Drax240z Posted August 12, 2003 Share Posted August 12, 2003 Just a curiosity. I've decided that since I have some free time on my hands these days I am going to get into playing guitar. (I allready play a few other instruments) I've been playing quite a bit this last few weeks and am really digging it. (If I didn't have z-car-mechanic fingertips I'm sure they'd be pretty raw by now) So who else plays guitar around here? Any websites/books you recommend for some "lessons"? Tips? Oh, I am playing a fairly cheap electric 6 string, with a really basic amp with no reverb, overdrive, footswitches, etc. Anyhoo, just a bit of a break from the Z lines of discussion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bluex_v1 Posted August 12, 2003 Share Posted August 12, 2003 eh, I kinda sorta play, or used too. If you don't read typical music notation, there are sites that explain how to read 'tabulature' and lots of sites that have popular songs converted to tabulature..I don't have any bookmarked tho. Depends on what you want to do, but I think people should just get a chord book, learn chords first, develop your ability to strum different rythms, then worry about playing other people's music. I got stuck into all of my songs having very similar structure because I learned to play by playing one particular band's songs for the most part...takes a lot to try to break through the muscle memory in your right hand if you get stuck in that rut...at least for me. Its fun though! Got the cops called on me the day I bought my halfstack and was trying it out in the basement Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forrest Posted August 12, 2003 Share Posted August 12, 2003 I've been playing for 10 years and own 4 Jacksons, (one is a USA made soloist), a gibson, and a classical. There are a ton of really good websites out there, but I don't frequent them very often because I've already gone over most of the theory they cover...google is all you need. The most important thing is lots of practice, and practice with a metronome. Figuring out songs you like, or finding tab for them, and creating exercises from the parts that are too difficult is a very effective way to get better because it gives you a clear progression with music that you are familiar with and is less likely to get boring. Here is the band I'm playing with if you're interested in hearing it: http://www.mp3.com/ceaserin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Posted August 12, 2003 Share Posted August 12, 2003 Ive been playing for ten years now. I try and sit down and write stuff, but for the last two years im lucky if i get to play and hour a week. But o-well. I personally love the classical acoustic or my 12-string acoustic. The sound you get is so amazing, It really fills the room your playing, unlike the electric with an amp. The amp tends to focus the sound to much and garble it al together. The great thing about acoustic guitars, is that depending on the room your playing, it will sounds completely different, it just depends on what type of walls and flooring and even furniture. Check out OLGA.net for tablature and great hand and eye exercises. Also, go to the bookstore and get the "picture Chord Encyclopedia" printed by Hal-Leonard. It has over 2600 chords all with actual photos of hand placement. its more of a reference than a learning tool though...but still invaluable. Good luck with the guitar....next thing you need is a 12 track, mixer, triton, and a fast computer running Qubase, Than you’ll be ready to go. So many expensive hobbies, so little money! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Posted August 12, 2003 Share Posted August 12, 2003 Ive been playing for ten years now. I try and sit down and write stuff, but for the last teo years im lucky if i get to play and hour a week. But o-well. I personally love the classical acoustic or my 12-string acoustic. The sound you get is so amazing, It really fills the room your playing, unlike the electric with an amp. The amp tends to focus the sound to much and garble it al together. The great thing about acoustic guitars, is that depending on the room your playing, it will sounds completely different, it just depends on what type of walls and flooring and even furniture. Check out OLGA.net for tablature and great hand and eye exercises. Also, go to the bookstore and get the "picture Chord Encyclopedia" printed by Hal-Leonard. It has over 2600 chords all with actual photos of hand placement. its more of a reference than a learning tool though...but still invaluable. Good luck with the guitar....next thing you need is a 12 track, mixer, triton, and a fast computer running Qubase, Than you’ll be ready to go. So many expensive hobbies, so little money! