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How To Learn Guitar Chords Fast - PRLog (free press release)

PR Log (Press Release) – Mar 20, 2010 – It has been the rage to learn playing some musical instruments as the one who are good at playing some instruments will always be focused on and easy to stand out in various party. In all of the instruments ...

How To Learn Guitar Acoustic - PRLog (free press release)

To compare with family teacher, Guitar Superstar is more available and comprehensive to learn. And you can go over what you ... Newbie, and its low price make everyone can join in the procession of playing guitar. Apart from those mentioned above, it ...

Dakota Fanning, Kristen Stewart enjoyed playing rebels ... - Kansas City Star

Stewart had to learn Jett's signature guitar moves (the rocker offered X-rated advice that can't be repeated here), but she has been playing for quite a while. She got her first guitar at 10 when she was in "Panic Room," the David Fincher thriller ...

MELVINDALE: Students strummin' to the music through ... - News-Herald

Students learn proper posture, hand position, care of the guitar and how to read music. Hoffman said a typical class begins with warm-ups and tuning practice, followed by playing as a group, strumming and studying different parts of the guitar.

Not Your Ordinary Band Camp - thejournal-news.net

... looked so scripted and it got in the way of what the camp is supposed to be about -- meeting your heroes and playing music ... knew better and to learn new material." While Clint may not have a clear idea of the path his guitar skills will take ...

Best Online Guitar Courses Review - Associated Content

... and 1500 guitar lessons that will teach you different styles of playing and it has been designed to bypass the time consuming traditional teaching method. Guitar Tricks also offer 24 ABSOKUTELY FREE Guitar lessons. Learn the advantages and ...

Parks and Recreation Classes - Longview Daily News

Beginning Guitar - 4-5 p.m. Thursdays, March 25-April 22, McClelland Center, 951 Delaware St.; ages 8-12; learn new songs, skills and have fun playing the guitar; learn single strings, basic cords and strum patterns; bring a guitar if available ...

Broken Social Scene, Band of Horses, Drive-By Truckers ... - Rolling Stone

Photograph by Tony Landa Night two of the SXSW Music Festival featured a trio of big guitar bands with new lineups, playing new — in some cases ... it was in homage to record stores, where boys and girls learn about music new and old, and about Big ...

Kristen Stewart and Dakota Fanning Talk About ‘The ... - Blackbookmag.com

... like such a small period of time to learn the songs and she has a very distinct way that she plays. Luckily, I didn’t have to worry about getting her sound right. When you hear guitar in the movie, it’s, actually, Joan playing. I had to ...

Guitar class has NHS students making music - Newberg Graphic

Music education is no longer limited to triangles, flutes, violins and the like at Newberg High School as students can now learn the “classics ... class, Johnson has been emphasizing the fun aspect of guitar playing and is only slowly introducing ...

Open Question: Is there any way to make my fingers and hands bigger?

I am learning to play Guitar and Bass and my fingers are kind of small. They will probably grow more as I go through puberty but whatever. more

Open Question: What's the next musical style I should learn (on which instrument)?

I can play rock (the easiest genre out there) on drums, guitar, piano, and bass I can play funk on drums I can play jazz on guitar and drums I can play bluegrass on guitar I can play folk and folk-rock on guitar I can play both ska and reggae on piano, guitar, and drums I can play blues on guitar I can play latin drums I can play heavy metal on guitar and drums (but I do not know drop tunings) I've played drums in a screamo band, but use a more progressive experimental style I also sing punk rock, heavy metal, hard rock (like that kind of country influenced hard rock), screamo, hardcore punk, bluegrass, folk/folk-rock, progressive rock (although I don't know if prog rock has any specific techniques), blues, and ska (but I don't sing ska very well) What's the next thing I should learn?I only own an acoustic guitar, piano and drumset, I learned bass from a band-member. So unless I can fin a really cheap horn-instrument I can't do any of that. more

Open Question: How to play progressive rock on guitar, bass, drums, trumpet, piano, and vocals?

