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Sep 26 2007, 10:51 AM |
There's only one way...practice.
I think you are killing yourself too much with those schedules. Just grab your guitar and try to play something you like,put a goal in front of you. And after you reached that one,put another one...and on and on. For quick start,try any of beginners lessons here at GMC. Just play and you'll be fine! -------------------- Youtube
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Sep 27 2007, 02:15 AM |
Ohhh,when I had only one year of guitar experience,I was a HUUGEEE sucker,believe me!!
You can't imagine how bad it was,really... But I didn't give up,I practiced a lot and always looking forward,never back. So,again,grab your axe and GO!! This post has been edited by muris: Sep 27 2007, 02:16 AM -------------------- Youtube
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Sep 27 2007, 03:08 AM |
Hi Steve, If someone asked you to play a fingerstyle peice could you? If you had the progression Emin9-A7-Eb7-Dmaj7#11 could you solo over it coherently? Do you know different types of inversions? 9th chords, 11th chords, 13th chords? Arpeggios and Scale/modes in ALL keys? I dont mean to sound blunt but hopefully that may spark something to work on Eventually if you want to persue a semi-pro or pro career in music you will need to roll with whats thrown so versatilty is a must, IMHO. Without it sounding too corny, a good quote is that of Larry Carlton- ' Practice what you must, play what you love'. It has alot of truth to it. -Ben After my first year 'learning' (and I do mean 'learning' in '' ) the guitar I could probably just about tune it and play bad versions of House of the Rising Sun and Smoke on the water. I sort of knew the major and minor chords between 1st-3rd fret. I spent several years sort of 'learning' in a very unfocused way and would have struggled with any of Ben's list. It took me ages before I decided that I really had to apply myself and learn properly how to play, My first time on a session I was given a sheet like the progression Ben's layed down and told to blow over it. It put the fear off God in me and I went away and really got down to learning chords and listening and learning different styles. So I think I'm with Ben on this one - it's never to early to learn and if you want to be semi, or pro then you have too be prepared to be versatile and know your chops so well that nothing will phase you. It's a long road traveled but the earlier it's started the better. (And for me the end still isn't in sight ) 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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Sep 27 2007, 03:22 AM |
Well said Tony.
Still,I believe it's more important for Steve to feel real passion for guitar and music in general. And pushing him into 13th and add chords is too much for him at this point. Let him jam,practice and enjoy in music he likes. And if he feels power to explore deeper,that's more than great! -------------------- Youtube
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Sep 27 2007, 06:06 PM |
Listen to this Steve.
When I was in your stage,I had big problems with barre chords,not to mention solos etc. I was so angry of it so I made the promise like,"I'll never play these stupid chords,I don't need it!! Of course,I broke it not so long after. Just give yourself time,you can't accept huge results in one year trust. Practice hard as you said you've been doing already. And keep us updated with some audio or video of your playing,ok? Chin up!! -------------------- Youtube
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Sep 27 2007, 07:11 PM |
Same with me 1 year in and I was bad (as in seriously rubbish rather than 'whose the maaaaan, he's baaad)'. I think yo've got a big advantage on me at that stage, not just that GMC didn't exist back then (nor did easy access to the internet!) but that you have already got a practice regime and are working on things that you've identified. Me, I was bumbling on .
Cheers, Tony nowadays I've improved loads - just rubbish rather then seriously rubbish. I'm aiming to be be ok on guitar in the next few years . -------------------- 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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Sep 27 2007, 11:51 PM |
Same with me 1 year in and I was bad (as in seriously rubbish rather than 'whose the maaaaan, he's baaad)'. I think yo've got a big advantage on me at that stage, not just that GMC didn't exist back then (nor did easy access to the internet!) but that you have already got a practice regime and are working on things that you've identified. Me, I was bumbling on . Cheers, Tony nowadays I've improved loads - just rubbish rather then seriously rubbish. I'm aiming to be be ok on guitar in the next few years . Good point Tony!! When I stared playing during siege of Sarajevo,we had no water,electric power etc. Not to mention internet or sites like GMC. I hope you'll spend more time with guitar instead of thinking too much about progress. Progress will be there,there's no doubt!! -------------------- Youtube
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Sep 28 2007, 05:40 AM |
Record and post it Steve - peeps will give constructive opinion on possible things to work on. Sometimes getting that can be really good as sometimes we worry about things that others think are fine. And sometimes we sort of don't pay enough attention to bits others think we need to concentrate on .
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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Sep 28 2007, 05:47 AM |
Oh yeah,post videos of your playing!!
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MySpace Website Album "Let It Out" on iTunes and CD Baby Check out my video lessons and instructor board! The Pianist tune is progress,check it out! "ok.. it is great.. :P have you myspace? Can i to personalize this for you guy?" |
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