[X4U] Guitar learning apps?

[Stroller]

On 3 Jan 2008, at 18:41, Mark Des Cotes wrote:
> ...
> My 11 year old son received a box guitar from his grandfather for  
> Christmas ... I was wondering if any of you could recommend any Mac  
> "tutorial" software that would help him learn to play? I'm looking  
> for something that isn't too complicated or too expensive.

I'm not sure what a "box guitar" is, as opposed to an acoustic or  
electric six-string, but assuming it has a regular tuning then IMO a  
computer program is overkill.

The "how to play guitar" market-place is not exactly un-exploited,  
and there are zillions of books out there that you'll be able to pick  
up on Amazon, Freecycle, at your local library, yard sales and in  
second-hand stores.

The chances are that half the music your son listens to on the radio  
can be played with 3 chords. A bit of Googling <http://www.google.com/ 
search?q=guitar+tab> will surely find the chords used by bands he  
listens to, and then all he needs to do is lock himself in his  
bedroom and practice, practice, practice.

Here are some 3-chord songs that Dad'll recognise:
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=SlfhP4Uo2jg

Stroller.