how to be emo is not simple, takes a lot of practice ( photo by sassocartaforbice )

Emo has numerous definitions. To learn to how to emo, you have to figure out exactly what is an emo. Some people feel that a person is emo just based on the types of bands that they listen to. For instance, listening only to dark songs by hard rock groups that always sing depressing tracks. The word emo is derived from the word emotional, but emo kids listens mostly to underground or independently produced cds. Another part of the population categorize someone as emo based on how emotional they appear to be. However, others feel that it encompasses an ideology or a way of living or surviving in this harsh world. Emo is like most subcultures, it has many members, but each member is able to express themselves as an individual. The word emo is derived from the word emotional, but emo kids listens mostly to underground or independently produced cds.

In the past, the music loved by emo kids, had not gathered lots of attention, now it is more mainstream because of its popularity. The words of the songs are seen as depressing. One way of learning how to emo is to initiate the music style. Start off by learning how to play the guitar, and even branch out with an instrument that whines such as the violin. The bass guitar can also show lots of emotion if it is played correctly.

Learning how to emo requires that you learn how to look like an emo. Some emo looks are a mutation of star trek’s romulan. The hair is stunted, shiny, slick, and dyed jet black with the bangs hanging. Another nickname for an emo romulan is spock rock. This type of emo seems to appear often in the San Diego area. The hair for the typical emo is similar but comes with a spiky appearance.

How to emo requires most of the time out of fashion large dark framed glasses.. The legs should be covered with weighted slacks that are obviously too small and above the shoe at the bottom. Super small tee shirts are recommended when learning how to emo. It is best to buy your tee-shirts in the kid’s section. Tee-shirts that have colorful patterns are great for the emo look. If you are wearing a shirt, you must button it to the top to appear more vulnerable and afraid of your surroundings. Also, buy shoes that are dark in color and look as if they are too large for your emo feet.

Another important how to emo tip is to have the correct emo persona. Emo originally stood for emotion, so embrace your emotional side. Emo is similar to goth, but not as dark. Actually, being an emo is harder because you can signaled out easily for not being a true emo. On the surface an emo kid may seem emotionally screwed up but they are more pensive than they seem and also highly creative in nature. Poetry that is written by an emo, though dreary in nature. flows easily from a true emo.