My band right now is playing psychedelic rock, and even though we've kind of moved towards ska-punk and post-hardcore punk on a few occasions, I think it's been a kind of an unspoken agreement that eventually we will be playing progressive rock, when we figure out how. We all try to make that kind of impressive music reminiscent of Rush, Pink Floyd, and The Mars Volta. I know how to play all of these instruments except for trumpet. The trumpet and piano aren't very important in this band, they aren't technically in the band, more like guest musicians. In this band I play drums and I'm usually the lead vocalist, unless the song fits a baritone instead of a tenor, then the guitarist sings instead. We only have one guitarist, but we have written several songs that use two guitars, and when we record them we have the same guitarist just record twice. We all have a pretty advanced grasp of all rock concepts, most musicians should since its likely the easiest genre to play. We have a small amount of blues experience, I've been playing bluegrass and folk-rock in my spare time on guitar, and I'm going to get three guitar books soon, "scales and modes," "jazz guitar," and "blues guitar." We also have a little bit of reggae experience, I know basic ska and reggae techniques or guitar, piano, and drums. So if we're going to be writing progressive rock, is there anything else I should know? Should I be using 2-5-1 progressions like in jazz? How do I combine the different styles that are commonly associated with progressive rock? Should I learn anything about metal, because all I know are power chords and blast beats with metal (and I could pobably figure out the whole drop D tuning thing without much trouble) and I don't know if there's anything else metal-related that progressive bands incorporate into their music? What other techniques should I learn, and should I teach my band members the techniues I learned while playing bluegrass and folk-rock? Any tips on odd time-signatures, in drums I'm fluent with 6/4, 4/4, 3/4, 5/4, 7/4, 9/8, 12/8, 6/8, and 2/4, but on guitar I usually only use 4/4. I own an acoustic guitar, messed-up drumset, and keyboards, should I invest in other instruments to compose this music? Thanks, sorry for the LONG question. more

Open Question: can i teach my self to play guitar?

you can get these "learn to play guitar" books.. if i bought one could i teach myself to play acoustic guitar? if i practised like 2-3 hours a day :) thanks all x more

Open Question: Explanation of what certain signs mean in guitar tabs?

I'm finally learning how to play my guitar and I love it. I've started on very simple stuff like the intro to "Come as You Are" by Nirvana. However I've been running into signs in tabs that I don't know the meaning of which makes them impossible for me to play. If anyone knew of a site, or could just list the signs and their meanings I would greatly appreciate it. A couple examples of the signs I'm talking about are; "/", "p", "h", "b", and literally any other sign you would know of, I'm sure I'll run into it eventually anyways. Thank you so much.There's a part in the song "Sweet Home Alabama" that reads " 0/2" on the second string from the lowest string. How do I play this because I don't have anywhere to slide from?http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/tabs/l/lynyrd_skynyrd/sweet_home_alabama_tab.htm That's a link to the tab. Thanks more

Open Question: Good starting guitar?

i have been thinking about starting to learn guitar and i was wondering what people think about what equipment i should start out with: guitar, amp,picks,etc. price is the most important thing to me. i want a good guitar but not for an insane price. and since i like to listen to a lot of different music i would want one that could play some really heavy metal stuff but i would also want it to play some soft jazz stuff also. Any ideas? more

Open Question: Can i learn violin myself and without a teacher?

I loved to learn violin from my younger days...Now i am 22...i just want to play songs and i dont want to learn it through notes.....i already know guitar and keyboard...Im a quick learner....If i purchase a violin can i learn it by myself without a teacher? offcourse getting basics from Internet..Please advice more

Open Question: How do I get over stage fright?

The School Talent Show is next month. (i think) && I play guitar...so I learned this song called Knocking On Heavens Door. I'm planning on playing it and singing it as well in the talent show...but I'm to shy to sing in front of people. I won't even sing in front of friends or family :P When I'm home alone i will play guitar and sing and I sounds pretty good[: But when people are watching me I feel pressure and screw up! Ughh, so what cann i do? Thanks more

Open Question: How long will it take my to learn guitar?

