Tuxstir Posted January 22, 2019 Posted January 22, 2019 anyone can play guitar (even me). getting good at it, that requires talent (which I don't have) and practice (which i don't do enough of). all you need is four chords and the truth (C,G,F Am) Well then... here's a challenge.... I'll even be kind.. and take a chord away...the 3 chord challenge
Mudsimus Posted January 22, 2019 Posted January 22, 2019 That being said, teaching new fingers to Barre a fret properly is an art form on its own. Nothing is more annoying than a dead string because your finger isn't pressing hard enoughThe trick with Barre chords is not to press down hard, but to get equal pressure along your barring finger. If you start applying to much pressure your hand will cramp up like crazy after a few minutes. Allrounder 1
Allrounder Posted January 22, 2019 Posted January 22, 2019 Well then... here's a challenge.... I'll even be kind.. and take a chord away...the 3 chord challengeI saw this. Nice challenge!!
Jase619 Posted January 22, 2019 Author Posted January 22, 2019 The trick with Barre chords is not to press down hard, but to get equal pressure along your barring finger. If you start applying to much pressure your hand will cramp up like crazy after a few minutes. You took what I meant and put it in better words, naturally pressing too hard won't work, was more referring to the right amount of pressure per string.
Kranswurm Posted January 23, 2019 Posted January 23, 2019 I was on ucord last night practicing my hand movements, and trying to get my unwilling fingers to move in all the directions to get the cords. Up come this weird ass F. Im like what on earth is this, thats not F. WTF. Wife comes in, "O are you learning bar cords?"...... Felt a bit stupid. did not even think about that.... Get a decent setup done.JD Kustom is my go toIt will make all the differenceOh...and some decent strings
Kona Kula Posted January 23, 2019 Posted January 23, 2019 Get a decent setup done.JD Kustom is my go toIt will make all the differenceOh...and some decent stringsAgree, I got my Gibson setup just after I bought it by JD. The difference in playability was massive.
Kranswurm Posted January 23, 2019 Posted January 23, 2019 Dan Patlansky talking guitars with JD https://web.facebook.com/jd.kustom/videos/10212679034881244/
IceCreamMan Posted January 23, 2019 Posted January 23, 2019 Dan Patlansky talking guitars with JD https://web.facebook.com/jd.kustom/videos/10212679034881244/I was fortunate enough to attend a couple of Dans guitar workshops in Clarens. Superb guitarist an musician and he understands the business. If you guys ever get the chance to go I recommend them. It’s cool just to hang out with fellow guitarists an drink beer, learn a little an you even play a mini gig. As to Dan. When I see him these days he still recognised me so a genuine ou an his band are are superbly talented too Kranswurm 1
Kranswurm Posted January 23, 2019 Posted January 23, 2019 (edited) I was fortunate enough to attend a couple of Dans guitar workshops in Clarens. Superb guitarist an musician and he understands the business. If you guys ever get the chance to go I recommend them. It’s cool just to hang out with fellow guitarists an drink beer, learn a little an you even play a mini gig. As to Dan. When I see him these days he still recognised me so a genuine ou an his band are are superbly talented tooYes he is a pretty cool oke and plays some awesome blues.I have my mind set on one of this guys workshops in Sedgefield thohttps://www.facebook.com/tonycoxmusic Edited January 23, 2019 by Kranswurm
IceCreamMan Posted January 23, 2019 Posted January 23, 2019 That would be uber cool too. Go. Kranswurm 1
Allrounder Posted January 28, 2019 Posted January 28, 2019 Rocksmith going good so far. Great fun, would have been better if I had a monster sound system connected to the TV... I did not touch my guitar the weekend but will tonight.
Allrounder Posted January 28, 2019 Posted January 28, 2019 I am spending some time on theory that Rocksmith do not offer. And the most difficult thing for me, is keeping the beat/rhythm.
Kona Kula Posted January 28, 2019 Posted January 28, 2019 I am spending some time on theory that Rocksmith do not offer. And the most difficult thing for me, is keeping the beat/rhythm.And probably the most important. If you can play one note in time you are useful to other the rest of the band. Theory helps but doesn’t make you a great guitar player. I also found theory is easier to learn on piano. Allrounder 1
Allrounder Posted January 28, 2019 Posted January 28, 2019 I guess that will come with time. The only instrument that I have played before in my life is the radio. I am pretty good at it to, if I can say so myself.
Kona Kula Posted January 28, 2019 Posted January 28, 2019 The more you play the easier it will get. But I really like the concept of games like rocksmith. I honestly think this speeds up your learning time immensely. Allrounder 1
IceCreamMan Posted January 28, 2019 Posted January 28, 2019 Music theory is cool to know. It makes understanding music so much easier anyou can start pre empting where the music will go. I have profound respect for musos that you give a page of music to an they play it spot on immediately. That is a skill. Probably not found amongst rock stars though.
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