【翻譯練習】學吉他永不嫌遲
It's Never Too Late to Learn Guitar
作者：Adam Harkus
來源：https://adamharkus.com/never-too-late-learn-guitar/
雖然很多音樂家從小就開始學吉他，但也有很多優秀的吉他演奏家，在 30 幾、40 幾、甚至 50 幾歲才開始學吉他，有人說不定更老才學。不管如何，他們都努力鍛鍊出一身精湛技藝。
從小就要開始學音樂，這話未必總是正確，晚一點再學吉他，其實也有另一種好處。彈吉他跟年齡或天賦無關，真正的重點在於熱情、創意和一顆熱愛音樂的心。長大後的你，可能自內心發起適切的學音樂動機，也經歷過更多風風雨雨，累積更雄厚的人生體驗，這些因素都會對你的學習、彈奏及作曲產生影響。
瞭解基本原則
盡快認識吉他的基本原則，便能奠定紮實的基礎，將來學起吉他更有成效。好好研究一下自己想彈的是木吉他還是電吉他，也要懂得兩者的不同之處。學會吉他的換弦和調音方法，以及一般的保養維護作法，例如避免吉他受潮。最後，針對所需的周邊物件好好做功課，像是音箱、彈片和效果器。
請務必選購必要的基本配備，像是調音器、彈片和移調夾，有了移調夾，只需改變移調夾在吉他指板的上下位置，就能幫助你輕鬆彈奏任何調性的樂曲。
設定務實期許
起初一定會覺得手指僵硬不靈活，但是不用太久就可以培養出彈吉他所需的運動技能。沒有訓練過的手指，得經過一段時間才能習慣和弦位置，所以剛開始會彈得比較慢，是再正常也不過的了。
持之以恆每天練習，速度很快就能跟上。由於手指會承受不同以往的壓力和動作，因此請做好一開始會出現手指痠痛的心理準備。漸漸練習下來，最後痠痛感會減輕，手指也會長繭形成保護層。假如真的痛得受不了，休息一天是沒關係的。雖然忍痛彈吉他似乎很有搖滾樂手的個性，但實在不建議這麼做。
練習，練習，再練習
厲害的吉他手每天練習好幾小時；天賦會影響吉他手的才能，但高手與弱者的差別，永遠取決於練習。優異的吉他演奏技巧不可能憑空變現出來，背後一定下了無數苦工。一天至少練習 10 到 15 分鐘，把繭養出來，這樣彈起吉他才會更舒服。每天練一小段時間，遠比一星期只練一次幾小時還要更有效，畢竟這種把練習時間全部集中在一個時段的學習過程是成效不彰的。
找對好老師
一對一課程是最理想的學吉他管道。私人課程會讓人產生額外的學習動機，也有利於修正技巧和姿勢上的錯誤。靠評價來找老師是還不錯，不過也可以考慮看看音樂系的學生，因為即將學成最高等級的學生通常會開始開班授課，而且學費經常比資深教師便宜。
找個符合個人音樂風格的老師。舉例來說，假如你想學爵士吉他，那麼你該找精通爵士樂的老師，而不是拜搖滾樂手為師。要找到十項全能的老師是很難的，所以必須審慎選擇。對於完全白紙一張的初學者，音樂風格倒是沒有很大關係，重點是找到能幫你打好穩固基礎的好老師，如此一來，之後你就能隨心所欲選定任何風格。
跟未來可能的老師當面談談，同時也要傾聽直覺；真的必須找到可以讓你覺得相處起來舒適自在的老師，因為將來你會透過音樂去表達自己的感覺和情緒。
上課頻率則視個人的時間安排而定；一般來說，一週上一堂課十分適合。不過，假如你工作忙碌、課業繁重、必須照顧家庭、或者就是沒那麼多練習時間，那麼應該選擇每二週上一堂課。切記，每三或四週才上一堂課是不會進步的；課程必須盡量密集，才能發揮效果和激發學習動力。
學樂器可訓練大腦
如果還在猶豫到底要不要學吉他，那麼請看看這則消息：研究證明，學習演奏樂器是最有效的訓練大腦方式之一。演奏樂器可增進認知功能，促使大腦產生各種變化，進而帶動語文記憶、空間推理和讀寫能力的提升。
學吉他真的沒有想像中的複雜，而且將會創造多采多姿的樂趣，以及其他數不盡的連帶好處。
還在等什麼？選把吉他，今天就開始學吧！
While there are many musicians that start learning the guitar at an early age, there are also many excellent guitar players who start out in their 30s, 40s and even 50s. Some even start later, and manage to do an amazing job anyway.