I've learnt how to tune, hold (properly) and play G major, C major and D major chords (but cant switch between them quickly) on a acoustic guitar. This took me about a hour and a half (split over two days) using internet tutorials. How long would it take me to be able to play a few basic songs reasonablely? I'm just doing this for fun so I don't want to take any lessons. more

Open Question: What kind of keyboard or guitar?

Soo, I'm new to this. I play the violin but that's all and I'm 13. I'm looking to learn to play the guitar and piano/keyboard (is there a difference, tell me!) My sister in college says that if I can find a cheap guitar and maybe a keyboard on eBay then she might get it for me. The problem is I have no idea what I'm looking for. I'm not sure but what are you looking for in quality and it there a certain type a guitar that you prefer. Just tell me everything you guys know! Please and thank ya. :) more

Open Question: What is a good classic rock song to learn on acoustic guitar?

By classic rock with acoustic guitar i don't mean screaming solos and stuff like that(I can't play that stuff =P). I mean stuff like Pure Prairie League,Neil Young, The Outlaws and stuff like that. more

Open Question: What exercises should i learn for funk guitar?

I am new to music making and I love Funk/Rock (Red Hot Chili Peppers). I can play every song by them and i want to make my own music similar to thier style. I dont know where to start in my quest though any help? more

Open Question: I need a song to learn on guitar.?

I am a guitar player, i have been playing for a little under a year now, and i don't want to brag, but i'm pretty good. i just finished learning the solo to stairway to heaven, and have nothing to learn. i just wanted some input on a cool rock song with some nice moderately difficult licks and solos. more

Open Question: whats a good acoustic song to play on the guitar?

i want some cool easy songs to learn on my guitar. thanks for your help! more

Open Question: i need to learn how to play this song on my guitar?

im really into never shout never and i want to learn how to play either what is love? or bigcitydreams on my guitar but i dont know of any good websites to go to to look it up. and plus i just need to print it for free and not download anything crazy.. more

Open Question: Who thinks guitar hero is for people too lazy to learn real guitar? raises hand?

Seriously you people think you're so cool, you can play Through the Fire and Flames on expert, try for real. more

Open Question: When should I buy my second guitar?

I have been playing for just over a year now and am having some guitar difficulties. When I started, I wasn't sure if I wanted to really learn it, so I bought an inexpensive pack including an Epiphone Les Paul Special II with the accompanying amplifier. This was good for a few months, but now the bridge pickup is completely dead and not working whatsoever, and the neck pickup cuts in and out, and has sounded awful since purchase. These are the stock pickups which I didn't realize were so bad/cheap until recently. In fact the whole guitar is extremely poor quality. So my options are to buy new pickups, about $100 each and I have no idea what's happening inside yet so I would have to pay a tech at $30 per pickup. So this is $260 on trying to upgrade a low quality guitar. -Or- I am looking to spend around $600-$700 on a decent guitar that will last me for a while. I would of course play everything at the store before deciding exactly what to buy. And yes, I am sure that I want to continue learning and jamming with my friends. So what do you think, should I fix my existing guitar or treat myself (and anyone listening :) to something new? (I'm 16 years old) more

Open Question: How hard is it to play an upright bass?

Hi, I've been wanting to learn how to play the upright double bass for a while. I decided that next year I'm going to join orchestra. I'm going into 8th grade and I was wondering how hard it is to learn how to play. I'm kinda scared to join because I'm afraid that I'll be the farthest behind because a lot of kids started in 5, 6, or 7th grade. I'd also be the only girl. Im a 5ft 1 Inch 12 year old girl. So I was wondering how hard it was. I want to learn the double bass, the type you see in orchestra. NOT the bass guitar. Oh yeah, I played piano for 5 years and I'm pretty good at it, I guess. Thanks. more

Open Question: Where can I get started with this?

I would like to learn how to sing. I'm not very good right now, but it's something I would definitely like to pursue. I'm a little nervous to sing in front of people, so I don't want to start classes just yet. How could I get started on my own to where I'm at least comfortable to take classes? I'd also like to learn how to play guitar, but don't really know how to start there, either.. more

Open Question: Where can I get started?

