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Electric Guitar Lesson – 7 practicing tips to speed ... - Zimbio

We’re here to learn another great electric guitar lesson tips. We’re going to discuss the ... This may sound extremely obvious but there is a tendency for new guitarists to play the easy parts over and over while continuing to stumble over the ...

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It was a little bit of a challenge, it's always hard to learn a ... did called "A Long Way From Home." MR : What was the recording process like? LW : The track wasn't even cut, I just went in and did a vocal with him playing guitar. I asked who the ...

Interview/Photos: Scottish Band Biffy Clyro Returns to ... - Laist.com

... of Queens of the Stone Age plays the guitar solo on this track. "The Captain" is a great way ... hell to play. It keeps you on your toes and you really have to concentrate. It's important to have that in gigs, because if it's too easy you might ...

So you want to be a bagpiper: A brief introduction to 4 Irish ... - A.V. Club

... instance, to play an F-sharp, a harp has to be re-tuned. The challenge: From a distance, playing a harp looks like a relatively dainty and precious enterprise, but harpists have to develop the same calloused fingertips as guitar ... easy to ...

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Resolved Question: I've come up with the most romantic idea ever and with it I'll confess my feelings but does she feel the same?

Me and my gf have been dating for almost 7 months now. Everything is going great and she is definitely the most amazing girlfriend I've ever had hands down. I'd totally describe her but that won't exactly pinpoint how I feel about her. Before I questioned it but now I'm certain... I'm definitely falling in love with her and at this point I don't want to just randomly toss those words around. I'm afraid i'll end up ruining what we have. But i decided that life's too short and even if she doesn't love me back I'm going to tell her how I feel; what the hell might as well cause holding it in ain't easy. But the thing is I'm not just going to randomly tell her I decided I am going to do it the best way I can and make it special. SO I learned how to play 1234 by Plain White t's on my acoustic guitar and I sing and play for her on her birthday in May. I'm also gonna take her to a romantic place of course lol. I'm putting LOTS of time into learning this song for her and tell her I lvoe her through the song. Ready for the bad part? We've had this conversation about love before and well, frankly, let's just say it didn't go well. Well it did at the time because I didn't love her then and she clearly flat out told me she doesn't love me(we had this conversation around our 4th or 5th month). Now I'm in no rush like I said, I'm perfecting this song for her and everything. But now I'm confused.... What bugs me is she said that she doesn't feel that way about me but i'm honestly confused on whether or not she feels the same. I feel like she'll really appreciate the time I put into this song for her, but unfortunately I just don't know if she even feels the same. One day though i managed to spot the word "love" in her prettiest handwriting written on her inner thigh very lightly. I didn't say anything because well I thought I was just makin a big deal outta nothin. My theory is maybe she got bored and ddid it. But it was in her best handwriting that I've ever seen and... why would she take the time to randomly do that? I'm just going to tell her through the song like I said. I know she'll love it. But what scares me is the fact that she might not love me back and I'm afraid I'll lose her after I say it through the song. We will have been dating for almost 9 months when I finally do this. So yea. Do you guys think theres A possibility she loves me back? more

Voting Question: Which guy would you choose?

Guy A: Tall, handsome, footballer's build, blonde, blue-eyed, midwestern, very set in his ways, major in economics, likes to party, loyal, incredibly smart, comes from a wealthy family, gives a lot of compliments, is very time-oriented, makes an incredible effort to be interested and learn about things you're interested in, similar social circles, has supported you a lot when you've had problems but hasn't really understood them, more thinking than feeling. Guy B: Average height, good-looking in an artsy way, slim but muscular, dark hair, dark eyes, theater major, plays guitar and sings, really funny, easy to talk to, passionate, emotional, easy to confide in and identifies with what you're saying, doesn't have similar friends as you do- though he has a lot of them, is a little naive about the modern world but makes an effort, has similar music taste as you do- though not in TV shows or movies, share a common phobia, more feeling than thinking. Thanks! Just conducting a little social experiment :-PIf you could include your age (if you feel comfortable sharing) as well- that'd be helpful! Thanks! more

Voting Question: What instrument should I take lessons for next?

