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11/23/12 1:02 PM	Ignore \| Quote \| Edit \| Warn Admin \| Vote Down \| Vote Up \| Delete Post
viorage 374 Member Since: 9/19/04 Posts: 3630	viorage - invalid - The program itself or tabs in general? here's a quick write up on how to read tabs http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/lessons/for_beginners/how_to_read_tabs.html?no_takeover the program ok I figured out how to read tabs now and know what frets are. How do you take the tabs and insert them into guitar pro? You have ignored this user.

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viorage 374 Member Since: 9/19/04 Posts: 3631	here are the programs I have downloaded so far guitar pro 5 and 6 blues guitar for absolute beginners john petrucci rock discipline learn and master guitar complete series guitar for dummies (i know) what else am I missing You have ignored this user.

11/23/12 1:21 PM	Ignore \| Quote \| Edit \| Warn Admin \| Vote Down \| Vote Up \| Delete Post
viorage 374 Member Since: 9/19/04 Posts: 3632	im working this excersice right now, my pinky is fucking me!!! You have ignored this user.

11/23/12 1:23 PM	Ignore \| Quote \| Edit \| Warn Admin \| Vote Down \| Vote Up \| Delete Post
viorage 374 Member Since: 9/19/04 Posts: 3633	can you play in the middle of the frets. so lets say im at E5 if I push the string betweenE4-5 is that the same as hitting the E5 on the fret? You have ignored this user.

11/23/12 1:57 PM	Ignore \| Quote \| Edit \| Warn Admin \| Vote Down \| Vote Up \| Delete Post
jkennedy 56 Member Since: 2/16/05 Posts: 23435	viorage - Chimonos Revenge - ^^ other blues artists I mean a quick list, buddy guy, bb king, stevie ray, john lee hooker, albert king, jonny lang, bo diddley The Robert Johnson guitar anthology is a good place to start since most people have copied him over the years. Be patient though cause it is deceptively hard. You have ignored this user.

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Johan Von Brügermëister Member Since: 2/20/11 Posts: 456	Throw out that line 6 peice of garbage and get a real amp with tubes and shit You have ignored this user.

11/23/12 2:14 PM

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To "fret" or hold down a note you want to depress the string just behind (towards the head end of the guitar) the fret you wish to sound.

If you press down directly on top of the fret (the metal thing is the fret) you will get a "dead" or buzzy sound.

Likewise if you press down too far behind the fret you are likely to experience a buzzing sound from the string.

Try to press just behind the fret for the clearest sound.

Also, only apply enough pressure to make the string ring out. You do not need to man handle the guitar although at first it will feel like that. As your hand grows stronger you will be able to use less force (which is desirable for many reasons such as hand cramps, RSI and accidentally raising the pitch (highness or lowness of a note)).

Have fun, it will come together over time. Practice and time spent on the instrument will reveal answer to questions you haven't even asked yet.

95% of learning will be done through repetition and playing with answers "appearing" to you.

For instance, you could tell someone how to triangle an opponent but until they have had a "feel" of the different pressures to apply and tiny adjustments to be made they won't be able to do it! Phone Post

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johnonguitar7 Member Since: 6/6/12 Posts: 589	Johan Von Brügermëister - Throw out that line 6 peice of garbage and get a real amp with tubes and shit Don't do this. It won't help you at the moment. You have everything you need and much much much more. Trust in your equipment. It's fine. It's you that sucks :) You have ignored this user.

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viorage 374 Member Since: 9/19/04 Posts: 3634	JkdSam - viorage - can you play in the middle of the frets. so lets say im at E5 if I push the string betweenE4-5 is that the same as hitting the E5 on the fret? You don't play on the frets. You push the string down between them. The 5th fret would be the space before the actual 5th fret. ok i kinda figured that out fiddling around on the folsom state prison tab You have ignored this user.

11/23/12 2:21 PM

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viorage 374 The total sum of your votes up and votes down

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Johan Von Brügermëister - Throw out that line 6 peice of garbage and get a real amp with tubes and shit
Don't do this. It won't help you at the moment.

You have everything you need and much much much more.

Trust in your equipment. It's fine. It's you that sucks :)

thanks for the fret advice it sounds much better now. Also the guy who had the guitar previously has his string really high, forget the name for that. He says I need to lower them, I need to go have that taken care of asap. My strings look to be about an 1/8" above the frets

11/23/12 2:22 PM

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viorage -
here are the programs I have downloaded so far

guitar pro 5 and 6

blues guitar for absolute beginners

john petrucci rock discipline

learn and master guitar complete series

guitar for dummies (i know)

what else am I missing

I would consider looking for a good guitar teacher, even of its just to show you the ropes for a few lessons.

It can be invaluable, especially for someone just starting out.

All of the videos and programmes you have downloaded are great for certain thing but the very best thing you can do is probably to have some basic lessons. Not all budding musicians are lucky enough to come from musical families that are able to give pointers to new starts! Phone Post

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viorage 374 Member Since: 9/19/04 Posts: 3636	Johan Von Brügermëister - Throw out that line 6 peice of garbage and get a real amp with tubes and shit you are the only one I havent voted up on this thread. I already said that once I can play a little Im going to get a "real amp" which I have no idea what that is at this point. You have ignored this user.

