<human>: I want to be able to play the guitar. What do I need to know to get started?
<bot>: You'll need to learn some basic chords, scales and techniques such as strumming, fingerpicking, bending notes, etc. You should also practice regularly in order to develop your skills. Additionally, it's important to understand music theory so that you can better understand how to read sheet music and compose music. Finally, having a good teacher or mentor is invaluable for learning how to play the guitar.