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12-10-2009, 03:47 PM
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im sure youve seen this a million times.... HELP!
so basically I want to learn to play, I'm getting an acoustic for christmas and I'm wonder what the best way to learn is aside from lessons? I'm aware of like youtube videos and random tutorials and whatnot, but it's nice to hear from the "experts" !
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12-10-2009, 04:25 PM
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Hi there Jay --
Firstly welcome to the forums. I'm no expert, but I'd say if you can find one and afford it, then the best way to get started is probably to find a good teacher. However it sounds like you're after other options. There are lots of good web sites. IMHO, one of the best is http://www.justinguitar.com - there's lots of great lessons there and Justin has a great series of lessons for the beginner. Have fun, and stay in touch - let us know how you get on. Paul
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12-10-2009, 05:20 PM
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There are some pretty easy to learn songs at guitarnoise.com. If you don't want to do these, you could find friend who plays to show you the ropes. Most guitar players are very generous about sharing what they know.
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12-10-2009, 05:54 PM
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12-11-2009, 06:17 AM
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Take at least a couple of lessons from a live teacher for you to get started on the basics...tuning, being one of the most important one.
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There are still so many beautiful things to be said in C major... Sergei Prokofiev
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12-13-2009, 11:06 PM
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When I started out, I took 4 lessons, bought tabs for GNR and Metallica and practiced until my fingers bled. I was however very familiar with music theory and while I couldn't play the guitar, I knew exactly what I had to learn.
If you have a good ear, you can get away without lessons although your progress is likely to be slower. Taking a couple of months of theory lessons is very helpful as well. Music theory isn't rocket science but having a teacher makes a big difference. Enjoy the guitar. For me it's been a lifelong journey.
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12-14-2009, 05:43 PM
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I taught myself 18 months ago from scratch. I bought a guitar and used websites - www.justinguitar.com; www.guitarnoise.com; and You Tube (check out my channel - http://www.youtube.com/user/rcadian - which is a collection of nothing but subscriptions to the best teachers and amateur players' I've watched and learnt from since I started).
I had two lessons from a local teacher when I was 'stuck' on certain things like a specific strumming pattern or how to finger barre chords and get them sounding good - but otherwise there is so much free material out there on the internet, you can get pretty far without paying anyone...and this forum is a great resource of info and helpful people... Good luck... Rc
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12-26-2009, 07:20 PM
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Quote:
Remember the most important thing - have fun! Good luck!
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#12
12-26-2009, 09:05 PM
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Ultimate Guitar's lessons section is pretty good - and free.
http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/lessons/
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12-26-2009, 11:11 PM
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I started out with the Pete Seeger Folk Song Book.
Then I started thinking and kept bashing at instruments. Then I took voice lessons, then guitar camp. It all starts with Making A Note ...
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12-27-2009, 05:45 AM
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Good luck
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