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holoshreder View Member Profile	Jan 16 2008, 06:26 PM
Jan 16 2008, 06:26 PM	GMC:er Posts: 138 Joined: 6-January 08	Hey Gmcers i have been playing for a month and something now , still very noobish (cant even bend properly) got into GMC 2 weeks ago (loving it) i want to become one of the great guitarists of the world in a good progressive metal band i am devoting all my spare time to my dream im 16 now and maybe when im 18 i expect to be ina band playing in small gigs (i know that its a very dificult goal but im gonna work for it) i was hoping that you guys could give me some tips VERY VERY basic tips so that one day when im a famous guitarist i might say GMC helped me at the time when i couldnt even bend a string properly PS an also sujest some lessons ROCK ON GMC!! You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- MEN! BANG YOUR HEAD...MEN! WAKE THE DEAD!

steve25 View Member Profile	Jan 16 2008, 06:42 PM
Jan 16 2008, 06:42 PM	GMC:er Posts: 1.197 Joined: 19-April 07 From: Wiltshire, England	These are some tips based on when i was starting out and stuff, i've got a LOT to learn but these might help a beginner: Practice slow and accuratly Use a metronome Bending: your palm should never leave the fretboard Bending: Try bending with your wrist Vibrato: When practicing vibrato, apply the vibrato slowly until you get a feel for the motion, then gradually speed up Your fingers will naturally stretch, give them time and don't over do it Speed: "Speed is a byproduct of accuracy" Don't just practice lead techniques, a good guitarist will be able to play both lead and rhythm If you practice at a speed that is too high for you, you will get nowhere, practice a speed that is comfortable for you Introduce alternate or economy picking early on in your playing practicing scales and improvising is equally important Jam with other players Record yourself and play it back to you, what needs improving the most? That's all i can think of at the moment, hope it helps You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content!

Iluha View Member Profile	Jan 16 2008, 06:43 PM
Jan 16 2008, 06:43 PM	GMC:er Posts: 1.737 Joined: 14-April 07 From: Karmiel, Israel	QUOTE (holoshreder @ Jan 16 2008, 07:26 PM) Hey Gmcers i have been playing for a month and something now , still very noobish (cant even bend properly) got into GMC 2 weeks ago (loving it) i want to become one of the great guitarists of the world in a good progressive metal band i am devoting all my spare time to my dream im 16 now and maybe when im 18 i expect to be ina band playing in small gigs (i know that its a very dificult goal but im gonna work for it) i was hoping that you guys could give me some tips VERY VERY basic tips so that one day when im a famous guitarist i might say GMC helped me at the time when i couldnt even bend a string properly PS an also sujest some lessons ROCK ON GMC!! Hey man! Most important tip I can give you is to have fun, you got a great goal but in order to reach it you need to accomplish many smaller goals first, making small achievable goals will motivate you to keep going! My other tip would be to not rush yourself, you should allways practice at a speed you'r comfortable with, playing at a speed you'r not comfortable with might hurt you, it will defintly slow down you'r progress, and most importantly it will sound BAD! and you want to sound GOOD right??? You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- My Latest Upload: Here! My Practice Agenda/Blog: Here!

holoshreder View Member Profile	Jan 16 2008, 06:46 PM
Jan 16 2008, 06:46 PM	GMC:er Posts: 138 Joined: 6-January 08	you bet i do You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- MEN! BANG YOUR HEAD...MEN! WAKE THE DEAD!

fatb0t View Member Profile	Jan 16 2008, 06:47 PM
Jan 16 2008, 06:47 PM	GMC:er Posts: 1.202 Joined: 25-November 07	Yep, Steve nailed it. One more important thing, I've been playing for like 5 years and sometimes (before GMC) I got the feeling that I wasn't progressing or getting any better and I should just give up. DON'T give up, infact practice more. Nothing is more gratifiying than advancing in guitar I believe. I find alot of musicians feel this way from time to time and some actually give up. "Sometimes you want to give up the guitar, you'll hate the guitar. But if you stick with it, you're gonna be rewarded." -Jimi Hendrix Lucky for us Jimi didn't... You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content!

