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How to start ? From where to start ? What to do I WANNA LEARN; I really want to learn Electric ... But How ?
Topic Started: Nov 6 2010, 08:54 AM (308 Views)
Metal Frantic	Nov 6 2010, 08:54 AM Post #1
Newbie Posts: 10 Group: Members Member #9,270 Joined: December 8, 2009	Hi pals. I bought an Electric Guitar about 10 months ago. I had a teacher for 3 or 4 months then I decided to learn Electric myself... But I'm not all just a loser. I start to play songs by different bands , I play some of em good , but at the end of the day I'm not satisfied... I really don't know what to do. I want to be good at Electric Guitar til the next 8 months... But ... I'm really confused .... I don't know what to do and how to start. I've got many different DVDs from www.Licklibrary.com I have downloaded Many Guitar Pro Tabs for different songs... With all these I think I'm not learning. Do you know what to do ? any good online lessons ? or any advice ?



Bullet	Nov 7 2010, 12:34 PM Post #2
Admin Posts: 1,912 Group: Admin Member #183 Joined: January 13, 2007	It shouldn't be forced. I started by just playing songs I liked as a hobby and then striving to play them better and better until they were perfect and by doing that, I improved my playing a lot. I don't ever remember feeling frustrated about it, just chill, it will come naturally.



monwobobbo	Nov 8 2010, 01:46 AM Post #3
Posts: 1,032 Group: Moderator Member #8,625 Joined: June 23, 2008	hi gonna have to say the same thing i did at UG, don't expect to be good after a few months. learning songs without really knowing what you are playing won't help. it takes way more than a few months to be good so be prepared to put in some time and to suck for a while.
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roast	Nov 9 2010, 03:17 AM Post #4
Board Lord Posts: 1,976 Group: Co-Admin Member #59 Joined: September 2, 2006	I was playing guitar for at least a year and a half when it all finally "clicked" with me. I was useless up until then, but I gave it my best shot and persevered. And at the end of the day, if you enjoy what you do, it doesn't matter how well you can do it! -Mick.



Metal Frantic	Nov 11 2010, 11:50 AM Post #5
Newbie Posts: 10 Group: Members Member #9,270 Joined: December 8, 2009	Don't I have to work on "Troy Stetina" books ? like Metal Rhythm Guitar Vol 1 & 2 and Lead Guitar book from Troy ?



roast	Nov 11 2010, 06:18 PM Post #6
Board Lord Posts: 1,976 Group: Co-Admin Member #59 Joined: September 2, 2006	I personally never used books, but if you feel they will benefit you, then go for it. -Mick.



Metal Frantic	Nov 12 2010, 12:47 PM Post #7
Newbie Posts: 10 Group: Members Member #9,270 Joined: December 8, 2009	I don't like using books but I don't know if JUST Playing different songs from different bands will really help me



roast	Nov 12 2010, 09:58 PM Post #8
Board Lord Posts: 1,976 Group: Co-Admin Member #59 Joined: September 2, 2006	Metal Frantic Nov 12 2010, 12:47 PM I don't like using books but I don't know if JUST Playing different songs from different bands will really help me It will. Learning how different pro guitarists play will give you an insight into all the different styles. Once you've tried them, you can develop your own playing style, which could be a mish-mash of all of them.



monwobobbo	Nov 14 2010, 01:05 AM Post #9
Posts: 1,032 Group: Moderator Member #8,625 Joined: June 23, 2008	Metal Frantic Nov 12 2010, 12:47 PM I don't like using books but I don't know if JUST Playing different songs from different bands will really help me it won't if you don't know what you are doing and why. learning songs certainly gives you alot of insight and we all do it. the problem is that we often don't know the scales used or perhaps even the basic theory behind the chord progression or notes used in a solo. this is a point that i tend to disagree on with many guitar teachers. often guys will teach you a song but don't give you any insight into why the guitarist chose to play what he did. it's very important to learn the scales etc that are used and understand how it all fits together at least reasonabl so. i'm no theory genius but know at least enough to stay in key and where to start scales in the key you re playing. this will make you into a good guitar player. i've come across alot of kids that can play songs pretty well but are clueless if asked to make up something of their own. usually it's either total crap or just reminds you of somebody elses song. as i've already mentioned being able to play guitar is a long road with no real shortcuts. being able to parrot a song doesn't make you a good player.
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