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My Blog...; ...about learning guitar
Topic Started: Jan 8 2009, 07:14 AM (424 Views)
Rampant	Jan 8 2009, 07:14 AM Post #1
Immortal (well, ...so far!) Posts: 408 Group: Top Contributor! Member #8,896 Joined: October 7, 2008	Hi folks Thought I'd try to write a kinda week-by-week blow-by-blow account of my experiences of the past 3 months learning guitar from being a complete beginner. Might be useful for other beginners to see that first of all learning firstly isn't that easy, but neither is it impossible as long as you put in the effort of practicing. I've posted the first 8 weeks so far - half way there, as I've done 15 lessons now, 1 per week since I bought my guitar. Thought writing this would primarily be useful for me, but sharing is always good, huh? Tutors might like to see how others teach, too! Check it out here >>>Guitar Diary of Rampant<<< Cheerz Mark H Edited by Rampant, Jan 11 2009, 11:07 PM.
	NEW - Scarlet red PRS Custom 24 (25th anniversary birds) Black/white Yamaha Pacifica 112V Translucent red Ibanez Artcore AFS-75T semi-acoustic Vox Valvetronix VT30 Roland Micro Cube travel amp Sensei called Johnny Oriental red sunburst Yamaha APX700 electro-acoustic


voodoorider	Jan 8 2009, 11:51 AM Post #2
Garry Posts: 673 Group: Members Member #8,964 Joined: November 3, 2008	Ah that's a nice idea matey! The only thing i see which would make it better are the specific difficultys you have with each thing! Like i remember when i started i had real issues with B7 and used to avoid it coz i found it more difficult than other open chords, if people had said to me then "yeah B7 is a tricky chord i found it hard too" it would have been more encouraging to know it wasn't just me being crap!
	Guitars: PRS CU 22 R/W neck \| Organic Classic \| Heritage H-150 \| Fender Eric Clapton Strat \| Fender Deluxe Ash strat, scalloped \| 2001 USA std Telecaster \| 2008 USA std Telecaster \| 1996 Gibson Les Paul standard \| PRS Santana SE \| Maverick X1 \| Epiphone SG \| Freshman FA400J Amps: Orange Rockerverb 50 \| Mesa Boogie Electradyne \| Traynor YCV40T \| VOX AD60VT \| Fender Pro 185 \| Zoom Fire 15


glynb	Jan 8 2009, 12:20 PM Post #3
Member Posts: 45 Group: Members Member #9,040 Joined: December 2, 2008	Hi Rampant Good idea,I am at a simillar stage with my guitar. Dont know if its just me but the link isnt working. glynb
	Hamer XT series Sunburst A/T Vox AD15VT


voodoorider	Jan 8 2009, 12:51 PM Post #4
Garry Posts: 673 Group: Members Member #8,964 Joined: November 3, 2008	Click on his name glyn and the working link is on his profile page.
	Guitars: PRS CU 22 R/W neck \| Organic Classic \| Heritage H-150 \| Fender Eric Clapton Strat \| Fender Deluxe Ash strat, scalloped \| 2001 USA std Telecaster \| 2008 USA std Telecaster \| 1996 Gibson Les Paul standard \| PRS Santana SE \| Maverick X1 \| Epiphone SG \| Freshman FA400J Amps: Orange Rockerverb 50 \| Mesa Boogie Electradyne \| Traynor YCV40T \| VOX AD60VT \| Fender Pro 185 \| Zoom Fire 15


Rampant	Jan 8 2009, 01:22 PM Post #5
Immortal (well, ...so far!) Posts: 408 Group: Top Contributor! Member #8,896 Joined: October 7, 2008	Sorry mods Perhaps this thread should be in the lessons forum... Would you care to move it there? Presuming that is possible?? Maybe I should just start a new thread over there??? Damn novice users, eh? Just haven't got a clue which is the most appropriate forum!!! Cheerz Mark H
	NEW - Scarlet red PRS Custom 24 (25th anniversary birds) Black/white Yamaha Pacifica 112V Translucent red Ibanez Artcore AFS-75T semi-acoustic Vox Valvetronix VT30 Roland Micro Cube travel amp Sensei called Johnny Oriental red sunburst Yamaha APX700 electro-acoustic


voodoorider	Jan 8 2009, 01:35 PM Post #6
Garry Posts: 673 Group: Members Member #8,964 Joined: November 3, 2008	Ya know i'd be unsure which forum this would come under :/ I spose lessons makes most sense but whooo knows! No doubt one of the oracles will be along later for guidance
	Guitars: PRS CU 22 R/W neck \| Organic Classic \| Heritage H-150 \| Fender Eric Clapton Strat \| Fender Deluxe Ash strat, scalloped \| 2001 USA std Telecaster \| 2008 USA std Telecaster \| 1996 Gibson Les Paul standard \| PRS Santana SE \| Maverick X1 \| Epiphone SG \| Freshman FA400J Amps: Orange Rockerverb 50 \| Mesa Boogie Electradyne \| Traynor YCV40T \| VOX AD60VT \| Fender Pro 185 \| Zoom Fire 15


