Rocky4 Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 Good one. I once asked a guitar tutor about studying Peter Greens style and he sent me off to study Freddie King. :unsure: Then hopefully you got a taste of one of my favorite guitarists Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duende Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 Take all advice (even the things in this thread) as opinions and not as gospel truth. This is especially true of internet forums in general. Always investigate what you are told yourself - and don't just take someones word for it - no matter how much you hold them in high regard. Lastly (like the above) don't be afraid of doing your own thing; eg not buying into something just because lots of people say that this is the way to go (whether it is buying in the sense of purchasing gear, or in a metaphorical sense - ie buying into a way of thinking)... but also don't ignore something, if it speaks to you and is hugely popular. In short, just make sure you can live with things and don't care what others think. Just be single minded and remember it is only you against you and it doesn't matter who is a slower or faster learner than you...than means nothing and thinking about it just cramps your own sound...oh yeah!! one more thing, Just be happy and remember it is called playing music and playing should be fun!! Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sproggie Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 Then hopefully you got a taste of one of my favorite guitarists I listen to Freddie King a lot and also Magic Sam from the same era. You can hear a lot of SRV in Magic Sam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShredAstaire Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 Matt's the man. Advice is good...but trying your own thing is good too. Try everything, decide what YOU like. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky4 Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 I listen to Freddie King a lot and also Magic Sam from the same era. You can hear a lot of SRV in Magic Sam. When I hear SRV, all I hear is a hot rodded Albert King ....meanwhile, back to the thread. I had my Fender Pro Jr for 3 years before I realized it sounded soooo much better with the volume at 6 or 7 instead of full Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimbabig Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 Fact: high gain won't make you play any faster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krock Posted February 2, 2011 Author Share Posted February 2, 2011 I've got another. The more gain you pile on, the less clarity whatever you are playing will have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artie Owl Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 Don't ever, ever give up. take breaks or pauses or hiatuses if you have to but never give up on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 Stop reading this forum, and go practice! ;>) CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silenced Fred Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 Matt hit it on the head. Just because Sl00sh plays a Marshall fullstack doesn't mean you need to. Everything is an opinion and things work differently for each person Oh, and just play. Talk to a lot of people. Nothing beats a combination of knowledge and experience and ability Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milod Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 Okay... from an old guy with a few scars. 1. Do NOT play with passion. Play with memory of passion. There's a difference and it can be done in almost any style from classical to rock to folk to country... Why? Note some of T.S. Eliot's "criticism" of poets from the romantic era and switch that over to performance of music. Stuff like, "I fall on the thorns of life, I bleed" accompanied by real tears usually brings a somewhat overcooked performance. 2. Absolutely "yes" on a guitar you're very comfortable with. Call that "love" if you will. I call it "bonding" instead. But I'd add with strings and setup that almost play themselves with whatever your style might be. 3. Another advantage to reflective emotion in the piece is that it probably is less likely to be affected by combinations of stage "fright," odd happenings on and around the stage, etc. "Playing" in the sense of deriving joy from doing all the technical side, even in a painful blues type of thing brings less sensitivity to distraction than a current emotional outlet. Matt Sear hit that one well, too. An example of that too is recording something, even if it's "just" a practice session. The first time through tends to have edges of emotion and stuff you dislike on playback. By the fourth or fifth time usually the emotion is more reflective and the performance smoother. In the old days they'd rehearse like crazy in the studio, then take a deep breath and aim for one take. Of course all the above may be taken with a grain of salt. Edit: Beyond a guitar you can bond with, equipment is just there for general sound; overdoing concern with that, IMHO, detracts from performance. m Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shnate McDuanus Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 The only advice I can give (because I suck and my taste in music is awful, I like shredding OMG I have no taste derp derp) is to start to practice humming melodies and then playing them--and, if you like a phrase, to be able to notate or record them in some way or another. That's the essence of composition, I think--being able to articulate imaginary melodies as tangible expressions. Also, work on articulation--bends, vibrato, trills, things like that. That's how all the greats manage to do what everyone calls "feeling." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brad1 Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 I think it's smart to play both acoustic and electric. First, why limit yourself to only one type of guitar. Play as many different ones as you can. And second, there may be times when electricity is not around. So go unplugged as well. But the very best advice I can give is: Play every day. Play every day. Play every day. Practice all the time...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookieman15061 Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 1.Stay humble (there's always someone better than you.) 2. Play with other musicians. (Preferably more advanced than yourself) 3. Listen. (No really turn yourself down and listen to what the others are playing) 4. Ask questions.( I never met an accomplished musician that didn't want to share their wealth of information) 5. Find your instrument. (playing expensive equipment is pretty cool but that doesn't mean it's right for you. Play as many different brands and styles as you can. Find the ONE. 6. And don't ever and I do mean ever play Stairway to Heaven or Sweet Child o' Mine in a guitar store........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djroge1 Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 I've got another. The more gain you pile on, the less clarity whatever you are playing will have. Unless you are playing through a Dumble amp. That's one of the beauties of the Dumble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocketman Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 Learn all the music theory you can, then forget about it when you play... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duane v Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 Know when to stay within your musical limits, and know when it's appropriate to experiment beyond your musical limitations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrNylon Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 Never hide a new guitar from your wife in the shower. She may turn on the water to heat it up with out looking in there first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milod Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 GS.... Oh, my... Unfortunately I have a strong hunch you're speaking from experience? m Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tman Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 Use a Gibson LP for anything Led Zepplin, a Fender stratocaster for Steely Dan, Jimi Hendrix and Eric Clapton (of course if you are playing covers). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damian Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 Learn all the music theory you can, then forget about it when you play... [thumbup] ...And avoid spandex, mullets, record contracts, hair spray, and Gary Moore.......:unsure: ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brundaddy Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 Keep condoms in every guitar case & gig bag. They're free at Planned Parenthood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duende Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 Learn all the music theory you can, then forget about it when you play... Echos of the great man Charlie Parker!!! a plus one for you sir LOL!! "You've got to learn your instrument. Then, you practice, practice, practice. And then, when you finally get up there on the bandstand, forget all that and just wail" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retrosurfer1959 Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 Some good advice but remember as others have said free advice is often worth just what you paid for it. The only free advice I'd add is get a Metronome and practice songs with it. Especially if your a beginner, there's not much in life that makes it harder to play guitar with somebody than them not being able to keep time. You don't want the person screwing everything up to be you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freak show Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 If you play an acoustic, buy one of these: http://accessories.musiciansfriend.com/product/Dunlop-Bridge-Pin-PullerBottle-Opener?sku=368701 It makes pulling the bridge pins so much easier and reduces the risk of damaging the guitar! YIKES, this is post 1000... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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