Crucial Tips for Beginner Guitar Shredding

Greetings current and aspiring shredders! Whether you’re a long time student of shred looking to reinforce your foundation or an absolute beginner looking to start down the epic path of shred, if you’re reading this, at least one thing is is clear: you’re looking for some advice on beginner guitar shredding.

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Guitar shredding is a style of playing that involves playing fast, technical passages on the guitar. It’s a popular style in many different genres of music and requires a high level of skill and proficiency on the instrument.

Every shred guitarist has to start somewhere in their journey to becoming a skilled player. This typically involves beginning with the basics of guitar playing, such as learning chords and scales, and gradually building up their technique and speed over time.

As they progress, they may study the styles of their favorite players and experiment with different techniques and approaches to playing. It is a process that requires dedication, practice, and patience, but with hard work and persistence, anyone can become a proficient shred guitarist.

 

One of my personal favorite Shred Masters, Dan Mumm, doing his thing

Tips for beginner guitar shredding

Here are some powerful tips to help get you started with “beginner guitar shredding” (or maybe we could even call it “shredding for beginners” instead):

Start by working on basic shred guitar skills.

This includes things like alternate picking, basic scales and simple arpeggios. The more comfortable you are with the basics, the easier it will be to tackle more advanced techniques.

 

Practice regularly and use a metronome!

The key to becoming a skilled shred guitar player is not only consistent practice but effective practice. Study the practice methods that are recommended by the guitarists you want to be able to play like.  Then set aside a specific time each day to work on your playing using those methods.

Get expert guidance

Find a good guitar teacher or solid video course series designed for shred that will take you through the fundamentals without rushing through it. If you’re just starting out with shred,, it can be extremely helpful to have someone to guide you and give you feedback on your playing. A good guitar teacher can help you identify and correct any mistakes you might be making and keep you motivated while a good beginner shred course will warn you about mistakes before you make them and help keep you on the right track.

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Don’t reinvent the wheel

Model other shred guitarists from intermediate players just above your level all the way to the Shred Masters.  There are countless guitar players out there who have been shredding for years. Take advantage of this wealth of knowledge by watching online tutorials, reading guitar magazines, and listening to music from your favorite guitarists.

Good things come to those who wait (and work)

Be determined but patient and don’t be afraid to make mistakes. No one is perfect, and that’s especially true when it comes to learning how to play an instrument. Remember that everyone struggles at first. Remind yourself daily that if you keep practicing and you’re willing to analyze and correct faults in your playing, you will get there.

Stay humble

Don’t let ego get in the way of your goals and never feel down on yourself because there are better players out there. You can go a long way by competing with better players in your mind, but don’t let that idea turn you into a jerk. A true shred master is an artist, not an athlete. Recognize that a person’s real value is not determined by their skill on a musical instrument and that everyone has different advantages and disadvantages and something unique to bring to the table. 

 

 

So there you have it, shred fan! Some important tips to get you started on your journey to becoming a shred guitar legend. With a bit of dedication and practice, you’ll be shredding in no time. 

“Beginner guitar shredding,” “shredding for beginners” or just “beginner shred guitar,” whatever you personally call it, the best time to get started is right now.

Shred on!

-Anton