The gitarist topic - Page 2

Mouse · 08-26-2007, 10:52 AM

Smoke on water, teenage kicks. Give them a try, and learn to spell gaytar.

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Lugubrum · 08-27-2007, 02:50 PM

I have a question. Is there a big difference between acoustic and electric guitar playing? Is the technique the same with chords?

LeoBloom. · 08-27-2007, 04:41 PM

I'm relativaly shitty at guitar even though I've been playing for 2 years or so. The first song I've learned in full was Dust in the Wind by Kansas. The next one was Babe I'm gonna leave you by Led Zeppelin. Others are Space Oddity by Bowie and Stairway to Heaven (still can't play the solo though, just the beginning.) I also learned Astronomy by Blue Oyster Cult which happens to be my favorite song (cant do the solo on this either, pity)

The only song I can play in full and compensating for two guitars is Last Days of May by Blue Oyster Cult

I know how to play the riffs of the following songs:
Smoke on the Water, Don't Fear the Reaper, Simple Man, and some others I can't remember.

JohnnyPissoff · 08-27-2007, 05:23 PM

Yes there is a big difference in technique mainly because acoustics generally have broader necks, wider fret-boards with higher action and heavier gauge strings.

You can re-string yours with new light gauge steel strings or even nylon strings (Spanish style and easy on the fingers for learning) but you can't do a whole lot about the neck with the exception of adjusting the thrust rod* if it even has one. You'll find access to it just above the "nut" (at the head of the instrument between the fretboard and where the tuning pegs are.

To adjust:
Take the guitar hold it foreward, body towards you, strings facing upward much like aiming a rifle in PR and take a look down the neck and strings. Is there a lot of clearance between the neck and strings? Do you see any warping? And when you hold it and press down on the strings is it easy to touch the fretboard with the strings? Make your adjustments. you'll need a small Allen wrench http://www.cvfsupplycompany.com/alwrensetalw.html

*note* if/when you go to a store to buy an electric definitely take a look at the action like I described above...and all electrics have thrust rods btw.

*Thrush rod = A steel rod built into the neck to adjust the flatness or roundness of the neck/fretboard essentially lowering or raising the action or to correct a "dead spot" or wrap.

JohnnyPissoff · 08-27-2007, 05:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LeoBloom.

I'm relativaly shitty at guitar even though I've been playing for 2 years or so. The first song I've learned in full was Dust in the Wind by Kansas. The next one was Babe I'm gonna leave you by Led Zeppelin. Others are Space Oddity by Bowie and Stairway to Heaven (still can't play the solo though, just the beginning.) I also learned Astronomy by Blue Oyster Cult which happens to be my favorite song (cant do the solo on this either, pity)

The only song I can play in full and compensating for two guitars is Last Days of May by Blue Oyster Cult

I know how to play the riffs of the following songs:
Smoke on the Water, Don't Fear the Reaper, Simple Man, and some others I can't remember.

"Babe I'm gonna leave you" ain't an easy song to play, at least the intro isn't. It tends to cramp your hand because it's one big long chord with a shitload of augmented and diminished divisions. Don't count yourself short Leo.

LeoBloom. · 08-28-2007, 12:16 AM

Well, I'm just pissed at myself that I wasn't getting any further with my instructor when it comes to soloing and improvising.

JohnnyPissoff · 08-28-2007, 11:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LeoBloom.

Well, I'm just pissed at myself that I wasn't getting any further with my instructor when it comes to soloing and improvising.

Well that part's up to you brother, it's called signature technique.

ryan d ale · 08-28-2007, 01:38 PM

Easy bands:-

Ramones
Blink 182
Murderdolls
Kinks
Sepultura
Black Sabbath
Poison
Faster Pussycat
Kiss
Vain
American Head Charge
Mudvayne
Venom
Judas Priest
Thin Lizzy
Type O Negative
Green Day
Manowar
The Misfits
Body Count

Songs that every beginer learns:-

Paranoid (Black Sabbath)
A National Acrobat (Black Sabbath)
Smoke On The Water (Deep Purple)
Black Knight (Deep Purple)
Enter Sandman (Metallica)
For Whom The Bell Tolls (Metallica)
All The Small Things (Blink 182)
What's My Age Again (Blink 182)
Basket Case (Green Day)
Time Of Your Life/Good Riddance (Green Day)
Sweet Dreams (Marilyn Manson cover of Eurythmics)
The Beautiful People (Marilyn Manson)
Blitzkrieg Bop (The Ramones)
My Brain Is Hanging Upside Down (The Ramones)
I love Rock n Roll (Joan Jett & The Blackhearts)
I hate myself for loving you (Joan Jett & The Blackhears)
Boys Are Back In Town (Thin Lizzy)
Jailbreak (Thin Lizzy)
Wonderwall (Oasis)
Rock n Roll Star (Oasis)

Lugubrum · 08-28-2007, 01:43 PM

I tried to play Paranoid from Black Sabbath but it didn't work. But I'm going to take guitarlessons.

