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Title: Calling all guitar forum members...
Post by: jlynnb1 on July 21, 2009, 10:29:55 AM: I'm gonna sticky a post on info someone needs to know if they are new to the guitar...so fill this thread with what you think is important and i'll combine it all into one post. we seem to get quite a few "new to the guitar help me" threads, so i thought this would make things easier...
Title: Re: Calling all guitar forum members...
Post by: melrhyne on July 21, 2009, 11:49:20 AM: For The New Guitarist:

1. You'll need a guitar. Ones that you plug into an amp are electric, ones that you don't are acoustic.
2. You'll need a teacher or a good "method" book. Some that I like/ have used are by Mel Bay and William Leavitt
3. Picks are important. It may take a while to find the one that's right for you, but eventually, by practicing, you'll know what works.
4. USE YOUTUBE!Beginners in this era have the advantage of YOUTUBE, which has tons of instructional VIDEO and performances.
5. Purchase or subscribe to Guitar Player Magazine. They highlight news, lessons, new innovations and other players. Important.
6. Drill your guitar playing friends/ family about aspects of playing-"How do I play this chord, this scale,etc..."
7. Practice DAILY! At least 30 mins. a day. More is great if you can focus longer, but stop when you feel cramping on the hand!
8. Record yourself. A great way to hear where you really are on the instrument.
9. Enjoy playing, and don't be too hard on yourself.
Title: Re: Calling all guitar forum members...
Post by: JayP5150 on July 21, 2009, 12:14:36 PM: Remember that picking up pieces from other genres can greatly strengthen your skill in the genre you prefer. That may be for the emerging guitarist, but it's good to think about early, too.
Title: Re: Calling all guitar forum members...
Post by: kodacolor on July 22, 2009, 07:17:08 PM: 1. Keep your nails short
2. Proper hand position when playing individual notes. (i.e: don't rest ur palm on the neck of the guitar)
3. Holding a pic properly
4. 1st position chords and songs they can practice using those chords
Title: Re: Calling all guitar forum members...
Post by: kodacolor on July 22, 2009, 07:18:37 PM: OH! and how to go about picking the guitar that's right for them.
Title: Re: Calling all guitar forum members...
Post by: Gibby on July 23, 2009, 07:03:01 AM: Don't forget what they all must know....

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Title: Re: Calling all guitar forum members...
Post by: jlynnb1 on July 23, 2009, 01:04:18 PM: i knew it was only a matter of time...
Title: Re: Calling all guitar forum members...
Post by: Gibby on July 23, 2009, 02:02:25 PM: Quote from: jlynnb1 on July 23, 2009, 01:04:18 PM
i knew it was only a matter of time...

;D
Title: Re: Calling all guitar forum members...
Post by: ubc_rown on July 23, 2009, 04:49:50 PM: Quote from: Gibby on July 23, 2009, 07:03:01 AM
Don't forget what they all must know....Next to me,the greatest guitar player of all times.I`m so good,i want to step back and kiss myself.

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Title: Re: Calling all guitar forum members...
Post by: melrhyne on July 24, 2009, 02:08:06 PM: Magazines, are shutting down, but Guitar Player is still around.
The website is free for the most part, so that is a good alternative.
Sometimes the "shop" talk in guitar mags can be "involved", but there are ALWAYS sections just for beginners.
When you find things that are too hard to understand, write it down and Google it. You might be able to get an easier explanation that way.