11/23/12 2:26 PM	Ignore \| Quote \| Edit \| Warn Admin \| Vote Down \| Vote Up \| Delete Post
viorage 374 Member Since: 9/19/04 Posts: 3637	this is the guy I am going to have teach me. its the guy singing You have ignored this user.

11/23/12 2:26 PM

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johnonguitar7 -
Johan Von Brügermëister - Throw out that line 6 peice of garbage and get a real amp with tubes and shit
Don't do this. It won't help you at the moment.

You have everything you need and much much much more.

Trust in your equipment. It's fine. It's you that sucks :)

thanks for the fret advice it sounds much better now. Also the guy who had the guitar previously has his string really high, forget the name for that. He says I need to lower them, I need to go have that taken care of asap. My strings look to be about an 1/8" above the frets

The height of the strings above the frets on a guitar is referred to as the "action".

Action can be heightened or lowered by a "setup".

I obviously cannot tell of your guitar needs a set up or not and obviously the lower the string the "easier" it is to play at the beginning but beware:

You will get a lot of good advice which may actually be worthless. Guitar-Internet world is over saturated and EVERYONE knows something about guitar... That may or not be correct.

Just remember that plenty of greats learned on absolute pieces of shit... Without instructions... Or teachers....

All they did was drop their preconceptions, use their EARS and practice their asses off! Phone Post

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johnonguitar7 Member Since: 6/6/12 Posts: 592	viorage - this is the guy I am going to have teach me. its the guy singing That's a good idea :) You have ignored this user.

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viorage 374 Member Since: 9/19/04 Posts: 3638	^^^^ let me know what you think, He loves playing the blues guitar You have ignored this user.

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Stache 16 Member Since: 10/16/10 Posts: 5277	This thread is awesome. I've wanted to take up the guitar forever. Had a few lessons when I was 12 but didn't like practicing so I gave up. Still have that old cheap acoustic guitar. Maybe I'll give it another shot! You have ignored this user.

11/23/12 2:31 PM	Ignore \| Quote \| Edit \| Warn Admin \| Vote Down \| Vote Up \| Delete Post
viorage 374 Member Since: 9/19/04 Posts: 3639	Im trying to learn as much as I can before I set up a session with him so he doesn't have to waste time telling me what the action is, or where the E ADGBe chords are and how to read what fret goes with what chord. You have ignored this user.

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Masakyst 2 Member Since: 7/23/10 Posts: 2922	viorage - anytips on where I should start, websites youtube vids etc.. I would really appreciate it. like I said I have zero experience and need to learn the basics. Thanks guys martyzsongs on youtube You have ignored this user.

11/23/12 2:36 PM	Ignore \| Quote \| Edit \| Warn Admin \| Vote Down \| Vote Up \| Delete Post
invalid 132 Member Since: 4/18/01 Posts: 34636	1/8th of an inch? damn dude, that is high. I usually wouldn't recommend messing with a guitar's action until you're a lot more comfortable, but more than 3mm is a LOT that's about twice as normal http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZfuP4yLesG0 You have ignored this user.

11/23/12 3:16 PM	Ignore \| Quote \| Edit \| Warn Admin \| Vote Down \| Vote Up \| Delete Post
viorage 374 Member Since: 9/19/04 Posts: 3640	invalid - 1/8th of an inch? damn dude, that is high. I usually wouldn't recommend messing with a guitar's action until you're a lot more comfortable, but more than 3mm is a LOT that's about twice as normal http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZfuP4yLesG0 i know i got to take it in and change it You have ignored this user.

11/23/12 3:19 PM	Ignore \| Quote \| Edit \| Warn Admin \| Vote Down \| Vote Up \| Delete Post
Extendo 27 Member Since: 5/12/02 Posts: 14875	I wonder if the previous owner played mostly slide with the action that high. You have ignored this user.

11/23/12 3:27 PM

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jkennedy 56 The total sum of your votes up and votes down

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viorage -
Im trying to learn as much as I can before I set up a session with him so he doesn't have to waste time telling me what the action is, or where the E ADGBe chords are and how to read what fret goes with what chord.

Get it set up now. Otherwise you're learning on a setup that may not fit your tendency. I played acoustic for years and have strung my electric heavily to fit my playing. For my buddy (who's an amazing player) he hates it. It's personal. Phone Post

11/23/12 3:36 PM	Ignore \| Quote \| Edit \| Warn Admin \| Vote Down \| Vote Up \| Delete Post
viorage 374 Member Since: 9/19/04 Posts: 3641	Extendo - I wonder if the previous owner played mostly slide with the action that high. hes been playing country blues/slide guitar for 40+ years. fuck a guitar shop on black friday. Im going to call them and see if I can make an appointment or something to get my action lowered and put on new strings. You have ignored this user.

11/23/12 3:40 PM	Ignore \| Quote \| Edit \| Warn Admin \| Vote Down \| Vote Up \| Delete Post
Racer X 11 Member Since: 5/17/01 Posts: 23695	I set up and repair guitars for a living. I'd be happy to answer any questions regarding set up of your guitar. You have ignored this user.

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