Lugubrum · 08-28-2007, 01:45 PM

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08-27-2007, 04:41 PM	#13
LeoBloom. Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 136	I'm relativaly shitty at guitar even though I've been playing for 2 years or so. The first song I've learned in full was Dust in the Wind by Kansas. The next one was Babe I'm gonna leave you by Led Zeppelin. Others are Space Oddity by Bowie and Stairway to Heaven (still can't play the solo though, just the beginning.) I also learned Astronomy by Blue Oyster Cult which happens to be my favorite song (cant do the solo on this either, pity) The only song I can play in full and compensating for two guitars is Last Days of May by Blue Oyster Cult I know how to play the riffs of the following songs: Smoke on the Water, Don't Fear the Reaper, Simple Man, and some others I can't remember.
LeoBloom. Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 136

08-28-2007, 12:16 AM	#16
LeoBloom. Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 136	Well, I'm just pissed at myself that I wasn't getting any further with my instructor when it comes to soloing and improvising.
LeoBloom. Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 136

08-28-2007, 01:38 PM	#18
ryan d ale Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: The Cock Rock Capital Of Britain: Nottingham Posts: 557	Easy bands:- Ramones Blink 182 Murderdolls Kinks Sepultura Black Sabbath Poison Faster Pussycat Kiss Vain American Head Charge Mudvayne Venom Judas Priest Thin Lizzy Type O Negative Green Day Manowar The Misfits Body Count Songs that every beginer learns:- Paranoid (Black Sabbath) A National Acrobat (Black Sabbath) Smoke On The Water (Deep Purple) Black Knight (Deep Purple) Enter Sandman (Metallica) For Whom The Bell Tolls (Metallica) All The Small Things (Blink 182) What's My Age Again (Blink 182) Basket Case (Green Day) Time Of Your Life/Good Riddance (Green Day) Sweet Dreams (Marilyn Manson cover of Eurythmics) The Beautiful People (Marilyn Manson) Blitzkrieg Bop (The Ramones) My Brain Is Hanging Upside Down (The Ramones) I love Rock n Roll (Joan Jett & The Blackhearts) I hate myself for loving you (Joan Jett & The Blackhears) Boys Are Back In Town (Thin Lizzy) Jailbreak (Thin Lizzy) Wonderwall (Oasis) Rock n Roll Star (Oasis)
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08-26-2007, 10:52 AM	#11
Mouse Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: England, Newcastle Posts: 310	Smoke on water, teenage kicks. Give them a try, and learn to spell gaytar. COMON! My new Fender Stratocaster is coming to my house in 5 days All in arctic white, with a rosewood fingerboard, absolute sex

08-27-2007, 02:50 PM	#12
Lugubrum Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 944	I have a question. Is there a big difference between acoustic and electric guitar playing? Is the technique the same with chords?

08-27-2007, 05:23 PM	#14
JohnnyPissoff Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: République démocratique du Congo Posts: 1,249	Yes there is a big difference in technique mainly because acoustics generally have broader necks, wider fret-boards with higher action and heavier gauge strings. You can re-string yours with new light gauge steel strings or even nylon strings (Spanish style and easy on the fingers for learning) but you can't do a whole lot about the neck with the exception of adjusting the thrust rod* if it even has one. You'll find access to it just above the "nut" (at the head of the instrument between the fretboard and where the tuning pegs are. To adjust: Take the guitar hold it foreward, body towards you, strings facing upward much like aiming a rifle in PR and take a look down the neck and strings. Is there a lot of clearance between the neck and strings? Do you see any warping? And when you hold it and press down on the strings is it easy to touch the fretboard with the strings? Make your adjustments. you'll need a small Allen wrench http://www.cvfsupplycompany.com/alwrensetalw.html note if/when you go to a store to buy an electric definitely take a look at the action like I described above...and all electrics have thrust rods btw. *Thrush rod = A steel rod built into the neck to adjust the flatness or roundness of the neck/fretboard essentially lowering or raising the action or to correct a "dead spot" or wrap.

08-28-2007, 01:43 PM	#19
Lugubrum Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 944	I tried to play Paranoid from Black Sabbath but it didn't work. But I'm going to take guitarlessons.

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