windcatcher 0 #1 April 30, 2005 okay, where to start, anybody? I'd rather talk to you guys about it than goggle info, so please help me. Should I try and find a used acoustic guitar or what? and one of them guitar chords posters? Mother to the cutest little thing in the world... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Muenkel 0 #2 April 30, 2005 Take lessons or delete this post. Chris _________________________________________ Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Punky_Monkey 0 #3 April 30, 2005 Buy used to start with. You can find some nice used ones at a good price. And take lessons.******* Punky Monkey You may never get rid of the butterflies, but you can teach them how to fly in formation Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
windcatcher 0 #4 April 30, 2005 I don't know where to find a good used one. Anybody wanna teach me? Mother to the cutest little thing in the world... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bdbrown 0 #5 April 30, 2005 go to Roy and Candy's or The Music House...Great people there to help you.... -------------------------------------------------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Punky_Monkey 0 #6 April 30, 2005 The stores in my state that sell instrustments (sp?) also sell used. Or try a pawn shop. E-bay should have something. I dated a guy once who played and got him a great 12 string at a pawn shop. Sorry I can't teach you. I play the flute.******* Punky Monkey You may never get rid of the butterflies, but you can teach them how to fly in formation Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
windcatcher 0 #7 April 30, 2005 Hey drippypeanutbuttercupreesesdrippygilly Where's that at? And it is an expensive place? Mother to the cutest little thing in the world... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
d_squared431 0 #8 April 30, 2005 I bought one about two months ago but with school and work haven't had time to learn yet. 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
bdbrown 0 #9 April 30, 2005 Guitar House is on Admiral, owners name is Bob great guy...They have acoustic guitars from $125-5000...You pick -------------------------------------------------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybill 22 #10 April 30, 2005 Hi WC, Well, the first thing you have to know is that learning to play guitar (or any other musical instrument for that matter) is exactly like learning to skydive!! It is/takes "discipline!!!" A good guitar will help. Seek out someone who knows the instrument to help you find a good one. The "action" as i call it (the distance between the strings and the fret board) will make or break you and the Guitar!! I once tried several guitars in various shops and was ready to give up as fingering notes seemed like pure agony!! I told my friend (a very good guitar player ) of my endeavours and he let me try fingering some chords on his guitar!! He had a really nice Martin D-35 acoustic and the fretboard was like "Magic!" Barely did the tips of my fingers touch the strings and I could form chords!! A good guitar is worth it'sweight in Gold!! So good luck on your journey and I hope yur quest is fruitful!! Have fun!!SCR-2034, SCS-680 III%, Deli-out Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
windcatcher 0 #11 April 30, 2005 uhhhhhhh. Maybe if I get 2 jobs, I'll buy one soon. I've been wanting to play for quite some time now, and I think I'll actually be motivated enough to learn it. I gave up on other instruments after playing a few years, but I think the guitar is something I would stick with...then I can serenade everyone at the dz Mother to the cutest little thing in the world... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brits17 0 #12 April 30, 2005 Ok, if you're a righty then just buy one. Do a little research and buy a decent one at a decent price. Too many options to list out here. Secondly, get lessons or find someone who really knows their shit and copy them. Thats what I did... I'm a lefty so one day I just bought a cheap guitar and mirrored what the righty's did. One day, slowly but surely, it all came together. I bought a couple chord charts, learned the basics and just started strummin. I hear lessons are great but I've never had one, I just picked it up and learned on my own. Its a blast either way, good luck and have fun _______________________ aerialkinetics.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peacefuljeffrey 0 #13 April 30, 2005 QuoteGuitar House is on Admiral, owners name is Bob great guy...They have acoustic guitars from $125-5000...You pick Wouldn't it suck if your name was Bob Great Guy but you were an asshole? I bought a reasonably priced Fender acoustic guitar a couple of years ago and I learned some chords on it, but I have not practiced in a long time, and I really have never gotten to where I could actually play a song. It's a lot harder than it would seem. -Jeffrey-Jeffrey "With tha thoughts of a militant mind... Hard line, hard line after hard line!