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K guys ... just a little discussion starter here ... name your top 5 guitarists of all time ... not what everyone in the industry thinks ... it's who are YOUR top 5 ... have fun!!!
1. Jimmy Page - Led Zeppelin
2. Joe Satriani
3. Stevie Ray Vaughn
4. David Gilmour - Pink Floyd
5. Chris DeGarmo - Formerly Queensryche
Wow ok ... it's weird because I bar the 1, 2, 3 strings and it sounds like crap ... unless I'm just used to the standard 5/6 string powerchord
In the mean time, I'm practicing "Back in Black" 
I created one again since apparently my old one isn't logging in ... I tried for about 10 mins and I just keep going back to the login page on youtube
Guitarpix
I tried accessing the group but when the page loads, it's coming up with an error loading the page and nothing happens
So they were correct what they said about barring the 1, 2, 3 strings ... I've never used the drop D tuning ... I know with my schecter it's already a deep heavy tone ... for the most part I'm pretty well off just leaving it in standard tuning correct?
Hey all
I'm trying to decide what purpose the drop tuning does ... I know from researching that alot of guitarists drop tune (for example the drop "D" tuning) ... what makes it different then leaving it in Standard tuning?
An article I read in Guitar World talked about the Drop D tune (D, A, D, G, B, E) and how you can bar the bottom three strings (I'm thinking G, B, E?) and you have a powerchord that you can move anywhere up and down the fret
Is this a sound that is standard to keep in or do they specifically use it for one or two songs and then switch back to standard tuning?
Tim0473 wrote:Sweet Guitarpix ... I'll join once I get home ... question? Can we get some vids of members w/instruction for beginners? songs to learn?
Also, do you need our Chordie account name or can we give you a different one ?
Hey Tim,
Yea we should be able to get some instructional stuff up. Anything in particular that your interested in? I've got a few instructional vids up already under my old name (paintermanone) Wonderwall, Stuck in the middle, Sweet Jane, and such. I'm not claiming for them to be any good...lol, but they should be helpfull. I'm a beginner myself (been playing about 13 months or so)and have tons of good instructional vids and articles saved, so if there's anything in particular your looking for let me know and I can probably send you a link. Look forward to seeing you there! Peace!A great way to find new songs and good instructional vids is to visit other members pages and browse through their favorites and subscriptions.
Ok thanks ... as far as anything in particular ... instruction wise I get lost when I read Guitar World and they start talking about appregio's, whole steps, half steps, etc ... although I am figuring out the minor Pentatonic Scales (A, C, D so far) ... things along those lines would be awesome to know ...
The song stuff is good to see visually instead of just by the tabs ... sometimes when I'm trying the notes out it doesn't sound the same (even though I know they're drop tuning, etc.)
Like you I've only been playing for about 14 months now ... I've gotten some songs down pat (like Living After Midnight, Twist of Cain) ... I want to start getting some other tunes down but when I start trying a song and it doesnt sound "right" I put it aside and look for something else! (bad habit I know!)
lol BRAVO ... well said Russell!
Sweet Guitarpix ... I'll join once I get home ... question? Can we get some vids of members w/instruction for beginners? songs to learn?
Also, do you need our Chordie account name or can we give you a different one ?
the problem i have with the squier is the sound. the sound i like is the heavier sounds. and the squier sounds really twangy from the whole guitar. like bad twangy the bridge tunig is awful and the neck and is slightly warped by the head. another thing is it sounds like a two year old installed the pickups. it is hard to get things fixed when you live in the middle of nowhere and the nearest place that sells guitars is 2 hours away. the fret buzz is a problem for the guitar too. i can spend( at the max) $600. preferably elctric so any idaes please tell me
thanks dewey
Dewey
You'll have to check alot of different guitars to find the deep sounds you want ... I was looking for the same thing when I got my first electric (Schecter Hellraiser C-1 FR) ... if you want deep dark sounding tones the Schecter line will suit you ... the action on the neck is very fast as well (meaning the strings are close to the fret board) ... I paid $699 for mine but you can get the Damon for example for under $500
http://www.schecterguitars.com/index.asp
http://www.guitarcenter.com/Search/Defa … c=schecter
Also as everyone stated, if your rig set up with a good amp it'll change the way your guitars sound ... I use a Line6 75 Amp and the sounds change depending on the setting ... my buddie uses a Fender 900 Deluxe and the sound from my guitar on his amp is way different than mine (mine sounds a whole lot better
It mostly comes down to personal preference, i.e. feel of the guitar, action your looking for, sounds, etc and what feels comfortable to you
Listen to everyones advice ... and try out what you read and see what you like!
I didnt know Chordie had that option ... it would be sweet to include a youtube video accompanying a tab ... I usually check a tab, hit youtube and see if what is on there is close to the tab
For acoustic a really easy and simple song to learn would be country songs (if you like that genre of music) ... I learned a bunch of these songs when I first started playing ...
