Rocksmith is fantastic.
I fully intend to give it comprehensive reviews and analyses throughout the course of this blog, but I think there's one over-riding question which burns in everyone's mind about this game: can it actually teach you how to play the guitar?
Well, yes and no. Unless it comes in at a later stage of the game (which I somehow doubt), there's no element of musical theory included in Rocksmith. You're not likely to become a celebrated guitarist from hitting notes in time to images on a TV screen.
But this lack of background is part of Rocksmith's appeal: you don't have to know anything about music. For those of us who went through years of music classes and failed to retain any knowledge from them, this is a perfect situation. From the start, all you have to do is press the correct string in the correct fret, and pluck it. No musical theory needed, just ability to co-ordinate hands.
In summary: you won't become the lead guitarist of a world famous band, but with a bit of practice and manipulation of the game mechanics (more on that later) you should be able to play something roughly recognisable for your friends and family.
I couldn't play a thing a week ago. I could more-or-less do Sunshine of Your Love now. Progress? I think so...
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