It's not always right to start playing as a child, and learning guitar later has its benefits as well. Playing guitar isn't about age or talent; it's about passion, creativity and love for music. As an adult, you probably have the right motivation and more emotional baggage and life experience; all of this will impact your learning, playing and perhaps songwriting.
Learn the Basics
Learning the basic elements of guitar as soon as possible provides a good foundation for efficiently learning the instrument. Explore whether you want to play acoustic guitar or electric guitar and learn how they differ from one another. Learn how to change your guitar strings and how to tune them. Learn about general guitar maintenance and care, such as protecting your guitar from humidity. Finally, research the gear you need, such as amplifiers, picks and pedals.
Be sure to pick up the basic things you need, such as a tuner, picks and a capo, which allows you to play songs in any key easily by moving it up and down the fretboard.
Set Realistic Expectations
It's ok to feel stiff and clumsy at first, but it doesn't take long to acquire the motor skills you need to play. Untrained fingers take a while to get used to chord positions, so it's perfectly normal for your playing to be slow at first.
Aim to practice daily and your speed will soon pick up. Expect very sore fingers at the beginning, due to the unusual pressure and movements you're subjecting them to. This will eventually subside and your fingers will develop calluses to protect them as you learn guitar. Don't be afraid to take a day off if the pain is too much to bear. Playing through the pain may sound like a rocker's lifestyle but it's definitely not recommended.
Practice, Practice Practice
The best guitarists practice for hours every day; talent can impact a guitarist's ability, but it's always practice that makes the difference. Good guitar playing doesn't just happen; there's a lot of work behind it. Aim to practice at least for 10 to 15 minutes every single day to build up your calluses and to help you feel more comfortable with your instrument. Practicing every day for a short time is much more effective than practising once a week for hours, as the learning process is not as effective.
Find a Good Teacher
The best way to learn guitar is through one-on-one lessons. Private lessons will give you extra motivation and also help you correct mistakes in technique and posture. Probably one of the best ways to find a teacher is by word of mouth, but you should also consider investigating music conservatories, as students who are getting close to their final degree often start teaching and are usually more inexpensive than experienced teachers.
Go for a teacher that suits your style. For example, if you want to learn jazz guitar, you should search for a teacher specialised in jazz rather than a rocker. It's very hard to find a teacher that can do everything, so choose carefully. If you're a complete beginner, style doesn't matter enormously. The important thing is to find a teacher who will give you a good foundation so you can then move on to any other style.
Interview your prospective teachers but also go with your gut instinct; it's important to find a teacher with whom you feel comfortable and at ease, as you will be expressing your emotions and feelings through music.
How often you take lessons depends on your schedule; in general, a weekly lesson is a good choice. However, if you have a very busy career, you're in college full-time, you're raising a family or in general you don't have that much time to practice, you should opt for a lesson every two weeks. Remember that guitar lessons taken every three or four weeks will not be successful; lessons need to be closer together in order to be effective and stimulate learning.
Learning an Instrument Trains Your Brain
If you're still on the fence about whether to start playing guitar or not, consider this: learning to play an instrument has been shown to be one of the most effective forms of brain training there is. It improves your cognitive performance and induces various changes in the brain, leading to an enhancement in verbal memory, spatial reasoning and literacy skills.
Learning to play the guitar is really not as complicated as it seems, and it can ultimately lead to a lot of fun and a number of other benefits on the side.
