| Posted: 08 Sep 2008 16:28 | ||
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| I have taught myself how to play guitar over about a year and a half. If you have any questions about how to get started, post away and i'll try to lend a hand. | ||
| Posted: 13 Mar 2009 23:00 | ||
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| Hey, i have a question for you, i'm just starting out, my plan is to learn some chords and learn how to move from one to another, is this the correct way to do it, also which chords should i learn first and once i have learned them how do i move on, Cheers. | ||
| Posted: 18 Mar 2009 09:34 | ||
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| Right on! The more that you practice that the smoother you'll get switching between the chords. I'd start with the C chord and then the G7th chord. Pluck the bass string once on each chord and follow through with the strum. Put them together and you'll be able to play "Buffalo Gals". Your ear will tell you when to switch chords. I know it's old goofy song, but you have to start somewhere. Learn the other basic chords and you'll be able to play a lot of songs. Take you time, this is supposed to be fun. Start practicing your F chord once in a while now, it is the hardest one for a beginner. Don't let it get you down, you will figure it out. It has a barre' on the high e string and on the b string (one finger pressing down on 2 strings at the same time), that's why it is so difficult for beginners to master. Tally ho. | ||
| Posted: 03 Jun 2009 14:32 | ||
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To me, the easyest chords to learn and go between are Cadd9 and Full G. Stick a normal D chord in there and you can play Can't You See by Marshal Tucker, Sweet Home Alabama by Lynard Skynard, Knockin On Heavens Door by Guns n Roses, and a bunch of others. Most all rock n roll centers around G, C, and D. The more you play those the better you will be able to play around with other chords
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| Posted: 11 Jun 2009 19:27 | ||
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| hi, i badly want to learn how to play the guitar. problem, i dont own one as of the moment. im planning to buy, but i dont know how to spot a good guitar. help! second, im not sure what to get, metal string or nylon string? what's the difference bet the two? | ||
| Posted: 12 Jun 2009 19:02 | ||
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| hi, i am looking to start play the guitar now. what is the best method to use? | ||
| Posted: 07 Jul 2009 09:09 | ||
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| i may seem like a fool but can anyone tell wat do these numbers mean 0-5-7-8-7-5-7-5-2-3-5-3-2-0.I know how to play A,E,C,B,Am chords but i am not able to understand the numbers.Hoping for replies.............. | ||
| Posted: 12 Jul 2009 07:25 | ||
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| RVMartinez - the difference in what type of guitar you want comes from what type of music you want to play. The nylon strings are for fingerpicking (playing with all 10 fingers)and are usually for classical guitar (such as Andre Segovia) Steel string guitars are more for playing with a pick and for flatpicking (bluegrass) strumming cords (like folk music or pop stuff) or a combination of the two. You just need to pick your music style. Usually steel strings are more for singing with, and the nylon are for solo work. | ||
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Thanks for your valuable advice. I, too, just bought a guitar (last night, as a matter of fact!), and I am really looking forward to playing my Strat......... Kindest regards, Stephen |
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| Posted: 31 Dec 2009 16:37 | ||
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Tidobear,
What you mean are tabs. You should play the string open, then on the fifth fret, then on the seventh, then on the ait, etc... |
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| Posted: 11 Feb 2010 15:10 | ||
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shuld i use a guitar with one pickup?
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| Posted: 13 Jan 2011 10:03 | ||
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| hi guys this is jackknife. i can't tell if you guys are kidding each other or not. man!!!!!!!!! | ||
| Posted: 22 Feb 2011 00:05 | ||
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Hey there guys, if you are serious about learning the guitar there are heaps and heaps of free online lessons to be had, however, only a tutor or teacher can tell you what you are doing wrong and what to do to improve it. I suggest
you get one at some stage, whether it be for a day, a week, or a year, it's up to you. Good luck |
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