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South East of Ireland.  Been playing for almost 4 years.

Unless you are a natural guitar player at some point you will need lessons.  Get the classes but don't be afraid to say I want to learn these techniques or these songs.

I know quiet a few experianced guitar players who insist on tuning by ear.  To be honest, I think it's a bit of an ego thing with them.  Sound can be measured in the same way that weight and distance can be measured.  We wouldn't expect to judge a distance by eye and be right each time...so why expect it with sound by ear?

Get a decent tuner that clamps on the head and works from vibrations.  Works everywhere and will always be right.

Enjoy,

Pat

I second the nomination for 'Tears in Heaven'.  Yes it has a second guitar which adds a lot to the song.  But if you play the first guitar it's fantastic.   I play it on my own and I think it sounds great. 

Second suggestion for something completly differant is Damian Rice's Cannonball. 

Enjoy

Pat

thanks, but I meant music for songs....

Pat

My first and only acoustic is a Tanglewood and I love it dearly.  A number of my guitar playing friends say it has a lovely voice and action. 

If it dounded good at first and now it doesn't, suggests something has changed.  Mayber you've changed the strings and used a heavier gauge than the guiter is used to?  I only use Martin extra light and I recently fitted a heavier string in error and it sounded awfull.  they just didn't sit as well in the worn parts of the frets.  Changed to the usual and happy days.

Hope this helps,

Pat

Practise makes ..... better lol!!  Best way to progress is to play with other people.  As far as singing goes nearly everyone can to a greater or lesser degree.  Most important is to make sure that you play the song in the right key.  If you sing naturally at a higher pitch then an original tabbed song from Johnny cash won't suit you will need to transpose it. 

Enjoy above all!

Watching you--The police, song about stalking

One -- U2 and or Johnny Cash.  A song about relationships breaking up

Hi all.  It could also be a cirulation problem.  If you aren't sitting comfortably and your left hand is raised too high it can cause pain.