Just bought a guitar, does anybody know of any good free online lessons?

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Joe

Hello all, I recently purchased an acoustic guitar and am finally fulfilling a lifelong dream of learning how to play. I was just wondering if anyone knew of any good online sites that offer free and organized lessons for a beginner.

Also if anybody has any tips for someone like me who is just starting that would be great, I accept any and all help! Thanks!

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I agree with OU812, lessons are a better choice and getting someone to help you learn that is actually there with you, will be a bigger benefit, than online. By having someone instruct you on a personal level they can try to correct any mistakes, that you make. This is something that online lessons can't truly help you with.

What is the best way to learn guitar online for free?

beachluvr1

What is the best site for beginners that is free and can really teach how to play acoustic guitar well?

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Youtube, there are plenty of lessons from any genre you can think of. Also, try going to like Gibson's site or any of the other big guitar maker websites, they have free lessons. Even Guitar Center's website has them.

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How do you move your left hand on the guitar so fast?

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Besch

I am a guitar beginner so I'm learning and I'm trying to learn big girls don't cry by fergie. It's pretty simple just Em, C, D and G mostly but I can't really play it because I can never get my left hand to move fast enough! How do you remember where your fingers are and postition them every time?
Practice I guess but how do you guys improve your left hand? Becuase right now I can't even play 2 notes one after another because my left hand can't do it all fast enough.
Thanks!
p.s. anyone have any tips for acoustic guitar or big girls don't cry?

also does anyone know any websites for like little kids songs on guitar? thanks.

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in big girls dont cry if you listen very closly you will notice there are 2 guitars playing at the same time

Are these wise goals for starting out on guitar?

BeatnikBla

I would like to just focus on 1. Developing relative pitch 2. Memorizing each note on the fretboard and 3. Finger dexterity and technique. I still consider myself a beginner although I do know basic chords etc a few songs and some of my own but my end goal is just to be "fluent" on guitar so to speak. Would you not recommend accomplishing these 3 goals first why or why not?

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It sounds like a good plan to me.

Here's my thoughts. Technique is a good thing to focus on. When I was learning (mainly self-taught), I didn't pay attention to that hardly at all. As a result, I have had to 'unlearn' some things. I held the pick in a not-so-good way which has prevented me from getting a nice strum. Years later, I am still having to develop a good strum for acoustic guitar. There's at least a couple strum tutorial videos out there on the web, which I found useful to get me started on a decent strum.

Knowing the notes is good. Put some effort into learning where they are. I would just say that eventually you will come to know where all of them are through practicing and reading music, so I wouldn't put a LOT of focus and energy into memorizing as if you were going to be tested on it.

Finger dexterity and technique. Good. I talked about the strum already. Here's a fretboard problem I had, which I would love for you to avoid (haha. I've had to unlearn this as well.) You don't really want the thumb of your fretting hand to be up over the top of the fretboard. Play a standard-position (not a bar chord) C-chord for me right now, will you? OK. Where is your thumb? Is it hanging slightly over the top of the fretboard? If so, that will kind of come back to haunt you, or at least limit you in some ways. It's kind of a 'lazy' technique. It actually 'cramps up' your fingers and reduces how far your fingers can reach, and it also slows down your hand as you move up and down the neck. Your thumb should always be firm yet relaxed against the middle of the back of the neck so that you are always stable with your chords and notes, and it also makes going up and down the neck smooth.

I've seen great guitarists have their thumb hanging over the top though. It's whatever works for you that matters. (I think I remember seeing Eric Clapton doing it before, among others. And we all know that Clapton isn't very good LOL just kidding).

But you'll never see a classical guitarist doing that. Their technique has to be perfect to play those complex preludes and suites that Bach wrote for lute. I'd actually suggest that you look up Bach guitar pieces on youTube and watch the fretting hands of the players. One thing I'm working on now is keeping my fingers close to the fretboard. I've been letting them 'fly up', which is preventing me from playing faster passages.

Actually, I just found this one today. This is what I would call excellent technique. See how she is relaxed, fingers flying, can reach all the notes, has a stable fretting posture ? Love it. Very fun to improvise along with too! ;)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=endscreen&NR=1&v=QDNrgrb9gpI

Happy playing !

