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Jeffros Spec V · 12-28-2006, 10:26 PM

Anybody here play guitar?

My girlfriend got me a acoustic guitar for x-mass. I don't know how to play and I am learning string by string, note by note?

Any tips for a beginner?

mr_eh · 12-28-2006, 10:31 PM

http://ultimate-guitar.com

and make sure your holding it right or your gonna start learning in the wrong direction =P

240sxDann · 12-28-2006, 10:33 PM

practice! A LOT! lol. If you get the basics down, practice them until you have it all down pat. Dont move ahead of yourself because you'll get all messed up. IMO, its best to start w/ the most simple things. Learn what each string is, and where it is. (i was taught to remember them from a saying: Every Body Gets Drunk At Easter, starting from the high E string, which is the thinnest one on the bottom) Then, look up some scales to practice. Then move on with some simple chords. Wouldn't hurt to pick up one of those books, or a video.

Jeffros Spec V · 12-28-2006, 10:41 PM

Good tips. I have a book that came with a DVD and a CD.

I'm learning note by note and string by string.

igo4bmx · 12-28-2006, 10:54 PM

LEARN SCALES!!!!
i hate seeing people who only memorize songs, because it really shows you can memorize things.
Learning scales will help you understand music theory and eventually how to "solo" like real guitar players.

lagos · 12-28-2006, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by igo4bmx

LEARN SCALES!!!!
i hate seeing people who only memorize songs, because it really shows you can memorize things.
Learning scales will help you understand music theory and eventually how to "solo" like real guitar players.

thats so true. ive been playing for a long time, but never learned scales, and feel like its something that has really held me back.

CHAOS · 12-28-2006, 11:03 PM

im a drummer... **** you all.

240sxDann · 12-28-2006, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by lagos

thats so true. ive been playing for a long time, but never learned scales, and feel like its something that has really held me back.

ditto! I just never really was all THAT into playing. I've been playing around w/ guitars since I was big enough to hold my dads accoustic, but I was never really like INTO playing.

Jeffros Spec V · 12-28-2006, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by chaos311clarity

im a drummer... **** you all.

I'm a former drummer

Loserkidwac · 12-28-2006, 11:27 PM

My GF got me a nice black Epiphone acustic last christmas still haven't had the free time to really learn, just mess around with tabs but I'd say get a book or a video, video would be best since I tried teaching myself but learning proper fingering methods and switching between chords would be easier if you see someone do it...

I'm a Drummer to, much easier to learn drums than guitar..also play trumpet and tuba...

ozthunder · 12-29-2006, 12:35 AM

I play slide mainly. I dig it.

sisforsurfing · 12-29-2006, 01:09 AM

^Slide's really cool, props.

Guitar's one of the most fun, stress-relieving things I've picked up. I'd say it was frustrating for about 2 months, lots and lots of getting used to simple stuff like how you place your fingers and stuff. Strumming up was hard for me, haha.

igo4bmx is right, learn some scales, then learn all the basic chords and go from there. Have fun.

ozthunder · 12-29-2006, 01:27 AM

Thanks! Slides what I connect with. I was more or less in love with Cream and Dominos era Clapton for about 6 or so years, and then discovered people like Allman, James, Winter, Wood, and so on, and was like hey, the rest is just boring. Im in a band in the Coatesville area (called Gypsy Train at the moment) thats like a rock/jazz/funk/blues fusion that I think sounds pretty cool. We'll see, of course ;)

I'm actually off to jam now.

+1 for cars and guitars!

bastid · 12-29-2006, 02:26 AM

1. Scales (Major, minor, pentatonic)
2. Tone intervals (be able to say that the difference between two notes is a minor 3rd for example)
3. Chord progression (12-bar, 8-bar, I-IV-V, etc)
4. Memorize the fretboard and different positions for the same chords and chord variants

I've been playing guitar for 11 years now and I'm finally getting to the point where I can "feel" what to play vs. know what to play. I've been playing mostly blues rock lately.

a2low240 · 12-29-2006, 11:54 AM

Comcast On-Demand has a great starter program for guitar also, I've picked up a few songs from here.

Lux · 12-29-2006, 01:42 PM

i can play a mean guitar hero

ozthunder · 12-29-2006, 01:43 PM

Guitar hero= INCREDIBLENESS.

MaxRPM · 12-29-2006, 02:22 PM

hahah..guitar hero...that nothing like the real thing...but, i have to say,...it easily train you timing, which is importance in music.

TIP for BEGGINER, ALWAY USE a METRONOME, i can't stress this enough when i teach people they never use a metronome.

good guitar player = no metronome
PRO guitar player = metronome

cxrock16 · 12-29-2006, 03:16 PM

i second the ultimate guitar.com.. and on that note my band needs a new bassist and a drummer anyone intersted?