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Racin_Jason Posted August 13, 2003 Share Posted August 13, 2003 I played pretty seriously for 5 years. Did the high school and college band thing. I still own a classic Ibanez Roadstar with a custom triple coil KMDpickup (all 15+ years old now) and a Ibanez acoustic. I still tinker onc in awhile..but im a far cry from being a "player" these days. Stick with it tho...its VERY rewarding. me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boobala Posted August 13, 2003 Share Posted August 13, 2003 I"ve been playing a for a while now, but have slacked off the past year or two. Here are couple samples of my work: Here's me on Drums (electronic), Acoustic guitar, and my much beloved Strat. The lead part was totally improvised from scratch and this is the very first take. It a little repeditive. I've been told it sound like a cross between David Gilmour (Pink Floyd) and Mark Knopfler (Dire Straits). I think those comparisons are bit generous. Debbie Does Dallas.mp3 (4.7mb) (despite the title, there is no porn here. ) The following is my lame attempt to sound like Michael Hedges Sort of a "New Age" acoustic kind'a thing. Autumn.mp3 (4.2mb) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruez Posted August 13, 2003 Share Posted August 13, 2003 Boobala, That first one sounds great... I have messed around with guitars a little..got an electric and an acoustic.. My playing style is more rhythm than lead so I tend to play it acoustic more often.... or play the electric clean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 280Tom'z Posted August 15, 2003 Share Posted August 15, 2003 ive played for quite awhile now and i love my strat but one of the best sites i ever found was guitartabs.com but just search around and try to figure stuff out by yourself thats how i did it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott19 Posted August 15, 2003 Share Posted August 15, 2003 I've played at a semi professional ( i.e. at clubs, getting paid) level for a little over 10 years. Current rig is a Rickenbacker 330 through a Hiwatt 100 watt head into a 2x12 ampeg cabinet, with (too) many pedals. My best advice is to steer away from the " Mary had a little Lamb" stuff and stick to learning your basic chord formations, and to practice strumming. The rest will come. Take every chance to learn from other people, another human beats a book any day. " The guitar is an instrument that takes 6 months to learn, and a lifetime to master"-unknown Good luck, and keep it up! It will come to you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bastaad525 Posted August 16, 2003 Share Posted August 16, 2003 I've been playing for like 8 years now but I dont think I was ever meant to be a musician! I always have to really force myself to advance even the slightest bit or learn some new thing... and when I play it is very forced, I dont feel like it's 'coming natural'. Despite this most people who've heard me play (I've had two bands and have a CD that has sold semi decently thru a music website) seem to think I know what I'm doing but really I'm a total hack. I've also learned to fiddle around on keyboard and bass, and have a pretty decent 'amateur studio' set up in my living room! All the tracks on my CD were performed by myself, and there was a lot of sampled stuff... my music flows very much in the vein of Nine Inch Nails (electronic industrial rock)... unfortunately not too many people are really into that kind of music anymore. If anyone is interested (somehow I get the feeling there aren't any NIN fans here) here is the link to the website I post my music at: http://www.acidplanet.com/artist.asp?songs=14717&T=330 It's a cool site because people who listen to your stuff here can leave written reviews and there is a rating system... believe it or not I had two songs hold the #1 spot on their ratings chart, one of them held it for quite some time... man those were heady days Okay enough plugging Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drax240z Posted August 16, 2003 Author Share Posted August 16, 2003 I'm a bit of a NIN fan... more into Tool, Rammstein, KMFDM however. But damn bastaad, you have some cool stuff on that site! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bastaad525 Posted August 16, 2003 Share Posted August 16, 2003 cool glad you liked it I haven't been able to get a band together to go play this stuff live, which sux because most people who've heard it seem to really dig it (again, if they're into that sort of thing... these days even the rockers all need rap in their music ). The band I used to front had much more of a Nirvana sound, just guitar-bass-drums-grungy vocals. Unfortunately we got started too late, at the tail end of the real 'alternative' era in the mid-late 90's. I always seem to pick my 'niche' too late, but I'm really happy with the kind of stuff I've been able to make on my PC now and I"m stickin with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DavidU Posted August 16, 2003 Share Posted August 16, 2003 I use to play a bit,still have my '58 strat.It was great fun 8) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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