Guitar Players

[master_alterserver]

[quote name='Noel's angel' date='May 22 2005, 03:13 PM'] great!!! Keep it up! The way I learn new chords is that I find a song with chords in it that I know already, but maybe 2 or 3 that I don't, then I learn how to play it-that way you are not only learning a new chord, but learning how to switch from chord to chord AND learning a new song at the same time- it might not work for everyone, like at the beginning it doesn't really work 'cause you only know a couple of chords and you need to learn the basics first, but once you get that, I find this is a good way of learning new ones [/quote]
yup...that's what I did

[franciscanheart]

well i can play G E7 A7 A and D now. I can play songs and I'm gunna try to do that thing you were talking about up there... about finding songs with those chords and learning one or two new ones if i need to. i learn fast so this should be fun!!

[Noel's angel]

great :0 I haven't practiced in a while 'cause I've been really busy revising for my exams

[franciscanheart]

where are my guitar buddies

[Noel's angel]

here!!!! i just got a guitar book which is helping me with my technique-it's great for people who are pretty good at he basics and i've been playine the guitar a lot since i bought it. if anyone is interested its called 'Play guitar'

[franciscanheart]

mine is called 'you can play guitar' lol it makes me laugh

[Noel's angel]

is it one of those really cheesy ones?? Mine teaches you how to play loads of different styles-from Buddy Holly to Radiohead, i love it

[franciscanheart]

it teaches me lots of different styles but its not very new. my dad got it years ago when he first started learning. ive abandoned the book for now. i hope thats not bad.

im learning to play some eagles stuff since i watched their farewell I tour last night. right now im working on 'take it easy' by them.

[franciscanheart]

the skin is breaking on the tops of my fingers it doesnt hurt but it looks funny

[heyyoimjohnny]

callouses, baby!

[jp2_rules]

[quote name='heyyoimjohnny' date='Jun 3 2005, 03:22 PM'] callouses, baby! [/quote]
YES!!! a guitarist's best friend! i have been playing for over 3 years, and they've been so thick for so long, that the doctor's can't draw blood unless they do it from the side of my fingers (which isn't easy, either...). it's kinda funny.
oh, and unfortunately i haven't seen this thread till now. i'd be happy to answer any questions about guitars. i've helped teach a few ppl. the best advice from what i've seen so far, is just to keep practicing!! remember, [i]perfect [/i]practice makes perfect. learn to play everything the 'right' way, and your technique will be that much stronger as you go along. it's easy to take shortcuts, but don't. it takes sooo much longer to have to re-learn how to do something than putting in the effort to it right the first time. muscle memory will help your hands remember the chords. and playing along w/ the recorded version will certainly help your rhythm. learn a new chord or two every song, and you'll end up knowing a boatload before long. barre chords are also very convenient, but for now, prob just work on your open chords, and build strength in your fingers to be able to do barre chords.

peace,
chris

[Fides_et_Ratio]

I just started learning to play the guitar in April...

2 of my guitar strings broke though, so I have to put my learning on hold until I can get new ones (or hopefully a new guitar!... I have an old "classical" guitar.. it stinks).

[sweetpea316]

I've had a guitar for about a year now, but have only been seriously playing for a month or two. It is soooo fun though! It's coming pretty easily for me, so I'm happy about that. Now I can't wait until I get good enough to write my own songs. That is what I'm looking forward to! Oh, and 'Wonderwall' by Oasis is really easy to play, I just learned it yesterday! God bless yall and your guitar playing!

[franciscanheart]

Yeah it comes really easily to me too. I have a good memory for chords and finger placement unlike my father. I think he's getting frustrated because im learning so fast!!

[geetarplayer]

I'm going to start teaching guitar lessons on Tuesday. I'll be teaching my sixth grade friend. Wish me luck!

-Mark

[franciscanheart]

I'm excited about finally being able to play something. Before I just got frustrated and gave up. I'm glad I stuck with it this time!!

[jp2_rules]

awesome!!!! what did you learn? was it 'take it easy'? and yeah, learning something new, especially if it's a challenge, is always very fulfilling and fun!! peace...

[theculturewarrior]

I just bought a Spanish guitar. Handmade in Spain with a bone nut and bridge. It's beautiful. It's really going to add to my "act" if God ever wants me to have an act. Now I've got to customize it so that it the strings lie down when I put a capo on. (I'm a lefty).

I've also been playing my twelve string. I don't have a lot of time to practice, so I'm always a little wanting as far as technique is concerned, but here's some of my music (underneath the Sunrise of my Soul):

[url="http://www.lawrencetribe.com/justin"]http://www.lawrencetribe.com/justin[/url]

[sweetpea316]

Oooh! Sounds like an awesome guitar! :wub:

I want an electric guitar real bad....I wanna rock out!

Anyone have any suggestions on what brand is best for electric?

[franciscanheart]

that guitar sounds SWEET!! share pics when you can!!