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Skydude Armos Knight                     Since: 02-18-06 From: Stanford, CA Last post: 6569 days Last view: 6569 days |
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| So for various reasons, I've decided that I'm going to take up the guitar at some point in the next few months. Partially because I can sing pretty well, and could use some accompaniment provided by such a great instrument. I can read normal music (used to play the piano, kind of play the trombone), but I'm not sure how useful that'll be for learning guitar chords.
Anyone have advice for teaching oneself to play, or good methods to use, or some such? |
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Danielle     6730 Administratorrrr HELLO THERE   Since: 11-17-05 From: California Rate me ^_^ Last post: 6296 days Last view: 6295 days |
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| Tabs are much easier to read than regular sheet music, in my opinion. But if you think you can handle learning to play with reading normal music, then go for it. My advice would be getting a simple, short song that you already know, and learn that. Like (this is hilarious because of my name) twinkle twinkle little star. Once you've mastered that, get another easy, but progressively harder song. Eventually you'll be able to read tabs (or normal notes) with ease and play pretty much anything within your skill level.
I have an acoustic guitar, and I did learn how to read tabs (I already know how to read regular music from years of playing the flute) but I sort of lost interest in it. Good thing I got the guitar for free, as a hand-me-down from my cousin.  |
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Thechemist57 Red Tektite Since: 03-18-06 From: Under your bed Last post: 6379 days Last view: 6308 days |
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| Like TwinkleStar said, I would reccommend learning how to read tabs [then again, I don't know how to read sheet music]. Learn a few basic chords [like the Majors], chord charts shouldn't be too hard to find online, otherwise, they have posters with all chords at stores like Fred Meyers/Target. A good song to learn with actual chords rather than single strings is Green Day- Good Riddance. Just 4 simple chords. Other than that, my advice to you is practice, practice, PRACTICE!
I should really follow my own advice. I haven't practiced guitar in ages... |
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Skydude Armos Knight Since: 02-18-06 From: Stanford, CA Last post: 6569 days Last view: 6569 days |
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| Are there any basic books that you would recommend? I doubt I'm just going to be able to look at guitar tabs and know what to do with them. | |||
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Thechemist57 Red Tektite Since: 03-18-06 From: Under your bed Last post: 6379 days Last view: 6308 days |
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| Not any specifically, no... I think most of them are basically the same though.
[Sorry I'm not being much help here...  ] |
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NITIN Tektite  Since: 03-17-06 From: Bangalore, India Last post: 6338 days Last view: 6295 days |
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| I was planning on learning the guitar too!
Is it advisable to start with a KoRn-style 7-string guitar? |
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Xeo Belmont Wiiiiiiiiiiiiin  Since: 11-17-05 Last post: 6295 days Last view: 6295 days |
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| ... hmmm, me too!
But seriously. I've been listening to a lot of music lately, and it's actually really inspired me to at least "give it a try". Even though half the music I listen to would probably take months / years to learn to play (Gamma Ray, Blind Guardian, etc), it's still inspiring. That and my dad's been a musician for as long as I've been alive. So, he just simply gave me an electric guitar of his, and a little amp that can do a few things. So far he showed me about strings and frets, power chords, minors and majors, steps (or something with a similar name like that. *laughs* I really can't think of the word for it now ...) and other little things like that, but I probably will try to take up lessons pretty soon. (edited by Xeogred on 03-20-06 02:40 PM) |
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mattp Red Paratroopa Since: 03-04-06 Last post: 6560 days Last view: 6560 days |
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www.cyberfret.com is a good site to learn from What style do you plan on learning? The key is practice, LOTS of practice. I've been playing for almost 2 years now and people always say I'm extremely talented and a crazy good shredder for how long I've been playing. It's all just practice, and practicing the right things. If you need any advice, tell me and I'll give you some thats more specific to your style. ( that goes for any of you ) Also... If you want a good, cheap guitar... then Ovation are the best acoustics to look at and ESP/LTD, Agile, or Schecter are the best electrics. If you contact me and tell me your preferences I can give more specific advice. If you go electric, which I recommend if you ever want to play electric songs, then I recommend getting either the Roland Microcube or the Vox Valvetronix AD30VT. Both great practice amps. |
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Skydude Armos Knight Since: 02-18-06 From: Stanford, CA Last post: 6569 days Last view: 6569 days |
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| As for what style, I'm not sure at all. I don't know how seriously I'll take it, but certainly enough to practice so I can play some recognizable stuff, well enough to sing along to. Because what really inspired me to do it was one of the girls in the program at Oxford doing open mic night at pubs there. I want to be able to play with my friends after work, essentially. Good way to solidify friendships, I think. | |||
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Thoughtless [Danielle] Thoughtless is my secret lover [Danielle] *flutters eyelashes* [Thoughtless] SECRET IS OUT I miss my two pussies :( (Part II) Since: 11-17-05 From: PR Last post: 6296 days Last view: 6295 days |
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Originally posted by mattp Dood. You solved one of my problems. I have been looking for an alternative teaching source that I can look at aside from the books I have. Mind you. The other problems are due to the fact that I am still a noob at the guitar and the fact that I don't practice (Haven't touched the guitar in months) I need to work on that. The whole practicing bit. |
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Xeo Belmont Wiiiiiiiiiiiiin Since: 11-17-05 Last post: 6295 days Last view: 6295 days |
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| If I really tried, is self teaching good? I have a friend who completely taught himself, and that's all he does these days (plays guitar). Or should I look into getting into some lessons? | |||
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mattp Red Paratroopa Since: 03-04-06 Last post: 6560 days Last view: 6560 days |
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| I am self taught, and no shit, I've been playing for a little less than two years, and some people are afraid to play guitar in front of me for fear of embarrasing themselves.
