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trieu
12-29-2008, 01:51 AM
I just got an acoustic guitar from some friends and was wondering what the best way to learn is?
Thanks
superflychief
12-29-2008, 09:32 AM
Umm take lessons and practise?
trieu
12-29-2008, 11:28 AM
uhhh yeah no kidding, I was wondering if people had suggestions for good websites or good books to use.
Dumbass17
12-29-2008, 11:31 AM
i picked up a few books from a guitar store in bonavista area...like $7 each
Nitzer5
12-29-2008, 11:33 AM
http://www.freeguitarvideos.com/ got me started. Easy videos on how to play major chords, switch between chords, palm muting and simple solos.
Oldskool
12-29-2008, 11:45 AM
Go check out a music store, any music store should have a "learn to play guitar" book available. These books will teach you how to read music, teach you chords, and will have practice exersizes for you.
JMaj7
12-29-2008, 05:58 PM
Memorize the notes for each string top to bottom and learn how to tune:
EADGBE
(remember that E and B don't have sharps)
learn how each note progresses (one fret equals half a step)
for e.g
6th string
open is E, 1st fret is F (no E sharp), 2 fret is F sharp(or#), 3 fret is G and so on so forth
This will help you learn chords just by moving the shapes around.
Learn all your chords(start with Majors, Minors, Sevens and Maj7s) and get good at switching between them by learning songs. Try to develop an "ear" for the chords and how they are used to that you get good at using them in the future. Try to learn how the shapes are the same as you move the chord up and down the neck.
Practice how to strum the basics
down down down down
down up down up down up etc
Memorize the notes for each string top to bottom and learn how to tune:
EADGBE
This should get you started.
If you're wanting to learn how to read music, take a class.
JMaj7
12-29-2008, 05:59 PM
oh yeah and learn how to read tabs
http://www.songsterr.com
TKRIS
12-29-2008, 10:27 PM
justinguitar.com
trieu
12-30-2008, 12:30 AM
Thanks guys, justinguitar.com is pretty sweet :thumbsup:
Dumbass17
12-30-2008, 02:39 AM
Originally posted by Nitzer5
http://www.freeguitarvideos.com/ got me started. Easy videos on how to play major chords, switch between chords, palm muting and simple solos.
fyi, i briefly went through this site and watche da few videos and i must say..this site funkin blow!
Nitzer5
12-30-2008, 12:00 PM
Originally posted by Dumbass17
fyi, i briefly went through this site and watche da few videos and i must say..this site funkin blow!
Helped me a lot when I started, I'm sure there's better out there.
Starting out from scratch I would say it is really, really important to find a good teacher so he can get you started properly. Learning right the first time will save shitloads of time unlearning bad habits later.. the combination of not taking lessons and then taking lessons from bad teachers set me back for a long time.
Dumbass17
12-30-2008, 03:45 PM
i can play one string notes LOL
but now in my book i came to a part where i'm just outright confused! good luck to YOU haha
finboy
12-30-2008, 04:18 PM
http://www.markweinguitarlessons.com/
really easy videos and if you want to talk with the guy, he is really active on the harmony central guitar forums (user name : mark wein)
i would still recommend actual lessons though, as you get instant feedback
v2kai
02-03-2009, 04:59 AM
Originally posted by TKRIS
justinguitar.com
x2 great site and truly free lessons. good quality vids and if you like his stuff you can donate.
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