I'm taking drum lesson right now, at "Sabado's school of music" and I'm in a band where I both drum and sing. I'm trying to compose all the music for every instrument, and the instruments in the band right now are guitar, bass, and drums. We're hoping to get keyboardist, then a brass instrument (like trumpet or saxophone), and when we record the guitarist overdubs so there are 2 guitars and we're going to get a second guitarist for live shows soon. I'm getting pretty advanced with drums, I know guitar chords, and I know basically how to make a bass rhythm out of root notes, but I don't know anything about single note melodies with guitar or bass. I own a drum set (but it needs to be fixed up, its kind of destroyed right now), a piano, and an acoustic guitar. Next year is my sophomore year of high school and they offer guitar lessons as an elective, so I'm taking it, but I don't know exactly how much they'll teach me and if I should get serious lessons. Bass is my favorite instrument and is really fun, but isn't as useful right now for composing especially since I don't own and can't afford a bass. When I can afford and have time for more lessons for another instrument, which instrument should I choose? Guitar --Pros: I own a guitar, I understand it, and I can compose with it --Cons: I'm already going to take a class on it next year anyway, so it may be a waste, (although I don't know how much the class will teach me) Piano --Pros: One of the best instruments to compose with, due to the grand staff and how easy it is to do both a melody and rhythm --Cons: I already have a book on piano chords and scales, lessons could be a waste Vocals --Pros: My voice could really use lessons, I'm kind of a horrible singer --Cons: They might only tell me stuff I've already learned from books and the internet Bass --Pros: My favorite instrument, really fun to play, and I'd like our songs to have more bass-melody instead of just rhythm --Cons: I don't own a bass and lessons wouldn't really be that useful Trumpet or Saxophone --Pros: This way when we get a brass instrument player, I can tell them what to play and have control over that part of every song --Cons: I don't own a trumpet or saxophone, and it isn't that useful for composing the overal song, only for composing that instrument's part Help me choose please! Sorry for the really long wall of text!I know a lot of guitar chords already. Not just the like seven essenial ones but several advanced onesand power chords, what I have trouble with is single noes and barre chords.Also, recommending thins because they'll take me farther if I play it in a band doesn't really make a difference, I already both play drums and sing in a band, I wouldn't be playing any of these other instruments in a band, I'd only use them to compose the songs for the other band members. more

Resolved Question: Which is more worth the effort? Guitar or Piano?

I've asked a question similar to this before, but I am still very unsure as to which will benefit me more in the long run. People say that if you can play the piano, you can play anything (hypothetically speaking, you wont be able to play any instrument), but they also say that piano is hard to learn, and in all honesty I found it rather easy when i started learning as a child. For guitar I find it more confusing and difficult, and I hate the sound of electric guitars unaccompanied, so I would only be able to play acoustic, but my old guitar teacher said I wouldn't have as many song opportunities for that. Also, my music teacher is a pianist, so I could easily get the lessons, we have to have a hired guitarist for lessons on that. I know piano sounds like a better option, but I'm worried to commit myself to something that I may regret. I cannot learn both, but I suppose I could learn the other once I am older. So, what seems to be a better option? Piano or Guitar? (by the way, I own a guitar, but not a proper piano/keyboard. I do own a keyboard, but it has become quite old and useless)http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H2P63F6Chww&feature=related At first I was almost definitely going for piano, until I heard this, which made me begin to rethink my decision. Some guitar pieces are so peaceful, but so are many piano ones. more

Resolved Question: Do my fingers come too far off the guitar?

When i try to play a fast run, my fingers are very high off the fretboard. What is an easy way to fix this, and is it worth it to try to? I would rather not re-learn how to play fast. Does anyone else have this problem? more

Voting Question: Guitar Players: G Major Chord problem?

Problem is, I'm learning the so called "easiest" guitar chord, the G chord. For some reason I'm not finding this as easy as they say it is lol. The problem is where my ring finger goes, on the first string. When I place my other fingers on their strings and frets then push down, and play, my ring finger obviously doesnt push down hard enough or something cause the strings dont ring right. I cant seem to get my ring finger to keep pushing down while my other fingers are way at the top. Any suggestions? Should I just keep practicing? more

Voting Question: what is the easiest Jack Johnson song to play?

i tried learning upside down but that was way to hard, I'm a beginner at guitar. i was wondering if their are any songs by him that are easier or Jason Mraz or someone like that. more

Resolved Question: how do I play Guitar F chord easier?

I've looked at other answers and mine isn't exactly the same question. I am a beginner and I am learning the F Chord like this: | 1 | | | | 1 | | | | | 2 | | | | | 3 | x x My problem is I can get the flat finger for E and B, but the third finger on the D string dampens the sound of the G string when i stretch it that far. It isn't on the fret either, i just have thick fingers. I have to contort my hand to get even a glimpse of a good sound. I know I have to practice, and stretch, I was just wondering if by anyway there are tips for finger placement to help my hand stop hurting. I have writhing pain in my thumb (behind the neck of the guitar) and half way down my arm. Am I doing something wrong? more

Resolved Question: what was the first song you learned to play?

What was the first song you could play all the way through on guitar? Also any tips on what songs i should try to learn (I'm A Noob). I want to learn songs with chords and tabs (Not something extremely easy, i want a challenge.) more

Resolved Question: I want to play guitar but my hands are too small, should I get a ukuele?

