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Post by CMC on May 31, 2010 20:23:53 GMT -5
Well I've just started to learn guitar. I literally know nothing right now. I've bought myself quite a nice acoustic guitar, and was wondering if any of you had any quick progression tips? I want to get learning songs as quick as possible, and was wondering if any of you could help me. I've heard that Polly By Nirvana and Hurt By Johnny Cash, are quite easy to learn, but is there anything any o you can tell me that will help me with my playing?
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The Mountain King
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Post by The Mountain King on May 31, 2010 20:38:03 GMT -5
Get a lesson/theory book. you might even want to think about lessons.
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Post by extreme on May 31, 2010 20:39:52 GMT -5
casual player- learn chord shapes, strumming patterns, learn to read tabs.
Serious player - *see casual player*, get lessons, practice different scales/techniques, learn theory.
There are a lot of people on youtube tutorial makers willing to help you as well
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Post by CMC on May 31, 2010 20:41:23 GMT -5
Thanks for the tips guys. I would think about lessons, however I really don't have the money to do so.
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Post by The Mountain King on May 31, 2010 20:45:01 GMT -5
Oh and most importantly learn how to read music. that is where most 'musician's' fail.
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Post by CMC on May 31, 2010 20:45:51 GMT -5
Thanks a lot for the help dude.
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Post by extreme on May 31, 2010 20:50:14 GMT -5
look up creativeguitarstudio's channel on youtube. He is the most helpful person in my opinion. He could also answer any questions you may have.
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Post by CMC on May 31, 2010 20:55:07 GMT -5
Thanks for the name man. You guys have been real helpful.
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Post by Deleted on May 31, 2010 21:00:49 GMT -5
You probably didn't need to be told this, but check your Acoustic Guitar. Make sure the guitar's tune, the action is low, and that nothing is broken. I've seen many beginner guitarist being deterred because the guitar didn't sound right and all they needed to do is fix a couple of things. Start by learning open chords. If you want to be serious, learn some music theory.
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Post by StingerSplash on May 31, 2010 22:17:48 GMT -5
Theory is where you need to focus. You learn theory, you can play just about whatever you want.
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Post by NAЯDO on May 31, 2010 22:35:19 GMT -5
First of all learn all the basic chords first and expand your chord knowledge and practice the fingering positions so you'll get used to it. Then learn the different scales start with the minor and major pentatonic then you can go with with music theory. Lastly, the hardest part is reading music. Goodluck and enjoy. There are a lot of youtube videos that can help you.
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Post by k5 on Jun 1, 2010 12:46:40 GMT -5
practise finger exercises such as the chromatic scale and various other simple scales to start such as g or c major. as others said, look into the basic chord positions. practise tuning every day a few times, so your ear begins to recognize the pitch and note it's looking for.
most of all, keep playing consistantly and watch videos of those you'd like to one day be able to play like.
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Post by BulletV1 on Jun 1, 2010 13:35:41 GMT -5
Call you local store and see if they offer lessons. If they do take some lessons. Also if you can't afford lessons check Youtube.
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Post by S on Jun 1, 2010 15:43:58 GMT -5
Well... most of the things i would have said have been said, so i'll jsut say this... don't forget you have a little pinky finger too... i know quite a few people who play guitar and when starting they avoided using there little finger because most simpler songs don't need it, but then find it difficult using it when it is needed
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Post by CM Poor on Jun 1, 2010 21:18:53 GMT -5
Learn Travis Picking. Man, I've been playing for 15 years, and I still can't do that.
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Post by 3Lephant (Naptown Icon) on Jun 2, 2010 10:28:13 GMT -5
1, 4, 5, and a minor 6. That will teach you just about every song in popular music.
What I mean by that is scales and scale degrees.
If the first chord in a song is G (1), expect their to be a C (4), D (5), and Eminor (6)
This goes for any key.
A D E F#m
B E F# G#m
C F G Am
D G A Bm
E A B C#m
F Bb C Dm
and there you go
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Post by CMC on Jun 2, 2010 21:21:35 GMT -5
Great news. My mothers friend who used to want to be a music teacher knows how to play, and has offered to teach me how to play as long as I can read music. Ive been learning this, so soon I should be able to get some lessons started.
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Post by BCizzle on Jun 2, 2010 21:38:59 GMT -5
Oh and most importantly learn how to read music. that is where most 'musician's' fail. I don't think this is true. There are some great guitar players who don't know how to read music. You don't need to when you're playing guitar. It never hurts to know anything, but I don't think it's necessary. When I played saxophone way back in middle school, I needed to read music, sure, but how many guys in bands sit down with sheet music in front of them? Scales, chords, sure. You need those. But not reading music. It can't hurt, though. |
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Post by k5 on Jun 2, 2010 22:49:27 GMT -5
^ true. i only have moderate knowledge of music reading but am quite adept in my playing.
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I dont know good luck 
