human
I'm a beginner at playing the guitar and want to know what are the basic things that I should know?
assistant
1. Start by learning the basics of how to hold the guitar, including proper hand position.
2. Learn some chords and scales.
3. Practice regularly and make sure you're comfortable with your technique before moving on to more advanced techniques.
4. Listen to music you like and try to imitate the sounds you hear.
5. Develop good time-keeping habits so you can play in tune.