The first and most important thing you need in order to play guitar is a guitar itself! Duh! The instrument needs to be operational, of good quality and endurance for you to get the best results. But beyond the guitar, there are many other tools and components of guitar playing that some consider necessary (others find that some of these things are merely optional). It all comes down to your opinion anyway. For example, if you learn to play the guitar as an acoustic instrument guitar amplifiers may not be all that necessary. However, if you aspire to be a rock n' roll machine, then getting amps and other electric guitar accessories is essential.
Another very useful piece of equipment that most guitarists use on a regular basis is the guitar pick. This nifty little plastic disk is used for strumming so that your fingers do not have to get sore on the strings. Some prefer using their fingers anyway, but the guitar pick is a very popular alternative. A tuner ought to be at the top of your "things to get" list right off the bat. When your guitar starts sounding a bit off key, a tuner will help you get it sounding right again. So make sure to purchase one of those as soon as you can. As previously mentioned, amps and necessary chords and hookups are good tools for a guitarist in a rock band. Together, this technology gives your electric guitar more power than you could ever dream of. However, as this is only for beginning guitarists, additional amps and other guitar appliances are not going to be part of your early practice and playing routines.
If you want to learn how to play the guitar you are going to need a teacher of some kind. Many choose to take advantage of internet resources or interpersonal lessons at a local music school. However, you can get some of the basics out of the way ahead of time if you have access to a guitar lesson book. You would be able to learn about the strings, the chords, tablature, and some basic playing techniques before signing up for lessons. That could be beneficial considering lessons can be expensive. You do not want to waste your time with your instructor going over things you already know.
There is little more you might need as a new guitarist. But there are other helpful devices that can come in handy, such as a guitar strap, guitar case, extra strings, etc. You can learn to play the guitar with the most basic things (a pair of hands and a guitar), but there are lots of other ways to make your experience more fun and exciting.
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