Playing along with a friend: A beginner question

[deadpickle]

Me and a buddy of mine are very interested in playing along with each other on our acoustic guitars. We are both new at this idea and nether one of us know very much music theory. I guess what I'm looking for are tips on how to play with another musician. I know its somewhat of a vague question, sorry about that.

[Appfro]

since you're both new, i would for now suggest that you play the same chords together and not worry about lead etc.

eventually, start learning different voicings for each chord. for example you can play the G chord about 10 different ways. start learning other ways to play it and then when yo'ure playing regular G he can be playing G Barre or some other G chord. w/ that you'll start to learn lead chords, usually higher pitched and movable.

eventually, you can start learning a few scales that you can run while someone is playing a progression, then soloing.

it all takes time. just take one step at a time and give it a few months.

[sfmartins]

Play Unforgiven by Metallica.

At the beginning I found it somewhat difficult to focus on my part, at the same time I needed to keep the rhythm with my friend.

Good luck man!

[RunsWithBuffalo]

Yeah definitely learn different chord voicings like apps said. It can sound pretty just to strum the open chords of a song and fingerpick some different versions higher on the neck. Also, play partial chords and use your free fingers to find notes near the chord that sound cool. Hammer on and off to your heart's delight.

[SLAPyourW1FE]

Play Unforgiven by Metallica.

At the beginning I found it somewhat difficult to focus on my part, at the same time I needed to keep the rhythm with my friend.

Good luck man!