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And here's Clapton hanging his thumb over the top:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nyk2eQcltso

Do you see how that is 'inefficient'? When he goes to a bar chord, he has to take a split-second to put his thumb against the back of the neck. He has to change his entire hand position actually. @ 0.48 for example.

A classical guitarist learns from the get-go that it's best to KEEP the thumb back there where it belongs haha.

This is also why classical guitarists hold their guitars at an angle (either in their laps or using a foot-stand). When the neck of the guitar is angled up, it is very comfortable for the thumb to rest lightly but firmly against the back of the neck. When a guitarist is sitting down with the neck horizontal, parallel to the ground (like Clapton in that video), it is somewhat uncomfortable and unnatural-feeling to have your thumb on the mid-back of the neck. So . . . we hang the thumb over to ease that cramped feeling as much as possible. Then it becomes an engrained habit (which I have found to be limiting and am trying to change in my technique).

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I'm not trying to make you into a classical guitarist, if that crossed your mind haha.

I have just found that these are things that are limiting to me. I play and write songs in the 'classic rock' or 'folk' genres, if I were to label my song-writing style. But I enjoy improvising along with these classical pieces ~ and I have found that my improv skills have greatly improved by not having my thumb over the top and by tilting the neck of the guitar up as I play along with songs of any genre.

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What's a good acoustic guitar for beginners?

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Mimi Lee

I want to start learning the guitar, but I can't spend too much on one. Does anyone have any good suggestions on what guitars are good quality but don't cost a lot?

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I would suggest a Yamaha. My first guitar was a Yamaha. They have some inexpensive models that sound pretty good. I think you get a great sound for the money.

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What kind of acoustic guitar should i buy for beginners?

Lady Dee

So im new to the guitar world.So what kind of guitar should i get the price range under $200 or 300. And what other stuff should i get with the guitar.

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Yamaha's are really good for beginners and affordable! They have great sound, and look great. Believe me, I own one! Some other stuff that you should get with the guitar is probably a tuner. I have a tuner and a Yamaha, that's basically what you need. But you'd always want extra strings but you might also want to see this.
http://www.zzounds.com/cat--Guitar-Accessories--2545
Yamaha's are sold basically everywhere, and you can find them on this website.
http://www.yamaha.com/guitars/home/
http://shopping.yahoo.com/s:Acoustic%20Guitars:4168-Brand=Yamaha
I try going to the second website, it's easier to navigate.
Hope this helps!

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What is a good accoustic guitar to buy?

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Kate J

I'll spend up to 1,000 dollars. I want an acoustic guitar with good sound, made out of good quality material. It can either be a plain acoustic or electric acoustic. The range of music I play will vary from classical to rock.

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As far as acoustics go, I personally prefer anything Takamine, specifically their Jasmine. It has a wonderful sound which I have gotten many compliments on, and I play all styles of songs on it.

What's the diffrence between the gibson dove guitar and the epiphone dove guitar? And which one should I buy?

Mus8icMon3

So Im wanting to buy to dove guitar but I'm
confused on which one to buy. There's the epiphone dove acoustic guitar and the gibson dove modern classic dreadnought acoustic-electric. Do they sell the dove that says Gibson on the head but lower than 1,000. Thanks!

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Gibson guitar is acoustic-electric, which means you can play it on an amp, while the Epiphone is just acoustic. Epiphone is Gibson's lower label brand, which means most Epiphone guitars are clones of Gibsons with various changes that make it cost hundreds and thousands lower. If you want to play acoustically by yourself, then the Epiphone is a great choice because it's a nice guitar from a trusted brand, but if you want to play with an amp, look elsewhere. The thousands the Gibson one costs is preposterous compared to other acoustic-electrically.

Quite honestly, it's hard to find a Gibson guitar for 1000 and you definitely aren't getting a Gibson dove for under that price.

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What PA system should I buy?

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billyjames

I am currently looking for a PA system within the range of 300-700 dollars. I want something that is LOUD. My main concern is vocals being heard with good quality. I also want something that is pretty portable. Let me know of any suggestions.