I have a guitar that i recieved for Christmas last year. Im almost 16 and my hands for my guitar are way to small, because I try to hit chords and my fingers just can't reach the frets. I've also realized this for my piano too. I have trouble using both hands because of my small hands. What I've been meaning to ask is if I should buy a ukulele? I really enjoy the sound and the culture thats behind it. I've started to learn a little bit of the Hawaiin language. So since i can barely play my guitar which I forgot to mention, my mom bought one for smaller people but its still a normal size guitar but just slightly smaller, but do you think a ukulele would be easier to play? Since the frets are smaller and the reach wouldn't be so bad. If so then what kind of ukulele should I get?I know it might sound weird when I say my hands are too small but my hands are smaller than everybody's hands in my family even my 9 year old brother and my other two younger siblings. I also play clarinet and tenor saxophone which is a strugle because my pinkies can hardly reach. I've tried and tried my guitar but simple chords are just impossible if they require two fingersoh yes and to answer if I wanted to play in Hawaii? Well as much as I'd want to I don't think it's possible. I love the culture but I want to be a Music Education Major and I don't think they'd have much opportunity there. So my answere would be possibly but most likely no. more

Voting Question: Help with Guitar Strumming!?

I've been teaching myself to play guitar and I am pretty good with chord switches. I know how to play two songs- Take it Easy by the Eagles and You Belong with me By Taylor Swift, but when I want to learn a new song, I can't figure out how to strum the guitar. the only way I know how to play the two above songs is because some one told me how to strum them (Ex: 1 2 3 & 4; up stroke on the &. This is the Eagles song.) I've tried very hard to listen to songs and try and figure out combinations of up and down strumming, but I just can't seem to get the hang of it. Any suggestions? more

Resolved Question: Good, easy songs to play on guitar.?

Well, I just asked a question about learning songs on the guitar without learning any from other artists and from the answers I got, I guess I got to do it the hard way like everyone else! So, I'm into classic rock. These are some of the bands I like to give a rough idea : Led Zeppelin Meatloaf Kiss AC/DC Boston The Beatles The Police The Yardbirds The Kinks Queen London Quireboys Heart Loverboy Alabama .38 special Fleetwoodmac Poison Steve miller band Jimmi Hendrix 5 man electrical band Electric lights orchestra Alice Cooper Pink Floyd The Who The Rolling Stones Cream Def Leppard Aerosmith Van Halen Zz Topp Thin Lizzy Nazareth Journey Foreigner Ccr Deep Purple Steppenwolf Chicago Blondie Rush Lynyrd Skynyrd Bob Seger Dire Straits Foghat Kansas Molly Hatchet Pat Benetar There's more, just can't think of any on the top of my head. That's to give you an idea of what I like.. if you can think of any easy songs from this genre of music, please post up the artist and the song name. Thank you. more

Resolved Question: What is the easiest way I can learn to play guitar by myself?

Resolved Question: How or when do you know that guitar isn't working for you?

Ok so basically I've been learning for about 2 years and as far as moving my fingers around and things like that I can do. But I can't play ANY songs all the way through and I just have a hard time getting the sound that I'm supposed to be getting when I'm trying to learn something. I can follow by tabs, but it never sounds like the song I'm trying to play. So what I want to know, is that saying that I'm just not "guitar minded"? I usually am a fast learner, and I expected guitar to take some time to learn. But two years later and its as if I just picked a guitar up. I would love to get better, but I just don't know what/how to learn and it just seems like its not the best fit. Learning drums also sounds fun, but I live in an apartment and that just wouldn't work right now. Plus it seems less technical (not that I want something easier, just something that fits with me). Should I just consider learning drums anyway?I'm not the impatient type that expects to master it in two weeks, but two years is long enough to play stuff like AC/DC and basic stuff like that.@Caroline- I'm not going to stop on it yet, but I get what your saying. But rather than being gifted or not, I think its more of what you are comfortable with. Similar to visual learners vs. auditory learners, I think its a matter of technique (guitar) vs. rhythm (drums). But yeah, when I have trouble trying to get my sound and everything right, it tends to get frustrating. I went through that period after I learned the basics where I shot forward. The biggest step was getting better and finger placement and stuff like that. But once I got that down, it sort of bogged down until now I don't know where to go from here. more

Resolved Question: Is it Necessary to play an F Bar Chord ?

So basically I'm a beginner at guitar, and it's really hard for me to play Bar chords, like F. I know how to play the unbarred version of the F chord and will that be okay for any song that needs an F bar chord or do i HAVE to learn to play an F bar chord to be a good guitar player ? & if it is necessary for me, please help me figure out an easy way to learn an F bar chord pleaseee thanks ! more

Resolved Question: What is the different between a minor and a major chord on the guitar?

