I Think I Started Learning Guitar On The Wrong Foot... |
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Aug 27 2009, 12:47 PM
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I pretty much started playing guitar by finding a song that i really liked then getting the tab for it. I've pretty much only done that since last december.
After readying lots around this awesome website I think i need to have more structure in my "play" time than just getting a random song i like and learning it. The only problem is, i dont really know what I should be learning first. Can anyone help with this? Cheers, -------------------- When I look in the mirror I see a face-melting guitar shredder.... maybe my mirror tells the future?
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Aug 27 2009, 01:16 PM
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There's nothing wrong while learning some songs you like. Some people are doing the opposite, learning random licks, riffs, exercises and so on, and they can't play a whole song from the beginning to the end.
You can do some kind of schedule for your practice. Learn the five pentatonic boxes, start to improvise over some blues backing track using them. Learn also new chords and find new voicings by yourself. You can incorporate some alternate picking exercise in your routine, there are a lot of lessons here about this topic. Then you can add some advanced stuff like legato, economy, sweep, etc.. Check also Andrew's theory board, you can find a lot info there. -------------------- ::: Main Gear ::: Guitars: Washburn N4 Vintage | Washburn N2 | Washburn WI67Pro | Washburn WG-587 | Washburn EA20B Amps: Laney GH50L (head) | Laney GS410 & GS212IE (cabinets) | Rocktron PROGAP Ultra (rack preamp) | Rocktron Velocity 150 (power amp) | Marshall VS230 (combo) FXs: Rocktron Intellifex + custom pedalboard (check my video demo) Other: Shredneck | Intellitouch PT10 tuner Picks: Esseti Picks Software & Recording Gear: Cubase 4 | Overloud TH1 | Mackie Onyx 400F | EZdrummer | Korg Pandora PX4D ------------------------------------------------------- myspace.com/jerryarcidiacono Check out my video lessons and instructor board! |
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Aug 27 2009, 01:57 PM
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I think should keep some time from your practice to learn songs, since you like that. Let's say 30% of your practice. It's going to help keep you motivated.
I think you can start by working on pentatonic workshop. It will teach about timing and pentatonic scales. Things you do not necessarily understand from learning songs: https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/solo-guit...ming-exercises/ Check also about muting. This is something easy to miss when learning only from songs: https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/misc-less...g-101-tutorial/ And for sure, the theory board This post has been edited by Gus: Aug 27 2009, 01:57 PM -------------------- my "Thank you GMC!" video
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Aug 27 2009, 04:34 PM
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There's no such thing as a wrong foot to start on. By realizing something wasn't 100% right, you're only proven that your feet are ready to walk in badass boots on the path of learning
 Time to learn some theory. Don't forget about learning the songs you like, though! If you only learn theory, there's a change you get bored and loose that "spark" that keeps you craving more  Also, analyse the songs you learn! Look for patterns in the songs to see if you notice any similarities in what makes a good solo, or an epic riff! For example if you find two solos that has this awesome, climactic moment (example: Emir's "Climax in a Solo" lesson), then there's a chance they're doing something similar. If you keep that in the back of your head, the next time you find such a solo (or make your own), you're not taken by such a surprise when you look at the tabs, since you know some basic stuff of what's going on ^^ This doesen't only apply to solos, of course
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Aug 27 2009, 11:43 PM
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Check out this lesson plan:
https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/guitar_fo...st&p=312457 it may not be exactly what you're looking for, but it will give you an idea how to structure your own sessions. Let me know if I can help with it further. Ivan -------------------- - Ivan's Video Chat Lesson Notes HERE
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Aug 28 2009, 07:29 AM
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Please check out my reply to "twist" here I usually write lengthy threads on this subject, hopefully it should give you some insight into structure and ideas behind how to practice! regards, Matt 
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Aug 28 2009, 08:32 AM
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QUOTE (wrk @ Aug 28 2009, 09:22 AM)  I think to play lots of songs is a good approach .. if done right. Concentrate on parts you have difficulties with, build exercises out of these parts, try to find a corresponding lesson to practice a certain technic. A common mistake is to play songs over and over again and to rush through difficult parts. In my opinion songs give you a good and dynamic structure for your practice routine. Keeps practicing interesting and you know for what you do certain exercises. That's very true. Usually the tricky part of a song is very small. It is much more efficient to repeat a 30 second part 20 times than a 6 minute song 4 times. Still you would spend the same amount of time in each !
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If you like it please vote in the competition ;-) Gus Stairway to Guitar Heaven - my practice agenda Check out my lesson here Phrygian Dominant Solo lesson Gear : Ibanez RGT320q (I just love the neck-thru sustain), Washburn EA-20SDL (acoustic 6 string), Standard strat (Mexico), POD X3 Live Some of my Guitar heroes: Jimmy Page, Slash, Kirk Hammett, Augusto Licks, Joe Satriani, Gus G, David Gilmour, Mark Knopfler... |
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Aug 28 2009, 11:32 AM
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This is all golden info guys!! Thanks so much !
I'm going to crack on with it tonight! I dont think work are impressed that i'm able to access this site from work, i can't get off it haha! -------------------- When I look in the mirror I see a face-melting guitar shredder.... maybe my mirror tells the future?
Download the GMC Guitar Theory Grimoire Here! Guitars Ibanez RGA42 (EMG 81/85 pickups) Takemine G series electro acoustic Equipment Line 6 spider 3 75 amp Line 6 POD studio UX2 |
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Aug 28 2009, 06:22 PM
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Haha better watch out or your boss will fire you
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