Lux · 12-29-2006, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by cxrock16

i second the ultimate guitar.com.. and on that note my band needs a new bassist and a drummer anyone intersted?

my bf STI_WAGON plays bass! he's MADDDDDD!!! hehe

good bassist imo...

12-28-2006, 10:26 PM	#1
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igo4bmx Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Under the bar... Member #592 My Ride: 2009 Audi A3 Quattro, 2008 BMW X5, 2003 WW Evo8, 2000 Turbo SOHC Civic iTrader: (1)	LEARN SCALES!!!! i hate seeing people who only memorize songs, because it really shows you can memorize things. Learning scales will help you understand music theory and eventually how to "solo" like real guitar players. __________________ BOOST doesn't get you laid. Roofies and some creativity does however Tuned by some white dude @ a shopwithbigtrucks.com "You get what you pay for" - thanks captain obvious, unless you bought rotas and received volks.

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Loserkidwac Tri-State Addict Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: SE PA Member #2550 My Ride: 1992 Mazda Miata, 1991 Honda CRX Si LS-T, 95 Civic VX iTrader: (3)	My GF got me a nice black Epiphone acustic last christmas still haven't had the free time to really learn, just mess around with tabs but I'd say get a book or a video, video would be best since I tried teaching myself but learning proper fingering methods and switching between chords would be easier if you see someone do it... I'm a Drummer to, much easier to learn drums than guitar..also play trumpet and tuba... __________________ MoHawks are Cool To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

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ozthunder Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: In a modular on campus Member #2994 My Ride: 2006 Nissan SE-R Spec V iTrader: (0)	I play slide mainly. I dig it. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

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Jeffros Spec V Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Langhorne PA Member #263 iTrader: (0)	Good tips. I have a book that came with a DVD and a CD. I'm learning note by note and string by string.

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CHAOS TST Ruined My Life! Banned Join Date: Jun 2006 Member #2120 My Ride: 1984 Cadillac Brougham iTrader: (1)	im a drummer... **** you all.

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sisforsurfing Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2005 Member #267 My Ride: 2003 WRX wagon iTrader: (2)	^Slide's really cool, props. Guitar's one of the most fun, stress-relieving things I've picked up. I'd say it was frustrating for about 2 months, lots and lots of getting used to simple stuff like how you place your fingers and stuff. Strumming up was hard for me, haha. igo4bmx is right, learn some scales, then learn all the basic chords and go from there. Have fun. __________________ *To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.*

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ozthunder Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: In a modular on campus Member #2994 My Ride: 2006 Nissan SE-R Spec V iTrader: (0)	Thanks! Slides what I connect with. I was more or less in love with Cream and Dominos era Clapton for about 6 or so years, and then discovered people like Allman, James, Winter, Wood, and so on, and was like hey, the rest is just boring. Im in a band in the Coatesville area (called Gypsy Train at the moment) thats like a rock/jazz/funk/blues fusion that I think sounds pretty cool. We'll see, of course ;) I'm actually off to jam now. +1 for cars and guitars! __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

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bastid Tri-State Addict Join Date: Apr 2006 Member #1732 My Ride: 2008 BMW M3 iTrader: (0)	1. Scales (Major, minor, pentatonic) 2. Tone intervals (be able to say that the difference between two notes is a minor 3rd for example) 3. Chord progression (12-bar, 8-bar, I-IV-V, etc) 4. Memorize the fretboard and different positions for the same chords and chord variants I've been playing guitar for 11 years now and I'm finally getting to the point where I can "feel" what to play vs. know what to play. I've been playing mostly blues rock lately. __________________ *2008 BMW ///M3 Coupe: Alpine White on Extended Fox Red Novillo Leather Factory Options:* Premium Package : M-DCT : 19" Alloys : Technology Package : Bi-Xenon : Heated Seats : EDC : Premium Audio : iPod/USB Adapter Modifications: APE Performance S65B40 Air Filter : Fabspeed X-pipe : Remus Race Muffler

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a2low240 Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Apr 2006 Member #1724 iTrader: (1)	Comcast On-Demand has a great starter program for guitar also, I've picked up a few songs from here. Last edited by a2low240; 12-29-2006 at 11:56 AM.

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ozthunder Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: In a modular on campus Member #2994 My Ride: 2006 Nissan SE-R Spec V iTrader: (0)	Guitar hero= INCREDIBLENESS. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

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MaxRPM Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Apr 2005 Member #360 iTrader: (0)	hahah..guitar hero...that nothing like the real thing...but, i have to say,...it easily train you timing, which is importance in music. TIP for BEGGINER, ALWAY USE a METRONOME, i can't stress this enough when i teach people they never use a metronome. good guitar player = no metronome PRO guitar player = metronome

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