I'm trying to learn how to read chord but i get confuse. I don't know what minor and major chords are. Also i need help with this, i really have no clue what it mean : - what a slide up and a slide down? - how do I know it the string is a flat or sharp? Do you have any website you would recommend me to learn the easiest way to play the guitar? more

Resolved Question: Who knows an easy way to learn musical notes for the piano? An easy way to visualize,...?

...memorize, et cetera.I have learned many complex things but for some reason I can't make this "stick". I am trying to learn it from a book. Maybe you know a good book to help. I am having a hard time learning the notes so it doesn't have to be a piano book just something good at teaching notes. I also play the guitar so it would help me there too. more

Voting Question: too many AP classes? advice please!!?

okay i guess i should start off by saying that schedulings starting pretty soon and im not quite sure what to take for junior year. i thought i did, but then everyone started freaking out when they saw that there would be 6 AP's in my schedule. the classes i was planning on taking are AP English (Language and Composition) AP Psychology AP Computer Science French IV AP Calc BC AP Chemistry AP Physics Some more background info I guess would be that I'm going to be a junior next year. Currently, I'm an active member of the school's environmental club and the key club, play guitar, and I love to volunteer (although i have no hours that count yet. i have no clue how to get those.....) People at school see me as smart but in that "smart group", I'm probably somewhere in the middle to bottom. I also was planning on doing all this to save money on classes, they seem interesting, and because theyre just the next classes to take at my school (ap comp sci is after computer programming, ap chem after honors chem, ap phys after honors phys, etc). Now that my friends brought it up though, I'm getting somewhat worried that I'm basically getting ready to sacrifice my gpa or time. I'm also worried, however, that I might regret not taking one of these courses because they seem to go so in-depth and it's really interesting. For example, I HATED and was HORRIBLE at history or social studies before sophomore year. I'm taking APUSH now though and I surprised myself by finding it really interesting and I'm really glad I decided to take the class. I was worried at first that I would do just as bad as I did in 8th grade (where we also learned U.S. history) especially now that they'd tell you more information, but it's a lot of fun. I also thought that one way to lesson the pain of the AP's would be to start learning some of the material of at least 1 or 2 of the classes over summer. That way, I would know or get the gist of the material while learning it and it'd take off some of the stress overall. Now then. After reading all this (thank you for enduring through this by the way ^-^), what do you think? Should I go ahead and take all of these courses, or should I lay off on a few courses? Should I replace some of these courses with easier AP courses perhaps? What classes would you recommend? Should I bother trying to learn some material myself? If so, which classes should I start over the summer (self-study) and what companies/materials do you suggest for that class? (barron? kaplan? 5 steps to a 5? princeton review? etc?) any information at all would be VERY helpful as i'm super confused as to what to do ^-^' (information includes what colleges look at. one of my friends said that colleges first look at everyones gpa, throw out the ones that aren't high enough, and then look at the rigor of the class. another friend said that it's the opposite. who's right and who's wrong?) once again, I'm really sorry about the length -_-''' any helpful info would be great though and I thank everyone who answers thoughtfully ahead of time :) Thank you~!!!!! more

Voting Question: i want to play the guitar but i can't read sheet music?

does anyone know a if there's sheet music that is just the cords? and if you know a free website i could find it on that would be great. and if anyone has any tips on easy way to learn the guitar, i only have an acoustic. more

Resolved Question: Does anyone know whats the easiest way to learn how to play the guitar.?

i need help how to change the fingers to a different cord while still strumming the guitar its very difficult for me.! more

Resolved Question: HELP ME PLAY GUITAR-Notes-Chords-Strings-FRETS? It is all confusing to me.?

I need help, I got a new guitar ( it is a beginners acoustic guitar - 6 strings) and it is just so hard to play. I already watched some YouTube videos and that didn't work, the most thing that confuses me is all the keys, chords, and frets, if someone would teach me in a easy way then yea I will learn, I played twinkle twinkle little star on my cousins guitar a few years ago but that was HANDS ON., I need hands on or at least someone to break it down easy, also where to position your fingers and how to tune it, I wanna learn at least 1 song by march =) PLEASE HELP! oh yea my guitar done not have the little dots on the neck or the fret board, like the markers =( i don't know why more

Voting Question: Learning guitar easier than bass?

I'd like to learn guitar. The story is, I started with piano, but couldn't stand classical stuff. Moved to bass, but I love guitar solos, and would rather play them then play along with them. Now, I need to learn guitar (metal guitar). I'd like to know if it is easier than bass, in any way? I didn't use a pick when playing bass, but I fear I may struggle using a pick... but I hope to hear otherwise? more

Resolved Question: is there an easy way to get back to square one with playing guitar.?

ok i started just learning tablature and learning songs like iron man smoke on the water and crazy train. just intros for fun but i love to play guitar but i dont know any chords and i have trouble shaping my hand to chord shapes and using my pinky is hard i have a guitar and amp i have no clue to kind aget to square one and try finger exxersized and learning chords more

Resolved Question: is it easy to play the Saxophone?