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LOUD in what context? You mean to amplify vocals in a rock band, with the bass and guitar and drums all screaming at 11? Not going to happen under $700, sorry. It just won't. Plan on spending at least $1000-1200 for a used one from someone on craigslist. If you want to buy a new system, you should budget in the $1500-2000 range, systems like this...

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/pro-audio/yamaha-yamaha-emx512sc--s115v-pa-package-with-monitors/482664000000000
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/pro-audio/alesis-s-16--ev-elx115p-mains-and-monitors-package/h78565000000000
http://www.carvinguitars.com/products/RX1200L-2153

(the Carvin system is cheapest but doesn't include monitors - Carvin's monitor packages are another $300 but there are cheaper options).

Under $700, you can get an all-in-one kit like these...
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/pro-audio/fender-passport-300-pro-portable-pa-system/423205000000000
http://www.carvinguitars.com/products/S400D

They will be OK for things like acoustic gigs, or for practice at low volume, but they will NOT keep up with heavy amps at a rock gig.

Acoustic Electric Guitar advice?

10is3190

Acoustic Electric Guitar advice please?
Hi! I am currently looking into getting an Acoustic Electric Guitar, and I'm kind of stuck between two.
The Ibanez ael20e that I'm interested in is cheaper, and I LOVE how it sounds, but I was wondering if it would be a better idea to spend a couple hundred dollars more and get a Martin DCX1E. And also if you have any other suggestions for any like these under $700 that would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!

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Spend more and get a Taylor 214ce. It's a much better guitar and a better shape.

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A good acoustic guitar song thats not to hard to do for a talent show?

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Star J

What is a good acoustic guitar song that i could play for the talent show and sing along with that isnt too hard?

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jason mraz-lucky
from first to last-secrets dont make friends/note to self

there the three i played for end of term concert(accept i didnt sing on the jason mraz song, i just played guitar)

All time best acoustic guitar songs?

Q. I play guitar. Can you tell me any acoustic guitar songs that I should learn. (I like anything really, like Led Zeppelin and stuff). Thanks!

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Blackbird by the beatles

Stairway to heaven

Turn out the lights by the new Amsterdams

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Any idea how much an Admira Espana acoustic guitar would be worth?

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shannon

Its a 4/4 classical acoustic guitar thats around 7 years old, good condition... just wondering if anyone had any idea what would be a reasonable asking price? Off to uni this september and looking to sell a few things off. Thanks :)

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Sells new in perfect condition for about 150 pounds.
7 years old, good condition, no warranty. Ask 75 and know what the minimum you will take. Be ready to come down.
If you are not using it, sell it or give it away. It will not get more valuable.

How should I teach a kid the guitar?

DR

I had a parent ask me if I can teach her son the guitar (5-7 years old at a guess, owns an acoustic, does only 20 minute lessons at school, parent says he would like to learn pop and rock) where would be a good place to start? I've only ever taught myself and I don't wanna make it seem too easy, too advanced or too boring (for example playing nursery rhymes) some song suggestions would be good too since I don't follow much modern rock/pop

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He sounds a little young, but if he's doing it at school then maybe he's able to get some sound out of it. I taught guitar to kids for years, and the first thing to do is TALK to him. Ask what songs he wants to play and find out what he can do already. Of course his choices will be much too hard, but you might be able to find SOMETHING with only a couple of chords that he can learn quickly and "fantasy play" when he's practicing. ;-) You need to start with easy chords (D, A, E Em Am) and also start a bit of articulation with easy runs.

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Best recommended acoustic guitar for beginners?

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Ashley

What is the most suitable, good, cheap acoustic guitar for beginners who have no experience?

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Take someone with you who is already into playing guitar to help make your choice when shopping for your guitar. Good to try out all the units to compare and find the ones that will fit your present needs when it comes to feel, sound, performance and price range.

Brands are many, even 'low-end' models are good to begin with: Alvarez; Art & Lutherie; Dean; Epiphone; Ibanez; Jasmine(Takamine); Johnson; Lag; Michael Kelly; Seagull; Washburn and Yamaha.

