Suggestions for beginner with non-guitar music degree.
Question:I am wanting to pick up the guitar again after taking lessons in junior high (15 years ago) and primarily learning how to play rock songs. I remember a few chords and how to play a few songs. Since then, I received a bachelor's degree in classical percussion so am looking for suggestio ...
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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: Guitar For The Absolute Beginner- Takamine H5 Guitar and Beginner`s Question
Question:I am considering getting one of these to learn a few simple classical tunes. Anyone out there who has experience with this guitar wants to share pros and cons? Also, what about guitar lessons vs. learning by books, for a beginner who plays a bit of piano and violin already? Answer:It's ...
tagged: Guitar For Beginner And Beyond- Beginner Guitar for 14 yo
Question:A neighbor, 14 year old, wants to take up guitar and asked for guidance. As is usually the case, he (and his dad) don't want to spend more the about $250 on the guitar. I quickly talked them out of an electric starter package and confirmed that he will be taking lessons. Any thoughts o ...
tagged: Guitar Beginner Guitar- Fernandes Nomad - good beginner guitar?
Question: I was wondering if this might be a good beginner guitar? My requirements were: electric, Answer:They're okay as a second or third guitar for travel purposes, etc., but I would recommend a normal sized guitar as a primary guitar for learning how to play. As always, I recommend looking ...
tagged: Good Beginner Guitar- Good beginner's acoustic
Question:Daughter wants to learn acoustic guitar. Can you experts, recommend a good specific brand/model for us? New or used, budget is 500.00 - 1,000.00. She is an accomplished piano player(graduated conservatory grade 12) Also plays flute at intermediate level. Answer:In the future you might ...
tagged: Good Beginner Acoustic Guitar- My First Lesson
Question: My first guitar Lesson!! 1. Memorize Notes on the neck 2. Memorize the circle of fifths How's that for a 1st lesson? There was lecture regarding these also Answer: That's not a lesson, it is an objective. The lesson is how to get to the objective. I would break down the first objectiv ...
tagged: First Guitar Lesson- First Guitar / getting started advice
Question: From what I've read so far, I should start learning on an electric guitar.If so, should I opt for a better guitar and low-end amp or vice versa. I'm on a limited budget but I don't want a cheap piece of shit either. Also, where should I start? Learn to read tabs or I'm not sure ? Answ ...
tagged: Easy To Play Guitar- phish guitar tab
Question: I already searched on www.google.com, so please don't suggest that I do so. Anyway, I am a beginner at the guitar...I know most of the major open chords (g,c,d,a,e,b, etc.).... I do know how to read guitar tab... Also, I've been playing the piano for about 25 years... 2 questions: 1) ...
tagged: Easy To Play Guitar Tab- what are easy songs to play?
Question: I just bought a Guitar what songs are easy for the novesest to play? Answer: For my beginning students I use Wild Thing for the first lesson A D E D Wild thing You make my A D E D heart sing Etc Or Yellow Submarine - G D C G Em Am C D - Strum each chord once and you'll get the feel. B ...
tagged: Easy Song To Play On The Guitar- what for a guitar beginner ?
Question: I'm going to teach guitar basis to a friend but I've got a little problem. I have no idea of what song to begin with... Could you help me ? I need something famous (for her motivation) and something not too hard to play (she's never touched a guitar befor Answer: Not sure how Famous G ...
tagged: Easy Song To Play On Guitar For Beginner- Beginner guitarist seeks easy tabs
Question: I have been playing an acoustic guitar for about 6 weeks and I'm looking for some tabs to play, but most of the stuff I find here is way too advanced. Can someone show me some simple guitar tabs. It can be anything even nursery rhymes. It doesnt matter at this point. Answer: Welcome t ...
tagged: Easy Guitar Tab For Beginner- easy beginner song
Question: one were the finger placement isn't too hard and it's easy to follow. even just a little piece of a song that is easy and everyone knows... something to keep my guitar fix going, so I don't get too bummed-out learning this stuff. Answer: Try this one for an example (or just surf the o ...
tagged: Easy Guitar Song For Beginner- How long will it take me to learn?
Question: I am seriously considering buying and learning Acoustic Guitar. I have always been a little interested. One of my good friends has always played guitar, and at parties it's always request hour for songs that we know. He plays them, and I wanna too. I understand that he has years of ex ...
tagged: Easy Guitar Learn Play Song- BEGINNER IS LOST
Question: I've been playing for over a a year without ever taking a formal lesson. I basically just teach myself everything I've learned up until now. I can play a bunch of songs, but haven't the slightest clue regarding theory. Since I've been playing for a little while, I can pick up tabs fai ...
tagged: Easy Guitar Chord For Beginner- Easy Acoustic Guitar
Question: I am a relatively new guitar player but can play partial songs quite easily. My problem is playing songs (chords only) because I can't seem to get the strumming down correctly to sound like anything. Are there a couple of nice easy acoustic songs that I could learn to practice this? A ...
tagged: - Best beginner teaching guide?
Question: Can someone tell me what's the best self-teaching guide? I took some guitar lessons when I was a kid but lost interest after a few months. Now I've decided to give it a try again. I just want to learn the basics. If I decide it's something that I enjoy I will probably take lessons eve ...
tagged: Best Beginner Guitar- What the best electric guitar package?
Question: I'm taking lesson, currently on an acoustic guitar, but I'm doing research on the whats the best Electric guitar for under £200 So far I've come up with these recommendations: 1) Encore KC3 Guitar 2) Yamaha Pacifica 016 3) Fender SQUIER Affinity Strat What would you choose for quality ...
tagged: Best Beginner Electric Guitar- Beginning guitar instruction
Question: Just visited a website, http:/www.charanga.com, advertising a CD-ROM for basic guitar instruction, called Guitar Coach. I'm a guitar beginner (have played some other string & brass instruments) and am looking for a place to start. Anyone tried Guitar Coach, or have other suggestions f ...
tagged: Beginning Guitar Instruction- What guitar should I buy?
Question: I am a beginning guitarist, and I an deciding between a Fender Stratocaster Standard (~$400-500), a Fender Strat Squire ($300-$400) a Epiphone Les Paul ($300-$400) and a Gibson Les Paul ($800). These prices are what are at my local dealer. What do you guys recommend I get? Furthermore ...
tagged: Beginning Blues Guitar
