An exhaustive list of the accessories you need to get started playing guitar
All of the items listed bellow are relatively cheap and can be bought altogether for less than $100
Tuner
One of the first thing to learn is how to tune your instrument. Avoid purchasing an old-fashioned tuner. Download the GuitarTuna app on your phone. It is free and very easy to use.
Metronome
The GuitarTuna app includes a metronome but the Pro Metronome app developed by Xiao Yixiang is more complete and can be very helpful for advanced students.
Guitar Stand
The guitar stand keeps your guitar within reach whenever you want to play! You can always put the guitar on the stand whenever you take a break from practice.
Music Stand
An adjustable music stand is important for keeping sheet music directly at eye level, thus ensuring good posture.
Footstool
The footstool helps to keep the left knee elevated in order to give the fretting hand easier access to the fretboard. Alternatively, an ergonomic guitar support such as the Dynarette cushion or the Gitano can also be used.
For classical guitarists only
Nail files
Nail files are essential for classical guitarists. A glass nail files can help avoid damaging the nail. Additionally, a soft nail buffet will render the nail ever smoother. The best nail files are sold by stringsbymail.com
For classical guitarists only
Capo
Capo allows the guitar to become a transposing instrument. It is mostly used for playing pop music and rock. There are two different sizes of capo. One is for nylon-string guitar and the other one for steel-string guitar. Make sure to purchase the one that corresponds to your instrument.
Guitar Picks
For beginners, a variety pack of guitar picks provides an opportunity to try out different thicknesses and materials.
Additional Accessories to Change Guitar Strings
Crank
Wire Cutter
Lemon Oil
Humidification
A guitar can be at risk when the weather is too dry. Cracks can appear on the neck, back, sides or soundboard. In the worst case scenario, the bridge can detach from the guitar. When humidity drops below 40%, one must use either a guitar or a home humidifier to avoid costly damages.
Hygrometer
The hygrometer is used to measure the level of humidity inside your home.
Oasis Guitar Humidifier
The Oasis humidifier is placed between the strings and has the advantage of avoiding any risk of water leak.
Home Humidifier
Using a home humidifier increases humidity in an entire room and is ideal when owning multiple guitars.