Newbie Guitarist

[LostSymphonies]

So I just got an Epiphone Les Paul to learn guitar on. My question to you fellow musicians, what references did you use that really helped you when you started playing. I'm looking for anything online, or books or anything. Because of my job I dont have time to schedule appointments with a teacher and stuff. I'm just looking for something that will help me out. thanks in advance.

[walshknilb281]

tabs.

www.ultimate-guitar.com (http://www.ultimate-guitar.com)

learn how to read em and they'll be your guide

[Jesse00]

learning basic chords and how to read tab is the best place to start. Start out with easy songs that play simple, repetitive chords to get your confidence up and see where you can go from there. after that, there are several sites that are helpful. I recommend ultimate-guitar.com, they have a bunch of resources from tab for songs to lessons to song chords. youtube is also nice, but it's not very consistent. you could find a video lesson that was perfect for you or you could find a n00b butchering a great song. when in doubt, ask other guitarists and musicians you know for guidance, chances are they were in the same place you are. playing with other guitarists and musicians in general is always a good idea, as you can learn from each other and have fun too. there are a bunch of forums you can turn to (like ultimate-guitar.com) for help if you are stuck and can't find help elsewhere. hope i helped.

[11:11]

look up Justin Sandercoe on youtube and his website. Greatest online lessons you can get for free.

[LostSymphonies]

thanks guys, i def know how to read tab, i'm a bass player but decided to pick up the guitar and i'm so glad i did. i appreciate your help

[xxemo_kittyxx]

Besides ultimate guitar, I would reccomend finding a friend who plays guitar and try to get them to teach/play with you. I started living with people who play guitar since last year and all of us have improved so much because every day we would sit down after school and play.

[iKrazie]

i learned when i was like seven, and my dad taught me most of everything, then mu uncle did for a while, so i think the best thing to do would be find someone with some spare time to teach you and you can start playing together and then youll be good before you know it =]

[TheBaroness]

develop your ear (very important) and practice a lot

[theguy77]

tabs.

www.ultimate-guitar.com (http://www.ultimate-guitar.com)

learn how to read em and they'll be your guide

i miss taborama :(

not that i use tabs anymore i learn everythign by ear now

[theguy77]

develop your ear (very important) and practice a lot

can you do this? ive always wondered if people with poor perception of notes could actually practice that and get better at it, like people who cant match notes singing all of a sudden learning how to sing etc.

[SamEyes]

Ultimate guitar was a good call by walsh,

Some of the lessons on there are boss aswell, definitely give them a go.

Just learn tab and start with easy songs you know and build up, using a few of those lessons as you go, and you'll be fine!

[SamEyes]

Oh and try changing between basic chords, start slow and build that up,

Just like, G to C, and keep repeating it, it helps so much once you can get between those two fast, makes doing it with other chords much easier.

[lew_1987]

can you do this? ive always wondered if people with poor perception of notes could actually practice that and get better at it, like people who cant match notes singing all of a sudden learning how to sing etc.

Yes. I can know the key a song is in just by listening to it, whereas when I started I had no chance.

[theguy77]

Yes. I can know the key a song is in just by listening to it, whereas when I started I had no chance.

sweet! thats awesome

[lew_1987]

sweet! thats awesome

Obviously it helps to have natural talent though. How's the album coming along?

[OveriseFan]

can you do this? ive always wondered if people with poor perception of notes could actually practice that and get better at it, like people who cant match notes singing all of a sudden learning how to sing etc.

Of course. It's called "ear-training".

[theguy77]

Of course. It's called "ear-training".

how would one go about it? whats the process of teaching your ear to perceive notes?

[theguy77]

Obviously it helps to have natural talent though. How's the album coming along?

havent been back in. im sure ive already told you what weve done so far but just in case, basically all the main tracks minus the vocals have been laid down. electric and acoustic guitars, bass, drums, keyboards, tambourine, i think thats it. all thats left is vocals, mixing, and production (most of which is done but we need delay on certain guitar riffs, adding a string section in the closer, sampling ambient noises for another song, creating a stronger atmosphere for a couple of the tracks...). we go in the end of september for 4 more days but i still think i might need to book one or two more.

[lew_1987]

havent been back in. im sure ive already told you what weve done so far but just in case, basically all the main tracks minus the vocals have been laid down. electric and acoustic guitars, bass, drums, keyboards, tambourine, i think thats it. all thats left is vocals, mixing, and production (most of which is done but we need delay on certain guitar riffs, adding a string section in the closer, sampling ambient noises for another song, creating a stronger atmosphere for a couple of the tracks...). we go in the end of september for 4 more days but i still think i might need to book one or two more.

Sounds good! Let me know when it's done.

[OveriseFan]

how would one go about it? whats the process of teaching your ear to perceive notes?

There's a ton of books on it, too. Some really good ones. I'll try and post some recommendations for you.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ear_training

http://www.good-ear.com/

[theguy77]

There's a ton of books on it, too. Some really good ones. I'll try and post some recommendations for you.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ear_training

http://www.good-ear.com/

oh its not for me haha i have a sense of pitch i just thought it was cool that people who arent born with it can learn it.