suburude63 Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 I was wondering how often you guys and gals (GG) play? Every day? I try to play even if its 15 mins. every day! Its a theraputic need I guess! suburude Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G McBride Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 I play every day. I keep a guitar in my office and pick it up a few times a day and play a little. At night I will try to play for an hour when TV becomes mind numbing to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jannusguy Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 every day. i was out of town last weekend and had no guitar for 3 days. i was jonesin'! like to do an hour in the morning and an hour at night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAS44 Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 at least an hour a day. its so easy because it's so fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grampa Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 Mine is on a stand right next the sofa so that at any time I can just reach a little and there it is, in my arms and being played. I play every day and even if I'm not really in the mood, I can pick it up just so it knows it is loved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksdaddy Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 There are times in the office when I get an urge to play and I almost go into a conniption fit. If I wasn't such a baby about people hearing me play I would be more inclined to have one in the office. At home you cannot go ten feet in any direction without being within arm's reach of a guitar. I saw to that. I have been known to pick up the nearest one and play a minute while waiting for the toast to pop. Doesn't mean I'm any good, just that I almost always have one in hand..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor Player Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 I am also an everyday player. I typically play around an hour or more a day if I can find the time. Some weekend days, it is several hours unless I have a "Honey Do" list.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vourot Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 I like to have a new acoustic and electric song to learn. So I try to play everyday. Have to keep those chops up ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jefleppard Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 At home you cannot go ten feet in any direction without being within arm's reach of a guitar. I saw to that. I have been known to pick up the nearest one and play a minute while waiting for the toast to pop. ... i play between one and two hrs/day. when i'm home i constantly have one near. funny about the toast poppin' comment. when i am doing my workout routine at home i play during my 'breather' moments. every once in a while i realize that i am doing something now that i couldn't do before. practice makes better - at every stage of the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevef Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 Mine is on a stand right next the sofa so that at any time I can just reach a little and there it is' date=' in my arms and being played. I play every day and even if I'm not really in the mood, I can pick it up just so it knows it is loved.[/quote'] I have a "bang around" Hondo 6 (or so) string that sits right next to the couch. I'll switch the cable TV to the music stations (classic rock, oldies, rock, 70s, 80s) till I find something interesting and play along.. Weekends are "2 fors" on a couple of the stations, better chance of finding something really nice to play along with, so I un-case my Gibson.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedmac Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 I play everyday, I started taking lessons a couple years ago and work on my Mel Bay modern guitar method homework everyday. I also just run through scales, play the first 20 secs of every tom petty song, then convince myself I am getting better until i watch Brad Paisley and then want to quit. So yes I do play everyday. Ted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
august_reader Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 Every day, though now usually the mandolin instead of the guitar. Even when I dont feel like playing (WHAT!!!) eventually a tune will go through my head and I'll think, "Hmmmm - bet I can figure that out" and then I'm playing again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onewilyfool Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 "How Often Do You Play?" With my guitars????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilliangirl Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 Every day' date=' though now usually the mandolin instead of the guitar. Even when I dont feel like playing (WHAT!!!) eventually a tune will go through my head and I'll think, "Hmmmm - bet I can figure that out" and then I'm playing again.[/quote'] That's me too. I am constantly inspired by songs I hear throughout the day and as soon as I get home I'll grab the guitar and figure them out. Yesterday's new discovery was Miranda Lambert's White Liar. Haven't got a new one for today but will likely work on some older ones. I admit I go through phases where I won't play for days, but then I'll go through weekends where that's all I do, especially if the weather's bad outside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andre S Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 I play every day for an hour + Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suburude63 Posted October 1, 2009 Author Share Posted October 1, 2009 There are times in the office when I get an urge to play and I almost go into a conniption fit. If I wasn't such a baby about people hearing me play I would be more inclined to have one in the office. At home you cannot go ten feet in any direction without being within arm's reach of a guitar. I saw to that. I have been known to pick up the nearest one and play a minute while waiting for the toast to pop. Doesn't mean I'm any good' date=' just that I almost always have one in hand.....[/quote'] ksdaddy I hope you dont mind but I am going to use your final statement as a signiture! It hit the nail on the head for me ! Thanks! suburude Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suburude63 Posted October 1, 2009 Author Share Posted October 1, 2009 "How Often Do You Play?" With my guitars????? Only you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6stringTom Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 Usually once I start I end up playing for at least 2 hours. Lately I've been finding those 20-30" times to be worth it, although it is hard to stop and the time goes by too quickly I play pretty much every day, but i miss occasionally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wild_Rose Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 usually about 30mins/day sometimes less, sometimes more ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larryp58 Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 At least an hour everyday. Not because I have to, but because I want to! I just can't wait! Especially when you start learning a couple of new songs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOESTONE Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 HAVE GUITAR, WILL PLAY I can't go too long without picking one up. I work at home, and have guitars throughout the house always within reach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rambler Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 I try to hit it a couple of times, a day, usually early and late. Cant say i always get to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lefty Guy Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 Every evening once I get back from work, 30-40 mins, then 1-2 hours per day at weekends. Trying to run through every fiddle tune I've learnt since I started my obsession with Bluegrass (around 7 currently) in order to totally memorise them, then go back to more contemporary stuff like REM, Eagles, Beatles etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinder Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 I usually play between 3 and 5 2hr live shows a week, as well as picking up a guitar at least every other day to write. I often pick up my 12-fretter to play for fun too, so I play a great deal of guitar...I still suck though! ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
august_reader Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 That's me too. I am constantly inspired by songs I hear throughout the day and as soon as I get home I'll grab the guitar and figure them out. Yesterday's new discovery was Miranda Lambert's White Liar. Haven't got a new one for today but will likely work on some older ones. I admit I go through phases where I won't play for days' date=' but then I'll go through weekends where that's all I do, especially if the weather's bad outside.[/quote'] My last four weekends have been tied up with othere stuff, but this weekend I am totally free! I just cant wait. Even though the weather here in Denver is going to be beautiful (low 40's to mid 60's) I will likely be inside both days playing fiddle tunes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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