Learning the Guitar

[JohnBlotto]

Hello, just seeing if anyone else started late ( I’m 41 ) or if anyone who plays has any good tips advice on beginners ?

I have never played a note of anything in my life :)

I would start with learning a few principles of music rather than shapes on the guitar.
For instance - the notes on the different strings.
Then a do-re-mi 7 note scale.
Then understand that most simple tunes are I-Iv-V (i.e. major chords having the letter names associated with the 1st, 4th and 5th notes of the major scale) with an occasional minor chord thrown in - having the name of the 6th note of the scale.
Then that a major chord is made up of the 1st 3rd and 5th notes of the scale.
And a minor chord is the same but with the 3rd 1 fret down from a major chord.
You can then work out a lot of it for yourself, without confusing yourself over a million chord diagrams
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[Plmokn]

I've had a guitar for over a year and not had the patience to carry on practising chords. Was getting frustrated at constantly muting strings.

I've started up recently and gone right back to basics. I've bought the Fender app on the Iphone which has been helpful. I can read Tabs, understand all the strings and jargon etc... I've just started to learn chords again. I have mastered G but struggling on C. I keep muting the G string when applying my middle finger to the D string . I've tried altering my technique. Putting my thumb right under the neck, arching my fingers and using the tips of my fingers, I've also changed my posture and holding the neck higher up to help arch the fingers and pulling my elbow in to my body, I'm determined to persevere but has anyone any extra tips. Is it about being persistent with constant practice and develop calluses on the finger tips?

just keep on doing it in short bursts, its hand strength and muscle memory. theres no race, just leave it for a while. C can be awkward and a full F7 chord is the ultimate woman. i loved that time of discovering songs with all the chords i had learnt.

 

[Pezzer2]

just keep on doing it in short bursts, its hand strength and muscle memory. theres no race, just leave it for a while. C can be awkward and a full F7 chord is the ultimate woman. i loved that time of discovering songs with all the chords i had learnt.

Cheers
Well chuffed I've rang out the C chord a few times now without muting the strings. I have heard this is the hardest major chord to master. I have also learnt the G chord and found it quite easy. I'm just going to continue playing these 2 for 2 weeks continuously.
Like you said I have practised short bursts. I'll play a chord rest for 20 secs and keep doing it for 15 minute spells.
I'm working out different thumb positions for each chord and discovering what fits best. The C I found easier placing my thumb parallel to the neck whereas the thumb was in the upright position near the top of the neck for the G.

 

[Bill Walker]

just keep on doing it in short bursts, its hand strength and muscle memory. theres no race, just leave it for a while. C can be awkward and a full F7 chord is the ultimate woman. i loved that time of discovering songs with all the chords i had learnt.

These are the bigger bitches mate.


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[Meatbag]

I’ve played guitar over 25 years and have recently started lessons again. It never ends, that’s what keeps it interesting.

just practice and enjoy it.

 

[maccadon]

There's a good app(isn't there always these days?) it's called yousician my kid brother is a guitar teacher n he's been getting his students download it during lockdown.

 

[Pezzer2]

There's a good app(isn't there always these days?) it's called yousician my kid brother is a guitar teacher n he's been getting his students download it during lockdown.

I’ve been using the Fender play app. It’s been really good!. Although I had to pay for it to get the most out of it

 

[Gelsons Dad]

A little inspiration for all the guitarists.

 

[Resurrection Joe...]

i have been noodling away, porch style blues generally. for years...recently shifted from my Gibson SG to a rather spiffy Faith acoustic...now started learning a spanish/flamenco style..its like starting all over again...one advantage is that the dischords sound like part of the piece and you can always do a full on fingernail clatter off the body when you get lost...

 

[BlueMoonRisin’]

After reading several customer reviews on this guitar and checking the company out on trust pilot I thought I'd take the plunge. Is this a good choice for a beginner?

All I need now is a good left handed tutor and I'm gonna be Jimi Henchix: )
https://lindoguitars.com/product/lindo-left-handed-willow-electro-acoustic-guitar/