Nataly 38 #1 May 31, 2009 I've always wanted to learn to play the guitar... Given I've played the piano for years, it's nothing short of laziness that I haven't just bought a guitar and taught myself.. until now!! After my exams, I decided to treat myself to a new hobby.. After considering a number of options (including growing a vegetable garden), I thought actually, what better time than now to buy myself a guitar? I went into a shop and there it was in all it's glory.. A *beautiful* PINK dream!! I got the guy in the store to strum a few chords on it, and it sounded amazing (*and* it was pink!). So I bought it! I'm sooooo excited!! I've been practicing and practicing chords for 2 weeks now, and today I (sort-of) learned California Dreaming. Woo hoo!! Only down side is I've gotten so caught up in my excitement that my fingers (left hand) are KILLING ME!! OWWWW!!! Edit: spelling "There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LuckyMcSwervy 0 #2 May 31, 2009 She's beautiful!!! What's her name??Always be kinder than you feel. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pokerstar 0 #3 May 31, 2009 Nice! Purdy Gee-tar! Can't wait to hear you play!Fortunately, I'm adhering to a pretty strict, uh, drug, uh, regimen to keep my mind, you know, uh, limber. --- The Dude --- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
d_squared431 0 #4 May 31, 2009 I have always wanted to learn to play as well. I just haven't taken the time. Maybe one of these days I will.. That is a pretty pink guitar... TPM Sister#130ONTIG#1 I love vodka.I love vodka cause it rhymes with Tuaca~LisaH You having a clean thought is like billyvance having a clean post.iluvtofly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nataly 38 #5 May 31, 2009 Quote She's beautiful!!! What's her name?? OMG - I feel like a bad parent!! I didn't even think of it Any suggestions out there?"There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,590 #6 May 31, 2009 Quote Quote She's beautiful!!! What's her name?? OMG - I feel like a bad parent!! I didn't even think of it Any suggestions out there? "Floyd"."There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nataly 38 #7 May 31, 2009 Quote Quote Quote She's beautiful!!! What's her name?? OMG - I feel like a bad parent!! I didn't even think of it Any suggestions out there? "Floyd". Ohh.. That's quite good! Not sure if it's girlie enough, though "There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaH 0 #8 May 31, 2009 Quote Quote She's beautiful!!! What's her name?? OMG - I feel like a bad parent!! I didn't even think of it Any suggestions out there? Lita. Lita Ford. Be yourself! MooOOooOoo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nataly 38 #9 May 31, 2009 Quote Quote Quote She's beautiful!!! What's her name?? OMG - I feel like a bad parent!! I didn't even think of it Any suggestions out there? Lita. Lita Ford. Well, she does have dangerous curves!!! "There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
millertimeunc 0 #10 May 31, 2009 Yeah, the first month or so SUCKS until your fingertips get used to it. The best things in life are dangerous. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TrophyHusband 0 #11 June 1, 2009 holy christ that thing is ugly, but if you're musically inclined, you will make beautiful music with her. i have zero artistic abilty so i'm jealous of those of you that do. i would love to play the guitar. i had one once and taught myself to play part of stairway to heaven and harvester of sarrow, but it just isn't my thing. "Your scrotum is quite nice" - Skymama www.kjandmegan.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RastaRicanAir 0 #12 June 1, 2009 Quote She's beautiful!!! What's her name?? OMG - I feel like a bad parent!! I didn't even think of it Any suggestions out there? "Floyd".Ohh.. That's quite good! Not sure if it's girlie enough, though Certainly isn't. ALL guitars are women. And I wouldn't call her ugly, bet she's definitely overstated. You think about pulling an axe like that out in public, you'd better learn to seriously throw down on her first. Find me by a bonfire and we'll have my girl teach her a few things. .......Ooohh, and I'll bet you'll never guess what her name is....OrFunV/LocoBoca Rodriguez/Sonic Grieco/Muff Brother #4411 -"and ladies....messin with Robbie is venturing into territory you cant even imagine!