Open Question: first acoustic guitar?

ive wanted to learn to play the guitar and im just stuck on picking one, i have a budget of about 250-300. i was thinking something between the yamaha, ibanez, and a fender. i know that if the bridge is close then its easier on your fingers and will be easier to learn, also if the neck is not to thick then thatll make it easier, im looking for a guitar to learn on and that will be easy to learn on and play...pretty much the easiest guitar but still a good sounding, quality, nice one. thanks more

Open Question: Im learning guitar what to start on?

i have an Acoustic guitar pick strap all the basics but idk what to start on as far as learning how to play if u play guitar what did u start off learning plz be specific more

Open Question: Any easy blues rock/blues songs for guitar? Or exercises for finger stretching?

I am looking for exercises to make my fingers longer/stretchier/stronger. Or I am also Looking for songs not that easy, more like novice, preferably not one with a lot of solos since I am more of a rhythm guitarist, but a LITTLE solo would be good since I AM REALLY LOOKING FOR songs that could help me stretch my fingers. Blues or Blues Rock or any genre that sounds like it is good, famous/popular songs preferably. P.S: I play for 7 months but I started only learning songs from tabs 2 months ago more

Open Question: What can i use to strike my guitar?? Plectrum or hands?

I learned guitar 6months back...when i learned i was told to strike with my hand....as i will get used to it...but now for me playing with plectrum seems difficult...i cant get the soft tone like i play with my hands...What can i do now? more

Open Question: What is the easiest Evanescence song to play on guitar?

I wanted to learn how to play an Evanescence song on electric guitar. I also wanted to know which song is the easiest to play (in your opinion). If you could put more than one song it would be great. Otherwise, one song is great, too =] Thank You. more

Resolved Question: Can you play barre chords even if you have small hands?

Im trying to learn guitar and there's some songs i would love to learn but they have barre chords in, and i have really small hands! Is it still possible to barre chords if i practice? more

Open Question: Learning to compose music on a computer without knowing how to play any instrument?

I am interested in composing music on my computer (I run Ubuntu 9.10). My options are Linux Multimedia Studio (LMMS), Ardour, Jokosher, and Audacity (Jokosher and LMMS being quite similar to GarageBand on Mac OSX). But the problem is, I don't know how to play any instrument (and I do not own a MIDI keyboard). So I guess my question is, and I apologize if it is stupid, but I am wondering if it is possible to learn through those applications (to play by ear), or is there an app where I can just write the notes and it converts it to music? I'm interested in doing rock music (with drums, bass, electric guitar), and at times add violin and piano. So can I still compose without having any prior knowledge of music, and just play by ear, or will it be better if I rather just learn the actual instrument. more

Open Question: can you answer music theory question?

That's not my questions, haha..its a 4 part question, so I wasn't sure how to ask..ok How do I know which notes and chords sound good together on the guitar? Also, I know they are A B C D E F G and there are things like Major, Minor, etc (what exactly are those called, the notation after the letter, like 'major' for instance.) which ones, for each letter, should I practice? Also I need an explanation on playing in certain "keys," "pitch" and "octaves," what are they and how to they differ? So just to recap: How to form good sounding music using a) all notes b) all chords c)mix of both ? Which different kind of each note do I need to learn as essential to playing guitar (I know maj and minor are two of them)? What are these notations after the note formally called? Some info about playing in key (most important.) and a little info about octave and pitch.? This would help me out very much! Thank You in advance. more

Open Question: I need to know about music theory? ?

How do I know which notes and chords sound good together on the guitar? Also, I know they are A B C D E F G and there are things like Major, Minor, etc (what exactly are those called, the notation after the letter, like 'major' for instance.) which ones, for each letter, should I practice? Also I need an explanation on playing in certain "keys," "pitch" and "octaves," what are they and how to they differ? So just to recap: How to form good sounding music using a) all notes b) all chords c)mix of both ? Which different kind of each note do I need to learn as essential to playing guitar (I know maj and minor are two of them)? What are these notations after the note formally called? Some info about playing in key (most important.) and a little info about octave and pitch.? This would help me out very much! Thank You in advance.Devon, Thanks for the terrific answer! I printed this out and reviewed it for about 30 minutes. I now understand about 80% of it...still having trouble with the perfect 5ths part. If you can read this and respond, can you look at the musical notes that you wrote and explain, I write them like this C, C#/Db,D, D#/Eb, E/Fb, F, F#/Gb,G, G#/Ab, A, A#/Bb, B/Cb...I see that some of yours are different. more

