Cyril Robertson

I've recently started to play the electric guitar to serenade my beloved Brenda. Any useful tips/hints, websites etc, would be appreciated

Cyril.

David Lock

Yeah - buy her some ear plugs

SiPie

For a start, I'd learn to play an acoustic first (if you haven't done already)

It will toughen up your hands and fingers and teach you all about correct fingering (ooh err), tone etc

Not a good idea IMHO to learn on an electric if you are serious about learning to play properly

If you do want to 'really learn' then either get lessons or by following this excellent series (covers many styles)

Amazon.co.uk: Peter J. Finlay - The Complete Fingerstyle Guitarist - Six Guitar Lessons - Series One : Complete Beginner: Peter J. Finlay: Video

Good luck (especially to Brenda)

Cyril Robertson

Mr Lock - She's stone deaf anyway, but I have bought a BIG marshall amp that could wake the dead

Mr Sipie - I am serious, but being 69 years of age, my fingers are not as dexterous as they once were, aided with a mild case of arthritis, it's probably not the easiest or best instrument to learn at my time of life. But I am enthused and focussed as it's been on my 'to-do-list' for many years.

More info welcome guys...


Cyrul

SiPie

Rheumatics in 3 of my digits (from breaks in my Scrum Half days) and it helps keep them working and supple

WRX_Dazza

dont put the guitar away, leave it on view on a stand, so you will notice it and pick it up every spare minute you have. (out of sight, out of mind)

oh and deffo worth having lessons!! and some simple beginners books.

good luck

Dazza

warrenm2

whats that smell? is it p!ss?

David Lock

Yes

AirConDave

I've always found electric guitars much more comfortable to hold than accoustics.

I fancy learning to play the bass guitar though.

GlesgaKiss

Thats why people advise you to learn on an acoustic, because its more difficult to finger chords properly - if you can nail them on an acoustic an electric is a piece of cake.

I learned on an electric though(for the most part) Taught myself for the first 6 months or so with beginners books/videos - a great help by the way - then got a fantastic teacher, which is vital for learning the correct way to play without bad habits. With guitar playing, some habits you can pick up early actually make it easier to progress early on, and play things you didnt think were possible...but they will hamper your progression when it comes to playing more advanced pieces(double picking is a perfect example of this - picking down and up, rather than just with down strokes).

So to sum up...books will help alot to start with, especially with chords, as many even have diagrams labelled with the correct fingerings to use.
A teacher is really a must though.

Hope that helps, Alan

David Lock

Please remember this is a wind up thread.

Annoying really for people actually taking the time to try and offer advice

dl

GlesgaKiss

bugger!

AirConDave

The only guy that gave me a guitar lesson always gives me loads of lager everytime I see him. Now that's a good guitar teacher

SiPie

Yup....I'd gathered that when I saw who the OP was, but hopefully other people learning the guitar will have a look and may benefit from the advice on offer

Good old Cyril

Cyril Robertson

No wind up gentlemen, I can assure you.

Why would it be?

Thanks for the tips so far....


Cyril.

WRX_Dazza

oh dear, is this PSL at his best???

if it is, he wants banning again... - seriously!

Cyril Robertson

Ok gentlemen, I've been learning some basic chords, but find them quite boring to learn to be honest. On further research I have come across 'Tablature' and basic songs like Smoke On The Water seem to be within my ability.

Now I've just looked up Stairway To Heaven and need some help.
Stairway To Heaven Tab by Led Zeppelin @ Ultimate-Guitar.Com

On the first set of notes how are the 5th [D-6] and 6th [E-7] notes played?

I think I'm trying to run before I can walk!

Thanks

Cyril.

David Lock

Why don't you try some east peasy stuff like this

YouTube - DragonForce - Through the Fire and Flames

(note solo after about 3.40 mins)

and then move onto some proper playing

(and stop wasting our time please)

Cyril Robertson

Mr Lock - I am not wasting YOUR time whatsoever. I cannot control your actions, you're the one hitting the reply button. And how many times have you replied to this thread?

No matter how much you deny it Mr Lock, you are drawn to me...you just can't help yourself.

Now stop following me around like some demented terrier and with respect, I politely ask you not to respond from here on in.

Cyril.