When a musician plays on stage, the people are moved by the music. There are those who wish to do the same but the truth is, not everybody is talented in playing a musical instrument. It takes talent and skill in learning how to play an acoustic guitar.

Here are a few tips for those who want to give a shot at it.

1. The first thing to get to will be the guitar. There are specialty stores that sell brand new ones while there are also those that are pre-owned. It is advisable to get an old one first to get a feel then just buy a better one later on.

2. One should learn how to read the notes before going any further. Students will soon realize that putting the finger on one string sounds different when this is placed on another.

This is similar to touch typing in the computer's keyboard so the student should be able to know which string matches the one on the musical book. The instructor can tell later what was wrong or this can be recorded and played back for corrections to be made later on.

3. Finger exercises should be done so that the muscles in the hands can be exercised. Some musicians are able to play fast while other play the same rhythm all throughout the song. The student should be flexible and fast so that any song can be played using the acoustic guitar.

4. It was one thing to listen to a CD of a favorite musician. It's going to be a bit different now especially when one is learning so that changes in pitch can be studied and analyzed. Getting the song in DVD format can further enhance the student's observations as the fingers move up or down.

Nobody became a great guitarist overnight. Those who wish to be like the best should learn the basics first before playing other songs. This can only be achieved by understanding rhythm, strumming and finger patterns so that one could possibly become an icon in the music industry.

It is only in practice that students become masters which has been the tradition that is always passed on to the next generation.