Great adventure to begin with. Welcome to the world of axes.

How much does the average acoustic guitar cost?

Morte et D

So I want to learn to play acoustic guitar, and then one day learn to play an electric guitar. How much would the average acoustic guitar cost? Can you please also add some links for good acoustic guitars for beginners? :)

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Do not buy any guitars sold at big box stores. The price may be attractive, but these are just toys that look like guitars. Don't be fooled by the guitars target sells that have the Gibson name on them. The maestro series is total junk and I don't know how Gibson ever licensed their name to this worthless junk.

Musician's Friend and Guitar Center sell the Epiphone DR-100 for between $99 and $129. This is the only guitar in that low of a price range that I would recommend. They are perfect for beginners and will make a great couch guitar when you advance and want something better.

http://www.guitarcenter.com/Epiphone-DR-100-Acoustic-Guitar-101558153-i1150079.gc

To get a better guitar you're looking at $299 and up, but don't need to have huge price tags.
Taylor is probably the best acoustic you can buy without having it custom made, but not everyone has $3000 to blow on a guitar. My favorite 6 string acoustic ever can be had for $399. While it is designed to be a jazz/swing guitar, I find it rocks for all genres.

http://guitars.musiciansfriend.com/product/Gitane-Cigano-Series-GJ10-Gypsy-Jazz-Guitar?sku=580375

Takemine and Ibanez have some decent student guitars at lower prices. you might want to look at those as well. Just search those names on musician's friend for more info.

xx

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What kind of marker/pen would be best to draw on an acoustic guitar?

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erniecc90

I just bought an Ibanez electro-acoustic guitar, and I want to draw a rose on the back of the headstock. What kind of marker would be best for a good finish?

Please only answer if you really know what you're doing and mean what you're saying. I traded in my other guitar for this one, so it's my only one and I REALLY don't want to mess it up. Thanks.

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personal experience, i used a sharpie and it faded from my hand rubbing against it and the pick scratching, so i redid it and put old english on it (the wood finish not the beer, its sad that we live in a world where id need to say that) and its perfect to this day. search chris' guitar on photobucket and u can see it, i think that one is still in a public album

What kind of acoustic guitar should i buy for beginners?

Lady Dee

So im new to the guitar world.So what kind of guitar should i get the price range under $200 or 300. And what other stuff should i get with the guitar.

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Yamaha's are really good for beginners and affordable! They have great sound, and look great. Believe me, I own one! Some other stuff that you should get with the guitar is probably a tuner. I have a tuner and a Yamaha, that's basically what you need. But you'd always want extra strings but you might also want to see this.
http://www.zzounds.com/cat--Guitar-Accessories--2545
Yamaha's are sold basically everywhere, and you can find them on this website.
http://www.yamaha.com/guitars/home/
http://shopping.yahoo.com/s:Acoustic%20Guitars:4168-Brand=Yamaha
I try going to the second website, it's easier to navigate.
Hope this helps!

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How do you lower the action on an acoustic guitar?

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Soupboy

I want to make the strings closer to fret board since my dads friend has given me one of ihs acoustic guitars and the strings are quite far away from the fret board.

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First thing, maybe the gauge is too big. Put on loight gauge strings first and then, look down the neck to make sure that the neck is straight.

Their should be about 1/8" between fingerboard and strings. Hold the first fret on the 6th string, and with the other hand, put it on the 15th fret. That is a straight line. Now look at the 7th fret and see how much spacing there is.

If it is more than 1/8", you need to adjust the truss rod by turning it 1/4 turn clockwise. Not more than that.

You can also lower it by the bridge but that is more delicate. you need to file the plastic saddle (long white piece) by removing it and filing it from the underside.

Good Luck !!

What is the best type of acoustic guitar to buy?

Kait

I want to teach myself to play the guitar. I don't exactly know how to read music but I can teach myself. What is the best brand of acoustic guitar to buy? (Low cost is a plus) Thanks.

