I can't remember who wrote it, but there's a short essay by a Japanese noise rock artist (maybe Agata from Melt Banana?) on 'How to be a guitarist' and it basically says 'Get a guitar. Tune it if you like but this isn't necessary.' So, yeah: that's about where I'm at on the question.
Answer is probably different if you're trying to hire a guitarist for something or if you're trying to decide whether some random person is a guitarist.
Trying to define this or answer this question is an exercise in futility.
If you feel comfortable calling yourself a guitarist, poof-- you are one, regardless of what anyone else says. I wish I'd deeply bought into this decades sooner. Comparisons are odious. Rock on.
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What is your minimal requirement for someone to call themselves guitarist? | Spyke
Have picked up a guitar, played a note and smiled.
I can't remember who wrote it, but there's a short essay by a Japanese noise rock artist (maybe Agata from Melt Banana?) on 'How to be a guitarist' and it basically says 'Get a guitar. Tune it if you like but this isn't necessary.' So, yeah: that's about where I'm at on the question.
If you ever try, or even have tried, good enough.
Don't worry about labels - stick with the hobby, it's good for ya.
Don't really think there's a minimum - sure maybe you ought to have picked up a guitar but there's no minimum proficiency for creative arts.
yeah, pretty much what blackstrat said. If someone can pick up a guitar, and play it!
Answer is probably different if you're trying to hire a guitarist for something or if you're trying to decide whether some random person is a guitarist.
Anyone can call themselves a guitarist but there are only half a dozen Certified Guitar Players.
Said person has a guitar and is playing it. That's it.
They should be able to play at least 1 song.
Just try. Good, bad, in the middle. Play it and love it.
I started playing when I was 10 years old in 1966. I have been a guitarist the entire time. I am slightly better now, though.
Trying to define this or answer this question is an exercise in futility.
If you feel comfortable calling yourself a guitarist, poof-- you are one, regardless of what anyone else says. I wish I'd deeply bought into this decades sooner. Comparisons are odious. Rock on.