-cuz Robbie is Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nataly 38 #13 June 1, 2009 Quote I wouldn't call her ugly, bet she's definitely overstated. You think about pulling an axe like that out in public, you'd better learn to seriously throw down on her first. Ah ha ha!! Well, I like her & that's all that matters I just want to learn to play & I thought she was pretty!!! I'll no doubt embarrass myself if ever I play in public no matter what the colour of the guitar!!!"There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 140 #14 June 1, 2009 Quote and today I (sort-of) learned California Dreaming. Woo hoo!! ok, sa friend of mine recieved from his wife the same guitar as attached below... I think it looks great, specially in his punk-rock band www.myband.chscissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bluepill 0 #15 June 1, 2009 Call her Daisy. And for your 300th I wanna see you playing her in free fall. BP Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeJD 0 #16 June 1, 2009 Quote Call her Daisy. And for your 300th I wanna see you playing her in free fall. Take your guitar into freefall and it might end up being not so pretty anymore. Nataly, if you want to maintain your interest and improve your playing in a hurry, I say start or join a group and rehearse in that context as well as by yourself. So long as your band mates understand that you're, um, a progressing player, then it's almost never too soon. It'll really motivate you and boost your confidence about playing in public. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeJD 0 #17 June 1, 2009 Quote a friend of mine recieved from his wife the same guitar as attached below... I think it looks great, specially in his punk-rock band www.myband.ch Nice! You've probably just made Nataly go out and buy an electric too. I've been trying to identify that guitar - looks like a simplified Strat copy, with only two pickups (oddly adjacent) and a single pot, presumably permanently turned up to 10!. I guess that simplicity works well with the punk ethos too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 140 #18 June 1, 2009 IIRC he changed the microphones ... hope you like their music scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaH 0 #19 June 1, 2009 I think she's pretty My camera is pink with a cow on it. Be yourself! MooOOooOoo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lawrocket 3 #20 June 1, 2009 That's awesome. You aee fortunate to have played the piano because you already know triads, scales, etc. When callused skin starts peeling off your fingertips post a photo! My wife is hotter than your wife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Misternatural 0 #21 June 1, 2009 Nice! What is it? it has a Martin headstock but they sure as hell would NOT make a Pink Guitar!all I can say is learn G- C- D and yous gots 80% of the music out thereSince you're in England you have to learn E and A too then you can learn some WHO!or better yet check out http://www.ejamming.com/ then we can all jam!!!! Beware of the collateralizing and monetization of your desires. D S #3.1415 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RastaRicanAir 0 #22 June 1, 2009 Quote Quote I wouldn't call her ugly, bet she's definitely overstated. You think about pulling an axe like that out in public, you'd better learn to seriously throw down on her first. Ah ha ha!! Well, I like her & that's all that matters I just want to learn to play & I thought she was pretty!!! I'll no doubt embarrass myself if ever I play in public no matter what the colour of the guitar!!! Chicks with short fingernails left hand callouses are HOT! And that's the truth about G-C-D. You can stay on those three for two hours, cover everything from Johnny Cash to Outkast, and no one would know you were a 3-chord wonder. I also recommend internet tabs. I could learn pretty much any song by ear -if I was going to live forever- but Googling existing Tabs by some dude with too much time on his hands is an acceptable time saver. P.S. I know you're busy becoming Joan Jett, but you still haven't guessed the name of my guitar. OrFunV/LocoBoca Rodriguez/Sonic Grieco/Muff Brother #4411 -"and ladies....messin with Robbie is venturing into territory you cant even imagine!-cuz Robbie is Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,590 #23 June 1, 2009 When you learn "Bye Bye Mon Cowboy", send us the video. "There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LuckyMcSwervy 0 #24 June 1, 2009 Quote Chicks with short fingernails left hand callouses are HOT! Here's a really dumb question.... Do the guitar players just keep their guitar playing hand's fingernails short? Like only manicuring one hand???Always be kinder than you feel. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heatmiser 0 #25 June 1, 2009 I do. I trim my right hand (I'm left handed) when my nails start to interfere with fretting. If you finger pick, it is beneficial to keep them longer on your picking hand. Nails cause the strings to sound louder and sharper than picking with the pads of your fingers. Hope that's clearer than mud What you say is reflective of your knowledge...HOW ya say it is reflective of your experience. Airtwardo Someone's going to be spanked! Hopefully, it will be me. Skymama Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