I love the way the saxophone sounds, and I'm tempted to buy one and teach myself the instrument. I'm a fan of Jazz and blues, and I'm already playing blues guitar, intermediate level I think. I have many questions, and I'd love to hear any advice... Is it easy to play the Sax? Do you think it's possible to self learn the sax? with just a book and the instrument? I just love the way it sounds, and I'm drooling to play one even though I have no idea how to play a wind instruments. more

Voting Question: Memorizing guitar chords and theory?

ive been playing guitar for 4 years now, but probably differently than most others. when i began, a friend simply taught me how to read music (just tablature, not that fancy stuff), basic structure of the guitar, and that was it. everything else ive learned and built upon that. and now im realizing that by not learning chords at all or how to read theory, my playing is rather limited. is there any easy way to start memorizing chords and to read sheet music? and to play chords well, cause i suck at that too haha more

Resolved Question: I'm 12 and I've written 6 songs, help?

I've written 6 songs, and I can play them all on different instruments (guitar, bass, drums, piano, vocal etc.) just not all at the same time so I don't know how it sounds, but I want to know how to record them all, and maybe have them on sheet music. Yes, I know this would be a lot easier if another person was helping with the instruments, but I've tried that, nobody seems to have the kind of dedication I have. Anyways, I've learned to connect them all to the computer, I just need some tips :P I kind of want to be an entrepreneur, to show people that not all kids are simple minded. By the way, I'm not just another Disney channel artist, I write Metal, and my lyrics talk about how people are easily guided by the media, belief in god, hypocriticism, etc.answer 1: holy crap yes! I hate that song, the only reason a majority of people listen to his music is because he's "hot"answer 1: holy crap yes! I hate that song, the only reason a majority of people listen to his music is because he's "hot" answer 2: haha, it's not all I think about, I still have fun, there's no way I'm letting seriousness overcome my youth.answer 4: yeah, and I'm a christian don't get me wrong, It's about respecting religions :D yayyy godanswer 5: I think he was talking about a saxaphone...dee de dee answer 6: sweeet, anybody got a better answer than this guy? more

Resolved Question: Should I go for kpop or jpop?

hi, i'm a big fan of kpop and jpop music and am hoping to become a singer (yes i know, sounds unlikely) but can't decide whether i should be a kpop or jpop singer (if i could be one). basically i found jpop first and their bands like SCANDAL and stereopony inspired me to learn bass guitar (which i'm currently learning). my friend introduced me to kpop and love the music but i haven't seen any bands which play bass (i listen to: snsd, f(x), wondergirls, 2ne1, 4minute, kara, etc., its probably because i haven't seen any rock bands). i also listen to buono, SCANDAL, stereopony, c-ute, mami kawada, nana suzuki, kotoko, etc. comparing bands i feel like kpop is more mature in a way i mean comparing buono to say BEG? see the difference. anyway i love both music. im hoping to become a singer and i know its hard and i'll have to work for it but im willing. basically if i choose jpop i can audition for sony music japan international audition, or kpop for jyp. i think it will easier with jpop because there is a singer called HIMEKA who has no asian in her but has debuted. and they except half-asians (crystal kay, leah dizon etc.), but i don't know any for kpop. i know they accept other asians but generally look for koreans. i know in the end it's my decision on what i prefer but what do you think, can u give me any tips or advice??also, with my voice i can't always reach really high notes which i know can be a problem, and when i do i can't sing very loud or my voice sounds strained.well i don't have a picture to show you but i have tan-like skintone (im half black-half white) and i have brown curly hair (tight corkscrew curls that get quite big). my eyes are brown but my eyelid is a hooded i think but definetly not single/double. my nose isn't pointy and is more wide than long and thin. my lips aren't very very small but they're not huge either. i have dark circles, actually the area around my eyes including the lids are all pretty much darker. i have chubby-ish cheeks and high cheekbones. height, i don't know think i'm 5 foot or 5 foot 2 lol sorry. im a uk 6-8 and i'm 12 years old. But, the girl HIMEKA is caucasian, has straight light brown hair,i decided to go for jpop, i may still audition for jyp to say i tried but i think jpop is abetter option for me thank you for your answers more

Voting Question: Is it ok that I don't keep beat while playing an instrument, like tapping my foot or anything?

