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Post by smq on Jan 4, 2018 20:20:01 GMT
To remember the notes for the strings in the order of thickest to thinnest... Elephants And Donkeys Grow Big Ears. EADGBE. I learnt it as Every Apple Does Go Bad Eventually! I like this thread.  Good luck with it smq . I am tempted to get my old accoustic out of the wardrobe and revisit my folk singing days! When I got into Quo, I bought a cheap electric guitar and tried to progress to barre chords but never managed it....  Maybe I should have another go! My younger son got a Takemine a few years ago. He did very well teaching himself Oasis songs off youtube.  Bit of a folkie myself these days viv! Some great acoustic/folk acts out there atm |
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Post by dontquoteme on Jan 5, 2018 17:20:08 GMT
Hi Smq
I'm a drummer but when I first started playing guitar about 25 years ago I was told by the proper guitarist in my band to learn the 'holy trinity' of chords, as they called them (E, A and D)
So that's how I started and it helped me learn quite quickly. I eventually then moved onto C and G.
So that what I would suggest for a start.
Once you've mastered switching between those 3 chords and changing the order you play them in you've got the basics of a song - examples I tried playing along to at first were 'living next door to Alice' by Smokie and 'Cherry Cherry' by Neil Diamond.
They have the same 3 chords all the way in both songs but sound radically different.
I hope that this helps, happy strumming. 🎸
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Post by charles on Jan 6, 2018 9:43:07 GMT
I've heard that before going to a music shop to buy a guitar, you must be able to play some ditty to entertain shop assistants.
They all love the intro to Stairway to Heaven.
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Post by dontquoteme on Jan 6, 2018 12:31:30 GMT
If you even attempt to play the intro to smoke on the water you will be told to cease and desist immediately. Most music shop staff are now allergic to it.
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Post by smq on Jan 8, 2018 20:43:30 GMT
Thanks again for the useful (and not so useful) tips and advice. Rest assured Charles that I won’t be attempting Stairway intro in the music shop! My guitar playing friend suggested it might not be the best move (even if I had a hope in hell of playing it).
Biggest problem I’m having is I can’t seem to avoid dampening the strings on just about every chord I attempt even though I’m trying my hardest to use fingertips. I’ve not got big fingers/hands so can’t see why I’m struggling so much! Any suggestions?
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Post by vivfromcov on Jan 8, 2018 23:21:36 GMT
Thanks again for the useful (and not so useful) tips and advice. Rest assured Charles that I won’t be attempting Stairway intro in the music shop! My guitar playing friend suggested it might not be the best move (even if I had a hope in hell of playing it). Biggest problem I’m having is I can’t seem to avoid dampening the strings on just about every chord I attempt even though I’m trying my hardest to use fingertips. I’ve not got big fingers/hands so can’t see why I’m struggling so much! Any suggestions? Not sure if this will help, but look at the angle of your wrist when you're pressing down on the strings. You might need to push your elbow forward so that your wrist can tilt over the fret board more, allowing your fingers to press down without dampening the wrong strings.... Good luck |
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Post by stickyfingers on Jan 9, 2018 9:23:46 GMT
The bastard who invented the F chord, I'll get the fecker one day and stick the nut right on him.
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Post by gav on Jan 10, 2018 20:23:17 GMT
smq, my cousin lives in Brighton and offers guitar lessons to suit any level. He is also a lovely, lovely guy. Offers Skype lessons too. He even toured with the Quo (as support band). True story! His name is Malcolm Troon, to be found probably through Google/Facebook if you like.
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Post by smq on Jan 19, 2018 16:22:57 GMT
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Post by smq on Jan 19, 2018 19:38:57 GMT
Have you played them?....NEVER buy a guitar without playing it. I had a Takamine G-series acoustic for a few years. Good guitar. Might be worth a punt. Go to the shop, take as long as you like, play as many as want. Choose wisely. You'll know when you've found it. Yes, that’s the plan on Sunday - head into Brighton and try them out. They look the most likely from the descriptions and reviews. My “playing” them is probably stretching it 😳! I will certainly attempt a few badly strummed chords but unfortunately Stairway to Heaven is still beyond me. Youngest son will be coming too and he can play quite well so will advise. Thanks Davy |
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Post by smq on Jan 21, 2018 20:52:41 GMT
So went with this one  As I’m equally inept with IT as with the guitar, have no idea if this will work! |
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Post by smq on Jan 21, 2018 20:53:26 GMT
It appears it did! 👏👏
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Post by 4th Chord on Jan 23, 2018 17:58:57 GMT
Nice guitar, smq - this is what you REALLY want to be doing though....  Relax girls, he's taken. |
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Post by granny on Jan 23, 2018 19:03:16 GMT
Nice guitar, smq - this is what you REALLY want to be doing though.... Relax girls, he's taken. You mean the rocker on the right? Oh dear! What a pity.  |
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Post by Railroad17 on Jan 23, 2018 19:29:29 GMT
Where's the fcukin accordian?
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Good luck with it smq . I am tempted to get my old accoustic out of the wardrobe and revisit my folk singing days! When I got into Quo, I bought a cheap electric guitar and tried to progress to barre chords but never managed it.... 
Maybe I should have another go! 
