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Post by jason on Aug 22, 2010 13:37:25 GMT -5
well i finally went out and got a guitar after many years of wanting one. I'm a huge agnus young fan, he just blows me away. I'm guess my first question would have to be is i bought a cheap guitar just for the fact if i never learn it hey i just blew 100 bucks rather then a couple 100 or even alot more as i have seen..is this going to make it harder to learn..i have only really been at it for 3 days and right now my fingers hurt so bad i can't really type..lol oh and the wife and the dog hate me right now but i really want to play and those you tube videos are great. i take it there is alot of finger training because my pinky just don't want to work at all..but I'm working on it.
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Post by Happy Jack on Aug 22, 2010 13:41:14 GMT -5
Hey Jason,
welcome to the forum and to sore fingers!
What guitar did you buy?
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Post by jason on Aug 22, 2010 13:46:14 GMT -5
well i got 2 both come with starter kits let say..hand full of picks,gig bag,stand dvd..stuff like that the acoustic is a Indiana and the electric one is a Galveston.the guy at the shop was honest with me saying the were not the best by any means but would be ok to learn on he made them sound great but to be honest i think i made one squeak a few minutes ago..lol
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Post by kevina on Aug 22, 2010 13:51:39 GMT -5
Hi Jason
I think A Young plays a SG so it could be worth checking out the Epiphone SG once you have got the basic's down. The Epi isnt that expensive.
My only advice is to leave the acoustic for a while as the electric is a lot easier to learn on, did you get an amp, if so what one?
Your pinky will be useless for the first few weeks/months depending on how much you practice.
Justinguitar has good tips on exercises and a beginner course and there is always Youtube.
Welcome to the forum and unfortunately your bank balance will never be high again as buying guitars/gear is addictive.
Any questions dont hesitate to ask. We have all been there and for some we are still there.
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Post by Happy Jack on Aug 22, 2010 13:56:15 GMT -5
Damn right there!
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Post by jason on Aug 22, 2010 13:58:14 GMT -5
the amp is not much really the name on the front of it is cresent. yes if i can learn to play i would like to buy a nice guitar some day that is if i learn the ins and outs first. one can only hope and pratice im guessing.
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Post by kevina on Aug 22, 2010 14:01:31 GMT -5
What other artists/genres you into?
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Post by jason on Aug 22, 2010 14:08:23 GMT -5
I am a country music fan at heart but i love southern rock, ac/dc, guns and roses i guees alot of the old school bands. like right now the cd in my truck has some hank jr,cash,ac/dc and i think there is even a bon jovi song on there..i want to be able to learn a little of everthing all in good time
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Post by pwfirst on Aug 22, 2010 19:04:01 GMT -5
Welcome to the forum, sorry to hear the Dog hates you but they have really good hearing. Those first few months can be painful on several levels. Don't give up, it does get better.
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Post by jason on Aug 22, 2010 20:46:32 GMT -5
what would be the first thing you guys would say practice?
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Post by 469roadking on Aug 22, 2010 21:53:17 GMT -5
Hi Jason and welcome to the forum. Congrats on getting started on guitar, you won't regret it. Sore fingers are part of the gig but that won't last long. I would pick out a simple song that you like and learn it first. There's nothing quite as cool as hearing yourself play something you recognize even if the wife and dog doesn't. Lots of early ac/dc is three chord stuff so it might be a good place to start. Mojo has a ton of great videos to watch to help you as well. Plus the rest of us would love to be of assistance if we can. Keep hammering, it gets easier all of the sudden.
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Post by lesblues on Aug 23, 2010 2:03:23 GMT -5
I wouldn't worry too much about the quality of your guitar at this stage. It is true that a good guitar is easier to learn on but from what I've read a lot of "big name" guitarists started out on poor quality instruments. Didn't seem to do them any harm!
I endorse what Roadking said, learn a simple song that you like and keep practising until it actually sounds like the tune :-) It takes a while but is so worth while when it finally comes together.
Welcome to the forum.
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Post by jason on Aug 23, 2010 2:46:32 GMT -5
i have been working on cords for the most part just trying to get them to sound clear and also trying to go from cord to cord. i can hit a few that actually sound like something that others might want to hear..i do like the idea of trying a ac/dc song. ever time i try to put the thing down i keep hearing something i want to try and there i go again..wish i had started this years ago.
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Post by lesblues on Aug 23, 2010 4:49:16 GMT -5
i have been working on cords for the most part just trying to get them to sound clear and also trying to go from cord to cord. i can hit a few that actually sound like something that others might want to hear..i do like the idea of trying a ac/dc song. ever time i try to put the thing down i keep hearing something i want to try and there i go again..wish i had started this years ago. sounds like you are going about it the right way. Learning chords is very important. So too is having a tune that you can play. It really makes you feel like you are getting somewhere. The when you have learned your 1st tune and start something new, when you get frustrated trying to learn the 2nd one you can go back and play the 1st one. Helps to relieve the frustration and remind you that you are able to play, even if it takes ages to learn. At least it works that way for me
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Post by gasman on Aug 25, 2010 13:29:00 GMT -5
Welcome to the forum! AC/DC songs really are great to play: They sound cool and there are only a few simple cords involved. I did the same thing as you when I bought my first electric, I bought one that wasn't too expensive in case I didn't continue with the hobby. That was over three years ago and I still have that guitar (a Harmony Strat copy), and i still love it. I also have four other electrics now, so be warned, this stuff is addictive, but LOTS of fun!
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