hi im new Help

[lil25]

hi all. just got my frist guitar cant play a f* ing thing on it. has any one got any tips?? :confused:

[ren]

check out the beginner section on this site dude...

maybe start with open chord shapes and start getting a feel for the rhythm. What kind of guitar have you got?

[lil25]

sorry i took so long been trying to get my mum to go home. ihave just got a yamaha ga-10.

[ren]

no worries dude, it's a forum... no-one expects answers straight away :p

I thought the ga-10 was an amp? is it an electric or acoustic/classical guitar you've got?

[lil25]

its electric. i got it as a set as i said im new to this. please help the new girl. :D its like being back at school .:eek:

[ren]

Original plan probably still the best... check out the 'beginner' section on this site, and concentrate on starting to learn the open chords. A, E and D are probably the easiest, and will enable you to start playing some simple tunes once you can shift between them.

Once you've done the open chords you can start worrying about the movable shapes, scales and all the other cool stuff that's a bit down the road from you.

Most of the songs you hear on the radio are only a few chords, so it's a decent place to start. You thought about taking lessons?

[lil25]

i was thinking about just need joshua hommes number. :D

[ren]

well, while you're waiting for him... try here (http://www.registryofguitartutors.co.uk/tutors/tutors.php)

They have tutors across the UK. I've been to three different RGT tutors over the years, and found them all very good. Getting a tutor is a good idea in my opinion, as it will stop you developing bad habits that are hard to shift later, but obviously it costs. An hour lesson would be between £15 & £20.

Depending on where you live, I give lessons too... ;)

Learning yourself is completely OK though - not being down on it...

[Mellow1]

I would suggest learning CAGED. The chords C, A, G, E, & D. Also, learn the strings (From top to bottom) E,A,D,G,B & E. As well as the note on the neck. For example: If you start with the top string (Which is actually string SIX because you count from the bottom up) and play it open (With no fingers on it) That is an "E". Finger on the first fret is "F", second fret is F#, third fret "G" and so on. The procession is as follows for the low "E" string (Sixth string) E,F,F#,G,G#,A,A#,B,C,C#,D,D#,E. Notice that there is no sharps between E&F or B&C. This works for all strings. So, the "A" string (5th String) would be A,A#,B,C,C#,D,D#,E,F,F#,G,G#,A. And so on. Hope this helps. Also check out this web page. http://www.looknohands.com/chordhouse/

[Jolly McJollyson]

its electric. i got it as a set as i said im new to this. please help the new girl. :D its like being back at school .:eek:
Actually, it's harder than being back at school...but it's a lot more enjoyable.

I'd get into the specifics of what you should learn, but I'm at work, and typing that much might get me fired. I'll post again later.

[Leedogg]

I would suggest learning CAGED.

Do you by chance own Fretboard Logic?

[Mellow1]

Do you by chance own Fretboard Logic?
No I do not, Why?

[Leedogg]

That's the fundamental system of the book. It's all about how to use the guitars unique tuning system.

[The Ace]

Also, learn the strings (From top to bottom) E,A,D,G,B & E. As well as the note on the neck.

I second that. So many young guitarists overlook knowing the notes of the fretboard. It may look pointless now, but down the road you'll find it extremely useful. The more knowledge of the fretboard you have, the easier everything becomes.

[Jolly McJollyson]

aaaaaaand progress report?