I'm new too!
Last November at 52 I decided to buy a guitar. I got a cheap beginners. It broke so I went out and got nice Strat with a small Fender tube amp. I am now 53 and still practicing. I think it's been 7 months. I have learn several chords. And, I have spent a little money on some pedals, though I don't use them as often. I like blues, classic rock, bolero, and alternative. I try to practice 30 minutes a day. Guess my question is, has anyone here started playing in their 50's and now able to play???
# 1
Sure I don't see any reason why you couldn't learn. Welcome to the boards BTW. :)
Magicninja
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"If it feels right, play it. If it feels wrong, play it faster” - Magicninja
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Guitar Tricks Moderator
"If it feels right, play it. If it feels wrong, play it faster” - Magicninja
www.GuitarTricks.com - Home of Online Guitar Lessons
# 2
Welcome sir, i started at sixteen, but i've had breaks of more than ten years when I haven't played.
Guitar is difficult - knowing what to play is half the battle
A minor blues scale is : A.C.D.D#.E.G
I think Carlos Santana is in his mid seventies - inspires me...
Guitar is difficult - knowing what to play is half the battle
A minor blues scale is : A.C.D.D#.E.G
I think Carlos Santana is in his mid seventies - inspires me...
if you always take the lazy route
The Devil knows your every move ![COLOR=RoyalBlue]
The Devil knows your every move ![COLOR=RoyalBlue]
# 4
Welcome to GT. :)
"It's all folk music... I ain't never heard no horse sing!"
- Attributed variously to Leadbelly and Louis Armstrong
If at first you don't succeed, you are obviously not Chuck Norris.
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- Attributed variously to Leadbelly and Louis Armstrong
If at first you don't succeed, you are obviously not Chuck Norris.
l337iZmz r@wk o.K!!!??>
# 5
Welcome bud. Any question you have, feel free to post a thread and you'll get answers fast. :)
For life is quite absurd and death's the final word, You must always face the curtain with a bow
Forget about your sin - give the audience a grin
Enjoy it - it's your last chance anyhow.
METOOB
Forget about your sin - give the audience a grin
Enjoy it - it's your last chance anyhow.
METOOB
# 6
Welcome avadhuta!
I'm also 53. I started back in 1968. I haven't been playing full-time over all those years though, so there's people on this site that can play me into the ground. Don't be shy - go for it. We can't all be wealthy famous stars, but we all enjoy what we do.
I'm also 53. I started back in 1968. I haven't been playing full-time over all those years though, so there's people on this site that can play me into the ground. Don't be shy - go for it. We can't all be wealthy famous stars, but we all enjoy what we do.
# 7
Welcome to GT bud!
Yeah, I was just going to say that Lats has been playing for about 60 years, or started in the 60's... Glad you cleared that up for me. lol :p
and as jeffhx said, it's never too late to start!
Yeah, I was just going to say that Lats has been playing for about 60 years, or started in the 60's... Glad you cleared that up for me. lol :p
and as jeffhx said, it's never too late to start!
# 8
Welcome aboard! nice to see that people are still willing to play guitar no matter what age they are, I'm 22 and I thought I was old when I started playing on my 19th.. no one is ever too old for anything ;)
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# 9
Hello i new and find this place cool and friendly :)
People laugh because I'm different, I laugh at them because their all the same. :D
# 10
Welcome to GT... As for being able to learn to play if you start when you are older... Well I'm still waiting to find that out for myself...lol I'm a beginner as well and in my uhm... 30's.. lol
But i'm sure having a blast in the process...
But i'm sure having a blast in the process...
Great works are performed, not by strength, but by perseverance.
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