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Everyone who loves to dream of playing the guitar, even if most never do. Guitars are a great way to express yourself and relax. However, there are many fallacies about learning how to play a guitar. Here are the myths about guitar playing and why they are incorrect:

One: You should learn on an acoustic guitar. Wrong!: It is better to prepare on an electric guitar as it’s easier to play, has lighter strings, lower action, and a tinier neck. It’s also a little more interesting for younger players as you can add distortions and effects thereby keeping the learner more interested.

Myth: You should buy a pedal with preset sounds. Reality: Although some multi-effects DO have preset sounds from famous rockers, you should try to learn the correct technique and not copy it. This will help you become a better musician. Moreover, the sounds the famous players use comes from skill and technique not some fancy machine.

Myth: You have to have a big amp to get a big sound. Reality: Some of the most huge sounds that have been recorded have been done with smaller amps with their tubes cranked up loud. Many famous bands have stacks of amps on stage that are empty of speakers and a small amp hidden behind the stack that is mic’d up into the PA system. Some players are also using digital recreations (POD, Digitech) of their amps in the studio but most purist players still use a real amp and analogue pedals.

Myth: You need to have a lot of string wraps. Reality: You only need about three ‘turns’ on the machine head and about 3-4 turns on the higher strings. But the best thing to do is buy a locking machine so that strings are locked into place and you don’t need any turns or wraps.

Five: Single coil pickups are noisy. Truth: Yes depending on your opinion but there are many ways to avoid this problem. The best way is to use a hum canceling single coil pickups such as “fender noiseless” or any of the di marzio or Seymour Duncan hum canceling models that will sound JUST like a vintage strat but without the noise.

Myth: Cheap cables are just as good as more expensive cables. Reality: It is way better to buy a good quality cable because it will last a long time and help you produce a much better sound. Buy the best cable you can- remember you get what you pay for. It is better to pay for a good cable then keep buying cheap cables. Over time, the costs work out to be the same.

Myth: You can’t protect your guitar strings- they simply will go bad. Reality: Of course you can! There are many things you can do to make your guitar strings last longer. The best way is to simply keep the clean. Wipe them down after you use them. Another thing you can do is protect your strings with a protective chemical like Teflon.

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