Guitar thread

rajflyboy · 01-31-2010, 03:46 PM

Well

I have a new hobby. I'm just learning to play the guitar. Its a blast. There is so much information on the internet. You can learn any chord or song you want to simply by clicking on to youtube.com. Truly amazing.

I have an electric guitar starter kit and I am planning on getting an acoustic guitar real soon.

All you good folks >> Teach me and us other newbies what you want or what you know about guitars?

supercub · 01-31-2010, 03:50 PM

cool, i got one too for christmas. it is a blast

rajflyboy · 01-31-2010, 04:00 PM

Its tuff to be 40 and just learning to play an instrument but I'm really enjoying the challenge and having a bunch of fun!

Daniii · 01-31-2010, 04:08 PM

How do you get a guitar player off your front porch?

Pay him for the pizza!

Seriously, good luck. Sure is easier now than it was 40 years ago when I started.

rajflyboy · 01-31-2010, 04:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daniii

How do you get a guitar player off your front porch?

Pay him for the pizza!

Seriously, good luck. Sure is easier now than it was 40 years ago when I started.

Thats what I hear. This 95 dollar Peavey Amp is really awesome for the money!

MagpieGoose · 01-31-2010, 04:33 PM

7 rules that work

Rule 1
Buy a good guitar and have it setup properly
with a quality active pickup fitted..
(a good guitar set up is a pleasure to play
and cheaper in the long run)

Rule 2
Buy a guitar tuner ...always play/ practise in tune
( need to train your ear to play in tune)

Rule 3
Buy a good guitar stand and place your guitar
on the stand beside your favourite seat in the house....
(you will then just pick it up and practise with
out even thinking about it .)

Rule 4
Get a good teacher that will inspire you and
play what you like whilst giving you a good grounding in theory.
(If you have an iPone or equivalent. video bits of your teacher
playing to refer to during parctise)

Rule 5
Find people to play with .... it's great FUN!

Rule 6
Alway endeavour to play with people better than you.
(you will learn a lot more and better players
leave "space" to play with)

Rule 7 most important..... HAVE FUN!

Medicine Creek · 01-31-2010, 04:34 PM

tip a day...well tip a day sometimes.......but not anymore.

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showt...ghlight=guitar

WoovsHoovs · 01-31-2010, 04:40 PM

Keep practicing\building those callouses and look forward to getting a better guitar asap. Those "starter kit" electrics (often) pale in comparison to a fine quality piece. But they do have their place-helping one decide if they like to play or not without alot of cash.
That being said

I've played some damm fine sounding 100 dollar pawn shop boxes. YMMV

rajflyboy · 01-31-2010, 04:42 PM

Thanks MAGPIE for the tips.

A tuner is very important. Using that has really helped me turn the corner and get excited about playing. On top of that i can check to see If I'm actually getting the correct sound out of the chords when I practice.

Another guitar player showed me that >> definately good to play with people who have experience.

rajflyboy · 01-31-2010, 04:42 PM

Thanks MAGPIE for the tips.

A tuner is very important. Using that has really helped me turn the corner and get excited about playing. On top of that i can check to see If I'm actually getting the correct sound out of the chords when I practice.

Another guitar player showed me that >> definately good to play with people who have experience.

rajflyboy · 01-31-2010, 04:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WoovsHoovs

Keep practicing\building those callouses and look forward to getting a better guitar asap. Those "starter kit" electrics (often) pale in comparison to a fine quality piece. But they do have their place-helping one decide if they like to play or not without alot of cash.
That being said

I've played some damm fine sounding 100 dollar pawn shop boxes. YMMV

I like my Fender starter kit although I plan on getting a higher quality acoustic real soon. Probably one of the Yamaha's. They have a good guitar for the price.

2whlrcr · 01-31-2010, 05:29 PM

Guitar is a great hobby. I've been tinkering with it for 35 years. Can't really say what I do is "play" though.

I don't have a musical bone in my body.

Daniii · 01-31-2010, 06:14 PM

Hint: If you can't tell when it is out of tune, take up the piano.

rajflyboy · 02-01-2010, 05:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daniii

Hint: If you can't tell when it is out of tune, take up the piano.

If you are musically inclined

Josephvman · 02-01-2010, 09:04 AM

If you've got an iPhone, I'd highly recommend the Guitar Toolkit app. It has an unbelievable chord reference that allows you to strum and hear them, a metronome, and a pretty decent tuner. It's only a few dollars and it's amazing software.

