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« Reply #25 on: 15 September 2009, 10:11 PM » |
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Please your party aren't going anywhere you can't even be bothered to hold a referendum.
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« Reply #26 on: 15 September 2009, 10:14 PM » |
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Please your party aren't going anywhere you can't even be bothered to hold a referendum.
Hold very dare you. There are all sorts of things we can't be bothered doing, why single out referendums? |
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« Reply #27 on: 15 September 2009, 10:17 PM » |
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Because it's now my pet name for you  Hang on what was this post originally about I've forgotten. |
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« Reply #28 on: 15 September 2009, 10:26 PM » |
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"Referendums" is now you're pet name for me?
Calm down Mouse-man. Ok.
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« Reply #29 on: 15 September 2009, 10:36 PM » |
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Stop chatting me up Mo I see where this is going.
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« Reply #30 on: 16 September 2009, 09:08 AM » |
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Everyone has been incredibly helpful , thanks so much. One or two went off track but thats OK.  I guess rock music type stuff would not be for me more melodic stuff is preferred, i would probably look to start with a cheapish acoustic (not electro acoustic) and try and master the basics with that. The web sites that folks mention look very good so i will pay those a visit. On my next day off i shall pop along to the local music store (see how i sound like an american C&W star already) and try out one or two even though I don't necessary know what I am looking at. I shall hopefully update you with my progress and be back with further questions (such as what the hell is tabbing, do i need to be able to read music etc etc). Cheers Knobpolisher  |
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« Reply #31 on: 16 September 2009, 06:44 PM » |
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Everyone has been incredibly helpful , thanks so much. One or two went off track but thats OK. I guess rock music type stuff would not be for me more melodic stuff is preferred, i would probably look to start with a cheapish acoustic (not electro acoustic) and try and master the basics with that. The web sites that folks mention look very good so i will pay those a visit. On my next day off i shall pop along to the local music store (see how i sound like an american C&W star already) and try out one or two even though I don't necessary know what I am looking at. I shall hopefully update you with my progress and be back with further questions (such as what the hell is tabbing, do i need to be able to read music etc etc). Cheers Knobpolisher What would you mean by melodic stuff? Give an example. |
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« Reply #32 on: 16 September 2009, 08:06 PM » |
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Polisher - you don't need to learn music (I can't read a note). Tabbing is pretty simple to pick up.
Whoever recommended a classical guitar was spot on - the strings are far easier on the fingers than accoustic guitars.
Ultimate guitar is about the best free tab site. Try learning Wonderwall by Oasis - might take a bit of getting used to, but you don't need to move too much to change chords.
Biggest tip - keep the guitar somewhere accessible where you can just pick it up and play around with it at anytime, even if it's just for a minute or two waiting for the kettle to boil. If you keep it in the spare room / in a cupboard etc, you'll find it's a chore to 'practice'.
Biggest tip number 2 - just enjoy it. Don't worry too much about learning the guitar at the expense of enjoying it. Dunt matter what it sounds like as long as you're having fun.
Biggest tip number 3 - don't read 267's posts about guitars. They're really, really, really ... etc ... really, really dull.
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« Reply #33 on: 16 September 2009, 09:43 PM » |
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Yeah and like your post is going to win a Comedy award Wakey. It was a well thought out post providing the lo down about everything you need to know about owning and learning how to play a guitar, including information that you've nicked, Ultimate guitar for example  |
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« Reply #34 on: 16 September 2009, 09:58 PM » |
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Sorry Mouse-boy.
Fell asleep half way through, so I'll just agree.
How's the cow, touchy?
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« Reply #35 on: 16 September 2009, 10:11 PM » |
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« Reply #37 on: 17 September 2009, 08:48 AM » |
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What would you mean by melodic stuff? Give an example.
As Wakey says below something like Wonderwall i would consider melodic, Hotel California , that sort of laid back stuff. Called into Rimmers yesterday they were incredibly helpful without trying to push me onto any guitar in particular - but there was one i fancied it was termed a parlour guitar ( so a small acoustic) by a company called Vintage (Vintage V880N Parlour Guitar Cedar Top) the guy played it beautifully and he let me have a bash not only with that one but a couple of others. I spent about an hour with him chatting and playing and strangely enough a lot of the advice he gave me was exactly what you my cyber-friends have given me. The hunt goes on. |
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« Reply #38 on: 17 September 2009, 06:11 PM » |
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Melodic Oasis! Wonderwall, The Masterplan, Acquiesce, Slide Away & Talk Tonight.
Also You've Got To Hide Your Love Away by The Beatles.
All great songs, that are pretty easy to play and are made for acoustic guitars. Other benefits are that there pretty well known so you can show off and also you can stick a capo on them and change them about a bit and make them your own!
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« Reply #39 on: 17 September 2009, 07:12 PM » |
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Polisher - you don't need to learn music (I can't read a note). Tabbing is pretty simple to pick up.
Whoever recommended a classical guitar was spot on - the strings are far easier on the fingers than accoustic guitars.
Ultimate guitar is about the best free tab site. Try learning Wonderwall by Oasis - might take a bit of getting used to, but you don't need to move too much to change chords.
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Biggest tip number 2 - just enjoy it. Don't worry too much about learning the guitar at the expense of enjoying it. Dunt matter what it sounds like as long as you're having fun.
Biggest tip number 3 - don't read 267's posts about guitars. They're really, really, really ... etc ... really, really dull.
It's better to learn music instead of tab though. Also, make sure you get a guitar with a low action, makes it far easier to play. |
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« Reply #40 on: 20 September 2009, 04:08 PM » |
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Late to the party as usual.
Try an Ovation. Fret board is smaller, easier to manage; and the strings are easy on your fingers.
As for learning, go out and buy a song book from your favorite band then play along with the chords. Don't bother with TABs or anything too hard at first. In fact, buy a SIMPLE chord book too. Having one right on hand is really helpful.
You also might consider taking lessons. I kind of wish I had when I first started because once you learn the chords it's really hard to unlearn bad habits.
Finally, find some folks to play music with.
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