psp-playstation 0 Report post Posted August 1, 2004 i am a new guitarist, and dont know where or what to learn, i love metallica, pink floyd, iron maiden, joe satriani, and all the greate guitarists of the world, can anyone help me with my begining, or if he likes rock and heave metal, then does he listen to bands i never heard of, i am actually new to this buisiness, and i need help !!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maximus_0217 0 Report post Posted August 1, 2004 I've been playing guitar for about a year and a bit now, so am by no means an expert. What kinda stuff you interested in learning? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
psp-playstation 0 Report post Posted August 2, 2004 like i said, i dream about playing like joe satriani and yingui and other, u heard of them havent u, and by the way, i hate linkin park and its likes... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lal 0 Report post Posted August 2, 2004 I haven't played guitar too much... Well, the best way to start out is to get a certain book (doesn't matter what) that teaches you and stick with it. Once you've done a couple of those, then you can search for guitar tabs from some of your favorites bands from the 'net and practice those.You can eventually start writing your own music (Like me!) once you get good enough. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maximus_0217 0 Report post Posted August 2, 2004 If you don't have any other musical training, I'd suggest getting yourself a good teacher because understanding the basics of music is very important. I've got 8 years of piano behind me and its been invaluable when it comes to playing. Lal hit it dead on with the suggestion to look for tab on the net, its the best free way to learn to play like the pros.woot, im not alone in my linkin park hating Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
psp-playstation 0 Report post Posted August 2, 2004 i also wrote some songs for myself, and play most of the songs that i like, but i still yet dont play like joe satriani, i dont really know which kind of training or finger exercise should i practice .. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maximus_0217 0 Report post Posted August 2, 2004 I don't think there is a simple technique that if performed a gazillion times makes you play like the pros. It comes from talent and experience, so the more you play and the more you play with other people will improve both your skills and let you learn something from other guitarists. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hakkera 0 Report post Posted February 1, 2009 Don't try to run before you can walk man. Fundamentally it's all the same stuff, your probably not going to be able to dive in and play Metallica to any level of proficiency for at least a few months, maybe even years. Get a book, stick with it and maybe invest in some guitar lessons. I don't mean to dampen your enthusiam or anything man, but you gotta respect these difficult songs else there would be no skill in playing them. For me it made it all the more sweeter when I could play along to Fade to Black. Took me a few years to get there mind. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
networker 0 Report post Posted February 1, 2009 Try getting a book on basic chords or use this website:http://forums.xisto.com/no_longer_exists/Also try practising along with a drum machine, or metronome todevelop your timing.You could try using some of these drum loops.http://free-loops.com/Also try to develop you ear.Begin by tuning your guitar by ear,rather then using an electric tuner.Slowly try to learnbasic songs by listening.It takes a lot of time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tylerbcx 0 Report post Posted February 5, 2009 Ive been playing guitar for 4 years now the best thing to do is learn power chords and tabs if your a beginner Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ash-Bash 0 Report post Posted February 5, 2009 (edited) Erm,Well you could start at Youtube.com.I have some great guitar tutorials on there. Edited February 5, 2009 by Ash-Bash (see edit history) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
novic_1223 0 Report post Posted February 27, 2009 yes!!i have been playing electric for a while nowi actually have this book that teaches you really wellit even tells you the angle strings and how they should be placed to achieve good pitches and when it is in distortion how to make it sound good instead of noise and rubbishelectric guitars are awesome!!!!!!personally i have found it really hard to pinch and i really want to know a really easy way how to do it make and make it sound goodhelp... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites