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Posted by: Young Guitarist Apr 18 2008, 07:32 AM

GMC Is A Drug, and im hooked on it, the only difference is, that it has no negative effects, like drug has ( Watch out kids! ) But im seriously hooked on GMC! I got my account around 12:00 Yesterday. Daytime, and i was learning, and posting untill 10:00 in the evening, Thats, Thats, 10 FREAKING HOURS! I havent spent so much time on anything ever! This is a kind of message that says: "Oh My God, GMC ROCKS! "

Posted by: Juan M. Valero Apr 18 2008, 07:41 AM

GMC Rocks !! I use to spend almost 1 hour every day here, but I'm usually conected all day and posting between my personal classes or in my free time

Posted by: Young Guitarist Apr 18 2008, 07:43 AM

All Hail Kris, The Founder Of GMC!

Posted by: RIP Dime Apr 18 2008, 09:29 AM

Wow, 105 posts in 1 day? I'd have a hard time doing that in 1 month!

Posted by: Young Guitarist Apr 18 2008, 09:30 AM

Haha i love the forums !

Posted by: Hisham Al-Sanea Apr 18 2008, 09:34 AM

nice posts for 1 day

Posted by: Young Guitarist Apr 18 2008, 09:38 AM

Thanx Its like this: Practice Practice, Post, Post, Practice post combination.

Wish i was half as good on guitar as i was on posting ^^,

Posted by: superize Apr 18 2008, 09:51 AM

Yeah i am totally hooked on it to....always when i go on my computer as start GMC and check the forum......

Wow man over 100 post in 24 hours...must be some kind of rekord.. i have done 100 post in less then a week and that feelt like very much

Posted by: Mark. Apr 18 2008, 09:52 AM

If you go on posting like this your nickname will get as famous as "The Uncreator"
There are a couple of names at this forum who have a kinda godly status,
when I joined that I felt really honoured when a ""big name" commented , and I still do

Posted by: Smells Apr 18 2008, 09:57 AM

I love your genuine excitement at being here, a real breath of fresh air for the forums.

Your right, GMC is a drug, I`m a total addict, cant and wont give it up!

Posted by: superize Apr 18 2008, 10:03 AM

The last time i was addictive to a site was a couple of years ago for a sie that was called Hockeychallenge....

It was a game were you played hock ad chat with other players.....The all of a udden they took the game down and said that their were goingto make some upates....but the game never came up again...

So if you ever do this Kris i will never forgive you

Posted by: Trond Vold Apr 18 2008, 10:08 AM

GMC is addictive allright!

Posted by: Young Guitarist Apr 18 2008, 10:08 AM

Hehe Thx All ^^,

Posted by: Danilo Capezzuto Apr 18 2008, 10:08 AM

You're right, but take a big breath...

Posted by: MickeM Apr 18 2008, 10:11 AM

Not 24 hours yet huh? I predict this an average of 125 posts a day and 45000 a year.

Muris and Andrews post record will be blown away somewhere around july. If they add their posts together it will take young Guitarist til autumn to pass them.

...But Andrew has an arsenal of secret weapons, being a moderator and all.

Posted by: Young Guitarist Apr 18 2008, 10:56 AM

Yea he has the "Ban For Spam" option

Posted by: Muris Varajic Apr 18 2008, 12:23 PM

I prefer kind a sweet drugs... and GMC is one of them!

Posted by: Capt.Z Apr 18 2008, 12:25 PM

120 posts in one day!? damn!!!

you must be really high on GMC!

Posted by: Vinod Saranga Apr 18 2008, 12:30 PM

Hey YG 
post post practise practise practise and again post post but when school? 

Posted by: OrganisedConfusion Apr 18 2008, 12:32 PM

GMC is the website I view the most for sure.

Posted by: rokchik Apr 18 2008, 12:48 PM

Wow man your enthusiasm is fantastic. That's a pretty impressive first day post stat. The forum is a great place to hang out, as you have already noticed, and the people here are the nicest on the web GMC is indeed addictive but it's healthy and helpful and well I don't want a cure. See ya around the board man and again welcome.

rok

Posted by: OrganisedConfusion Apr 18 2008, 12:49 PM

Yes it is very informative so you don't feel bad spending most your life on it. Johnny 5 would go insane if he saw this website INPUT.

Posted by: Andrew Cockburn Apr 18 2008, 02:07 PM

"Ban for Spam" - wow that sounds cool! I'll have to try clicking that button haven't tried it yet

Posted by: Young Guitarist Apr 18 2008, 02:09 PM

Erm school? yea, ok... Study Study, Practice Practice, Post Post, Sleep

Posted by: Vinod Saranga Apr 18 2008, 02:11 PM

good boy

Posted by: Pi38 Apr 18 2008, 02:21 PM

You've out-posted me in one day, and I've been here for three months!!! Well done, sir.

Posted by: OrganisedConfusion Apr 18 2008, 02:21 PM

He'll be catching me up in no time

Posted by: Young Guitarist Apr 18 2008, 02:22 PM

Haha

Posted by: Pi38 Apr 18 2008, 02:22 PM

Posted by: Young Guitarist Apr 18 2008, 02:23 PM

Yea, Go on search and searc for "Ban For Spam" Tell me if you find something!




I take that as a challange...

Posted by: Pi38 Apr 18 2008, 02:26 PM

It's gonna take me years to get where you are in a month.

Posted by: Young Guitarist Apr 18 2008, 02:34 PM

SOme1 help me, i dont know if its the guitar, il try re-tuning if it there is no advice, but... On the power chords lesson by Kris. i dont get the right sound, but im holding as i should. Wierd.. Maybe my amp is not as it should be, by that i mean ( properly toned ) You know the things u gotta turn around..

Posted by: Pi38 Apr 18 2008, 02:35 PM

It could be the right position, but on the wrong strings. If it's not that, I don't know what to tell you.

Posted by: Young Guitarist Apr 18 2008, 02:40 PM

Right strings and all...

Nvm. i was playing to soft, need to hit that string harder ^^,

Posted by: Pi38 Apr 18 2008, 02:41 PM

Oh, good. Well, have fun with power chords.

Posted by: Young Guitarist Apr 18 2008, 02:42 PM

Nope.. still not same, wtf

Posted by: Pi38 Apr 18 2008, 02:47 PM

Sorry to hear that.

Posted by: Young Guitarist Apr 18 2008, 02:47 PM

My Enthusiasism is falling... lol

Posted by: Pi38 Apr 18 2008, 02:50 PM

Maybe try a different lesson and see if it still sounds weird.

Posted by: OrganisedConfusion Apr 18 2008, 02:51 PM

Try making sure the notes ring out individually. Hold your hand on the chord as you would and play the strings individually to make sure each string is sounding properly and then play the power chord as a complete chord.

Posted by: Young Guitarist Apr 18 2008, 02:52 PM

Im afraid its still all messed up

Posted by: Pi38 Apr 18 2008, 02:53 PM

Well, I have no idea of what it could be. I hope you figure it out. Good luck!!!

Posted by: OrganisedConfusion Apr 18 2008, 02:55 PM

It might be how the guitar is set up or a problem with how you're playing it. Is there anybody you know who plays the guitar near you that you can ask for help?

Posted by: Young Guitarist Apr 18 2008, 02:58 PM

Nope I will never learn playing a guitar. if the sounds doesnt come out right...

Posted by: OrganisedConfusion Apr 18 2008, 03:02 PM

You'll get there. It just takes practice. You wont sound exactly like Kris as he has his own tone

Posted by: Young Guitarist Apr 18 2008, 03:04 PM

Yea, thats right... Guess its just his kinda tone. but when i do it, it sounds so f*ed Up... i even do it right, i dont know wtf is wrong, i guess il try getting a cam and record it.

Posted by: OrganisedConfusion Apr 18 2008, 03:08 PM

Yeah. That is the best way for getting help. Or just record through a rubbish computer mic and we may be able to tell you what is wrong.

Posted by: Pi38 Apr 18 2008, 03:10 PM

When I first started it sounded like someone threw a frightened cat at a chalkboard. It'll take a while before it sounds decent. I'm still not happy with the way I play, and I've got over a year on you. It's natural to sound badly at first, I think.

Posted by: Young Guitarist Apr 18 2008, 03:19 PM

I tried tapping, SAME SOUND But, on the basic tapping lesson, 1-2-3. finger on,right, finger off, right
BUT THEN, when im supposed to take my ring finger off. it makes no sound, i guess one of the strings are touching the index finger, wich i use on the 12th fret. and its no sound, but i just cant hold it any other way, to make that sound

Wow, that explenation sucked :S

Posted by: Pi38 Apr 18 2008, 03:22 PM

Sorry about that.

Posted by: Young Guitarist Apr 18 2008, 03:25 PM

Hmm, guess il just... erm... Hire a guitar teacher Or i could go to stavanger (10 min drive) and meet audiopaal and bother him! haha jk He would get angry at me, right paal?

Posted by: Siggum Apr 18 2008, 03:26 PM

Just take your time man, rome wasnt build in a day, you'll learn it

Posted by: Young Guitarist Apr 18 2008, 03:28 PM

Well, i will never learn it when i dont know where im doing wrong...

Posted by: Smells Apr 18 2008, 03:35 PM

Take your time mate, time is on your side for sure, how long have you been playing?
concentrate on chords to begin with to get your left hand working and in sync with your right picking hand strumming out a few different chord changes, make sure your getting the chords (I`d stick with some open chords to begin with) to really ring out so your not muting any of the other strings with a stray finger, it all takes time, a lot of patience and practice

Posted by: Young Guitarist Apr 18 2008, 03:49 PM

Yea i will But its hard, to hard for me to comprehend. i just dont understand the main point Im just trying to copy what he is doing, i dont understand anything of what hes saying, like E minour, or the 13th fret, well i know frets..

The easiest lesson is overwhelming for me :S

Posted by: Pi38 Apr 18 2008, 03:51 PM

You'll pick it up, bit by bit, sometimes without even knowing you're learning, and after a few months you'll be surprised how much better you are. I remember the beginning (not too long ago) and it's definitely the hardest part. It'll start to be more fun after a certain point.

Posted by: Young Guitarist Apr 18 2008, 03:54 PM

I hope so, now im not having fun at all, im just constantly pushing myself,

To get you started, we have put together a 6-step course that will make you play in less than twenty minutes! These six lessons cover some of the basics that you need to learn on your way to become a great guitarist.

Erm. ive used like 3 hours on the first one...

Posted by: Pi38 Apr 18 2008, 03:57 PM

Once you start to learn the regular lessons that are more about music and less about theory and technique I bet you'll have fun.

Posted by: Young Guitarist Apr 18 2008, 04:02 PM

ok, i find the video incredibly stupid, no offence, but on an E5 Powerchord, he holds on the 2nd fret, on the 4th string, upper 4th, but he only plays on the 5th string, so it makes the same sound whatsoever...

Posted by: Pi38 Apr 18 2008, 04:04 PM

Yeah, some people play the same notes on different strings.

Posted by: Young Guitarist Apr 18 2008, 04:07 PM

Wierd, my cousin is here, he knos how to play, il ask him.. .

Posted by: Pi38 Apr 18 2008, 04:11 PM

Hopefully he'll know.

Posted by: rokchik Apr 18 2008, 04:19 PM

Don't stress yourself out. Guitar is suppose to be fun not a chore. As OC said you won't get the exact tone as Kris due to amp settings, guitar, etc. but don't worry about that now. Worry about getting your fingers in the correct position and playing the power chord clean. If it sounds muted or isn't ringing then maybe your strumming hand is resting on the strings as you play. (I'm not 100% sure what the type of problem your having is)

You'll find as you continue playing some stuff you'll pick up rather quickly some things will require numerous hours of practice. Go at your own pace. You will have moments of frustration but just take a break, listen to some Iron Maiden, get inspired and try again Remember have fun with it. I know your anxious to get going but a bit of patience will pay off big time down the line.

rok

Posted by: Young Guitarist Apr 18 2008, 04:24 PM

Thanks rok

Posted by: rokchik Apr 18 2008, 04:34 PM

No problem YG. When I started a couple of years ago I was in the same boat so I understand your frustration. My hurdle was barre chords. Just couldn't get them no matter how hard I tried. I practiced so hard and I just couldn't get it. Was gonna give up but then one day boom barre chord after barre chord played. I was so excited. Hard work and patience pays off.

Good luck with it and even try a different lesson and go back to that one. Maybe some time away from it will help you out too. But keep us posted and keep asking questions. It's the best way to learn and GMC is a pretty supportive place and we'll help if we can

Keep rocking

rok

Posted by: Nemanja Filipovic Apr 18 2008, 05:30 PM

first,you start to go out much less than usual,tl,then your friends start to worry,and then your girlfriend leave you... that is GMC....

Posted by: StringBender Apr 21 2008, 01:04 PM

Yup, it's true. Gmc is a drug and I am hooked.
Very nice atmosphere going on here.

Thanks Chris, Andrew and all others that make this happen!

Posted by: kyldeee Apr 21 2008, 01:08 PM

This is the best damn site on the whole wide web GMC is a drug indeed

Posted by: Young Guitarist Apr 21 2008, 01:34 PM

Haha Awesome ^^,

Posted by: Gus Apr 21 2008, 10:32 PM

Wow, man. I am also addicted to GMC,
but 10 hours in a row?

In that rhythm you are going to be top poster still this semester

Posted by: stratman33 Apr 22 2008, 04:36 AM

holy crap 38 posts per day??u really are hooked

Posted by: Bogdan Radovic Apr 22 2008, 03:42 PM

Tell me about it..I can't do anything on my computer without posting here or doing new lessons When I think about it , I'm all the time online here
GMC is a cool drug

Posted by: Pi38 Apr 22 2008, 03:55 PM

GMC is the best thing since Jimi Hendrix.