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#Beginner Guitar
dim lark
Who here wants to play in a band?
grim cobalt
π€ what's this π
grim cobalt
Who here wants to play in a band?
Actually I want to be a singer but not sure how I'm thinking some ppl here is able to help or something
How do they start?
dim lark
Actually I want to be a singer but not sure how I'm thinking some ppl here is ab...
This is for beginner guitar specifically
grim cobalt
~~Bought a guitar yesterday I don't want it to go to waste~~
I guess this counts cause I bought my guitar yesterday
dim lark
I guess this counts cause I bought my guitar yesterday
Yeah that's cool. What kind of guitar and have you ever played a musical instrument before?
grim cobalt
Acoustic guitar
And nope never played any instrument before
If any it's just like some 1 day free lesson
dim lark
Acoustic guitar
And nope never played any instrument before
If any it's just li...
Ok. I could send you a couple videos to help get started
grim cobalt
How long does it take for the finger to get used to the strings?
Played with it yesterday
Today it felt off
Like if I don't touch them they feel numb when I touch them they kinda hurt or something
grim cobalt
Ok. I could send you a couple videos to help get started
Ok
dim lark
How long does it take for the finger to get used to the strings?
You're just starting so it will take a while to develop calluses and its normal to experience pain. Learning to play an instrument requires consistency. Like lifting weights you have to start small, recover, then increase the intensity to make new gains.
grim cobalt
Calluses?
grim cobalt
π
grim cobalt
Actually not really
If I did it isn't often
dim lark
Actually not really
If I did it isn't often
Oh ok. When you are trying to get good at something, your body has to get used to it, that's what calluses are. You may be sore but it means you're getting stronger
grim cobalt
Also something random
How many types of acoustic guitar strings are there
What makes them different from the rest?
What do you think is the best for beginners (not that I'm changing it soon since I only bought it yesterday and it already came with strings but eventually I need to change it)
grim cobalt
Oh ok. When you are trying to get good at something, your body has to get used t...
So example inline skating
When starting my legs hurt but after a while they don't hurt as bad
Is that what this is?
grim cobalt
Also something random
How many types of acoustic guitar strings are there
What...
Not sure what type is on my guitar right now
Iirc the shop there's like a lot of them for just acoustic guitar excluding the other types of guitar
dim lark
Also something random
How many types of acoustic guitar strings are there
What...
80/20 bronze strings is what I would recommend. There's a lot of different types of material and gauges. Usually for beginners I recommend the beginner guitar packs that come with a tuner, case, extra strings,
dim lark
So example inline skating
When starting my legs hurt but after a while they don...
Yeah this is the right idea, your body has to get used to inline skating just like your body has to get used to playing guitar
grim cobalt
80/20 bronze strings is what I would recommend. There's a lot of different types...
Different types materials and gauges? What's their difference?
How do I see what's on my guitar right now?
Or I need to asked the shop owner?
dim lark
Different types materials and gauges? What's their difference?
How do I see what...
Yeah I would go ask the store owner. This article explains the materials and gauges well https://www.adkguitar.com/blogs/news/the-ultimate-guide-to-the-different-types-of-acoustic-guitar-strings
grim cobalt
Totally using chords to build calluses on multiple fingers at once
grim cobalt
Calluses is when the skin on the palm of your hand hardens from practice
That part of the finger is kinda hard now but it's kinda itching π€
dim lark
That part of the finger is kinda hard now but it's kinda itching π€
Recover then keep practicing. You got this
dim lark
@everyone Hey Guitarists! Tomorrow I will be releasing a video titled " 6 chords every beginner should know". Dm me if you need the link to my Youtube channel and turn notifications on so you won't miss it!
rugged ravine
#1067995124077965353 message
grim cobalt
I have this random cool chords app
(It has an AI that analyzes songs and gives their chords tho I haven't actually tried it since I'm not at that level to play through a song yet)
(These 6 from the video tho F looks kinda different)
π€ π
dim lark
I have this random cool chords app
(It has an AI that analyzes songs and gives t...
Yeah the F looks different than the way I taught it. I taught the simpler version. Definitely try and learn it with your first finger touching two strings
@grim cobalt Do all guitars have this type of names or just some special guitars?
- All guitars have different names. Used to identify the particular guitar so another person can find it if they look it up. Michael Kelly Triple 50 is just the name of mine.
Where did you buy second hand guitars? Are they more likely to spoil easily?
- I found mine on Guitar center Used. They always fix it well before reselling. People have used guitars for a long time. It's honestly how you take care of it.
cyan steppe
hey man! Cool that your talking bout all this, but please dont dm this to random people like me.
dim lark
hey man! Cool that your talking bout all this, but please dont dm this to random...
You were in the last one so just letting you know we moved here
dim lark
Hey guys. Released a new video today. https://youtu.be/E4u6E1CwtmU
Let me know what you'd like to see next??
chilly solstice
Hey guys. Released a new video today. https://youtu.be/E4u6E1CwtmU
Teach me
dim lark
Teach me
What would you like to learn?
My next video is going to be on 16th notes
The following will be on learning the fretboard
chilly solstice
What would you like to learn?
My next video is going to be on 16th notes
The fo...
My end goal is to be able to shred essentially. So like theory for improvising
dim lark
Iβd recommend that you learn to play by ear. If you can listen to songs and copy what the guitarist is doing, you can make up your own stuff and play anything. Also start doing exercises on developing speed in both hands, picking and fretting
rugged ravine
well this was an interesting thread to read that both started and left off today 
also @grim cobalt i can also help if you need any tips n such
crisp schooner
hey so, im not exactly a beginner, but I dont anything. what i mean by that is ive had my guitar since summer of last year, and learned a few riffs, but to be honest I am terrible at playing. I dont know any chords, I cant alternative pick, and I just need a crap ton of help in general. where do I start?
I still remember the day I got my guitar, I was over the moon or whatever the fuck people say π€·ββοΈ playing guitar or just learning an instrument in general was and still is my long time dream. the thing is, im useless on my own, and after all this time I have been nothing but unmotivated and learnt nothing. I just need a push
dim lark
hey so, im not exactly a beginner, but I dont anything. what i mean by that is i...
If you want to learn chords, watch this video.
You can learn a lot of your favorite songs w just these chords, you can learn a lot of strumming patterns w these chords. These are the basics to expanding on your instrument.
