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Old 06-01-2004, 05:56 PM   #1
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so i want to learn to play the guitar

can anyone recommend any good books to get me started? i would like to learn how to read tabs and learn the basic cords.

any help would be appreciated.
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  • Old 06-01-2004, 06:24 PM   #2
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    Re: so i want to learn to play the guitar

    what i would first do is get a guitar. then i would find somebody who knew how to put strings on and show me how. I would then learn that the fat E string is the 6th string and so on and so forth.

    i would then go to www.chordfind.com instead of a book because it is easier and learn the basic chords such as A minor, E, C, D, A, G. I would learn those and strum them in no particular order. That way your fingers will get a chance to learn the feel of strings and chord combinations. I would also advise maybe hang out with a friend or sibling who might play the guitar. It is always easy when their is somebody around who can already play and help you along.

    I have been playing since '98. You must play everyday the guitar.

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    Old 06-01-2004, 06:27 PM   #3
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    Re: so i want to learn to play the guitar

    Yes, taylorstone is exactly right. In fact, that is what I was going to post.
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    Old 06-01-2004, 07:18 PM   #4
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    Re: so i want to learn to play the guitar

    Just to follow up, learn the basic chords (Am, A, Em, E, D, C, G, F?) and keep going from one to the next until you're comfortable making the chord transitions. At this point try to learn a song or two that uses those chords to keep things interesting. Decent beginner songs would be Knockin on Heavens Door and Redemption Song maybe. Just keep playing til it begins to feel natural. The most important thing is really just to not get frustrated and stop playing for long stretches of time. You need to practice as much as ya can.
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    Old 06-01-2004, 08:38 PM   #5
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    Re: so i want to learn to play the guitar

    at some point early on, learn barr chords. or power chords... same same... kinda. it might be hard on your hands and hurt a bit, but the sooner you learn thm probably the better.

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    Re: so i want to learn to play the guitar

    you're too old. sorry mark. and i'm really sorry for your kid. what kinda parent can't play a guitar?
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    Old 06-02-2004, 04:04 AM   #7
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    Re: so i want to learn to play the guitar

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    what i would first do is get a guitar. then i would find somebody who knew how to put strings on and show me how. I would then learn that the fat E string is the 6th string and so on and so forth.

    i would then go to www.chordfind.com instead of a book because it is easier and learn the basic chords such as A minor, E, C, D, A, G. I would learn those and strum them in no particular order. That way your fingers will get a chance to learn the feel of strings and chord combinations. I would also advise maybe hang out with a friend or sibling who might play the guitar. It is always easy when their is somebody around who can already play and help you along.

    I have been playing since '98. You must play everyday the guitar.

    good luck
    well, i do have a guitar already. i am just going to use my brothers.

    thanks for the website. that is great. i am going to start this weekend, i think.
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    Re: so i want to learn to play the guitar

    ok. i am really dumb, so bear with me.

    look at the attachment. my fingers go where the red dots are, right? but what about the first 2 of the left. how do i hit those?
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    Old 06-02-2004, 04:27 AM   #9
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    Re: so i want to learn to play the guitar

    Those mean leave the string open - don't put you're fingers anywhere on them and just let them ring.
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    ooohh. ok. thanks
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    Re: so i want to learn to play the guitar

    I would recomend this book....http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...glance&s=books

    It is very simple to understand, has a CD that comes with it so you can hear what you are supposed to be playing, and it starts you out playing very simplified versions of McCarteny, Dylan, and Elton John right away.

    Good Luck!

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    Old 06-03-2004, 02:03 AM   #12
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    Re: so i want to learn to play the guitar

    go to google also and search for "fretboard warrior".... its the shit! helps a ton theres also "Chordwarrior"
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    Re: so i want to learn to play the guitar

    what do i do on the chors sheet when it says x
    muted cord, but what exactly is that?
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    Re: so i want to learn to play the guitar

    I started out reading tabs of songs I likem which was a mistake. I didn't start learning theory until almost a year later. I recommend learning all the chords that make up the word CAGED, and how to switch between them quickly.

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    Old 06-06-2004, 01:33 PM   #15
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    Re: so i want to learn to play the guitar

    ok I can do all this, am too learning (again lol). I can play songs pretty easily. I guess my problem is I can't get good sound from cords like B and F. Tips?
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    Old 06-06-2004, 01:38 PM   #16
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    Old 06-06-2004, 11:56 PM   #17
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    Re: so i want to learn to play the guitar

    yeah B and F are bitches at first, you want to really make use of your "barring..a.k.a index finger "press that basterd hard"...it will come in time.(I know thats not the answer you wanted to hear, but tis' true)
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    Old 06-07-2004, 07:42 AM   #18
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    Re: so i want to learn to play the guitar

    I hate the A-style barre for the B chord. I do an E-style at the 7th fret.
    F chord just comes with alot of practice.
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    Re: so i want to learn to play the guitar

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    ok I can do all this, am too learning (again lol). I can play songs pretty easily. I guess my problem is I can't get good sound from cords like B and F. Tips?
    just keep practicing, you will get stonger and and it becomes easy. Also, try to play the root of the chord. and not the high e and b strings. Its easier to play and i think it sound better for most songs. Just like most dave songs when he mutes stings.
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    Old 08-23-2004, 05:00 AM   #20
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    Re: so i want to learn to play the guitar

    wow.. so much for starting to learn right away. : it has been 2 months since i started this thread and i just got my brother guitar today. i am finally going to start tonite.

    i have been looking at chordfind.com and i think that will be a really big help. is there a site that will help me learn how to read tabs?
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    Re: so i want to learn to play the guitar

    This will help with reading tabs and it might even help you get started on a few of the easier DMB tunes...

    http://www.dmbtabs.com/faq.php?id=2
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    Old 08-23-2004, 06:16 AM   #22
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    This will help with reading tabs and it might even help you get started on a few of the easier DMB tunes...

    http://www.dmbtabs.com/faq.php?id=2


    thanks. that is exactly what i was looking for
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    Mark, this was the book I started with when I got my first guitar.

    http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...glance&s=books

    Most of the songs are in the wrong key, but the chords for each song were a huge help. Not only does it tell you where to put your fingers, but which finger to put where. It was a huge help.
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    Old 08-23-2004, 07:56 AM   #24
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    you want to sell it to me?
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    Old 08-23-2004, 08:01 AM   #25
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    you want to sell it to me?
    Don't have it anymore, sorry.
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    Re: so i want to learn to play the guitar

    Mel Bay books are also the way to go, that's what i started out with, and they helped.
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    Re: so i want to learn to play the guitar

    I made several videos of DMB's in this thread.

    http://www.dmbtabs.com/boards/viewtopic.php?t=12809

    That should help you a bit with some Dave.
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    I made several videos of DMB's in this thread.

    http://www.dmbtabs.com/boards/viewtopic.php?t=12809

    That should help you a bit with some Dave.
    i will definitely check them out. thanks.
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    Old 08-23-2004, 09:29 AM   #29
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    Re: so i want to learn to play the guitar

    Word of advice, don't start by trying to learn DMB songs. Dave's style of playing is very unorthodox and difficult at first.
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    Old 08-23-2004, 01:07 PM   #30
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    Re: so i want to learn to play the guitar

    everything you need is at wholenote.com...one of the best guitar sites on the web. go to basics, then lessons, then click on one after the other. until you learn all of them.
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