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Well I wouldn't worry so much about brand in the beginning. A good second hand guitar is probably best. There are a lot of good inexpensive brands out there. Keep in mind you may not stick with it and it may not be your thing. Don't invest a lot of money. You want something that you can play. How big are you hands? That's the first question. If you have little hands I really recommend Daisy Rock guitars. They are designed for women (and guys with small hands). If the neck is too thick you'll have trouble with things like barre chords later. Next is a good set up. Here you will need someone that knows a little bit about guitars to help you. Is the neck straight? If it is bowed anywhere its not going to be playable. Are there any dead spots (frets that don't produce a note. Some guitars do have places for whatever reason where you sound the note and you literally get a "thunk"). How is the action set up? Are the strings too high or low on the neck for you? Finally, does the guitar hold tune further up the neck. This is called intonation. It is usually adjustable. Many times a lot of the problems I'm talking about are correctable by a reputable guitar shop. Just beware of dead spots in the neck. If there is a fret where a note won't sound that usually indicates a life-long defect and may not be correctable. If you have someone familiar with guitars that can go with you and knows what to ask you might try looking for a good used one at a pawn shop or off of craigslist.org. If not, buy from a reputable dealer like Guitar Center or a local music store where someone can help you pick out the right instrument for you. Keep in mind, it may not be to your advantage to buy the cheapest thing you can find. At the same time, you don't want to buy an expensive pro-level instrument when you are only beginning. Good luck to you!

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Where can I buy an acoustic guitar online, at some really good prices?

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tyler

I want an acoustic guitar to learn to play but I want to get a cheap one that is of a fairly good quality.

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Look at http://www.musiciansfriend.com/ or http://www.guitarcenter.com/. My personal suggestion is to never buy used, ESPECIALLY online. You never know until afterwards if the neck is warped or something else ridiculous and annoying. In my experience, a couple of the best brands to look at are Washburn and Seagull. Takamine is good too, but they have a slightly higher price range. They have well-priced guitars of surprisingly good quality. The first acoustic guitar I ever had was a Washburn D10SCE, and even today I still don't see myself replacing it anytime soon. :) Expect to pay around $250-$500 if you want an instrument that will last a while even after you've become a good player.

How much would a decent acoustic guitar cost?

Bella C

I am a beginner and I have been wanting to start playing for a long time. I'm looking for a nice acoustic guitar to learn with. I am saving up money to buy one but I want to know which kind would be best. I'd also like to know the price of a good acoustic. The brand would be very much appreciated. And some tips or anything like that would be great! Thank you so much!!

Love,
Isabelle :)

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A decent beginners' acoustic guitar is around $200. I especially like the Yamaha FS-720S which is slightly higher. Whatever you decide to buy, go to a music store and nowhere else. Not the internet and not a big box store like Walmart or Best Buy. Only buy a guitar at a guitar store.

Good luck. and don't forget to get lessons.

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whats a good beginner song to learn on guitar?

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Q. i just bought an acoustic guitar and was wondering what songs are easy for beginners i already learned last kiss by pearl jam and was wondering what else is like that.


thank youuuuu! :)

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Wonderwall - Oasis
Get Back - The Beatles
Glycerin - Bush
Seven Nation Army - The White Stripes
Kiss Me - Sixpence None The Richer
Come On Get Higher - Matt Nathanson
1,2,3,4 - Plain White T's
No Rain - Blind Melon
Get Free - The Vines
The Climb - Miley Cyrus
Drive - Incubus

I tried to get a good variety of songs from different genres. I'm a guitar teacher and have taught many kids MANY songs over the years. These are some of the easier ones I can think of. If you want the chords/tabs to ANY of these songs just ask :)

How do I practice guitar at my level?

q

I'd say I'm beginner - intermediate (playing 6 years). I would love to be able to "shred" soon, and I'm almost there. I don't know whether I should focus on practicing finger exercises or playing along with difficult melodic tunes.

6 years seems like a long time... how good should I be? I practice every day....

