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Post by Scifishocks on Jan 4, 2008 14:21:38 GMT 1
Like it says, I got me an axe. Well, an acoustic one anyway. Got to start somewhere, right? I've always fancied a good twang... and now I can twang whenever I want.  Now, cos I've never played one before, I need some help getting started. I'd like to teach myself, I know loads of people do... but I would really appreciate any starting suggestions that any of the talented people out there might have. You know, websites, starting methods, helpful hints or whatever. Anyone? |
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Post by RustiSwordz on Jan 4, 2008 14:40:56 GMT 1
i wish you good luck, thats all i can do. I will say this persevere, keep at it.
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Post by richardburton on Jan 4, 2008 17:02:58 GMT 1
Nice one, matey - good luck with it. Get Jamie to show you the main chords - that's a start then I'm sure Brendan and a few others will be a huge help.
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Post by Bagnew on Jan 4, 2008 21:43:04 GMT 1
Wait, By Brendan do you mean me or poyks?
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Post by Stu on Jan 5, 2008 1:53:50 GMT 1
Sorry mucka, can't help - if it was sticks you bought instead of a geetar, then maybe i could've helped.....  |
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Post by Scifishocks on Jan 5, 2008 2:33:11 GMT 1
Well... one of my flatmates knows his way around a guitar... As for the other one... What happened was that my OTHER flatmate, on hearing of my purchase of today, has set a bet.... She has bet that I CAN NOT pick out a tune on said instrument within a month from now. My musically inclined flatmate has said that this can be done. Ultimately, I have to come up with the goods or.... Oh I forgot. |
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Post by Scifishocks on Jan 5, 2008 2:35:29 GMT 1
Anyway, point is... I have to be pretty fuckin' convincing on the guitar within a month. On ONE tune.
I don't remember agreeing to this but, isn't it always the way?
Anyone who is willing to crash tutor me... over and above my flatmate who can play, is welcome to get in touch!!
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Post by poyks on Jan 5, 2008 2:52:50 GMT 1
I'll set you some pointers soon, ie, some simple Pink Floyd patterns. I'll have you playing chords soon enough.
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Post by poyks on Jan 5, 2008 2:58:26 GMT 1
For starters you need your guitar in tune. I've downloaded a great tuning prog here; www.nch.com.au/tuner/index.htmlIf you have a microphone connected to the PC, put it next to the guitar, and it will aid you to tune it perfectly. |
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Post by poyks on Jan 5, 2008 3:06:11 GMT 1
If the guitar is already in tune, and you think of the strings as 1 2 3 4 5 6 with 1 being the thickest string closest to you, then put your 4th finger on the 2nd string between the first and second fret, and your 2nd finger on the third string on the same fret, you get my favourite chord; E minor |
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Post by Scifishocks on Jan 5, 2008 3:12:45 GMT 1
Brendan... we need to talk off the site. The guitar is tuned but I am BAFFLED!  |
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Post by poyks on Jan 5, 2008 3:16:09 GMT 1
I know it's difficult at first, but you'll soon get the idea. We'll set a time when you can ring me over the weekend, and I'll talk you through the basic chords.
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Post by Scifishocks on Jan 5, 2008 3:44:25 GMT 1
I'm up for that mate. I know you are busy, I've nothing on this weekend, so I'm at your disposal. |
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Post by richardburton on Jan 5, 2008 15:31:17 GMT 1
Wait, By Brendan do you mean me or poyks? Sorry for the confusion, I meant the music legend, Mr Poyks ;D |
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