Learning guitar as an adult: lame or not?

[galibier_numero_un]

Thanks for the TR Thom . I started drumming to improve my time and it appears to have helped me become a below average drummer and below average guitar player but my time has definitely improved.

Trying to loop stuff live is so hard, I have such respect for artists who pull it off cleanly.

Below average guitar playing ... that's my goal for the year.

I might just start taking bass lessons again (only did it for 6 months). Like drumming (only less so), this might turn my attention to rhythm.

it's a good thing you don't have to ski in 4/4 time, because I'd really suck at it ;-)

... Thom

[Chugachjed]

I’m finally playing again. Broke my left ring finger a while back. Haven’t been able to play much in almost 2 months it’s still real stiff and pretty swollen. But I’ve got a Martin that stares at me when I ignore it.

[FLS]

I could watch that Martin for you if it gives you any trouble

[Chugachjed]

I could watch that Martin for you if it gives you any trouble

You can’t babysit but you can see it.

[FLS]

Looks like the D-18 I sadly parted with. Think I'm gonna try a 000-18 or 28.

Martin sure does make some great looking and sounding instruments.

[TNKen]

Moved from the dobro to an upright bass. Much easier progress! Take the fiddle and flip the strings over. At least I can find notes and chords now.

[axebiker]

Added a DREAM over the weekend...

She's an '86, and a looker!

[Chugachjed]

Looks like the D-18 I sadly parted with. Think I'm gonna try a 000-18 or 28.

Martin sure does make some great looking and sounding instruments.

It’s a D Mahogany 09 it’s like a D-18GE with an alpine spruce top and a marquis neck. It’s phenomenal

[galibier_numero_un]

It’s a D Mahogany 09 it’s like a D-18GE with an alpine spruce top and a marquis neck. It’s phenomenal

Pretty! I have a first year re-issue of the Herringbone D-28 (Spring '77 - bought it new). One day, I'll get around to a quiver shot.

Sounds like slide guitar for another month or so for you :-(

... Thom

[galibier_numero_un]

So, whenever I get together with buddies, it degenerates into serial solo playing 'coz we're never on the same page and they don't seem to have an interest in learning to play with anyone. Good thing for jam tracks ;-)



... Thom

[FLS]

Always enjoy this guys reviews, lessons, etc.





Check out his channel : https://www.youtube.com/user/TheAcou...allenge/videos

[Chugachjed]

Yea tony Polecastro. I almost bought one of those guilds a while back. I wish I had now sitting on the beach in Maui with nothing to play.

[reckless toboggan]

Should have sent a poet.

[skajah]

Tony's the man!
Yeah, so here we are, another season staying up late pissing off the neighbors and entertaining the owls. I had no time for such tom foolery this winter, but find I'm better now than when I hung it up last fall.
Lame? Nope. Fun as hell if you have the time, and I've got nothing better to do right now.



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[skiballs]

Recently acquired a 4 channel PA, it allows you to play along with songs and be at the right level in the mix. Also fun to karaoke with, as well as playing with friends. My girlfriend and several of my friends are drummers, damn time Nazis.

[~mikey b]

This guitar shit is hard. I've got time so I'm going for it. I'm 4 days into playing 1/2 hour every day.

Any recs for free online lessons?

[galibier_numero_un]

This guitar shit is hard. I've got time so I'm going for it. I'm 4 days into playing 1/2 hour every day.

Any recs for free online lessons?

Check out Justin Guitar. He structures it pretty well so you don't feel overwhelmed.

The way he teaches the CAGED system (intermediate level stuff) is with an eye toward learning the neck (not limiting it to pattern learning).

A lot of people teach CAGED as pattern learning, which is great, but can become a crutch, and stunt long term progress.

... Thom

[highangle]

I want to learn to play Little Wing.

Watch this guy a couple times. You should pick it right up:

[refried]

This guitar shit is hard. I've got time so I'm going for it. I'm 4 days into playing 1/2 hour every day.

Any recs for free online lessons?

[skiJ]

Recently acquired a 4 channel PA, it allows you to play along with songs and be at the right level in the mix. Also fun to karaoke with, as well as playing with friends. My girlfriend and several of my friends are drummers, damn time Nazis.

... brought back memories and made me laugh - Thank you.

( we probably ought to dispense with the Nazi references ( but I suppose we can thank 'Seinfeld' for his 'soup nazi' reference )

anyway. my soapbox for the day.


I still like the militant potential for 'keeping time' ...

Thank you. tj

[galibier_numero_un]

Jorma's the man. I have his DVD set, but I confess to giving up about 80% through learning a song.

I spent a couple of months trying to get "Mann's Fate" down. That's a tough one, at least for me.

... Thom

[schindlerpiste]

I am teaching myself to play guitar. Mostly, I just think of a tune that I would like to learn and go to youtube for a (not so) quick lesson
So far, I am comfortable with For What It's Worth, Melissa and All I Can Do Is Write About It.
It kind of sucks, because I am a southpaw, and I am teaching myself righty.

What easy tunes do you play?

[PassTheDutchie]

I am teaching myself to play guitar. Mostly, I just think of a tune that I would like to learn and go to youtube for a (not so) quick lesson
So far, I am comfortable with For What It's Worth, Melissa and All I Can Do Is Write About It.
It kind of sucks, because I am a southpaw, and I am teaching myself righty.

What easy tunes do you play?

Lots of classic Neil Young tunes are really simple.

[schindlerpiste]

A big problem for me with Niel Young's tunes is that a lot is played with a tuned down guitar.

[skiballs]

House of the rising sun
Wish you were here
Knocking on heavens door
Freebird
Sympathy for the devil
Angie