As long as you teach yourself good habits, and practice consistently, then you'll do well. Sky- Do you want to learn acoustic or electric stuff? Singing and playing guitar can be pretty hard to coordinate. Once again just PM or email me if you need any help or advice |
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Skydude Armos Knight Since: 02-18-06 From: Stanford, CA Last post: 6569 days Last view: 6569 days |
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| I definitely want to learn acoustic stuff. And I realize coordinating and playing could be kinda tough from doing it while playing the piano. But I figure I can probably learn it. | |||
LizardKing Bullet Bill  Since: 11-18-05 Last post: 6298 days Last view: 6295 days |
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| Oh, if I had a guitar, I'd definately practice daily, or at least alot. I think, I mean, I don't own one, so I don't know, but I can picture myself doing that.
Yeah, I have been pondering about this guitar thing as well. I'd like to learn to play the electric guitar. But I'm not sure if I should actually go for it.  |
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mattp Red Paratroopa Since: 03-04-06 Last post: 6560 days Last view: 6560 days |
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| Cumulo- Just get a guitar, they're not really that expensive. Rondo Music has them for cheap and they're good for the price. I own an Agile Interceptor 7 string and it's a great value for the price, easily worth twice as much as what I paid for it.
Sky- Pick up an Ovation acoustic/electric. They're good for the money. |
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Lord Rahl Red Paragoomba  Since: 11-17-05 From: Alberta, Canada Last post: 6497 days Last view: 6497 days |
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| I'll put this here rather than start another "I want to take up an instrument thread".
I actually would like to learn to play an instrument, but I already know a good guitar player. ^^ I'd rather learn piano, so I can play a keyboard, or violin. Does anyone know where I could buy a violin, and if it's possible to self-teach yourself to play? |
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mattp Red Paratroopa Since: 03-04-06 Last post: 6560 days Last view: 6560 days |
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| You can buy a violin online or at a local string instrument store. Stringworks is a reputable online dealer and they have good prices and products. It is possible to teach yourself ( I am after all teaching myself cello ), but you need a lot of determination and you need to get a few lessons in to insure that you have correct technique. | |||
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Lord Rahl Red Paragoomba Since: 11-17-05 From: Alberta, Canada Last post: 6497 days Last view: 6497 days |
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| Edmonton should have a string instrument shop, I'll need to look for one there, though.
As for the lessons, I'll have to wait until this fall, when I actually move into Edmonton proper and can take classes. Living 23 miles from town and not owning a car or having a driver's licence sucks. |
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Supersuit Goomba Since: 01-17-06 From: crap-for-weather Michigan Last post: 6619 days Last view: 6619 days |
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| Guitar is definitely easy enough to self learn, ecspecially that three-chord acoustic stuff that women somehow think is fabuolous. The best style to start with is jazz, it combines both lead and rhythm parts often and is also great for learning improvisation. If you're a crazy enough dude to play classical guitar though, that probably requires lessons.
Good keyboards are expensive, but always worth it. I have a 61 key yamaha that will suffice for now but not long, I'm trying to get a Korg Triton or Roland synthesizer. |
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Muzgash. Red Tektite  Since: 03-28-06 From: A very cold place Last post: 6335 days Last view: 6335 days |
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| Alright... for the two that want to start on an instrument...
There are two, count them, TWO instruments that I can suggest that will be fun, easy to learn, and in demand if you were to ever want to take it to the next level. The bass/bass guitar - good bass players are always needed. Guitar players are a dime a dozen but proficient or even good bass players are worth their weight in gold. The Harmonica - Everyone loves the harmonica player. The truth is, they get ALL the groupies. |
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