Just started guitar!

jon riggs · #1 February 8th, 2006

hi, i just got my first guitar.. its not very good but i hear its good to start on. I dont really know anything yet but and excited to learn. I cant afford lessons (lol) does anyone have any sugustions on how to learn? my dad has some but not much guitar knowlage.

im 15
i bought a Behringer V-Tone II Electric Guitar Pack for my first guitar
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/produ...ric?sku=519750

any help please. thanks.

coldethyl · #2 February 8th, 2006

Hi jon

Welcome to the site mate. You can be sure that you've come to the right place to learn this beautiful instrument, and there are plenty of people ready and willing to offer any advice they can.

Since you are a complete beginner, then I suggest you go here:
True beginner? Here's a lesson for you!

Have fun!!

Neil

sctoddc · #3 February 9th, 2006

Hi Jon, welcome to the forum, lots of great lessons here.

Todd

nagukush · #4 February 9th, 2006

Hi Jon, welcome to the family buddy. Dont worry atall, we all are here to halp and guide eachother. Just make sure that you enjoy everything you do. Try to get a good basic control and understanding of the instrument. Start where you have been suggested to and move up gradually.

Good luck mate

Regds and Care

Kush

nieLLe · #5 February 9th, 2006

Well, you know what? I just started playing the guitar 5 months ago. The first week, I already played a song. Though it wasn't that good, at least, I did get to play it. All you need is determination! I'm so determined to play the guitar. So, I did get to play it easily!

Canuck-Playa · #6 February 9th, 2006

one hing i can say is ask your questions here and they shall be answered. And also try to have fun while you are learning. hope you have fun in this site good luck

scribbledogg · #7 February 9th, 2006

Hi everyone,

I am really new, and finding it difficult changing between chords without stopping. I know its all down to practice, but its really frustrating anyone got any secret tips to help me along?

:Sorry about the edit, I was meant to click on 'quote':

strtblstr · #8 February 9th, 2006

I started by getting a beatles book ( ok I know, it was a long time ago ) and learned chords and after a while you'll play them better and better. Your fingers will hurt, but you will build up calluses. I know you've heard it before but practice makes perfect. I believe that when you first start you will get frustrated but there will be a point that hard becomes fun, when you reach that point it's all down hill from there.

Clancy · #9 February 9th, 2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by scribbledogg

Hi everyone,

I am really new, and finding it difficult changing between chords without stopping. I know its all down to practice, but its really frustrating anyone got any secret tips to help me along?

Hi scribbledogg and welcome,

Well it seems to me you answered your own question

It's just practise.

Nice to have you here, also welcome to you too jon riggs.

Cheers

Clancy

Jean · #10 February 10th, 2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by scribbledogg

Hi everyone,

I am really new, and finding it difficult changing between chords without stopping. I know its all down to practice, but its really frustrating anyone got any secret tips to help me along?

:Sorry about the edit, I was meant to click on 'quote':

Shhh... yes, ........................................practice!

don't tell anyone!

Welcome to the forum!

Cheers,
Jean

GRATCHF703 · #11 February 10th, 2006

I'm new as well. The best way to change without stoping is to keep a steady beat no matter how slow it is. keep it steady and just go extremly slow so that you can think ahead to the next chord. Then, gradually pick up the tempo.

Jean · #12 February 10th, 2006

Welcome Gratchf703,
Nice to have you with us!

Cheers,
Jean

coldethyl · #13 February 10th, 2006

Hi there Gratchf703

Welcome aboard. You'll learn heaps and have fun in the process!

Neil

BigBaby · #14 February 18th, 2006

Greetings:

Be warned; unless you are some king of a prodigy, you are going to suck for a little while ;-) On the other hand, you can make something like music pretty quickly. What I did when I started was learned how to finger a few simple chords, then instead of strumming I played them up and down one string at a time then I'd change the order (aka arpeggiation). I played this unplugged by the way on my son's Yamaha Pacifica which looks a lot like your setup. Then later I plugged it in when I thought others could bear the sound.

I thought this sounded pretty good and got me past the really sucking stage to where I am now, the kind of sucking stage. Next stop, bearable player, then by end of the year decent (I know I set high goals, don't I)

Have fun and never give up. You made a great choice - now stick with it.

Cheers

CanuckTodd · #15 February 18th, 2006

Hi Jon,
Welcome aboard. I'm new to this forum and new to guitar playing too. The early stages are the hardest. Runners talk about hitting a wall until they feel good and then they can get into a groove. It was like that for me with guitar. I smashed into the wall (and at times felt like smashing my guitar). But then you play one chord that sounds pretty good. Then one note. Then a simple melody. Then you build around it. Believe me, I'm not expert, but once you get hooked, well, it becomes a daily habit. You know the only way to get to Carnegie Hall, right?