Learning Cords - Beginner Question
Question: I'm learning the guitar and am wondering if learning cords is as difficult as I seem to be having? For example, I started with the C cord and find it *very* difficult to hold down the (proper) strings AND not let my 2nd & 3rd fingers touch the other strings thus muting them - is the n ...
- My plan for self teaching (bass), and goals
Question: I've had a bass guitar for 2 years. I have picked it up and tried to teach myself several times, but I never really got anywhere. I had a couple of lessons. Anyway, I've decided to really make an effort this time, and I'd appreciate any comments on my plan. I intend to do the followin ...
tagged: Beginner Guitar Chord Song- Learning the neck
Question: I am a beginner with some basic questions please bear with me! Is there a technique to learning the notes on the neck? Currently, I can take a fret number and convert it to a note but it takes a LONG time. I literally have to find a close string and start counting from the open string ...
tagged: Beginner Guitar Chord Chart- Bass book for beginner?
Question: I am looking for some books on playing bass guitar. So far, I have found a couple by Mel Bay which seem to be O.K. : Mel Bays Complete Bass Book, Electric Bass (2 part series). This is for myself, I've been playing for about a year now, so I guess a beginner book is what I need. I wou ...
tagged: Beginner Guitar Book- slap bass for dumbos ?
Question: 1. Is there some sort of 'slap bass for dummies' - book? Maybe a tutorial site? 2. If there are many, what should I look for to be able to make out if the book is any good? ( I'm very sceptical about some of the books out there ) 3. Do you need special gear to play slap bass? I'm just ...
tagged: Beginner Guide To Guitar- A beginner who needs help...
Question: I just started playing the 4 string bass about four days ago and I noticed that there is this buzzing on the 6th or 7th fret. It is really annoying and I got the bass for free. I thought at first it was the nutt and then I replaced it and it still makes the buzzing noise. Any cheap qu ...
tagged: Beginner Free Guitar- Two Opinions Wanted - Probe Bass and Leem Amp
Question: My son is learning to be a bassman, and I got a package deal with a Probe bass. Seems good - nice feel, very tight, well balanced. I just have not heard of the brand... are they a cheap imitation of something else? Anyone shed any light? Although I already own the bass, it is only for ...
tagged: Beginner Electric Guitar Pack- a good acoustic bass for my son
Question: I'm looking for a reasonably priced acoustic bass guitar for my son to try out. He currently plays sax and is interested in the bass. I'm assuming that acoustic would be a good way to approach it. Does that make sense? Can anyone give me some tips as to what makes/models to look for? ...
tagged: Beginner Electric Guitar Kit- REASON Program, etc. sale CORRECTION
Question: This whole package of personal effects is up for sale. I will pay for shipping within 48 states. Everything is in working order and in excellent condition (some like new) unless otherwise specified. Your best offer... Electronics: V-Tech 4-line Professional Home/Office loaded phone w/ ...
tagged: Beginner Complete Course Estebans Guitar- Fretless Beginner Question
Question: I am completely new to playing the bass guitar, allthough I have been playing guitar for about 5 years, SO today I went to my music store, and tried out a few basses. I really didn't know what i was doing on them. I tried a couple then I tried a yamaha fretless. The tone and feel was ...
tagged: Beginner Classical Guitar- Beginner!!!!!!!!
Question: I'm a beginner with the bass guitar. Well, to be honest, I don't have one yet, but I muck about of my friends bass quite a bit. I play a bit of double bass as well, and a VERY little bit of guitar. Like 5 chords! I was wondering if anyone could give me advice on what sort of bass to l ...
tagged: Beginner Chord Guitar Learning Lesson- Difference between Prrecision and Jazz basses?
Question: I'm a guitarist who is wanting to learn to play bass. I am trying to find an affordable first bass and I am also trying to find one that would fit my tastes. What exactly is the difference between precision basses and jazz basses? Is it similar to the Stratocaster/Telecaster dichotomy ...
tagged: Beginner Blues Guitar- Book for beginner bass AND guitar players?
Question: My wife and I are both learning to play - she's playing bass and I play guitar. So far we've been learning separately with our own separate books, mags etc, but we would like to learn songs together, i.e. like in a band context. But obviously my guitar books don't show bass tab and vi ...
tagged: Beginner Bass Guitar- Bass Tab Animator
Question: I wanted to create a simple animated display that is essentially a PowerPoint presentation of bass tabs with the fret # highlighted as a midi file plays. It sounds very easy to do, but is beyond my capabilities. Would not be a moneymaking proposition because of the use of MS proprieta ...
tagged: Beginner Bass Guitar Tab- Over 30's Beginner Bass Players
Question: Are there any well known bass players, who didn't start playing the bass or any other instrument for that matter until, they were in their 30's or beyond? Also, anyone over 30, who just started playing the bass? If so, what has been your experience so far, in learning to read music as ...
tagged: Beginner Basics On Guitar- Seeking electric bass group lessons in South Florida for beginner
Question: I'm trying to find an affordable option for my 13 year-old son who has expressed interest in learning bass. Unfortunately, my funds are limited (i.e.; I'm living hand to mouth as it is). The going rate for private lessons in my area ranges from $30-50/hr which is simply beyond my mean ...
tagged: Beginner Acoustic Guitar Song- Beginner Guitar?
Question: I want to buy my son, who is 23 years old an acoustic guitar to learn on. He has no experience but has the desire. What are the recommendations for $150.00? There are so many good guitars these days so I thought I would go the route of in the multitude of counsel there is wisdom. Answ ...
tagged: Acoustic Beginner Guitar Ultimate- Are there any Acoustic Guitar Christmas Tabs?
Question: Are there any Acoustic Guitar Christmas Tabs? Seems a little light in the Christmas Tabs department when I search the net, and was wondering if anyone has Acoustic Guitar Christmas Tabs. Perferably I am looking for some simple renditions of the Christmas songs nothing to hard as I am ...
tagged: Acoustic Beginner Guitar Tab- Beginner Electric guitar question
Question: I am beginner and I have acoustic steel guitar.I want to get an electric guitar for some reasons.What I want to know is that if the electric guitar will be able to play all those cool sounds found in Mettalica, Linkin Park, Iron Maiden and other hard rockers or do I need to get someth ...
tagged: Acoustic Beginner Electric Guitar- Absolute beginner
Question:I felt the itch to learn guitar Now I'm stuck with learning the damn thing so please help a n00b out! I'm starting completely from scratch and this is a total departure from the only other instrument I've played the trumpet. So I'd like to learn everything about the anatomy of a guitar ...
tagged: Absolute Beginner Complete Guitar Course
