Learning Guitar

[Back_Pedal]

I've been trying to learn guitar for a while but I can never stick to it long. Recently I've started again and have been learning chords and what keys they go in, but I don't know what else I should be doing. I've been waiting on my only local guitar teacher to get a free space so I can learn, but in the interim I want to know some stuff before I do.

[lucylespian]

I've been trying to learn guitar for a while but I can never stick to it long. Recently I've started again and have been learning chords and what keys they go in, but I don't know what else I should be doing. I've been waiting on my only local guitar teacher to get a free space so I can learn, but in the interim I want to know some stuff before I do.

One, two , three, everybody say with me............



























Mods. please make this a sticky, so peeps get help, but we don't have to repeat ourselves all the time !!!

[MLC2006]

I would recommend http://www.metalmethod.com

they put out a series called "metal method basic guitar course" which is 6 parts with 4 lessons each (one lesson per week) and I think the whole series on DVD costs something like $50 or $60.

don't be fooled by the name, "metal" has little to nothing to do with it. it's basically a series on learning guitar from the ground up. he starts off with open major and minor chords. then the minor pentatonic. then barre chords. then major, minor, 7th, etc etc barre chords on 6th and 5th strings. then other scales. and he explains stuff like hammeron/pulloffs/slides/vibrato, etc. and he explains stuff like relative major/minor, which is important to know. and lightly touches on other stuff like tapping, etc. throughout, he uses a song that incorporates pretty much all of it and breaks the song down and shows you how to play it piece by piece over the course. it's money well spent, imo. I got it because there was more I wanted to know other than just learning other people's songs by tab, I wanted to know more of how everything works. so I was I guess an "intermediate" going in, so I breezed through the first four parts. but there's good stuff in there.

also, Guitar World magazine puts out a DVD about once a month and the ones on basic guitar by Andy Aledort are, imo, great. they cost about $10 each and there's a lot of good stuff in there. the good ones were released last year, so you may have to look to find them. I think the newest one is by Michael Angelo Batio, who is a major fast shredder, so it's probably more advanced than what you'd want.

I had face to face lessons for a few years that got me to the point I'm at. but the thing I didn't like was that you often end up learning what the teacher wants you to learn and not necessarily the stuff that interests you. and in my case, my teacher skipped around too much, so stuff became very convoluted whereas these DVD series kind of teach things in order and explain in more detail.

[MLC2006]

one more note about the Metal Method thing. the teacher on the video is Doug Marks. he is a pretty good dude. he has a message board on the website and he also posts videos on youtube. so if you have any problems or questions, he'll answer you. and if you post yourself on youtube and ask for his assessment, he'll view it and advise you.

[sandoz]

One, two , three, everybody say with me............

Mods. please make this a sticky, so peeps get help, but we don't have to repeat ourselves all the time !!!

You 're right!..
they can see all the "old" post on this thread..

Sea, please, stick an "help" for the beginners..

A B C D F G .. just learn.. or NOT.

ps: personally, i'm a self-taught.. so, "démerdez-vous!"..

peace, sandoz

[DeLukin]

I've been trying to learn guitar for a while but I can never stick to it long. Recently I've started again and have been learning chords and what keys they go in, but I don't know what else I should be doing. I've been waiting on my only local guitar teacher to get a free space so I can learn, but in the interim I want to know some stuff before I do.

What gets me out of ruts is learning a song that I love. Chords and theory are important, as are lessons, but nothing beats rocking out to a tune you like to listen to. I'd recommend http://www.giventowail.com for Pearl Jam tabs. You'll have fun, impress your friends and learn a lot too...

[Pj_Gurl]

I'm not sure how much you already know so i'm sorry if i say things that you are already aware of.

If you are just learning, then these are excellent excercises to build up strength in your fingers. They might seem hard at first, but keep practicing and it will become easier.
theres this clip to watch it might help
http://www.guitarz-for-ever.com/guit...exercises.html

If you are able to swing it, i would suggest that you take some lessons from a teacher or another player. i know you said you are waiting for lessons but try and follow through with it. they can show you things in minutes compared to hours of reading and working out on your own.

also, check http://www.giventowail.com because it's the best site available for pj tabs and if you look to the left, they have an excellent section on lessons, and it also goes through tunings. it's easy to read and not to over the top.
http://www.giventowail.com/lessons/beginners.php

this is an excellent basic cords chart. (one of the regular posters here has posted this in the past and it is very good)
http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w...aal/CHORDS.jpg

http://www.cyberfret.com is also an awesome online learning resource centre.

best wishes!

[Pj_Gurl]

edit: ian, can you maybe post up your basic chords chart again as the link i had saved has been deleted.

[pearljamgirl07]

I would help you but I can't cause It's too difficult to me do it in english .I'm learning too .

[ianvomsaal]

edit: ian, can you maybe post up your basic chords chart again as the link i had saved has been deleted.

Yes mam :p . . . here you go: http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w83/ianvomsaal/CHORDS.jpg

Also, here is some chord theory: http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w83/ianvomsaal/ChordExplination-1.jpg

And here are some scales/modes: http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w83/ianvomsaal/Scales--Modes-Diagrams-Fingerings.jpg

[Pj_Gurl]

Yes mam :p . . . here you go: http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w83/ianvomsaal/CHORDS.jpg

Also, here is some chord theory: http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w83/ianvomsaal/ChordExplination-1.jpg

And here are some scales/modes: http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w83/ianvomsaal/Scales--Modes-Diagrams-Fingerings.jpg

thank you mr vomsaal

mods, can you please sticky this please. invaluable for anyone wishing to learn.

many thanks.

[darek]

im 29,
do you think i can still learn to play a guitar..i mean be a good guitarist?

[Lukin66]

im 29,
do you think i can still learn to play a guitar..i mean be a good guitarist?

you're never too old to learn new things, brother

[IGotShit76]

im 29,
do you think i can still learn to play a guitar..i mean be a good guitarist?

I'm 32 and I started guitar just one year ago so it's never too late
I started with a folk guitar and I bought an electric guitar 3 weeks ago. I'm now addicted !!!
Playing guitar is fun. Of course, it's difficult at the beginning but once you are able to play basic chords songs, you'll see that you'll like it more and more and want to go for more difficult songs.
My advise is too start playing songs you like. As mentionned above http://www.giventowail.com is the site for all PJ tabs.
You need to set goals like a particular song you want to play and work little by little to achieve this goal.

[ianvomsaal]

im 29,
do you think i can still learn to play a guitar..i mean be a good guitarist?

Naaa, if you're just starting to play guitar at age 29 you'll never be a good guitarist, so why bother :p !!!

Hopefully we all know that I'm just kidding - if you have the drive, motivation, time, and a little natural ability
(which, no matter what anyone says, IS actually needed to become a "good guitarist") . . . there is nothing
really stopping you. Just remember to have fun - if you really want it, and you put in the time, you'll get there.
Cheers . . . Ian