Hello y'all. I have recently (about 20 minutes ago) started trying to learn how to play the guitar. I am self-tutoring, using books and the internet to gather my resources. I have quickly learnt that it is not half as simple as it looks. The main problem I have is switching from different chords. I have to look at where I am placing them, and I take at least a full second to do so, and I quite often miss or get a dodgy angle resulting in a dodgy note.
All responses would be very helpful and interesting!
~Ease~
P.s. All those that do not/have not ever played a guitar, I highly recommend just trying it for a few lessons or something, because it is pretty fun even when you are pants!
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 Oct 21 2003, 10:44 am
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Oct 21 2003, 12:11 pm
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Jnco904
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After I did it for a while it became a natural movement(or something like that). If you keep doing it slow, but correctly it should grow on you. :)
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Ah, hey! I've been playing guitar for some time now. It's hard at first, but really fun. What I did was go to a school of music to learn, as well as internet tabs, and guitar books, (I prefer you get Mel Bay's Modern Guitar Method Grade 1).
Good luck with learning the guitar. Believe me, you'll want to get this book. Ask any professional guitarist; They'll tell you they began with Twinkle Twinkle Little Star :P | |
Ease wrote:
The main problem I have is switching from different chords. I have to look at where I am placing them, and I take at least a full second to do so, and I quite often miss or get a dodgy angle resulting in a dodgy note. It's like touch-typing, it gets easier and easier until you don't even know your doing it. You should also try playing bass before you go out and get a proper guitar. It's not the same, but I find it more entertaining to play (I don't actually play an instrument, but most of my friends play something so I've picked up most instruments at one point or another). | |
Mary had a little lamb is easier.
9-7-5-7-9-9-9-7-7-7-9-12-12--9-7-5-7-9-9-9-9-7-5-7-9-5 1st string How simple is that? | |
I've played guitar for about 26 years. Had a few sparse lessons here and there, but for the most part, I am self-taught.
If you've only been playing for 20 minutes, be happy that you can even form a chord! Don't expect to be able to quickly switch between chords until your hands get a lot of muscle-memory. It can take a long time. I suggest learning scales first. I know it can be boring, but it pays off by strengthening your fingers, helping you learn where all the notes are, and lets you play with some semblance of continuity. You should also practice with a metronome. It's the very best way to get rhythmically solid. | |
Thank you all for all of your advice! It is great to be so reassured that I am not wasting my time! Keep the comments coming!
~Ease~ P.s. What is a metronome? | |
metronome
n. Music A device used to mark time by means of regularly recurring ticks or flashes at adjustable intervals. Basically, it beeps at you at regular intervals so you can stay in time. Metronomes are not to be confused with metro-gnomes, who look like Father Christmas and live in cities. | |