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Learn theory before anything else. Learn as many scales and their application, because thats all "shredding" is. I recommend you listen to various styles of music and try to learn licks and solo by ear and analyze then with the chord changes. The perfect thing to look at is jazz. Jazz music comes with a written melody and the chord progression above it. The chord are hints to what notes are acceptable for the duration of that chord. Jazz is hard than rock, and many rock techniques derive from jazz. You think I lying try to play Afternoon in Paris, which is quite easy. If you breezed through that try Scrapple From The Apple, then go for the big boy stuff like Donna Lee which is no joke.

Transcribing solos of all styles (progressive rock, jazz, latin, acoustic, etc) will make you so much more of a player. It helps you understand the uses of note only melodic solos but adding a rhythmic edge to the thing you play, but this can only come by 1: understanding what the heck ur playin 2: getting new ideas from listening to others and 3: application.

You should be learning all the painstaking rudiments, common jazz progressions (these are much much harder to play than a simple rock song, making your music much more "musical" and intelligent), while playing hard song (writing some out. the best players I know transcribe really hard songs like Dance of Eternity by Dream Theater. That kid actually got into Berklee the School of Music on a 75% scholarship. Another was asked by Hulk Hogan's daughter for guitar lessons, and he said she has to called him 1st, he doesnt ask ppl if they need something from him, which is pretty baddass)

Here's a nice little pdf called the Real Book which is full of jazz standards. Afternoon in Paris is on page 12, Donne Lee pg123, and Scrapple on pg351. Hope you can read standard notation, if not learn. Reading tabs will only get you so far, plus theory isnt written in tabs. The rule for practicing for college musicians (which I happened to be as well) 6hrs a day for preforming majors (me) and 4 for teaching majors. During this time you should be playing warm ups (scales and etdues) then wateva new theory concpet you are applying, and the song for the day (whether you are writing one or learning one). The sca;e part takes me about 45 mins but I halfass too often. If I went ahead a learned all my scales in all 12 keys (all 7 modes, plus variations for modes, diminished types, augmented, whole tone, the 4 pentatonic types, etc I'd be there much much longer. this is something im working myself into day by day)

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I really want to learn how to play an acoustic guitar. What is the easiest way to learn?

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Dunbar

I love to listen to country music, and now I want to learn to play the acoustic guitar. Is there any books, videos, or any other ideas you have to help me?

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The easiest, fastest, and best way to learn is with lessons from a good qualified local instructor. A good instructor can help you learn the proper way to play as well teach you much faster than you could yourself. Check with your local music stores to find a teacher near you

How to play cough syrup by young the giant on acoustic guitar?

omeshalewa

I really want to know how to play cough syrup in my acoustic guitar, does anyone know any video tutorials or sites that can help me? Thank you x

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Ultamate-guitar.com and YouTube, that's pretty much the best way to learn any song.

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What is the best acoustic guitar for a beginner?

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Lena A

I'm just starting out, and am looking to make an acoustic guitar out there my own. My price range is around 200-350, and I really want a guitar that will make me love playing music. What is the best acoustic guitar for a beginner?

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There are a lot of different things to consider when buying a new acoustic guitar. For a beginner it is important to weigh up quality with price. It is much better to go for a acoustic guitar that is on the lower end and then as you get better buy a better guitar.

Having the best guitar won't make you the best guitarist so there is no point investing in a really expensive instrument.

For around $200 or $350 i would suggest purchasing perhaps a Yamaha FG700S Folk Acoustic Guitar.

I hope this information helps.

Check out the site below for more information about acoustic guitars. You can also sign up for a free guitar lesson.

Is Taylor a good brand of acoustic guitars for beginners?

I can sort of play the keyboard, I do not really play any other instruments. I cannot read music notes but I know the basics. I want to become a singer/songwriter and I want to learn to play the acoustic guitar. As a beginner I found two Taylor acoustic guitars online at Best Buy that are cheap enough for me to save my money and buy one of them. I would like to know if it is a reliable brand for beginners.

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Taylor makes great guitars so in general, you can't go wrong with that. However, buying guitars online can be something of a hit and miss affair when you're just starting out.

You really should be able to try the guitars first before you decide to purchase the instrument or not.

I suspect you've been looking at the Baby Taylor guitars. Although these are good guitars, they are not full size. They are somewhat limited in volume and tone. You should really go for a regular full size steel string acoustic. And again, you definitely want to try this out for yourself...

