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Teaching myself guitar

Discussion in 'TalkCeltic Pub' started by Sean Daleer, Jun 16, 2017.

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  1. Jax Teller

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    Ive been trying but its hard to find the time/patience.

    Was visiting my family the last few days, and my 17 year old brother is *-hot on the guitar, he only started a few months ago but think hes putting in the hours, and it shows.
     
    Jax Teller, Jun 26, 2017
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  2. doctor venglos

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    You are best going with acoustic first and then transferring to electric.
    It can be very frustrating and I could never quite get the gist of it .Repetition and Patience galore is required, as well as a quiet place to practice where you won't get hounded or criticised.Another question is plectrum or fingers ?
     
    doctor venglos, Jun 26, 2017
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  3. Senna s1979

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    Why the * would you have 6 grand worth of guitars when you can't even play the cunting things?
    Like owning a Porsche when you are 12.
     
    Senna s1979, Jun 26, 2017
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  4. Drakhan Nac Mac Feegle Gold Member

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    Don't know why he has so many.
    I know one was a gift from his parents when he was younger and the other 3 he bought himself.
     
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  5. Spring Time Gold Member Gold Member

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    Did he you know how expensive they are????:79:
     
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  6. Drakhan Nac Mac Feegle Gold Member

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    :39:
     
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  7. Spring Time Gold Member Gold Member

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    #you#
     
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  8. Drakhan Nac Mac Feegle Gold Member

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    No.
    I just looked a few minutes ago.
    FFS, He's got more money than sense.
    Would be different if he was in a band but as far as i know, he isn't.
    His favourite artist is Santana.
     
    Drakhan, Jun 26, 2017
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  9. s88 Gold Member Gold Member

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    My best advice would be to put the guitar down when you feel yourself getting frustrated. When your fingers begin to hurt, then take a break, don't push yourself. Set time for learning, then time for jamming. Learn a few song's with new chord's you have learned. Strumming technique is something that will evolve the more you play.

    Most important, buy poster of guitar idol, and admire every day.
     
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  10. RudiVata

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    Self taught masel, I find these sorts of videos are useful.

    Steve Howe is the master
     
    RudiVata, Jun 26, 2017
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  11. Gercelt

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    Love YES and Steve is amazing!!
     
    Gercelt, Jun 27, 2017
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  12. doctor venglos

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    Yeah self taught is the best. For anything.
     
    doctor venglos, Jun 30, 2017
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  13. PaulM1888 Moderator Moderator Gold Member

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    Why did yer da teach ye how to get the dug to lick Nutella aff yer baws then?
     
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  14. The Prof Administrator Administrator

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    That is disgusting.


    Nutella is horrible.
     
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  15. doctor venglos

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    Too sweet for me too. And Nutella makes you fat.
     
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    Life is like a box of chocolates; it doesn't last long for fat people.
     
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  17. doctor venglos

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    Or alkies.
    The cure. No sugar, no booze. And plenty of exercise.
    And if you smoke start vapping instead.
     
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    I don't think this man is a real doctor. Charlatan:50:
     
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  19. PaulM1888 Moderator Moderator Gold Member

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    Good advice though. If you start fapping instead of smoking it keeps yer hawns active.
     
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  20. Overkill187 Batshitcrazy

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    once I get my degree I'll reward myself with a guitar. have some mates who play in bands and they'd love to show me how to start playing guitar. in addition to that rocksmith looks like a good way to learn the basics as well.
     
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