I'm learning how to play the guitar through these lessons. And now that I've learned the E, A, and D chord, I've been practicing easy songs, like Wild Thing. The only thing that I'm wondering about is that because I already know the song pretty well because of its popularity, I don't really need to tap my foot or count out the beat. But I thought it's probably something I need to get into habit of doing, but when I do it, it screws me all up. Is this somehting I NEED to do if I'm going to play an instrument, or is it not that essential? And if it is, what's another way other than counting it out or tapping my foot, becuase that's not working out too swell. more

Voting Question: teaching self acoustic guitar?

so my mom got me one out of the random and i have no idea how to play. I have been playing violin for five years though if that helps. But i want to know the easiest way to approach guitar and what i need for it. Also i dont know any chords or finger positioning or songs which i want to learn. My all time favorite song is hallelujah by jeff buckly so im setting that as my goal to learn. any tips and advice? more

Resolved Question: i would like to know some songs to play on my guitar taht would be easy to play all the way through?

i have been playing my guitar for bout 5 months now im getting better but i cant seem to play a song all the way through and i would like to learn some songs that i can. does anyone know any? more

Resolved Question: is there a very easy way to learn the guitar very quick, or if not very quick then quick?

because ive been playing for a month now, and keep on messing up, so please people give your best answer more

Resolved Question: Where can I find Guitar Chords for songs with illustrations of individual chords?

I'm learning to play guitar and I find it hard to shift the chords and recently I have discovered that there are multiple ways to play the same chord. So, I want the illustration of the proper way of playing the chord for the particular song so that shifting is made easy. Please can any one help me? Also, if you have any suggestions on good e-book for learning guitar then please mention it. more

Resolved Question: What Is the best way to learn guitar?

I've just got a guitar and have no idea how to play it, what is the easiest way to learn guitar without lessons? :)) more

Voting Question: Electric Guitar: Should the Tuners be facing up or down?

I was watching you tube guitar lessons and I noticed Paul Gibson played with the tuners down but Satriani played with the tuners up. Both were playing right handed style (right on the picks, left on the frets). Which way is correct? Which person is playing a left handed guitar upside down and which one is playing a right handed guitar right side up? The reason I ask is because I'm going to buy my first guitar next payday. I'm ambidextrous but when I learn, I want to learn right-handed first on a right-handed electric guiter. I might learn left handed later on but I want to start off learning one way first to make the learning process easier. So do I get one that has the tuners facing up or facing down? more

Resolved Question: What is the fastest, easiest way to begin learning how to play the guitar?

I just got an acoustic guitar that came with a beginner's manual but the manual confuses the shizz out of me, so any ideas on how I can learn this in an easier way? more

Resolved Question: Will i be able to sell my Harp for a new one this way?

Ok...So i just rented an acoustic Camac Telenn Harp for 320 bucks. It's retail value is $3,000, but since i paid the 10% for rental i own it until mid-March. I thought it would be feasible to rent the instrument and learn it before i bought it. My dream Harp is the Camac Baby Blue Electroharp, which is $4,650. It's essentially an electric guitar-like Harp, and it can be strapped on and plugged into amps and synthesizers, which is why i want that instrument. I came up with this wacky idea: If i sell my Camac Harp for, say $5,500, i can use the remaining money to pay off the Harp, and then use any money left over to finance the Electro Harp. This way i get the Harp i want and i only have half of the money to pay off. The only flaw i find in here is i'll essentially be selling the Harp for twice the price. I'm not sure how else to word this, so please enlighten me on how this could work. I have the acoustic harp, which is legitimately brand new and in mint condition. However, if i sold it for nearly twice the price, i could pay it off, use the remaining money to finance the harp i want, and use any money left over to pay for a Harp teacher. If i don't do it this way, i'll have to have my parents pay for it for a few months in March, April, May, June, and July, until i can get a job to start paying the monthly payments. And even at that, i'll have to pay at least 300 a month until it's paid off by next summer. Wouldn't the 'easy way out' be to sell it for double the price, pay it off, and get the one i want, while getting a teacher at the same time? My parents have other priorities, and i really want to play this instrument, but because i don't have a job my experience is going to be hindered unless i do something to get around it. I obviously sound very inexperienced, desperate, and 'young' in this question. Just please let me know what i should do in this situation. Thanks more

Resolved Question: Books to continue learning guitar?

I have been playing for six years. I had a teacher for 2 years and a break for two years and then him again for 2 years and now I am going to stop. I need guitar books or websites that can help me keep progressing at the rate that he had me going. I know all my modes- ionion, dorian, phrygian, lydian, mixolydian, aolian, and locrain. I know the majer 7, miner 7, dominant 7, and diminished arpeggios and when they r used. I know the diminished theory and what chords can be replaced with these. I know a little about the nine chords theory. (Don't know when they r used) I know a little about he seven chords theory. (don't know when they r used) I know my harmonic minor and how to use it. I know all five shapes of the pentatonic scale. I know all my keys. I know suspended chords. My level of soloing is pretty good. that comes the easiest for me in music. I only play by ear so I am a little better than those who don't. Thats about it. I want to learn more. I want to get way better. I want a book or website that teaches you some theory and gives you and exercise with that theory in it, such as a created solo, or song or any good exercise. I also want to learn more soling techniques like i am from my teacher. I want to learn everything there is to learn. What are some good books regardless of price. I don't mind if they are college textbooks that are used for people studying music theory. Btw. i want to learn to play every kind of style of music. more

Resolved Question: How can i find my musical voice?

