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June 13th, 2007
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Just started playing guitar.
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Hi
Hi everyone. I am a brand new guitar player. I am 46 and I know I am starting a bit late in life but the Guitar is something I always wanted to learn to play. I reciently bought an Ibanez Jam Pack. First off I found that the included tuner is junk it works but for a newbie it is a pain. So I bought an Intelli IMT-500 and it really makes tuning a breeze. I am not in a position to be able to take lessions just yet but plan to in the very near future. So I am taking some online lessons. I know that being a total newbie I am going to have a bit of a hard time but that is not a worry for me. I am learning the C major and D major cords right now. I am taking it slow and just trying to get my fingers to work. I find it hard to get my fingers to to hit the strings right and I have no finger strength yet to hold the strings down. Also getting them into the proper position to form the cord is a pain right now as my fingers don't want to work that way. Also I know that I am going to experience some finger pain and in fact I am. My finger tips are a bit sore and to me it feels good as I know I am doing something I have wanted for a long time. I just wanted to say hi but got a bit long winded sorry. Any advice is alway appreciated.
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June 13th, 2007
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Join Date: Feb 2005
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Hi. Take a quick look through these basic lessons.
Brand new to playing the guitar?...read this first.
Brand new to playing the guitar?...read this first. - Guitar For Beginners & Beyond Forum
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June 13th, 2007
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Playing guitar for over a year.
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Join Date: Jan 2007
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Welcome to the site. Lots of help here and some great Beyonds that are willing to share their knowledge!
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June 13th, 2007
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Playing guitar for over a year.
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Join Date: Nov 2005
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Hi Bob.
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June 13th, 2007
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Playing guitar for less than a year.
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Join Date: Dec 2006
Last Online: November 25th, 2007 10:26 PM
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Welcome bobw,
Hang around here and you'll learn a lot, I only started 6 months ago and I'm many, many, many years older than you, so to me you're just a youngster, the guitar has really been a blessing to me, I'm glad I finally got through the extremely sore finger tips, I was beginning to think I was different and the pain would never stop but it did just like everyone said it would.
Good Luck,
Skip
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June 13th, 2007
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Playing guitar for less than a year.
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Join Date: Feb 2007
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Welcome to the boards bobw. I am just a little ahead of you, but not by much. Same age though. Keep practicing and have fun with it.
Good luck
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June 13th, 2007
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Newcomer
Just started playing guitar.
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Last Online: June 18th, 2007 11:12 PM
Location: pa
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Talkin about sore fingers. I just got done practicing still working to get the 2 cords I mentioned down to the point where I don't have to look at the tabs to position my fingers every time. I am getting there though. I have foung that after about 10 min. my finger tips are so sore I can't continue. I am attempting to add 5 min to my practice time every time. But OUCH. I love it hehe 
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June 14th, 2007
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Playing guitar for over 10 years.
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Join Date: Nov 2005
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G'day Bob 
"Good Music is that which penetrates the ear with facility and quits the memory with difficulty" Thomas Beecham
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June 14th, 2007
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Grand Member
Playing guitar for what seems like forever.
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Join Date: Feb 2007
Last Online: 1 Day Ago 04:17 PM
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Hi Bob and welcome.
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June 14th, 2007
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Playing guitar for over a year.
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Join Date: Feb 2007
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Welcome to the forum. Have fun and good luck. 
I miss the comfort in being sad
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June 14th, 2007
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Grandiose Member
Playing guitar for what seems like forever.
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Welcome to the forum
Nothin sweeter than the sound of music comin out of a 6 string box - EZ me Music / ASCAP
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