Learning the guitar thread!!!

lespaulphoenix

lespaulphoenix

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Hey, guys.
I've been getting alot of PMs and such from guys who want to learn how to play the guitar, and I figured it wouldn't be absolutely awful if I were to start a thread here in General Discussions so I don't have to repeat myself so much.

If any moderator feels as if this thread doesn't belong, I do apologize in advance. Lock the thread or do whatever it is you guys do.

SO!
If anyone wants help learning the guitar, post your questions here, and I'll try my best to answer coherently enough. (or if there are some other guys here that are good enough to teach, then your input on helping is also appreciated! I myself am not a Joe Satriani by any means... yet)
 
Paul. I want to learn songs... actual songs... that I can play (or at least practice on) and get out of these Amazing Grace, Happy B-day and all the beginner ones. What are some of the easiest songs to start with? and please don't say Holly Wars by Megadeth because I got that answer 3 times.
 
Zane said:
Paul. I want to learn songs... actual songs... that I can play (or at least practice on) and get out of these Amazing Grace, Happy B-day and all the beginner ones. What are some of the easiest songs to start with? and please don't say Holly Wars by Megadeth because I got that answer 3 times.
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tbh, there's nothing really "skill level" oriented when it comes to learning most songs. Unless you're looking at "Peganini's 5th Caprice" or something extremely technical like that.

My suggestion is this: pick 3-5 songs you like and learn them. You'll know if they're above your skill level.
For these 3-5 songs, make sure you have them on CD, ipod, whatever. You want to be able to listen to intervals, timing and what-not. Tabs only go so far (if that's how you learn.)


Was that a little too vague? If so, read on. What are a number of your few bands and/or favorite songs?! I could do some research, and come up with something.

If you're like me and you like to have your mind made up for you, My other suggestion is this:
There's this game that came out not too long ago, Rocksmith. With standard study of the instrument, I highly suggest that you pick it up; it essentially has songs for you to learn! What's more, it tells you when you're not doing it right.

Basically, you get lessons in timing, rudimentary guitar stuff (it covers techniques, but only to a certain level; you won't be studying sweep picking or something like that here.) you have song lessons laid out for you, AND there are these really neat mini games that work on certain aspects of guitar!!! http://www.gamestop.com/browse?nav=16k-Rocksmith

Again, I will say that you don't want this to be your ONLY method of learning. It has its uses, but it's not an "all-in-one" method.

My 3rd suggestion: the Ultimate Campfire song!!!!


the chords are such: D A Bm G . You can use barre chords to make this easier. Oooor you can use POWER CHORDS!!! You'll be excluding a few tonalities, but that's what I do when I'm too lazy to include the 3rds lol.

This song is AMAZING for a few reasons: you'll be able to play 95% of what people want to hear, and you'll get a few laughs out of people. ( Take notes, ShenOu. Play a guitar for a girl, she'll say "oh, that's cool!"... Play a song she LIKES, and KNOWS AND YOU MAKE HER LAUGH? Boom. There's a shallow and unsatisfying relationship based on a talent that doesn't continue a relationship past.. maybe 3 weeks?)

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