I've never taken voice lessons, and I want to sing the lyrics to go along with the songs I create on guitar. I have a very deep voice naturally, but I can also reach a higher octave with some effort and it is prone to cracking and doesn't always sound in key. I would love to sing in both octaves all the time, but I'm having trouble finding some songs to practice singing with that I'm sure are actually helping me and not training me to be trying for something not in my reach. The two voices that I would ultimately like to most compare with, not emulate, would be Ben Gibbard from Death Cab, and Josh Homme from Queens of the Stone Age. The way they use their voices almost as an extension of their guitar playing in their respective genre's has really helped inspire my own style that I'm currently trying to perfect. Really, I would love a nice list of songs from multiple tones that are easy to learn and great to practice with. Any other music/guitar/songwriter words of wisdom would be loved. 19 y/o Male on a Mission.Yeah, I guess I should have mentioned, I only recently began wanting to sing. I've always liked to sing, but as a boy growing up singing was almost always quashed by peers and even my sister, all mostly innocent, but it did enough to keep my mind off of music until I picked up the guitar. more

Resolved Question: How easy is it to teach yourself to play Ukulele with out any prior music knowledge?

I used to play keyboard as a child so I do know a few chords. I tried to learn guitar a few years ago but found it difficult to play most chords because I have really small hands! What would be the best way to teach myself to play a ukulele? Would it be relativity easy? Any input in this would be much appreciated! more

Resolved Question: Whats an easy way to keep my acoustic guitar from doing this?

ive been learning back in black reciently, and when i pick my fingers off the strings it makes a "plucky" noise that doesnt happen when angus plays it 1------------------------------------------------------- 2------------------------------------------------------- 3------------------------------------------------------- 4-2-----777------------------------------------------ 5-2-----555-----------777---------2----2----2--- 6-0---------------------555-----4----5----6-----7 more

Resolved Question: what is the easiest way to learn how to read music?

because i want to play music with my guitar more

Resolved Question: What is the easiest way to learn to play piano without a teacher?

Is there a book I should get? Also, I am pretty decent at guitar, will that help at all? more

Resolved Question: I want to learn to play guitar. I'm 13 years old,I like metal music: Metallica, Disturbed, Killswitch Engage.?

I bought the Epiphone Les Paul Special II. I want to learn to play, but my parents said lessons were too expensive. I tried teaching myself a little. It probably wouldn't be too hard to teach yourself chords and that crap, but its much harder to teach yourself to shred some Killswitch. How should I learn to play? Should I learn shitty chords some more before I try the metal? Tips? Easy Metal or rock songs I should learn? Any ways I should teach myself? more

Resolved Question: What are some good ways to teach myself to play Acoustic Guitar?

My father is going to help me buy an Acoustic guitar from his brother as a christmas present. I know Absolutely nothing about guitars, other than that I want Acoustic not electric. I've heard that Electric is easy er but i like the overall feel of an Acoustic. Is this true? Ive also heard that Acoustic hurts Your fingers? Am i going to have to buy a box of band aids too? ^.^ I understand that Acoustic will take alot of time and hard work to learn. I'm 14 going on 15 soon and i used to play Clarinet in 5th grade but i can not remember the notes or fingering. I don't like the band instruments my school allows, so i decided to focus on school instead. any information would be help full, thank you so much. more

Resolved Question: Need help identifying a guitar - Easy 10 points?

Hey, I am going to start learning / playing guitar soon, and I need help on deciding what guitar to get. I have found this guitar play / singer named Greg Cipes (voice actor (beast boy of teen titans, etc) actor (dwight from fast and furious, etc.) and professional surfer) and I like the music he plays and the way his guitar sounds. I don't know what kind of guitar he has though, could someone help me out? Here is his official website: http://www.gregcipes.com/music.html It shows 2 of his guitars on his "music" tab. The green one in the header-picture and the blue one on the music-tab page. Could someone please tell me what type of guitar those are, especially the blue one. Thank you. =) more

Resolved Question: easiest way to learn to play electric guitar?

