar. A system of methodology that takes you through the basics of learning how to play rock guitar.
Learn How To Play Rock Guitar is a comprehensive course for beginners to get started enjoying the fun of playing this style of music. It will lead you on a path to rock guitar mastery. It will show you a very simple method of how to get started playing rock guitar.
Learn parts of the guitar, how to properly hold it, what guitar is best for this style of music, what chord types are best used for rhythm, and what scales are best used for solos. Learn rock guitar techniques such as strumming, arpeggiating, timing sequences, soloing concepts, and practice habits.
All drawn from the masters. Along with the basics of music theory for a better understanding of the guitar fretboard. All in a simple step-by-step method that will produce quick results.
Once you get through this training, you will have a well-versed understanding of the fundamental principles associated with playing rock guitar. In addition, you will have a smile on your face due to being able to play some rock guitar song riffs.
Conclusion
By acquiring the proper tools and training at the very beginning of any new venture you are going to able to progress faster than you ever thought possible. You are going to be able to get quicker results and you are going to have more fun in the process.
If you feel like you could benefit from taking private guitar lessons, contact me and I will get you on your way to having fun playing rock guitar. I offer a multitude of options for learning and know I can find one that will fit your needs.
Thank you for your time reading and good luck with your guitar playing.
Sincerely, Dwayne Jenkins. Dwayne's Guitar lessons.
