I don't know about you, but music played well hits me at a level I can't express in words. It is indeed the language of the soul. Soaring guitar solos, hypnotic piano, subsonic bass blasting through your chest...it rearranges molecules or something. Check out Trey Anastasio from Phish covering "While My Guitar Gently Weeps"
Wow.
Monday, June 25, 2007
Can You Learn Guitar Yourself?
I get asked this question a lot by email, so I thought I would finally make a tip about it. Usually when I make a tip like this, I get a lot of emails so If you have any constructive additions to make, let me know.
This is a very difficult question to answer and there's probably no set in stone answer for everyone. A lot of it depends on your own personal talent, previous training, expectations, and goals. I think one of the attractions of the guitar in the first place is that it seems to be an instrument that is convenient and easy to learn on your own but that's not always the case.
My son for instance, I like to brag about him : ), took piano lessons for years and then decided to learn the guitar. I got him a new electric guitar for Christmas one year. He went out and got books on scales and guitar lessons and taught himself to play exceptionally well in a few years. He now plays professionally piano & guitar. He can read music as well as learn by ear. After years of only playing the electric guitar, he finally decided to get an acoustic. After playing the acoustic for a few months, he told me his electric playing improved dramatically. I think it's best to start out with an acoustic. It will develop your hands better.
Read entire article here
http://www.guitartips.addr.com/tip193.html
This is a very difficult question to answer and there's probably no set in stone answer for everyone. A lot of it depends on your own personal talent, previous training, expectations, and goals. I think one of the attractions of the guitar in the first place is that it seems to be an instrument that is convenient and easy to learn on your own but that's not always the case.
My son for instance, I like to brag about him : ), took piano lessons for years and then decided to learn the guitar. I got him a new electric guitar for Christmas one year. He went out and got books on scales and guitar lessons and taught himself to play exceptionally well in a few years. He now plays professionally piano & guitar. He can read music as well as learn by ear. After years of only playing the electric guitar, he finally decided to get an acoustic. After playing the acoustic for a few months, he told me his electric playing improved dramatically. I think it's best to start out with an acoustic. It will develop your hands better.
Read entire article here
http://www.guitartips.addr.com/tip193.html
Improve Your Chops
I've been playing guitar and piano for about seven years now. I play when I can, and I know just enough to be dangerous! Here's a few different sites that I've checked out to help me hone my skills. Hope they can help whether you've just begun or have been at it for a while...
Great Tutorial for the Guitar
Includes some video demonstrations
And Here for Specifically The Electric
Great Tutorial for the Guitar
Includes some video demonstrations
And Here for Specifically The Electric
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