SUPRALOOPY Posted May 24, 2008 Share Posted May 24, 2008 Anyone got a link to or any footage of a complete beginers guide or never picked up a guitar before guide? I have been given a B.C Rich and don't even know how to tune it:blink: But now I have it I need to at least be able to make some sort of tune on it. Thanks Dave:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chilli Posted May 24, 2008 Share Posted May 24, 2008 I recently got a guitar to get into it - I'm not sure on a beginners guide but if you search for tab music you can get music to all the songs you might want to play, such as: http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/ http://www.911tabs.com/ which might give you something to practice and learn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chilli Posted May 24, 2008 Share Posted May 24, 2008 as for tuning - I recommend you get an electronic tuner - from £5 - £15 worth the money saves hassle with perfect results and gets you tuned in no time. If you have something to tune against like a piano / keyboard then the strings are tuned as follows: 6 E 5 A 4 D 3 G 2 B 1 E the number is the string, 6 being the thickest string at the top, 1 being the thinnest at the bottom. once you get one string in tune, you can tune all the others from it 5th fret on the bottom E 6th string gives A, tune the 5th string to it 5th fret on the A 5th string gives D, tune the 4th string to it 5th fret on the D 4th string gives G, tune the 3th string to it 4th fret on the G 3rd gives B, tune the 2nd string to it 5th fret on the B 2nd string gives E, tune the 1st string to it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seb Posted May 24, 2008 Share Posted May 24, 2008 I started teaching myself to play electric guitar a few months ago and I'm loving it, so glad I did it and my only regret is that I didn't start sooner. I too have been using Ultimate Guitar to find tabs for songs I like and it's served me well. If you've got a microphone, this software is excellent for tuning (and free!) and lets you choose from 27 different tuning types http://www.guitar.sk/guitar/guitar_software.htm. Good luck and enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartworm Posted May 24, 2008 Share Posted May 24, 2008 What BC RICH, I swear by them, picked up a nice Draco earlier in the year which has a nice chunky sound too it, though they the boards on them do make me a lazy player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bossco Posted May 24, 2008 Share Posted May 24, 2008 You can use youtube for your biginers lessons mate. There are loads of them on there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
osso Posted May 24, 2008 Share Posted May 24, 2008 Why not try guitar hero Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl0s Posted May 24, 2008 Share Posted May 24, 2008 chilli said: I recently got a guitar to get into it - I'm not sure on a beginners guide but if you search for tab music you can get music to all the songs you might want to play, such as: http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/ http://www.911tabs.com/ which might give you something to practice and learn Also you can get Tuxguitar from http://www.tuxguitar.com.ar which will play all the Guitar Pro files from those sites Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPRALOOPY Posted May 24, 2008 Author Share Posted May 24, 2008 Thanks chaps. I think this is a bit beyond me as I'm a smurf and only have small hands. I can't get my fingers to do whats asked of them ATM..feels like I'm breaking my wrist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dangerousandy Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 I have been playing the guitar and bass since I was 11 years old, and to get really good you will need to practice EVERY DAY!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kopite Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 dangerousandy said: I have been playing the guitar and bass since I was 11 years old, and to get really good you will need to practice EVERY DAY!!! Your fingers and hands need stetching out a bit, it doesn't take long so just stick with it Ultimate Guitar has everything you need, Blackie had a thread up recently about something similar i think. Just learn the basic chords and a couple of basic scales first and then decide what you wanna do etc. A lot of songs are 3 simple chords and rhythm, learn to beat time (with your foot ) to some songs and get a feel for them and then play along. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbourner Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 osso said: Why not try guitar hero Through the fire and the flames on expert, you MUST be able to play a real guitar after that, eh!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chilli Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 yeah practice makes perfect - you will find the worst thing initially your finger tips get sore - this passes after just a few days so just persevere finger strength, agility and mobility improves with practice. If you learn the main basic cords like E, Em, A, Am, C, F, D, Dm, G etc and start by practising chord changes between them (perhaps to a simple song) that's really good practice. Moving on from that you can start learning some scales and they give your fingers a great work out for lead guitar work If you want a small practice amp, I highly recommend the Roland microcube - small, great sound, build in effects and a headphone socket too all for I also play the drums, keyboards and time permitting write music too - I just wish there were more hours in the day lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dangerousandy Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 you will also find that the ends of your fingers on the left hand will become very very sore and may even bleed at first!!! I have just bought a Shadows backing CD and I have been annoying everyone by playing Apache and Wonderful land at full blast!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chilli Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 Seb said: I started teaching myself to play electric guitar a few months ago and I'm loving it, so glad I did it and my only regret is that I didn't start sooner. I too have been using Ultimate Guitar to find tabs for songs I like and it's served me well. If you've got a microphone, this software is excellent for tuning (and free!) and let's you choose from 27 different tuning types http://www.guitar.sk/guitar/guitar_software.htm. Good luck and enjoy! thanks for that, weather looks crap so if I'm stuck in today I might get a chance to try that program later Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 Dave I've been playing for quite a few years so if you want some tips let me know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackie Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 Kopite said: Blackie had a thread up recently about something similar i think. Yes i did and you were very helpfull in that. Links here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackie Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 Since theres a few guitarist in this thread, In a tab, Whats 9p7 and 15r14 mean? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chilli Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 Blackie said: Since theres a few guitarist in this thread, In a tab, Whats 9p7 and 15r14 mean? p is a pull off - i.e. 9 pull-off to 7 (a pull-off is playing a note then pulling your finger off to play the lower note without plucking it directly). r I think is a release, i.e. a bent note released from the note bent to be the same as that of the 15th fret, released to the plain 14th, with no bend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackie Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 chilli said: p is a pull off - i.e. 9 pull-off to 7 (a pull-off is playing a note then pulling your finger off to play the lower note without plucking it directly). r I think is a release, i.e. a bent note released from the note bent to be the same as that of the 15th fret, released to the plain 14th, with no bend Its going to take some effort but cheers for that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIJ8631 Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 The best site for tuition that I have ever come across is - youtube/ justin sandercoe. He has video tuition for beginners and also for the more accomplished guitar player - it starts at how to tune the guitar, change strings etc right through to lead riffs for Pink Floyd. Give it a try Cheers Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kopite Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 I've seen Justin's vids. He is good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl0s Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 RIJ8631 said: The best site for tuition that I have ever come across is - youtube/ justin sandercoe. He has video tuition for beginners and also for the more accomplished guitar player - it starts at how to tune the guitar, change strings etc right through to lead riffs for Pink Floyd. Give it a try Cheers Ian Amanda The missus likes him too. I think she likes him more than me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dangerousandy Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 I think we should start a band!!!!! The Capri club used to have a band called the 'crapi's'............... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra-lover Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 hahahahahahahahaha ur giving up training to play the guitar lol love it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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