Rampant	Jan 8 2009, 01:39 PM Post #7
Immortal (well, ...so far!) Posts: 408 Group: Top Contributor! Member #8,896 Joined: October 7, 2008
	NEW - Scarlet red PRS Custom 24 (25th anniversary birds) Black/white Yamaha Pacifica 112V Translucent red Ibanez Artcore AFS-75T semi-acoustic Vox Valvetronix VT30 Roland Micro Cube travel amp Sensei called Johnny Oriental red sunburst Yamaha APX700 electro-acoustic


monwobobbo	Jan 8 2009, 03:18 PM Post #8
Posts: 1,032 Group: Moderator Member #8,625 Joined: June 23, 2008	eh it can stay where it is as far as i'm concerned (oracle of guidence ) but try to think about where things would be best suited to go in the future.
	and now for something completely different


monwobobbo	Jan 8 2009, 03:26 PM Post #9
Posts: 1,032 Group: Moderator Member #8,625 Joined: June 23, 2008	ok looked over the blog. i teach beginners and have to say that if this is accurate that your teacher is pushing you ahead way to fast. you need to have the confidence to play at least say open A,E,D and G and be able to switch between then with some dcent flow. barre chords are brutal on the wrist and fingers to start with. it will get easier and eventually you can be a show off like me and not even have to use the thumb at all to make them. keep at it and it will all come.
	and now for something completely different


voodoorider	Jan 8 2009, 03:41 PM Post #10
Garry Posts: 673 Group: Members Member #8,964 Joined: November 3, 2008	monwobobbo Jan 8 2009, 03:26 PM ok looked over the blog. i teach beginners and have to say that if this is accurate that your teacher is pushing you ahead way to fast. you need to have the confidence to play at least say open A,E,D and G and be able to switch between then with some dcent flow. barre chords are brutal on the wrist and fingers to start with. it will get easier and eventually you can be a show off like me and not even have to use the thumb at all to make them. keep at it and it will all come. (he can barre an A Diminished using only his right eyebrow and his left little toe too).. i wasn't lying when i said they are oracles
	Guitars: PRS CU 22 R/W neck \| Organic Classic \| Heritage H-150 \| Fender Eric Clapton Strat \| Fender Deluxe Ash strat, scalloped \| 2001 USA std Telecaster \| 2008 USA std Telecaster \| 1996 Gibson Les Paul standard \| PRS Santana SE \| Maverick X1 \| Epiphone SG \| Freshman FA400J Amps: Orange Rockerverb 50 \| Mesa Boogie Electradyne \| Traynor YCV40T \| VOX AD60VT \| Fender Pro 185 \| Zoom Fire 15


monwobobbo	Jan 8 2009, 03:57 PM Post #11
Posts: 1,032 Group: Moderator Member #8,625 Joined: June 23, 2008	hey i was saving that trick for my live guitar solo now everyone will be doing it.
	and now for something completely different


voodoorider	Jan 8 2009, 04:04 PM Post #12
Garry Posts: 673 Group: Members Member #8,964 Joined: November 3, 2008	Ahh shit sorry dude i didn't mean to spoil it for you!! I bet it'll still amaze people even if they are expecting it! XD
	Guitars: PRS CU 22 R/W neck \| Organic Classic \| Heritage H-150 \| Fender Eric Clapton Strat \| Fender Deluxe Ash strat, scalloped \| 2001 USA std Telecaster \| 2008 USA std Telecaster \| 1996 Gibson Les Paul standard \| PRS Santana SE \| Maverick X1 \| Epiphone SG \| Freshman FA400J Amps: Orange Rockerverb 50 \| Mesa Boogie Electradyne \| Traynor YCV40T \| VOX AD60VT \| Fender Pro 185 \| Zoom Fire 15


Rampant	Jan 8 2009, 06:35 PM Post #13
Immortal (well, ...so far!) Posts: 408 Group: Top Contributor! Member #8,896 Joined: October 7, 2008	monwobobbo Jan 8 2009, 03:57 PM hey i was saving that trick for my live guitar solo now everyone will be doing it. I don't know A dim barre yet But seriously, you think that's too fast. I was thinking that I was keeping up well through as much practice as I can squeeze in... I'll continue the blog and see what ye think... Cheerz Mark H
	NEW - Scarlet red PRS Custom 24 (25th anniversary birds) Black/white Yamaha Pacifica 112V Translucent red Ibanez Artcore AFS-75T semi-acoustic Vox Valvetronix VT30 Roland Micro Cube travel amp Sensei called Johnny Oriental red sunburst Yamaha APX700 electro-acoustic


voodoorider	Jan 8 2009, 07:07 PM Post #14
Garry Posts: 673 Group: Members Member #8,964 Joined: November 3, 2008	Well I'd agree with Monwo and say it does seem a little fast, maybe it isn't and maybe you're doing really well! But you'd be a pretty huge minority to be keeping up well at that pace :/
	Guitars: PRS CU 22 R/W neck \| Organic Classic \| Heritage H-150 \| Fender Eric Clapton Strat \| Fender Deluxe Ash strat, scalloped \| 2001 USA std Telecaster \| 2008 USA std Telecaster \| 1996 Gibson Les Paul standard \| PRS Santana SE \| Maverick X1 \| Epiphone SG \| Freshman FA400J Amps: Orange Rockerverb 50 \| Mesa Boogie Electradyne \| Traynor YCV40T \| VOX AD60VT \| Fender Pro 185 \| Zoom Fire 15


roast	Jan 8 2009, 09:22 PM Post #15
Board Lord Posts: 1,965 Group: Co-Admin Member #59 Joined: September 2, 2006	Hey mate. Cheers for the blogs. It is extremely refreshing to see a new user who has something interesting to contribute. If you want to post it in the Lessons forum, by all means, please do, and I'll sticky it for you. -Mick.


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