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fatty?
Jan 4, 2010 18:06:13 GMT -5
Post by Mohikanas on Jan 4, 2010 18:06:13 GMT -5
thanks for that murdering wild thing as we speak pmsl if you're on acoustic, that should make your fingers look destroyed ^^ good luck on that. We all had to breakthrough this chord switching stuff
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fatty?
Jan 4, 2010 17:33:01 GMT -5
Post by Mohikanas on Jan 4, 2010 17:33:01 GMT -5
Set up of the guitar would only tend to bring the action lower ie the height of the strings from the fret board (amongst other things) that would help with pushing the strings down Nothing easy with Guitar it is just loads of practice I am afraid To help with chords Lessons here threechordguitar.com/vids.htmI would start with E, A, D maj chords Start really really slowly and concentrate on getting each chord clean. Play a chord and then take your hand right away from the fretboard and then bring it back and play the same chord again. You should start making the shape before you hit the fretboard. Some teachers say to visualize the chord but it didn't work with me Keep practicing it is all about finger strength and muscle memory Once you can play a few chords E, A, D you need to practice changing between them but again really really slowly to start Practice 1 minute chord changes www.youtube.com/watch?v=JgY8hFf8cUoOnce you can change between E A and D you can play your first song - Try searching for a lesson on Wild Thing by The Troggs! www.youtube.com/watch?v=r7kwIFt5Xsw&feature=relatedThen learn C G and the dreaded F Edited to say Mohi you beat me to it ;DWhahaha I'm so fast and educational ;D actually your suggestions are more detailed, that should help our new friend start making his guitar crying in no time
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fatty?
Jan 4, 2010 15:57:36 GMT -5
Post by Mohikanas on Jan 4, 2010 15:57:36 GMT -5
right think im sorted bloke in shop said summat about setup of the guitar? ?? anyways next question is what can i do to work on my speed of chord changes? sorry to be a pain is there an easier wat to get from one cord to the next thanks While playing a chord think of a chord that you will play next, also choose what fingers you want to use for a chord so that you don't have to move your hand or fingers too much for the next chord, like for instance you are jumping from Am to C (you need to move only one finger there). But actually this will become easy and you will switch chords very nicelly once you are confortable with them. I'd try to read this mojocaster.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=guitdiscussions&action=display&thread=106 , just keep practicing and you'll be doing fine
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fatty?
Jan 3, 2010 17:47:34 GMT -5
Post by Mohikanas on Jan 3, 2010 17:47:34 GMT -5
Check out guys like Buddy Whittington and Red Volkaert on YouTube... you'll see that they're fairly hefty gentlemen, and that both are incredible pickers. Don't let it stop you! To say nothing of my man and fellow Mainer Johnny Hiland... Don't forget Andy Mckee, couse I mean he has some fat fingers lol ^^ Do not worry too much about it mate, you will solve this problem soon enaugh, just keep practicing
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Post by Mohikanas on Jan 3, 2010 14:05:52 GMT -5
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Post by Mohikanas on Jan 3, 2010 12:06:05 GMT -5
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Post by Mohikanas on Jan 3, 2010 6:05:23 GMT -5
Well it seems that I have to decide if it's necessary to order online
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Post by Mohikanas on Jan 3, 2010 5:34:30 GMT -5
I saw Takamine EG in my local shops, perhaps I wouldn't need to order online. But kevina insist that I should try Epiphone PR-5 electro- acoustics, well I like what I saw so far, but still don't know if i should buy online.
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Post by Mohikanas on Jan 3, 2010 5:23:00 GMT -5
Cannot find anything from Epiphone there, well perhaps something from Cort...
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Post by Mohikanas on Jan 2, 2010 19:16:16 GMT -5
At first I bought some methodical books by "Phil Capone" . Then I surfed the internet for lessons, and youtube (that's how I've found Mojo). I use guitarpro as well.
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Post by Mohikanas on Jan 2, 2010 18:49:39 GMT -5
Yes i'm kinda afraid of buying online, couse you can't actually even touch a product that you buy ^^ Thanks for recommendations
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Post by Mohikanas on Jan 2, 2010 18:06:16 GMT -5
I have a problem, I want to buy a guitar that is not offered in my country shops, so I thought I might order it online. I want to ask you guys, do you know any trustworthy online guitar shops, that deliver products to Europe countries? If you do not wish to advertise here, please write me a personal message. Thank you in advance
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Post by Mohikanas on Jan 2, 2010 16:06:39 GMT -5
I would def read as much as possible, view videos, reviews, etc etc etc and possibly order online. I'll take your advice, definatelly Thanks
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Post by Mohikanas on Jan 2, 2010 15:42:09 GMT -5
For that budget, I would def check out the PR-5, EJ-200. Both made by Epiphone. I know, but none of my locals offer Epiphone acoustics... bastards... ^^
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Post by Mohikanas on Jan 2, 2010 15:33:28 GMT -5
After playing the acoustic for a while. I prefer having an electric and an acoustic. If your like me though, you will go to the shop with a list of the ones you want to try and buy but you always get distracted haha Whats your budget, what you got your eye on? Not quite sure, but I'll check Yamaha APX500, Takamine EG series, Ibanez AEL10E. my budget is less than 300 euros for the toy. Not sure about pure acoustics, perhaps something from Tanglewood goes to my mind. But as you said, always get distracted ^^
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