01-31-2010, 03:46 PM	#1
rajflyboy ^OP Banned Joined: Apr 2006 Oddometer: 2,043	Guitar thread Well I have a new hobby. I'm just learning to play the guitar. Its a blast. There is so much information on the internet. You can learn any chord or song you want to simply by clicking on to youtube.com. Truly amazing. I have an electric guitar starter kit and I am planning on getting an acoustic guitar real soon. All you good folks >> Teach me and us other newbies what you want or what you know about guitars?

01-31-2010, 03:50 PM	#2
supercub ass-less chaps rule! Joined: Sep 2007 Location: monroe wa. Oddometer: 696	cool, i got one too for christmas. it is a blast __________________ V.M.E. the best way to get back on your feet, is to get off your ass! STEAMERS RULE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Leif Ericson day is 0ctober 9th. prost.

01-31-2010, 04:33 PM	#6
MagpieGoose StuffThisI'mOff4aRide Joined: Oct 2006 Location: Montville Australia Oddometer: 353	Imo 7 rules that work Rule 1 Buy a good guitar and have it setup properly with a quality active pickup fitted.. (a good guitar set up is a pleasure to play and cheaper in the long run) Rule 2 Buy a guitar tuner ...always play/ practise in tune ( need to train your ear to play in tune) Rule 3 Buy a good guitar stand and place your guitar on the stand beside your favourite seat in the house.... (you will then just pick it up and practise with out even thinking about it .) Rule 4 Get a good teacher that will inspire you and play what you like whilst giving you a good grounding in theory. (If you have an iPone or equivalent. video bits of your teacher playing to refer to during parctise) Rule 5 Find people to play with .... it's great FUN! Rule 6 Alway endeavour to play with people better than you. (you will learn a lot more and better players leave "space" to play with) Rule 7 most important..... HAVE FUN! __________________ Stuff this i'm off for a ride! http://magpiegoose.blogspot.com

01-31-2010, 04:40 PM	#8
WoovsHoovs RUN SILENT Joined: May 2007 Location: Motoplex Oddometer: 3,830	Keep practicing\building those callouses and look forward to getting a better guitar asap. Those "starter kit" electrics (often) pale in comparison to a fine quality piece. But they do have their place-helping one decide if they like to play or not without alot of cash. That being said I've played some damm fine sounding 100 dollar pawn shop boxes. YMMV __________________ www.munnracing.co www.acadianaracing.com

02-01-2010, 09:04 AM	#15
Josephvman I'm the Decider Joined: Nov 2002 Location: Houston, TX Oddometer: 3,310	If you've got an iPhone, I'd highly recommend the Guitar Toolkit app. It has an unbelievable chord reference that allows you to strum and hear them, a metronome, and a pretty decent tuner. It's only a few dollars and it's amazing software. __________________ '11 Ducati Multistrada 1200S Sport "Stormtrooper II" '09 BMW HP2 Sport '98 Ducati 900SS Final Edition "The old whore" '93 Ducati 900SS "Slightly older whore" "Gentlemen. You can't fight in here. This is the War Room!"

01-31-2010, 04:00 PM	#3
rajflyboy ^OP Banned Joined: Apr 2006 Oddometer: 2,043	Its tuff to be 40 and just learning to play an instrument but I'm really enjoying the challenge and having a bunch of fun!

01-31-2010, 04:08 PM	#4
Daniii geezer Joined: Sep 2005 Location: Plano Tx Oddometer: 19,151	How do you get a guitar player off your front porch? Pay him for the pizza! Seriously, good luck. Sure is easier now than it was 40 years ago when I started.

01-31-2010, 04:34 PM	#7
Medicine Creek 127.0.0.1 Joined: Jan 2006 Location: smugville, nebraska Oddometer: 9,396	tip a day...well tip a day sometimes.......but not anymore. http://www.advrider.com/forums/showt...ghlight=guitar

01-31-2010, 04:42 PM	#9
rajflyboy ^OP Banned Joined: Apr 2006 Oddometer: 2,043	Thanks MAGPIE for the tips. A tuner is very important. Using that has really helped me turn the corner and get excited about playing. On top of that i can check to see If I'm actually getting the correct sound out of the chords when I practice. Another guitar player showed me that >> definately good to play with people who have experience.

01-31-2010, 05:29 PM	#12
2whlrcr gooligan Joined: Jan 2005 Location: Dubuque, Iowa Oddometer: 4,319	Guitar is a great hobby. I've been tinkering with it for 35 years. Can't really say what I do is "play" though. I don't have a musical bone in my body.

01-31-2010, 06:14 PM	#13
Daniii geezer Joined: Sep 2005 Location: Plano Tx Oddometer: 19,151	Hint: If you can't tell when it is out of tune, take up the piano.

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