What are you still waiting for? Pick up your guitar and start learning today.
作者：Adam Harkus
來源：https://adamharkus.com/never-too-late-learn-guitar/
雖然很多音樂家從小就開始學吉他，但也有很多優秀的吉他演奏家，在 30 幾、40 幾、甚至 50 幾歲才開始學吉他，有人說不定更老才學。不管如何，他們都努力鍛鍊出一身精湛技藝。
從小就要開始學音樂，這話未必總是正確，晚一點再學吉他，其實也有另一種好處。彈吉他跟年齡或天賦無關，真正的重點在於熱情、創意和一顆熱愛音樂的心。長大後的你，可能自內心發起適切的學音樂動機，也經歷過更多風風雨雨，累積更雄厚的人生體驗，這些因素都會對你的學習、彈奏及作曲產生影響。
瞭解基本原則
盡快認識吉他的基本原則，便能奠定紮實的基礎，將來學起吉他更有成效。好好研究一下自己想彈的是木吉他還是電吉他，也要懂得兩者的不同之處。學會吉他的換弦和調音方法，以及一般的保養維護作法，例如避免吉他受潮。最後，針對所需的周邊物件好好做功課，像是音箱、彈片和效果器。
請務必選購必要的基本配備，像是調音器、彈片和移調夾，有了移調夾，只需改變移調夾在吉他指板的上下位置，就能幫助你輕鬆彈奏任何調性的樂曲。
設定務實期許
起初一定會覺得手指僵硬不靈活，但是不用太久就可以培養出彈吉他所需的運動技能。沒有訓練過的手指，得經過一段時間才能習慣和弦位置，所以剛開始會彈得比較慢，是再正常也不過的了。
持之以恆每天練習，速度很快就能跟上。由於手指會承受不同以往的壓力和動作，因此請做好一開始會出現手指痠痛的心理準備。漸漸練習下來，最後痠痛感會減輕，手指也會長繭形成保護層。假如真的痛得受不了，休息一天是沒關係的。雖然忍痛彈吉他似乎很有搖滾樂手的個性，但實在不建議這麼做。
練習，練習，再練習
厲害的吉他手每天練習好幾小時；天賦會影響吉他手的才能，但高手與弱者的差別，永遠取決於練習。優異的吉他演奏技巧不可能憑空變現出來，背後一定下了無數苦工。一天至少練習 10 到 15 分鐘，把繭養出來，這樣彈起吉他才會更舒服。每天練一小段時間，遠比一星期只練一次幾小時還要更有效，畢竟這種把練習時間全部集中在一個時段的學習過程是成效不彰的。
找對好老師
一對一課程是最理想的學吉他管道。私人課程會讓人產生額外的學習動機，也有利於修正技巧和姿勢上的錯誤。靠評價來找老師是還不錯，不過也可以考慮看看音樂系的學生，因為即將學成最高等級的學生通常會開始開班授課，而且學費經常比資深教師便宜。
找個符合個人音樂風格的老師。舉例來說，假如你想學爵士吉他，那麼你該找精通爵士樂的老師，而不是拜搖滾樂手為師。要找到十項全能的老師是很難的，所以必須審慎選擇。對於完全白紙一張的初學者，音樂風格倒是沒有很大關係，重點是找到能幫你打好穩固基礎的好老師，如此一來，之後你就能隨心所欲選定任何風格。
跟未來可能的老師當面談談，同時也要傾聽直覺；真的必須找到可以讓你覺得相處起來舒適自在的老師，因為將來你會透過音樂去表達自己的感覺和情緒。
上課頻率則視個人的時間安排而定；一般來說，一週上一堂課十分適合。不過，假如你工作忙碌、課業繁重、必須照顧家庭、或者就是沒那麼多練習時間，那麼應該選擇每二週上一堂課。切記，每三或四週才上一堂課是不會進步的；課程必須盡量密集，才能發揮效果和激發學習動力。
學樂器可訓練大腦
如果還在猶豫到底要不要學吉他，那麼請看看這則消息：研究證明，學習演奏樂器是最有效的訓練大腦方式之一。演奏樂器可增進認知功能，促使大腦產生各種變化，進而帶動語文記憶、空間推理和讀寫能力的提升。
學吉他真的沒有想像中的複雜，而且將會創造多采多姿的樂趣，以及其他數不盡的連帶好處。
還在等什麼？選把吉他，今天就開始學吧！
While there are many musicians that start learning the guitar at an early age, there are also many excellent guitar players who start out in their 30s, 40s and even 50s. Some even start later, and manage to do an amazing job anyway.
