Craig
Can a 53 year old fart really learn how to play the gitar?

Since I ave had mutiple surgeries on back and looking at another that has never been done before and have way to much time on my hands. Can someone give me words of encoragement. I plan on sticking around here and take 1 professional lesson once a month. I also bought a snark tuner but the instructions are less than desireable. Can someone tell me which sting the note is supposed to play and should I start at top string or in the middle working out. Thanks everybody I appreciate any responce.
Craig
Craig
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You can do what ever you put your heart and soul into. The human body is amazing. If pros can still play well into there 60's and 70's why cant you.
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Self taught bluesman "T model ford" started to play guitar at 60 and released his first album in his 70's ;)
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I recommend doing the core learning system. Guitar Fundamentals Level 1 and 2. That's where I started 3 yrs ago. Be Patient with yourself take your time and go slow. In the beginning don't let theory scare you just go with the flow on the lessons. Once you start getting the fundamentals down everything will start to click.
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Going from the top down the strings names are E A D G B E, while that's is their names it is also the note they are. Snark tuner (guessing it is one of the little things you clip on the end of the neck to help you tune your guitar)So the 6th string or E string the snark tuner should say E. The 5th string or A string it should say A. 4th string or D string should say D, and so on.
Just pick the strings and adjust them to their names.
Why would you want to learn?
Because you have reached the point in your life that you are tired of not knowing how to. The mysteries of how it may change your life needs answered. You have time that needs filled and you don't want to waste it.
Ok, so I guessed, why do you think you want to?
Just pick the strings and adjust them to their names.
Why would you want to learn?
Because you have reached the point in your life that you are tired of not knowing how to. The mysteries of how it may change your life needs answered. You have time that needs filled and you don't want to waste it.
Ok, so I guessed, why do you think you want to?
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Originally Posted by: haghj500Going from the top down the strings names are E A D G B E, while that's is their names it is also the note they are. Snark tuner (guessing it is one of the little things you clip on the end of the neck to help you tune your guitar)So the 6th string or E string the snark tuner should say E. The 5th string or A string it should say A. 4th string or D string should say D, and so on.
Just pick the strings and adjust them to their names.
Why would you want to learn?
Because you have reached the point in your life that you are tired of not knowing how to. The mysteries of how it may change your life needs answered. You have time that needs filled and you don't want to waste it.
Ok, so I guessed, why do you think you want to?
and just a note here make sure when tuning with ur snark beside it naming the note lets say the 5 string which is A yes you will see the A pop up but make sure the dial of the tuner is in the center.if you just go bye seeing the noote A IF THE DIAL ISNT IN THE CENTER YOUR A COULD BE A SHARP OR FLAT...BEST OF LUCK TO YA,YOU CAN DO IT....
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Originally Posted by: BlueaussieSince I ave had mutiple surgeries on back and looking at another that has never been done before and have way to much time on my hands. Can someone give me words of encoragement. I plan on sticking around here and take 1 professional lesson once a month. I also bought a snark tuner but the instructions are less than desireable. Can someone tell me which sting the note is supposed to play and should I start at top string or in the middle working out. Thanks everybody I appreciate any responce.
Craig
HEY CRAIG, if all else fales you can google,how to tune guitar,you will see tones of you tube videos which will be most help full.....best regards,axe2
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AXE2
"If you just go bye seeing the noote A IF THE DIAL ISNT IN THE CENTER YOUR A COULD BE A SHARP OR FLAT...BEST OF LUCK TO YA,YOU CAN DO IT...."
Good save, thanks.
"If you just go bye seeing the noote A IF THE DIAL ISNT IN THE CENTER YOUR A COULD BE A SHARP OR FLAT...BEST OF LUCK TO YA,YOU CAN DO IT...."
Good save, thanks.
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Hey Blueaussie, we've had subscribers start in their 70s so you're not too old. Guitar Fundamentals Level 1 is definitely the place to start and will bring you up to speed gently.
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I am 64 and learning a great deal. Have been playing for some time, but only the last couple of years have I really gotten any good. Keep at it. The key is to sit in front of your computer with this site and start with the core learning system. I am working my way through the blues tutorials. Great stuff. And I am a woman. LOL
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I have a Snark. Very accurate. Start with the high E. The Snark will be green when it's right. Not anything to the right or left. Exactly in the middle. Then just work your way up B, G, D, A, E. I have another guitar that I keep tuned down 1/2 step for a song I am working on called 'More than Words'. The Snark helps me keep it exact. Good luck.
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Never say never!! Look at me! I am 75 and just learning to play. Keeps my mind sharp. I am a old fart too! LOL
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Originally Posted by: BlueaussieSince I ave had mutiple surgeries on back and looking at another that has never been done before and have way to much time on my hands. Can someone give me words of encoragement. I plan on sticking around here and take 1 professional lesson once a month. I also bought a snark tuner but the instructions are less than desireable. Can someone tell me which sting the note is supposed to play and should I start at top string or in the middle working out. Thanks everybody I appreciate any responce.
Craig
Craig,
The Snark is a great tuner. The Fattest string and the narrowest strings are both E strings. The order of strings from the fattest to narrowest are EADGBE
The fattest closest to your chest is a low E. The Snark knows by vibration which note you are trying to play, now that you know the note names you can tune.
Left of the center line on the Snark is FLAT or low of the note and the string needs to be tightened. Right of the center mark is SHARP or over the note and the string should be loosened.
All notes that you will play are A through G, so the notes moving up from the fat low E will be F and G and then that open string A the second fatest string.
Quick lesson - enjoy your learning. You will have a lot of fun.
And by the way I'm 54, and learning
Enjoy
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