Open Question: Help me pls...violin or electric guitar?

ok.. so i want to learn play both violin and electric guitar.. but i want to know which one to learn first thank you very much ;) xoxo more

Open Question: help me pls...violin or electric guitar?

ok.. so i want to learn play both violin and electric guitar.. but i want to know which one to learn first thank you very much ;) xoxo more

Open Question: How do people play guitar so amazingly?

and give their own impromptu rendition of any random song...i mean how exactly do they learn playing themIm 24 now can i get that good ever in my life if i start learning now? more

Open Question: Problem playing a solo- Losin' Your Mind?

I've been wanting to learn Losin' Your Mind by Pride & Glory for a while now. So I decided to sit down and look at some tabs of it. I'm having a problem at the solo part. I can play all of the solo except for a section of it. I have watched videos of covers and of Zakk Wylde playing the solo and it looks nothing like what the tabs has. Am I reading them wrong? or are the tabs wrong? http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/tabs/p/pride_and_glory/losin_your_mind_tab.htm thats the tabs I have been using. they are pretty much right up until this part in the solo. this is a video of zakk wylde playing the solo. the part that i am having trouble with is at 1:00 to 1:12 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uqf7LBbbwYs&feature=related if anybody has a solution or something let me know. cause it looks completely different played that what the tabs has. or maybe i am reading them wrong. more

Open Question: Which guitar amp would be best for me?

I wanted to get into electric guitars and start learning how to play them. A friend of mine is letting me borrow one of his electric guitars but he said I needed my own amp. I did some browsing and decided I wanted one of the ones where you can plug your headphones into them. I found these 4 that I am really interested in: Line 6 POD 2.0, Line 6 Pocket POD, Korg Pandora PX4D, and Korg Pandora PX5D. Which one is the best out of these 4? more

Open Question: How to play surf reggae? Or for that matter how to get better as a band?

I play bass guitar and acoustic guitar (and sometimes hand drums); my friends and I play music together sometimes (maybe 2-3 times a week). We definitely do have some really cool jams; me and one of my friends have gotten pretty good at dueling guitars together; and i have recently developed a pretty good skill for soloing to my amigo's chord progressions. I want us to get better though; and an obvious answer to this would be to practice; but i'm wondering if anyone can relate and give advice of how we could get better (i.e. sources to look at). And i really want to learn how we could play surf reggae- thats my favorite genre. more

Resolved Question: Is it easier to play acoustic guitar or electric ?

I have both guitars can't play either but wondering which would be best to start learning on more

Open Question: Any easy blues rock songs for guitar? Or exercises for stretching fingers?

I am looking for exercises to make my fingers longer/stretchier/stronger. I am also Looking for songs not that easy, more like novice, preferably not one with a lot of solos since I am more of a rhythm guitarist, but a little solo would be good since I AM REALLY LOOKING FOR songs that could help me stretch my fingers. Blues or Blues Rock or any genre that sounds like it is good, famous/popular songs preferably. P.S: I play for 7 months but I started only learning songs from tabs 2 months ago more

Open Question: What is a good way to teach yourself how to play mandolin and guitar?

I'm wanting to teach myself how to play the mandolin and the guitar. I was wondering if there are any good books out there to learn from. I'm left handed and have a left handed mandolin are there any books specifically for the lefty's? Which instrument should I start with? I was always told if you could play mandolin then you could play guitar. more

Open Question: What guitar is being used in this video?

Here is the link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5WXtNm5lAC8&NR=1 This is I like my favorite artist's song, and I'm aiming to learn how to play this, so please let me know if you know what guitar this girl is using to perform the cover. Thankyou very much. more

Open Question: I want this guitar,but its to expensive,so whats a good comparison?

