Is it fun to play guitar? How do you start playing guitar?

Playing guitar is a worthwhile and super fun exercise for anyone, but especially those that are musically inclined.  Even for a beginner, its not difficult to be able to start playing simple songs from great artists like the Rolling Stones, The Beatles, Jimi Hendrix, or even Led Zeppelin.  The best way to get started is by understanding open chords, both major and minor, and simple string picking patterns.