MirrorAshes
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Fri Jan-07-05 11:29 PM
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| Guitar players, step in. Advice needed! |
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Ok, so I have never played a lick of guitar in my life. I'm 24 years old. I've always wanted to start playing, but for some reason always told myself it was too late, I'd missed my chance, etc etc. Well, I'm sick of telling myself its too late. Its one of my resolutions for the year. I may never get good, but its something I want to do, and I'm gonna try.
So, my question--what is the best way for a beginner to get started? Acoustic or electric? Any tips for books to pick up, brands to use, anything at all? I am pretty much open to any and all advice. Thanks alot!
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| -Guitar players, step in. Advice needed! |
MirrorAshes |
Jan-07-05 11:29 PM |
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Read. |
Skink |
Jan-07-05 11:34 PM |
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I agree w/ TS. Get a reasonably priced accoustic guitar > |
mr_hat |
Jan-07-05 11:43 PM |
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Get an easy to play guitar, acoustic/electric. |
Tandalayo_Scheisskopf |
Jan-07-05 11:36 PM |
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I'll ultimately want to play electric, so I guess I'll start there. |
MirrorAshes |
Jan-07-05 11:41 PM |
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Yeah go electric if you want to. It's not that much more expensive. |
LoZoccolo |
Jan-07-05 11:46 PM |
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I salute you!!!!!....Roadies Rule!!!! |
Lostnote03 |
Jan-08-05 12:12 AM |
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There is a great forum here |
johnnie |
Jan-07-05 11:38 PM |
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thanks! |
MirrorAshes |
Jan-07-05 11:42 PM |
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Nothing wrong with starting with an electric |
johnnie |
Jan-07-05 11:44 PM |
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I began at 20 and I play fine now-- even finger pick |
HEyHEY |
Jan-07-05 11:41 PM |
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I'm hoping I'll be a natural... |
MirrorAshes |
Jan-07-05 11:44 PM |
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HEyHEY |
Jan-08-05 12:26 AM |
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I didn't know you were a guitarist |
porkrind |
Jan-08-05 01:17 AM |
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Don't get a cheap guitar. |
Ron_Green |
Jan-07-05 11:43 PM |
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Thanks! I should be able to pick up something decent |
MirrorAshes |
Jan-07-05 11:46 PM |
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I think Squier makes excellent starter guitars. |
LoZoccolo |
Jan-07-05 11:43 PM |
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Its never too late |
ZoCrowes |
Jan-07-05 11:44 PM |
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Right on... |
MirrorAshes |
Jan-07-05 11:49 PM |
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Nylon-stringed acoustics make good starter guitars |
Osamasux |
Jan-07-05 11:46 PM |
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I think I'll need to experiment a bit |
MirrorAshes |
Jan-07-05 11:54 PM |
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If you do go with an electric, go with light strings at the start. |
Osamasux |
Jan-07-05 11:48 PM |
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I'll remember that, thanks! n/t |
MirrorAshes |
Jan-07-05 11:50 PM |
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definately, |
ragin_acadian |
Jan-08-05 12:42 AM |
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Very Sexy Squier! |
personman |
Jan-07-05 11:53 PM |
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Start with an Acoustic, fo shizzle |
bloodyjack |
Jan-07-05 11:54 PM |
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I definately will! |
MirrorAshes |
Jan-07-05 11:57 PM |
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I've got a couple of Mel Bay's books |
whatelseisnew |
Jan-08-05 10:05 AM |
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I have played guitar for 35 yrs...... |
Lostnote03 |
Jan-08-05 12:03 AM |
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alright, thanks! |
MirrorAshes |
Jan-08-05 12:09 AM |
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There is a really great book to help guide your practicing |
JohnyCanuck |
Jan-08-05 12:20 AM |
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great, I'll check this out! thanks! |
MirrorAshes |
Jan-08-05 12:25 AM |
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His concepts on tension... |
Tandalayo_Scheisskopf |
Jan-08-05 11:14 AM |
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Thanks... I'm going to get that book. |
Misunderestimator |
Jan-08-05 11:23 AM |
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do what i did... |
PittPoliSci |
Jan-08-05 12:27 AM |
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sometimes the local high schools will offer classes at nite |
steely |
Jan-08-05 01:07 AM |
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If you have to ask . . . |
Floogeldy |
Jan-08-05 01:10 AM |
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Jan-08-05 01:22 AM |
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I'm just talking from experience |
Floogeldy |
Jan-08-05 01:28 AM |
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What on earth gives you the right to say that? |
MirrorAshes |
Jan-08-05 01:29 AM |
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Oh please... what is the degree of driven one must be? |
Misunderestimator |
Jan-08-05 11:25 AM |
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HE MEANT THAT YOU AREN'T A NATURAL MUSICIAN FROM A |
bobthedrummer |
Jan-08-05 10:08 AM |
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First beer? |
johnnie |
Jan-08-05 01:24 AM |
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Jan-08-05 10:34 AM |
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I taught myself |
porkrind |
Jan-08-05 01:11 AM |
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you rock! thanks! |
MirrorAshes |
Jan-08-05 01:24 AM |
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I didn't start playing guitar until I was 24. |
asthmaticeog |
Jan-08-05 01:12 AM |
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Cool, glad to know I'm not alone as a late starter |
MirrorAshes |
Jan-08-05 01:28 AM |
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Oh, get an electric, then, no doubt. |
asthmaticeog |
Jan-08-05 02:08 AM |
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Awesome. Thank you. |
MirrorAshes |
Jan-08-05 02:16 AM |
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Sweet! Welcome to the other side! |
asthmaticeog |
Jan-08-05 02:24 AM |
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Work with a metronome or click track from day one. |
chicagojoe |
Jan-08-05 01:28 AM |
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Costco has a couple of great guitars.... |
WCGreen |
Jan-08-05 02:20 AM |
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Consider an electric... |
Orsino |
Jan-08-05 10:15 AM |
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A couple of words of advice |
RetroLounge |
Jan-08-05 10:31 AM |
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"I even have the headstock symbol tatooed on my arm." |
porkrind |
Jan-08-05 04:05 PM |
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And I did it while sober. |
RetroLounge |
Jan-09-05 01:51 PM |
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if/when you go for it |
LifeDuringWartime |
Jan-08-05 11:28 AM |
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It is NEVER too late! |
pink-o |
Jan-08-05 04:21 PM |
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There are plenty of brilliant musicians who fall into both categories. |
Misunderestimator |
Jan-09-05 02:24 PM |
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step one.... |
Astrochimp |
Jan-09-05 02:18 PM |
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