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Beginner guitar. Feeling sorry for myself..... :(

Posted on 10/11/13 at 9:26 pm
Posted by LSU alum wannabe
Katy, TX
Member since Jan 2004
27878 posts
Posted on 10/11/13 at 9:26 pm
I do not practice enough. I can find chords and chord shapes more easily now but I still suck and cannot play more than a few notes of anything recognizable.

I REFUSE to play Every Rose Has its Thorn.
Posted by harmonics
Mars Hotel
Member since Jan 2010
19151 posts
Posted on 10/11/13 at 10:17 pm to


Welcome to the world of guitar. As much fun as it is, it is equally as frustrating. I have been playing for 10 years and I still think I am terrible. Watching videos on YouTube of guitarists and seeing how great they can be makes me feel even smaller, but it is motivating at the same time.
Posted by AmosMosesAndTwins
Lake Charles
Member since Apr 2010
19015 posts
Posted on 10/11/13 at 10:26 pm to
Slow it down as much as you need to, and speed it up as you're able. You can never practice enough. Got to be willing to put the time in.
Posted by ddbnsb
Raised in New Orleans
Member since Dec 2005
3521 posts
Posted on 10/11/13 at 10:33 pm to
quote:

Watching videos on YouTube of guitarists and seeing how great they can be makes me feel even smaller, but it is motivating at the same time.

6 yr old girl - Sweet Child of Mine

10 yr old boy - Voodoo Child

This post was edited on 10/11/13 at 10:43 pm
Posted by Zappas Stache
Utility Muffin Research Kitchen
Member since Apr 2009
43559 posts
Posted on 10/11/13 at 11:31 pm to
Gotta practice. G C D Hank Sr songs.
Posted by ZacAttack
The Land Mass
Member since Oct 2012
6416 posts
Posted on 10/12/13 at 12:03 am to
Look up "Justin guitar", his site is free (runs off donations) and has some really good beginner and intermediate lessons. Beginning process of learning to play guitar sucks, but just stick with it. Practice every day, even if its just 20-30 minutes you really need to practice every day.
Posted by Meatball
Member since Sep 2009
5148 posts
Posted on 10/12/13 at 12:57 am to
Guitars are like women. You'll never get them totally right.

Quote from Slash of GnR.
Posted by LSU alum wannabe
Katy, TX
Member since Jan 2004
27878 posts
Posted on 10/12/13 at 9:28 am to
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Gotta practice.


I do. Practice consists of sitting on couch playing CAGED chords, and changing between. Then go on youtube and find a "lesson" on something years beyond my skill level. Getting frustrated and putting away guitar. REALLY is Bron Y' Aur Stomp's intro really too much to ask? frick!!
Posted by LSU alum wannabe
Katy, TX
Member since Jan 2004
27878 posts
Posted on 10/12/13 at 9:46 am to
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Look up "Justin guitar"


I have. they are good.

I also PAY for Jamplay. I have no excuse other than above post.
Posted by shutterspeed
MS Gulf Coast
Member since May 2007
73856 posts
Posted on 10/12/13 at 12:19 pm to
I can empathize. I've played guitar off and on for half my life. Still not really any good. Why I'm looking at drums now. Bass is pretty easy if you want to feel better about yourself.
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