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 Posted: Tue Aug 26, 2008 1:59 pm
hey guys, i've found a really pretty guitar at a store near my house, (but didn't see a brand name on it... problem?) and am thinking about buying it and then takin some lessons.
do you have any advice for me?
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Posted: Wed Aug 27, 2008 12:11 pm
Most private lessons are really expensive. My advice is if you buy the guitar, ask the people if they know a good teacher who doesn't ask too much money. If they don't, what I did, is I started out with a little kid beginner guitar book. It seems dorky, but it works. It's easy to understand and progressive. Private lessons are still going to be better though.
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Posted: Fri Sep 05, 2008 2:08 pm
I agree with the other lass,
Guitar lessons can be really expensive, but if you can easily afford it and think you would really benefit from lessons, go for the lessons!! They're good for technique and motivation!
However, what I did, was get a beginner book, a 'Preliminary Grade' book, and I learnt the main chords (and how to read tab). When I got confident with them, I started looking at the tabs on the internet for good songs that don't seem so hard, and taught myself them. If I struggled, I turned to good ol' youtube.
This is how I taught myself, and it works. You need determination though to do it and you definately need motivation!! Because I'm not having lessons, I've got to make sure that for a certain part of the week, I sit down with my pretty Electro-acoustic guitar and practice. Otherwise you can lose it for a while and it can be difficult sometimes to get yourself back into it!
Although, if you're a beginner, before you buy the guitar, which you don't need an expensive one (I got mine for £50 second hand), ask the people in the shop for advice, ask them if its suitable for a beginner. They're generally helpful and really friendly in music shops and should be able to point you in the right direction. =P
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Posted: Sat Sep 06, 2008 4:58 pm
Lessons would be preferable.
It doesnt matter about the brand.(unless you prefer a guitar that lasts long over the sound.)It most matters about the sound(or thats how i think of it smile
Hence the word beginner, you should ask the seller
to tune your guitar for you.
Don't forget, whenever you have used your guitar;
electric or acoustic.
You should pull each string up a good centimeter or so
and let go(even if you use a pick)
Your guitar can last longer than its suppose to,
even if it's cheap.
Before you buy the guitar, you should also see if its your size.
If its not, no problem, you can grow >.>
Also, if there is not a pick gaurd, and you want to use a pick.
This is a warning: Something bad might (eventually) happen biggrin
Just take it easy with the strumming.
I'm available if you have any questions 3nodding
Good luck.
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Posted: Sun Sep 07, 2008 11:14 am
well, im hearin everybody saying go for it, so after homecoming ill probably have the guitar
Thanks so much everybody!!!!!!!!!
TTYL
oh, i almost forgot, if ya have any more advice to give, im all ears
thanks again
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Posted: Sat Sep 20, 2008 4:36 am
Oh boy. Another beginning guitar player. I have lots of advice for you. First, playing the guitar takes years and years to even get good at it. I would suggest taking private lessons and DON'T go showing off until you can actually play good. My friend, when he first started playing, thought he was good and went around showing off but he SUCKED. Now he's good and we have a band where I play the drums. So my advice would be keep practicing for a long time and it's ok to show off WHEN you actually can play. Have Fun! smile
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Posted: Sun Sep 21, 2008 2:28 pm
or you could do what i did and teach yourself. tabs are okay to use, i guess, but reading music is better. tabs only teach you where to put your fingers, so if you want to be able to improvise solos and even make your own out of a random scale, id suggest learning the music theory and learn some stuff by ear.
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Posted: Sun Sep 28, 2008 9:13 pm
I learned everything i know about guitar on my own. Tablature from sites like ultimate-guitar.com is where i started and i figured out the rest fooling around with it. I've been playing for 4 years now and have played 3 shows for my school and am about to play my first show with my band next week. Private lessons arent always mandatory is what im trying to say.
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Posted: Fri Oct 10, 2008 12:16 am
You don't have to have lessons to learn the guitar, although a teacher would probably make it a little easier. You can find all kinds of help and hints all over the internet. YouTube is especially helpful when it comes to learning songs and finger placement. Where as I play the guitar, the best thing you can do is practice, practice, take a little break, then practice some more. Putting superglue on the tips of your fingers and letting it dry does help. The glue acts somewhat like an extra layer of callouses.
Also, when it comes to brands, there are cheaper ones out there that will give you some good sound and durability. Epiphone is a good one, and isn't too grabby on your wallet. The most important things you need to do before you buy, no matter what guitar it is, is inspect it for damage. It doesn't matter if it just came right out of the box or not. If you see cracks from it being mishandled from shipping, don't get it. Chances are, it will break. Also, check for sound. Play it a little. Press down the strings on the frets and strum a little to hear the sound. If it sounds funny, and it's not out of tune, don't get it. It could be that there is something wrong with it. Also, insurance plans aren't too bad of an idea, so long as you know what you're getting. If you do go for some kind of insurance, make sure you know exactly what it guarantees you. Asking friends and family can help make that choice, as well as bluntly honest customer service people.
When you do buy, make sure that you keep the receipt just in case you need to return it. You may find that the next day that there's a better deal on a nicer guitar. Acoustic and Electric guitars all have their unique appeals, and both are equally good choices. It just depends on what you want. Make sure that you get what you want, even if you have to wait another week. Trust me, waiting for exactly what you want is well worth it.
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Posted: Thu Oct 16, 2008 4:41 pm
hey i have a black stratocaster have any advice
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Posted: Thu Feb 12, 2009 3:58 pm
ask people that play guitar to teach u something and over time u know alot also if u live in the bay area (cal) i live there and there is this girls rock camp(not camp rock!!!) i go. its a after school program and summer camp(and awesome) go there!
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Posted: Sat Feb 21, 2009 5:01 am
Well first, I would recommend learning guitar chords and scales. After a while of doing that, try to play the rythem guitar part for songs. Eventually I know you'll probably want more of a challenge, that's when you will probably move on to lead guitar. Before a performance, you should always make sure ALL your strings are in tune (also check that the other players are in tune.) Also, try to play at least 15-30 minutes a day, its better than playing 6 hours a day without rest. You should make some friends that play guitar, they can probably teach you a good amount, and make the learning experience a lot funner. Well good luck, and rock on!
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Posted: Sun Feb 22, 2009 6:52 pm
Youtube! Guitar lesson are free, and many of them are very good(some are crap). Check out Justin Sandercoe.
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Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2009 2:25 pm
Another thing is to practice whenever you can. One kid near me wants me to teach him andonly plays once a month.
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Posted: Fri Mar 27, 2009 6:03 pm
The Amazing lilangel123 hey guys, i've found a really pretty guitar at a store near my house, (but didn't see a brand name on it... problem?) and am thinking about buying it and then takin some lessons. do you have any advice for me? Dude it don't have to be a brand name...but...you shouldn't get it because it's "pretty" either Pick it up rip some s**t if it sounds crush dude buy it.
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