Alright im 12 and have very little experience with guitar (unless guitar hero counts) and i wanted to know how to play a couple of notes because i kinda snuck a peak at the early presents!! lol please help! more

Resolved Question: Video games and marriage?

my husband has started to spend lots more time on the computer playing a few games and guitar hero. i often have to remind him to do his homework for classes, chores, i even had to register him for his classes or he would not have been able to graduate next semester. he has always been a gamer, but over the last year he has begun to play much more. he gets home at 4:45 and plays until 2a.m. easy and if her gets bored he just pick up another game. He plays wow, day of defeat, moon-gate, battle field, and guitar hero. he has weekends off and they are dedicated to gaming no matter what. I have attempted to discuss it, but he gets angry and i feel like a nag. i hate feeling that way. i hate talking to him just to find out that for the last 10 minutes he has been raiding and has totally missed everything i said. plus we roommate with his friend who is the same way as my husband. he often interjects on our conversations and makes me feel like i am being ganged up on. I would hate to say that I am jealous of the games. am i being to harsh? he says he cannot be my source of entertainment and that i need to find things to do for myself. i do things. i have a horse i ride and i go to the movies "alone because he will not go" but i go anyways. i play games at my family's house on game night. i just want to include him. should i just do my own thing and learn to deal and find happiness in my life that does not include my husband?and i have tried to play these games and include myself in his interests, but he gets frustrated when i have played because i am not as dedicated to the games and just plain suck at guitar hero. but i tired. more

Resolved Question: i have a guitar just not the money to get lessons, i really need to learn to play, help?

it's acoustic, nylon string. and i just want an easy fast way to learn from home. thanks guys. more

Resolved Question: How would I get an acting/singing agent?

Have you ever heard the quote, "Look for the dream that keeps coming back. It's your destiny." Well, I've been thinking a lot for about this end half of the year, and I've realized everytime I see someone on TV or in a Music Video, i just get this burning feeling inside me. I know it's what I need to do. Or at least give it a shot. I am 15 years old, and a freshman in highschool. I've gotten call backs before for two different agencies, but the money they were asking from us, was insane. And they weren't even guaranting any work. So, my mother told me both times, they were probably scams. I've decided the best way to do this, is to get an agent. Do they cost any money? And how do I find one? I was just recently casted in my highschool's play as a lead. It's a play one of the seniors wrote with our drama department manager. I will be playing the role of Natalie (lead lead lead) hah best friend. I am in every scene, with many lines, so I will call it a lead. Or close to it. :) I play accoustic guitar, and have been told by my friends and family that they adore my voice. I've been compared to Demi Lovato's. But of course, I am just a shadow in her fame! And I have been learning piano for several months now. This will be the start of actual acting experience in this play, so I am very blessed to have been cast. I also have been dancing since I was four. I would love to be a musician, but who am I to say that I'm good enough. I do have confidence to stand in front of adults, from those past meetings and auditions. But It would be easier to be taught to act, than to sing. So the bottom line is, I would hope these talents God gave me will get me somewhere. I am not walking into this wanting to go straight to Disney, like lots of other girls my age. I know small local commericals will be a start. I live in Colorado, and just am not sure where to send my headshots and all of that. I am completley cluless about finding an agent. Please help me? Thank you, God Bless<3 more

Voting Question: I have a lot of questions about getting my first guitar.?

Hi, I am 17 years old, don't have any experience with instruments whatsoever, and I want to learn how to play guitar. First of all, the reason why I gave my age is because some people have told me that I am pretty old to be learning an instrument as normally people start at 12-15 years of age. Do you think that 17 is too old? Some of the questions I have about getting my first guitar are: - What kind of guitar to get. I have gone back and forth between Acoustic and Electric. I am not sure which kind to get. I have also wondered if starting on an Acoustic and maybe working my way up to an Electric would be good, or if their playing styles are pretty well different. - If I got an Acoustic guitar, should I start on a nylon-string or a steel-string? I have gotten a very equal amount of opinions about which one to start on. People say to start on a nylon, because it is easier on your fingers which makes it easier to play and learn. But others tell me to start on a steel string, because it makes it easier to play the strings which helps in learning. - What is a good price range for a starting guitar? Do you think that I should just start with a cheap 100 dollar or less guitar? Or should I buy a 250-300 dollar guitar seeing as the 100 dollar guitar would most likely be fairly bad quality. - Should I buy a guitar that comes with a package which includes a case, amp, etc.? Or should I buy every piece separate? - Where is a good place to buy guitars? What is a good brand of guitar to buy? What type of guitar do most people in bands play? Electric or Acoustic? - Would I need to get lessons? Would I be able to play without lessons? Should I just get the "learning the basics" lessons, or get a full tutorial? These are just the basic questions that I have. I am fully motivated and determined to learn guitar. I have seen people who play guitar in real life, on TV, in bands and I just tell myself, "Man I wish I could do that." So I decided to go ahead and try. I know these are a lot of questions to answer, but please if you would answer them I would really appreciate it. Also if any experienced guitarists out there want to give me some tips, I would appreciate that as well. Thank you. more

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