You will definitely do best if you buy from a dedicated guitar/music dealer. Oh, and stay well away from First Act instruments. These are nothing but kids toys.

Edited for spelling errors...

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What are some REALLY basic/beginner acoustic guitar songs?

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gfdgd

I am just starting to learn and i need some superrr easy, but good acoustic guitar songs. Advice would be helpful too.


Thanks in advance!

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Come as you are Nirvana (almost any Nirvana),
Dammit (Blink 182)
Sweet dreams (marilyn manson)
Enter sandman first part (metallica)
Today intro (smashing pumpkins)

Hmmm I can't think of anything that I'm sure you would know but these are easy little parts that I show my beginning students

Lean E, A, G, D, C major chords and E and A minor chords as well and you be able to play alot more

hope something helped

What are the best acoustic guitar slide songs?

Tommy

What are the best acoustic guitar slide songs?

I am a beginner just got a slide today. any acoustic song recommendations?

BTW it is a Metal slide.

i'm looking for rock songs.

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John Lennon uses slides in some songs like Dream It's intro is really neat you could learn that.

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Looking for a low priced acoustic guitar?

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Josh

I am looking for a large dreadnought-style acoustic guitar to buy for $100- $150. I'm currently looking at an Epiphone PR-150 (It's on sale at a Guitar Center near me for $100). My cousin has an Epiphone acoustic that I've played and I loved it. The sound was just what I was looking for, it was soft and strong, unlike my current Fender F-200. So, should I get this model or is there another that I should look into first?

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I suggest looking at Takamine Jasmine series. You will find them on ebay at a good price. This is an excellent guitar with a beautiful finish, great tone, and a nice fingerboard.

Epiphone is also a great guitar which you can also find on ebay. Personally, I would go for Takamine for the same money.

Check on this link

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Takamine-G-Series-G340SC-Dreadnought-Acoustic-Guitar-/390568419707?pt=Guitar&hash=item5aefb1217b

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I want to start playing guitar again, but to be honest...?

FallenFoot

I never understood what was a good guitar or what wasn't a good guitar. Don't give me crap! I learned when I was really young, and my guitar teacher and the people and the music shop would show me some guitars that were considered a good brand, and let me try out a few and what not.

Well I'm 19 now, and I've been thinking about playing guitar again. I can't get an electric guitar with an amp because there is really no room in my dorm at this point. I live in a 4 bedroom apartment on campus and although I'm sure I could make some extra room to place things, I'd prefer to get an acoustic seeing that it doesn't usually require an amp.

My first problem is that I don't understand brands. I think my electric guitar a Schecter, my acoustic was an Alvarez, and my first guitar was a decent Yamaha to just learn. I just look at a guitar, pick it up and try and test it out a bit. I try out all the others and whichever I feel the most comfortable playing is the one I like. So, how can I understand and know what makes a good guitar? Do brands really have some kind of "prestigious status" over other brands?

I also feel kind of shy going into a music store. I don't know why! I just don't want to go in there and the store associates look at me funny. I don't know anything about the actual guitars, but I know how to play a good amount of chords and basic scales. Is it okay if I ask a store associate to help me choose a guitar and what he would recommend and what not?

Any other tips would be great. I'm not on a too strict of a budget actually. I can afford anything that is within a decent range. However, I do understand that its more quality instead of quantity that counts. I considered just picking one up at a pawn shop seeing I've seen the same brand of my acoustic guitars for $100 and figured it would allow me to at least do basic things.

Help please!
Sorry if these are dumb questions.

My main questions are how to shop for a guitar? And is it okay to ask a store associate for help (even though I feel like I should know what I'm doing by now).

Answer
Brands don't mean as much as people think they do.

The brands you had before were decent ones, I actually like Schecter's electric guitars a lot. Alvarez isn't a bad brand, and a lot of people recommend Yamaha for acoustic starter guitars.

