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Nov 13 2007, 03:24 PM |
I feel like I am retarded even though I attend a top university with a 3.75 GPA with a double major in philosophy/biomedical engineering. (lol, I am definitely not bragging or anything I'm just wondering why I don't understand these "beginner" lessons; something must be wrong with me, not quite sure what it is yet.) Hello mate, welcome to GMC. I started 1 month ago and I'm really surprised how things change after 2-3 weeks. If you are a University-guy why not then start the theory lessons written by Andrew: https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/guitar_fo...?showtopic=3351 bcnu Twibeard -------------------- Guitar: Ibanez RG370DXCE my backup is a Fender Strat. Amps: Marshall MG and Line6 Spider III 75W combo (preferred) Recording stuff: Cubase SX3, Logic emagic, Novation ReMote SL, M-Audio Pro Synth experiance: Roland, MoTu, Native Instrument, Spectrasonics and Steinberg Main VST's: Kontakt2, FM8, Bass station, Ezdrummer, MoTu EI, Atmosphere, Crystall |
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Nov 13 2007, 07:07 PM |
Welcome to GMC NocturnalOats,
+1 with Twibeard - Andrew's theory lessons are amongst the best I've ever seen - both in hardcopy bookform and on the net. Another suggestion is to have a look at the 101 videos as these give a lot of spoken explanation along with the written text. Also, and as you've already done so , shout for help - it's a friendly site and forum and people here are very generous with their help, time and advice. Cheers, Tony -------------------- Get your music professionally mastered by anl AES registered Mastering Engineer. Contact me for Audio Mastering Services and Advice and visit our website www.miromastering.com
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Nov 13 2007, 07:45 PM |
Hi NocturnalOats
As tony has said, this is a great and friendly site, with a whole wealth of info available to you. Good luck Chris -------------------- |
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Nov 13 2007, 08:21 PM |
Some great advice here!
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Nov 13 2007, 08:26 PM |
Top university with majors in some heavy subjects guy... I think the answer is pretty simple. You're trying too hard! And while trying too hard your using the wrong side of the brain! Shut down the parts that needs to understand all of what you're doing, why you're doing it and such.
Strike a power chord and listen! Does it sound right? Well if not, do it again, work on your technique until you get it right, use your ears instead of your brain (though sound coverts to signals transmitted to the brain for interpretion in the sound centra yeah I know, told you to shut that part of the brain off didn't I? ) No really, just use your visual for watching the videos and follow what's done, skip the understanding part for now. There's plenty of time for that later. Use your ears and make the long dream of you playing "Smoke on the water" come true It's an excellent riff to start with. Remember: Don't think too much, Listen! And welcome to the forum! -------------------- My bands homepage
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Nov 13 2007, 09:13 PM |
Welcome to GMC, NocturnalOats!
Event though I've worked for GMC for almost two year, I'm also just starting up with the guitar. I got mine a couple of weeks ago and I'm just getting started. This week a new series will begin on the GMC blog where I write about my quest to learn to play using GMC It will include a lot about where I start out, how I use the different resources available here (including this forum!), and it will also include quite a lot about problems that I run into ('cause there are a bunch!), how to get past them and so on (including additions and improvements that GMC will make for us beginners). You are very welcome to read and comment based on your own similar experiences! -------------------- Tech manager @ GMC
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Nov 13 2007, 09:25 PM |
Reading Andrew's theory lesson will help a lot,and 101 lessons of course.
Plus you can always ask everything you want in forum or in "ask instructor" sub-board, options are really endless and I wish you fast progress. -------------------- Youtube
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Nov 13 2007, 09:58 PM |
Welcome!
Everyone has given my theory lessons good press (thanks all!) - If you want to dig into them there are lots of people around here that you can discuss the finer points with, we are all very happy to help! -------------------- Check out my Instructor profile
Live long and prosper ... My Stuff: Electric Guitars : Ibanez Jem7v, Line6 Variax 700, Fender Plus Strat with 57/62 Pickups, Line6 Variax 705 Bass Acoustic Guitars : Taylor 816ce, Martin D-15, Line6 Variax Acoustic 300 Nylon Effects : Line6 Helix, Keeley Modded Boss DS1, Keeley Modded Boss BD2, Keeley 4 knob compressor, Keeley OxBlood Amps : Epiphone Valve Jnr & Head, Cockburn A.C.1, Cockburn A.C.2, Blackstar Club 50 Head & 4x12 Cab |
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