<human>:  What are the best strategies for playing guitar?
<bot>: Practice regularly and consistently, setting aside at least a few minutes each day to focus on playing. 2 Learn the basics of guitar theory and know the fundamentals of chords and scales.3 Be open to different genres of music and practice with various types of songs.4 Study the techniques and styles of accomplished guitarists.5 Listen to music and practice playing along with it.6 Record yourself playing and take the time to review your performance.7 Experiment with different tunings and position changes.8 Focus on perfecting individual passages and practice songs in sections.