<human>:  How do you play the guitar?
<bot>: To play the guitar, you should first learn how to hold the instrument correctly. You can start by learning the basic chords and strumming patterns. As you become familiar with the chords and strumming, you can then move on to playing simple songs. Once you have mastered the basics, you can then experiment with other techniques and styles such as finger-picking, rhythm and lead playing, and improvisation.