It's not always right to start playing as a child, and learning guitar later has its benefits as well. Playing guitar isn't about age or talent; it's about passion, creativity and love for music. As an adult, you probably have the right motivation and more emotional baggage and life experience; all of this will impact your learning, playing and perhaps songwriting.
Learn the Basics
Learning the basic elements of guitar as soon as possible provides a good foundation for efficiently learning the instrument. Explore whether you want to play acoustic guitar or electric guitar and learn how they differ from one another. Learn how to change your guitar strings and how to tune them. Learn about general guitar maintenance and care, such as protecting your guitar from humidity. Finally, research the gear you need, such as amplifiers, picks and pedals.
Be sure to pick up the basic things you need, such as a tuner, picks and a capo, which allows you to play songs in any key easily by moving it up and down the fretboard.
Set Realistic Expectations
It's ok to feel stiff and clumsy at first, but it doesn't take long to acquire the motor skills you need to play. Untrained fingers take a while to get used to chord positions, so it's perfectly normal for your playing to be slow at first.
Aim to practice daily and your speed will soon pick up. Expect very sore fingers at the beginning, due to the unusual pressure and movements you're subjecting them to. This will eventually subside and your fingers will develop calluses to protect them as you learn guitar. Don't be afraid to take a day off if the pain is too much to bear. Playing through the pain may sound like a rocker's lifestyle but it's definitely not recommended.
Practice, Practice Practice
The best guitarists practice for hours every day; talent can impact a guitarist's ability, but it's always practice that makes the difference. Good guitar playing doesn't just happen; there's a lot of work behind it. Aim to practice at least for 10 to 15 minutes every single day to build up your calluses and to help you feel more comfortable with your instrument. Practicing every day for a short time is much more effective than practising once a week for hours, as the learning process is not as effective.
Find a Good Teacher
The best way to learn guitar is through one-on-one lessons. Private lessons will give you extra motivation and also help you correct mistakes in technique and posture. Probably one of the best ways to find a teacher is by word of mouth, but you should also consider investigating music conservatories, as students who are getting close to their final degree often start teaching and are usually more inexpensive than experienced teachers.
Go for a teacher that suits your style. For example, if you want to learn jazz guitar, you should search for a teacher specialised in jazz rather than a rocker. It's very hard to find a teacher that can do everything, so choose carefully. If you're a complete beginner, style doesn't matter enormously. The important thing is to find a teacher who will give you a good foundation so you can then move on to any other style.
Interview your prospective teachers but also go with your gut instinct; it's important to find a teacher with whom you feel comfortable and at ease, as you will be expressing your emotions and feelings through music.
How often you take lessons depends on your schedule; in general, a weekly lesson is a good choice. However, if you have a very busy career, you're in college full-time, you're raising a family or in general you don't have that much time to practice, you should opt for a lesson every two weeks. Remember that guitar lessons taken every three or four weeks will not be successful; lessons need to be closer together in order to be effective and stimulate learning.
Learning an Instrument Trains Your Brain
If you're still on the fence about whether to start playing guitar or not, consider this: learning to play an instrument has been shown to be one of the most effective forms of brain training there is. It improves your cognitive performance and induces various changes in the brain, leading to an enhancement in verbal memory, spatial reasoning and literacy skills.
Learning to play the guitar is really not as complicated as it seems, and it can ultimately lead to a lot of fun and a number of other benefits on the side.
What are you still waiting for? Pick up your guitar and start learning today.
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