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What are some good tips for playing guitar?
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1. Practice regularly and set achievable goals to work towards.
2. Listen to a lot of guitar music and learn to identify techniques used by professional guitarists.
3. Experiment with different techniques and find what works best for you.
4. Take lessons with a professional teacher who can give you tips and advice tailored to your level.
5. Memorize some fundamentals and practice them regularly such as scales and fretboard diagrams.
6. Make sure your guitar is properly tuned and change your strings regularly.
7. Develop finger strength and dexterity by doing exercises such as finger picking or using a metronome.
8. Record yourself playing and listen back to critique your performance.
9. Play along with backing tracks and jam with other musicians to help build your confidence.