Your approach to guitar buying is a good one, and the one I endorse most often. Just go play every guitar that is within your budget and buy the one that feels and sounds the best to YOU. And that's actually what makes a good guitar too: Being comfortable for the person playing it, and sounding good to their ears. It does not matter what anyone else has to say about that guitar, they aren't the ones playing it.

"Prestigious status" of guitars over other brands is usually more a result of hype than an actual difference in quality. Gibson charges $4,700 for a Les Paul Custom, but companies like Caparison and Mayones make guitars just as good or better, and frequently for less money. Gibson is charging at least $1,000 of that price tag for the word "Gibson" on the headstock.

Gibson and Fender got the reputation they did as being "The Best" from the simple fact that, when the electric guitar was first publicly marketed, they were the only choices available. It's different now. Schecter, Ibanez, Jackson, ESP, and a slew of other companies make guitars every bit as good as a Gibson or Fender in the same price range. As the price gets higher, chances are the smaller companies (like Mayones and Caparison) will start outshining the big names in quality while being somewhat less expensive.

As far as what to ask the sales associate at the music store. Simply give him a budget to work with, and ask him to show you where to find every guitar that falls within that budget. You are capable of playing them and deciding what you do and don't like on your own. Do so. It's YOUR guitar, not the salesman's.

Don't let him push a particular guitar on you if you don't like it, because salesmen at music stores often work on commission. It is not uncommon to hear them say "I know it's a little more than you want to spend, but this guitar is MUCH better than the one you're holding now." or something similar. He wants to sell you the most expensive thing he can, because he makes more money that way. It isn't always a better guitar, just more expensive.

Pawn shop guitars are risky. You might find a gem, or you might be buying someone else's problem Pawn shop staff are seldom very knowledgeable about guitars and will simply price things according to the blue book value without taking missing parts or damage into account.

Shopping for a guitar is really as simple as knowing how much you can spend on one, and going out and finding one you like. When you're at a music store playing guitars, the one you keep going back to is the one to buy, regardless of what brand it is.

Good luck!

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Where can I buy a cheap Acoustic Guitar (UK)?

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seabass

I want to buy an acoustic guitar for a music project I'm doing at school (and I'd like to play anyway). I don't want an expensive one at all, just a second hand one like under £30. Any one got any websites/shops I could look at? Thanks :)

Answer
There may be one available from a member of the LETS network in your community. You can buy it for cash or trade for something of equal value. The Local Exchange Trade System is personal and can be a lot of fun to join and participate.

Good luck.

Acoustic guitar price UK?

Liam

I'm looking to buy an acoustic guitar, NOT a classical one though. The cheapest I've seen online is £50 at argos http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/039221/c_1/1%7Ccategory_root%7CHome+entertainment+and+sat+nav%7C14419512/c_2/2%7C14419512%7CMusical+instruments%7C14419569.htm
But I would like to know how much they are in music shops and how much they cost second hand...

Answer
I just bought a fantastic one from a charity shop - £20, including a leather case!
I took it to a friend who runs a music shop to be re-strung, and he told me it's worth several hundred pounds.
Check out lots of charity shops!

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What's the easiest song to learn on acoustic guitar?

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Anon A

i've just started to teach myself how to play the acoustic guitar and i want to start out small. but i don't know what song to learn first. i think that if i could get a list of songs, i could take it from there, but like i said, i don't know where to start.

Answer
Wonderwall by Oasis
Collide by Howie Day
Horse With No Name by America
Deep Inside of You by Third Eye Blind
Smoke on the Water by Deep Purple

I could go on for days...check out Ultimate-Guitar.com
They have tabs/chords for virtually every song.

Good luck!

what are some really easy songs to learn on acoustic guitar ?

falloutboy

I learned a little bit on YouTube but I want to know what are some easy songs to learn on the acoustic guitar that can help me better play?

Answer
First of all please watch me playing the guitar here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iAKlx-Jky0k
I learnt this from a sheet I printed off from E chords
Forget you by Cee Lo Green is just D E G
Skyfall by adele is very easy and amazing to listen to
Also try:
Three little birds by Bob Marley
Skyscraper by Demi Lovato
Just give me a reason by Pink

I suggest E chords website it's really good!! http://www.e-chords.com/

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