George Strait
Adilida - Open A, E, D chords w/capo 2nd Fret
Stars on the Water - Open G, Em chords w/capo 2nd Fret
Kenny Chesney
Please Come to Boston (little harder) - Open D, G, Em, A chords - Bm w/capo 2nd Fret
Eddie Rabbitt
Driving My Life Away - Open E, A, D, C#m, E7
Drivin N Cryin
Straight to Hell - Open G, D, C
4 Non Blondes
Whats Up - Open A, Bm (I use opn chord variation), D
Tom Petty
Free Fallin' - Open D, Dsus, Asus w/capo on 3rd Fret
Bob Segar
Accompany Me - Open A, D, E
Alot of these songs are real simple and easy to learn ... the best thing to learning strumming patterns is to go to the following site I mentioned in an earlier post
That's where I learned strumming patters in one day (it's pretty simple once you get the hang of it)
Hope this helps!
I completely agree ... from some of the "pay" sites I've seen, you don't get nearly as much from them as you do with Justin's site ... he even has a myspace page as well
My first acoustic was an Ibanez Talman which was nice ... I tried the Takamine G series and was instantly sold on it ... absolutely love it
Congrats! If you have any friends who play it makes it that much more fun! Don't let your fingers lose those calluses!
I used this site when I was learning strumming patterns, etc ... as for the singing part I know what you mean ... I sing but combining it with the playing was throwing me off ... I'm still learning to put the two together but it comes in time ... once your fingers know the chords by muscle memory, it'll get easier
Hope this helps!
I use a Takamine "G" series Electric Acoustic ... little on the pricey side ($499) but well worth it
One thing I've learned is buy right the first time if you can afford it ... eventually you'll end up "upgrading" a cheaper acoustic ... in the long run you'll be happier
For acoustic a really easy and simple song to learn would be country songs (if you like that genre of music) ... I learned a bunch of these songs when I first started playing ...
George Strait
Adilida - Open A, E, D chords w/capo 2nd Fret
Stars on the Water - Open G, Em chords w/capo 2nd Fret
Kenny Chesney
Please Come to Boston (little harder) - Open D, G, Em, A chords - Bm w/capo 2nd Fret
Eddie Rabbitt
Driving My Life Away - Open E, A, D, C#m, E7
Drivin N Cryin
Straight to Hell - Open G, D, C
4 Non Blondes
Whats Up - Open A, Bm (I use opn chord variation), D
Tom Petty
Free Fallin' - Open D, Dsus, Asus w/capo on 3rd Fret
Bob Segar
Accompany Me - Open A, D, E
Alot of these songs are real simple and easy to learn ... the best thing to learning strumming patterns is to go to the following site I mentioned in an earlier post
That's where I learned strumming patters in one day (it's pretty simple once you get the hang of it)
Hope this helps!
Hey all ... thought I would pass this link on ... Justin Sandercoe has a VERY good acoustic site accompanied with video as well from the basics to advanced play
I took some lessons from an instructor in the local area and was getting frustrated, not to mention it was expensive at $90 a month/per 30 min lesson once a week, and I happened upon Justins site and learned a hell of a lot more than I did when I was paying for lessons
So far it's one of the best sites I've came across ... his instruction methods are awesome ... and he covers everything from standard open chords, bar chords, 12-bar blues, to strumming patterns, scales, power chords, and arpeggios
I highly recommend it! Hope you guys find it helpful!
Thanks Kahuna ... I noticed that I do alot of my practicing while sitting down (which my buddie keeps telling me you have to learn stand and play eventually) ... but I agree I'm getting way too comfortable sitting and playing and need to stand more (which I did last night) ... one thing I do recall is that when I am standing, my thumb does move to the middle of the neck as compared to when I'm sitting down
Thanks for the advice!
I have a buddie of mine that we play together ... he does barchording like its second nature where as for me it's a hassle ... but usually where he barchords I can supliment with power chords ... it's a good mix and works pretty well ... now we're in the process of adding another guy from work to our sessions and will see how it works this weekend ...
One other question I have though is on holding the neck ... I know for the most part having your thumb placement in the middle back of the neck is the optimum position (granted it changes location depending on the chords, string variations) but one thin I've noticed is I'm always "cupping" in the back; meaning my thumb is wrapping up and above the neck ... for me this feels comfortable or I'm just solidifying a bad habit!
Is this something I should engrain away from or keep using it if it works for me? Thanks for the advice!
Hey all ... this is my first post and I've only been playing for about 15 months now ... I have a Les Paul Studio, Schecter Hellraiser C-1 FR, and a Takamine Acoustic that I play on ... I play alot of Classic Rock stuff and deep toned Metal stuff ... I use the Spider III amp to compliment everything ...
Now that everyone knows what I have my question is this: I have learned all my basic open chords (bar-chording I haven't been able to master) ... as well I've learned my powerchords which are easier for me to control and use ... I'm currently learning my minor Pentatonic scales but from what I've read, lead guitarists primarily use these scales, etc ... is this something I should be learning if I only plan on playing rythym?
I know it's a good thing to know your scales and where the notes are on the fret board but being 36 I have very limited patience! I've learned a bunch of songs like Living After Midnight, Twist of Cain, etc and they sound awesome on both guitars ... but I want to know if there's a specific guidance on learning rythym/lead guitar
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