I want the takamine EAN70. The link is http://www.takamine.com/?fa=detail&mid=1279&sid=62 but its like one thousand something dollars, and my parents are really cheap, so whats a good guitar that is similiar to it? I'm looking for something about $400 at the highest. I'm just going to start to learn how to play, so whats a good price. And, please let me know if I can find this same guitar for a cheaper price, I don't care if its used, as long as its in good shape. Thankyou very very much, and may the force be with you. more

Open Question: whats it like playing the violin?

I play the guitar and I love it I love music all together I want to learn violin as a secondary interment so I have a couple questions about it. I no its different then guitar but is any of it the same is there cords in violin. Also could you play anything on violin that could be played on guitar? How much more or less expensive is it and how dose that no fret thing work. And one more thing you can do some crazy thing on guitars slides bends speed picking is there any cool things you can do with a violin more

Open Question: Which type of guitar is harder to play: acoustic or electric?

I really want to learn how to play guitar. My only issue is what type of guitar to get. I have heard that electric is better for beginners. Is that true? What do you guys think?? more

Open Question: What should I get my bf of 2 years for our anniversary?

We are celebrating our anniversary in Florida and I have no idea what to get him. He is 35 and Im 29, he is really into guitars and computer stuff but he is very picky. I was thinking song books so he can learn to play them on the guitar but I was looking for something else (not guitar picks). Any help and advice would be great. We live in Chicago so if there are any good rock or heavy metal concerts coming up please let me know, maybe I can get him tickets for a concert. more

Open Question: How do I convince my parents into getting me a guitar?

They think its a waste of time and money. I really really want to learn how to play guitar, but I don't know how to convince them into buying me one and getting lessons.What should I do?? They think I don't work hard in school as it is, and a guitar will just make me more off task. Also, they said that if I do I have to choose between a guitar,and lessons, and a cell phone! What should I do?They say bring home straight A's, and you'll get whatever you want, whenever you want. But, its not easy. How do I do this, and is there any other way? Do you think the guitar is really worth it? more

Open Question: How to play bar chords on guitar?

I'm having a lot of trouble learning bar chords. I cant seem to press my finger hard enough on the fret board. It hurts a little too. Can anyone suggest any advice. more

Open Question: Where can I find the guitar tabs for "Shadowless" by Toni Braxton?

I just started playing the guitar and I really want to learn the piece Shadowless by Toni Braxton. I can't seem to pick it up by ear though. Does anyone know where I can find the sheet music to the song? more

Resolved Question: Any websites with piano chords? Sorta like how they do Guitar chords, but is there one for piano?

I'm looking for the song "Need You Now" by Lady Antebellum specifically....please and thank you...=] Also if you could offer any tips to help me learn to play by ear...I'm pretty familiar with reading music...in Treble clef at least. Um, I think that's all... again, thanks! =] more

Open Question: Would this guitar be a waste of money?

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Oscar+Schmidt+-+6-String+Concert-Size+Cutaway+Acoustic/Electric+Guitar+-+White/9548527.p?id=1218122582680&skuId=9548527 Do you think this guitar would be of decent quality? I'm looking to learn to play. more

Open Question: How to play white horse by Taylor Swift on the guitar?!?

I'm just learning how to play guitar and I love the song White Horse by Taylor Swift. I would love to learn how to play the beginning of it and well the rest of the song but everywhere i look its all chords. If anyone knows please let me know!! Thanks already more

Open Question: Can Anyone Tell Me What Key This Song Is In?

hello, i am 16 and learning to play a song on guitar by a british singer-songwriter called Frank Turner. I have been teaching myself from online tab, but have found it is in a difficult key for me to sing. I have tried putting a capo in various places but i still struggle to sing in tune. I have found this youtube video of a girl playing it on piano, and she has changed the key its in and i can sing it in this key. can anybody tell my what key it is actually in? so i can transfer it to guitar :) thanks xx here's the video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fpe1QJhiGV8and i should totally win an award for the most times the word "key" is used in a paragraph :P haha more