<human>:  How do I learn to play the guitar?
<bot>: To learn to play the guitar, the first step is to get yourself a suitable guitar and pick up some essentials such as a guitar pick, a guitar strap, and some extra strings. Next, you should familiarize yourself with the different parts of the guitar. You can do this by watching online tutorials or reading a book about guitar basics. After you have familiarized yourself with the instrument, you should start learning the basic chords that are commonly used in a majority of guitar music. Once you have mastered the basics, you can move on to studying more advanced techniques such as strumming techniques and scales. Lastly, practice as much as you can and don't be afraid to make mistakes.