Introduction:
As someone who loves music but has never been able to play an instrument, I have always admired those who can make beautiful tunes with their hands. So when I was assigned a seat next to a classmate who was always strumming their guitar during free periods, I was excited to learn a thing or two.
Discovering the Chords:
My classmate, let's call him Jack, was kind enough to let me borrow his guitar to practice on. The first thing he taught me was the names of the strings - EADGBE - and showed me how to hold the guitar properly. Then, he ran me through the basic chords - A, E, D, G, and C - and explained that these were the foundation for most songs.
Putting it into Practice:
With the chords memorized, I was ready to try playing some actual songs. Jack showed me how to read guitar tabs online and we played a simple song together: \"Wonderwall\" by Oasis. At first, I struggled to keep up with the strumming pattern, but Jack was patient and encouraging. After a few tries, we managed to play the first verse of the song together. It was a small victory, but it felt amazing to hear the chords come together to make a recognizable tune.
Conclusion:
While I'm still far from being able to play the guitar solo, these few lessons have given me a newfound appreciation for the art of guitar playing. Seeing how much joy it brings Jack to play and share his music with others has inspired me to continue learning and to maybe even play together with him in the future. Who knows, maybe we'll start our own band one day.