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12/29/2015 1:58 am
Originally Posted by: nail.uenlueHi everyone,

I just started learning to play guitar 5-6 weeks ago. I always wanted to start but had way too many hobbies to deal with and couldn't find the time.

I bought myself a Seagull S6 and started with the Guitar Fundementals I (great job Lisa!) lessons and at the same time checked many song tutorials on Youtube and tried to play them.

I never wanted to limit myself to Acoustic guitar only and today was the day, where I bought a Yamaha Pacifica 212VFM and an AMP (Roland Cube 20GX).

Now I'm sitting here trying to learn Bohemian Rhapsody with all the bending/vibratos and tell myself.."Hey buddy...how about going step by step.." ;-D

I know that I should be sticking to the fundamentals, the love for all this master pieces is steering me towards much more complicated stuff....

So my questions are:

- Do you guys think that it's a good idea to do both (acoustic&e-guitar) at the same time?
- Will it be blocking my progress if I try to learn the more advanced pieces (which most probably will make me exercise those pieces much longer then the more advanced people trying it)?


I would say it's fine to start with both acoustic and electric guitar. It can challenge you a lot in a number of ways, so it's certainly not a bad thing.

As far as the more difficult material, I might caution you to be a little more methodical in your approach. While there's certainly nothing wrong with tackling difficult pieces, it can get overwhelming and sloppy if you don't learn the basics (and learn them REALLY well) before moving onto the harder stuff.

Just my opinion though.

Anyone else have thoughts on this one?