How to Sing and Play
Singing comes naturally to some, but for others it's a learned skill. Guitar-playing is another skill that takes time to develop. If you'd like to learn how to sing and play guitar at the same time, get ready to devote a lot of time to practice. Singing and playing guitar, also called "strumming and singing", looks easy when the pros do it. But if you've never tried it before, you might be daunted the first time you try to strum and sing. It will take time, but you can learn how to sing and play guitar by following these simple rules: Rule 1: Choose the Right Song Watch video footage of singers who play the guitar while they sing. Chances are, they are performing songs specifically written to be sung and played at the same time. Even rock singers are probably strumming along to the rhythm while they play instead of trying to sing and play a complex melody. Choose songs that lend themselves well to strumming and singing. If you just can't fi...