The Uncreator View Member Profile	Jan 16 2008, 07:13 PM
Jan 16 2008, 07:13 PM	Fire Up The Blades, Moderator Posts: 8.933 Joined: 6-March 07 From: St. Petersburg, Florida	like fatb0t said, never give up. The first year is the toughest i think, just push yourself hard and you will prevail. Plus, you got the entire GMC Community at your back, any questions, feel free to ask! You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content!

holoshreder View Member Profile	Jan 16 2008, 07:34 PM
Jan 16 2008, 07:34 PM	GMC:er Posts: 138 Joined: 6-January 08	thx guys i realy apriciate your help looks like im gonna stay here for a very loooooooooooong time BTW what happen to kris? havent seen him arround yet O.o You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- MEN! BANG YOUR HEAD...MEN! WAKE THE DEAD!

Owen View Member Profile	Jan 16 2008, 07:35 PM
Jan 16 2008, 07:35 PM	GMC:er Posts: 1.461 Joined: 16-June 07 From: Scotland	I've found that when you dont learn new things and take in other peoples ideas then the tendancy is for enjoyment to slump. My advice, aside agreeing with the others, is to ALWAYS learn new things, no matter how difficult! Persistance will pay off! You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Don't Panic.

Fsgdjv View Member Profile	Jan 16 2008, 07:53 PM
Jan 16 2008, 07:53 PM	GMC:er Posts: 1.255 Joined: 12-April 07	I've only been playing for a bit more than a year, but I might have some advice since the very begining was very recently. My first advice would be to not focus on speed, you won't have any use for speed untill you have mastered the more basic parts of the guitar I've only been playing for a bit more than a year, but I might have some advice since the very begining was very recently. My first advice would be to not focus on speed, you won't have any use for speed untill you have mastered the more basic parts of the guitar such as bending and vibrato. And try to dedicate a lot time to just goofing around, even if you want progress really fast. Other than that, just look for faults in your technique all the time, it might get you really mad somethimes (at least that's how it is for me), but it pays off in the end. A third thing would be to play a lot, try to play the guitar every day, except if you feel strained or something. But most of all, just have fun. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! This post has been edited by Fsgdjv: Jan 16 2008, 07:56 PM -------------------- My Practice Agenda

holoshreder View Member Profile	Jan 16 2008, 08:13 PM
Jan 16 2008, 08:13 PM	GMC:er Posts: 138 Joined: 6-January 08	yeah over the days i have noticed that the guitar is very teperemental one day its very happy one day its very mad its almost like being married LOL You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- MEN! BANG YOUR HEAD...MEN! WAKE THE DEAD!

Fsgdjv View Member Profile	Jan 16 2008, 08:14 PM
Jan 16 2008, 08:14 PM	GMC:er Posts: 1.255 Joined: 12-April 07	Haha, indeed, I've thought the same, but I suppose that's what makes it so much more than just a hobby or whatever. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- My Practice Agenda

holoshreder View Member Profile	Jan 16 2008, 08:25 PM
Jan 16 2008, 08:25 PM	GMC:er Posts: 138 Joined: 6-January 08	Totally i think its closer to what a friend is more than a hobby i often talk to her O.o You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- MEN! BANG YOUR HEAD...MEN! WAKE THE DEAD!

Ivan Milenkovic View Member Profile	Jan 16 2008, 09:02 PM
Jan 16 2008, 09:02 PM	Instructor Posts: 25.396 Joined: 20-November 07 From: Belgrade, Serbia	Just play your guitar man, and the rest will come in time have fun You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- - Ivan's Video Chat Lesson Notes HERE - Check out my GMC Profile and Lessons - (Please subscribe to my) YouTube Official Channel - Let's be connected through ! Facebook! :)

sam47 View Member Profile	Jan 17 2008, 12:23 AM
Jan 17 2008, 12:23 AM	GMC:er Posts: 81 Joined: 21-December 07 From: pennsylvania	QUOTE (Milenkovic Ivan @ Jan 16 2008, 03:02 PM) Just play your guitar man, and the rest will come in time have fun I agree! Just play. Pick it up EVERYDAY. Even if your just foolin around on it cause you just can't stand to hear ,what ever you've been practicing for the last week, again. The begginers course here is an excellent place to start. It's all here, man! There's no reason you won't be jammin on stage somewhere by the time your 18. Work hard at it and it could be alot sooner!Like anything you'll ever do. You get out of what you put into it. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content!

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