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymedic 0 #14 April 30, 2005 I just started about 6-7 months ago....got a cheaper electric guitar for Xmas and have an old classical at home too....It really is a blast. I got a computer program that helped me learn. plus a couple of magazines I have found that worked out real good for me. just remember patience is a good thing when it comes to this...I got REALLY frustrated at first. but feel I am getting much better lately. especialy remembering chord shapes and such....good luck..and have fun!!!! Marc otherwise known as Mr.Fallinwoman.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpwally 0 #15 April 30, 2005 The skin flute,,no doubt,,smile, be nice, enjoy life FB # - 1083 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cvfd1399 0 #16 April 30, 2005 Quotedrippypeanutbuttercupreesesdrippygilly WOW Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #17 April 30, 2005 Firstly, don't skimp and get a really cheap guitar. Cheap guitars play like...well, cheap guitars and you won't find it as enjoyable. I'm not saying drop $1k on your first guitar, I'm just saying the $99 guitar from Wal-Mart isn't the best choice. I've learned by reading books and playing a lot, but I've also played jazz trumpet for nearly 13 years as well, so I had a background. If anything, I recommend getting some lessons to get you started, then go from there. Don't buy tab books, there are free tabs all over the 'net, a google and BAM you've got the tab you were looking for and a couple versions of it.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cocheese 0 #18 April 30, 2005 Someone here probably already sent you a guitar sweetie. Hey how about that Estaban offer on TV ? i think it's a good deal.So you wanna play Bob Dylan songs i bet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Airman1270 0 #19 April 30, 2005 Quoteokay, where to start, anybody? I'd rather talk to you guys about it than goggle info, so please help me. Should I try and find a used acoustic guitar or what? and one of them guitar chords posters?... _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Some good advice going on around here... Get a decent guitar, something that will stay in tune and sound okay. It'll be years before you appreciate the difference between a good one and a great one, but you'll know a bad one right from the start. You can get something nice for under $200 at a store, or keep an ear out for something on one of those "swap shop" radio programs. I'm self-taught and have been playing for 30 years. I started with a chord chart and a Beatles song book. Get a book of songs you like, the kind with the chord diagrams printed above the staff, and begin. Stuff like the Beatles, Paul Simon, etc. is easy enough to learn without being too intimidating. After a few years, you'll be ready to try Steely Dan, but don't go there too soon or you'll go nuts and quit. And please, forget the part about "serenading" your DZ buddies. It'll be several years before that will be appreciated. Seriously, go for it. You won't regret it. Cheers, Jon S. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Nightingale 0 #20 April 30, 2005 Can't go wrong with Martin or Ovation for acoustic, and Fender for electric. I've got an Ovation and a Yamaha acoustic, but Yamaha can sometimes be hit or miss, and the action can be a lot harder than the Ovations. The yamaha has a nice sound, but the ovation is sooo much easier on my hands. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Guest #21 April 30, 2005 I checked out a copy of "Guitar for Dummies" from the library, along with a couple of other how-to-shop-for-a-guitar books. I read all of them before going shopping. Taking a tip from a co-worker who played, I went to the local Guitar Center franchise, and in addition to the QA inspection of the guitar (distance between strings and fret board, straightness and strength of the spine, etc. [lease see "Guitar for Dummies" for shopping tips]), I played around until I found one that felt and sounded "right". My guitar-playing co-worker told me that it was a highly individual thing, and he was correct - because the guitar felt "right" to me, it was less of a struggle when learning - I didn't have to wonder "is it me or this guitar?" Because I had confidence in the guitar, it took away a lot of uncertainly. So take your time shopping. As for lessons, if you cannot afford them or like me you simply lack the patience, I recommend "e-Media Guitar Method". Very good self-teaching software. mh ."The mouse does not know life until it is in the mouth of the cat." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites lawrocket 3 #22 April 30, 2005 First, start off with a reasonable acoustic guitar. I've never spent more than $350 on one, and you can get great guitars for that. Much like wine, cheap ones are cheap, and good ones are reasonably priced. While I prefer used guitars, for beginners this usually isn't too to do. Each guitar sounds different, so check them out. Find a dude who plays guitar to help take you shopping. You're cute, so this won't be a problem. Have him play them till you get some with sounds you like. Focus on the neck, too. Make sure your hands are comfortable. If you're a bitty little thing, it might not make much sense for you to have too large of a neck radius. Stuff like that. Once you get the instrument, settle on some strings (strings are often overlooked but very important). You dont' want to go too heavy (i.e., 12's) since you won't have the stength. But don't go too light, either, since you'll increase your risk of cutting yourself and you'll get too much fret buzz. Probably some bronze .10's to start with is just about right. Pay an additional 30 bucks to get a "set up." It'll be worth more than you know!!! Now that you're ready with your instrument (get a bunch of different types of picks - you'll have no idea what you like), get a tuner and 5 minutes instruction on tuning it. Now you're ready. Get a chord book for your basics. Now, get some music. www.olga.com is a great resource. You'll learn to play songs you like which will keep you interested. ask for help and advice. Most guitarists are more than willing. My wife is hotter than your wife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. 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Nightingale 0 #20 April 30, 2005 Can't go wrong with Martin or Ovation for acoustic, and Fender for electric. I've got an Ovation and a Yamaha acoustic, but Yamaha can sometimes be hit or miss, and the action can be a lot harder than the Ovations. The yamaha has a nice sound, but the ovation is sooo much easier on my hands. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest #21 April 30, 2005 I checked out a copy of "Guitar for Dummies" from the library, along with a couple of other how-to-shop-for-a-guitar books. I read all of them before going shopping. Taking a tip from a co-worker who played, I went to the local Guitar Center franchise, and in addition to the QA inspection of the guitar (distance between strings and fret board, straightness and strength of the spine, etc. [lease see "Guitar for Dummies" for shopping tips]), I played around until I found one that felt and sounded "right". My guitar-playing co-worker told me that it was a highly individual thing, and he was correct - because the guitar felt "right" to me, it was less of a struggle when learning - I didn't have to wonder "is it me or this guitar?" Because I had confidence in the guitar, it took away a lot of uncertainly. So take your time shopping. As for lessons, if you cannot afford them or like me you simply lack the patience, I recommend "e-Media Guitar Method". Very good self-teaching software. mh ."The mouse does not know life until it is in the mouth of the cat." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lawrocket 3 #22 April 30, 2005 First, start off with a reasonable acoustic guitar. I've never spent more than $350 on one, and you can get great guitars for that. Much like wine, cheap ones are cheap, and good ones are reasonably priced. While I prefer used guitars, for beginners this usually isn't too to do. Each guitar sounds different, so check them out. Find a dude who plays guitar to help take you shopping. You're cute, so this won't be a problem. Have him play them till you get some with sounds you like. Focus on the neck, too. Make sure your hands are comfortable. If you're a bitty little thing, it might not make much sense for you to have too large of a neck radius. Stuff like that. Once you get the instrument, settle on some strings (strings are often overlooked but very important). You dont' want to go too heavy (i.e., 12's) since you won't have the stength. But don't go too light, either, since you'll increase your risk of cutting yourself and you'll get too much fret buzz. Probably some bronze .10's to start with is just about right. Pay an additional 30 bucks to get a "set up." It'll be worth more than you know!!! Now that you're ready with your instrument (get a bunch of different types of picks - you'll have no idea what you like), get a tuner and 5 minutes instruction on tuning it. Now you're ready. Get a chord book for your basics. Now, get some music. www.olga.com is a great resource. You'll learn to play songs you like which will keep you interested. ask for help and advice. Most guitarists are more than willing. My wife is hotter than your wife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
