human
I'm a beginner at playing the guitar and want to know what are the basic things that I should know?
assistant
1.  The first thing you need to know is how to hold the guitar properly.
2.  Next, it's important to learn the basics of strumming chords and scales.
3.  You should also familiarize yourself with different finger positions for chords.
4.  Finally, practice regularly to build up your skills.