So I'm learning Electric guitar

[Monocle]

so I dot really need lessons?

Nope. Not to mention, self-learning allows for you to play in your own unique style, instead of conforming to the normal. Generally you'll catch onto the normal right away, but some people have their own twist.

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[Malestrom]

Nope. Not to mention, self-learning allows for you to play in your own unique style, instead of conforming to the normal. Generally you'll catch onto the normal right away, but some people have their own twist.

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[Night Fox]

Thx Monocle an company.

Monocle Inc.

[Monocle]

Thx Monocle an company.

No problem doll. Look up this website; http://Http://www.ultimate-guitar.com

Its a huge database of tabs and chord tutorials for songs. As you learn the chordes by heart, you'll love this website. Almost every song I've ever wanted to learn was there.

[lonely shadow]

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[Illidan]

1) Depends where you look. When I started, I got lessons and it was something like $20 per lesson.

2) IMO, the best sounding guitars are the cheapest just because of their raw sound. Although, for starting, I recommend buying a used guitar for something between $70 and $110. If later you want to buy a new guitar for a higher quality sound, I'd recommend looking at Ibanez guitars. They can be rather pricey, between $300 and $700, but they're still the loveiest guitars I've ever played.

   *Note: It's better to learn acoustic guitar before electric. Because of the thick strings on the acoustic, it makes things a lot easier when pressing down on the strings of an electric guitar.

3) Amps can range between $30 and $600. The first amp I ever bought was $25, but it was also just a measly 10 watt amp. But if you're starting, there's nothing wrong with that. It all really depends on what stores you go to. Obviously though, the lowest quality amps are going to be the cheapest.

[Malestrom]

Malestrom, to you i am your savior so i need something in return. lets say you gift me a steam game like Audiosurf  Add me c: http://steamcommunity.com/id/shadowsofblockland

I no has steam

[King Leo]

I'm not learning acoustic first because I only need to learn chords and stuff so I can write. I'm in a band, and that's all I need to learn.

Does it matter if you learn the chords on acoustic or electric? My point was that starting with an electric can get really expensive. As lonely shadow said, buying a good amp+guitar can easily cost you 1000£ (that's not even a GOOD good guitar, just mediocre). Good acoustics can be bought for less than 150£.

And even if some people find it harder to play on acoustic (the strings are higher, strings are harder to press down, intervals require big stretches of your fingers) it will help ALOT for your future electric playing.


Also: why are you the guitarist in a band if you can't play guitar (yet) ? That sounds pretty silly to me :P

[Malestrom]

Does it matter if you learn the chords on acoustic or electric? My point was that starting with an electric can get really expensive. As lonely shadow said, buying a good amp+guitar can easily cost you 1000£ (that's not even a GOOD good guitar, just mediocre). Good acoustics can be bought for less than 150£.

And even if some people find it harder to play on acoustic (the strings are higher, strings are harder to press down, intervals require big stretches of your fingers) it will help ALOT for your future electric playing.


Also: why are you the guitarist in a band if you can't play guitar (yet) ? That sounds pretty silly to me :P

I'm not guitarist. I'm pianist. I'm doing this because we need a guitarist and the only guy we know who plays guitar is a jerk. Also, it's a surprise for them.

[_Rave_]

You should probably take lessons for a few months.  Mine had cost 20 each.  But you really should start with stuff like Green Day and classic rock, because that's the easiest to play.

Are you like, tall or no, because you might want to consider a 3/4ths guitar.  But yeah, an electric can cost anywhere from $100 to $250 for a starter.  And an amp might be $50 for a small one.

Use http://www.Ultimate-Guitar.com for tabs, and my favorite stores are Guitar Center and Sam Ash.

[Malestrom]

You should probably take lessons for a few months.  Mine had cost 20 each.  But you really should start with stuff like Green Day and classic rock, because that's the easiest to play.

Are you like, tall or no, because you might want to consider a 3/4ths guitar.  But yeah, an electric can cost anywhere from $100 to $250 for a starter.  And an amp might be $50 for a small one.

Use http://www.Ultimate-Guitar.com for tabs, and my favorite stores are Guitar Center and Sam Ash.

I'm about 5'10"

[_Rave_]

I'm about 5'10"

Go for a full sized one then.

[fred da kiko]

lern acoustic guitar first...

[E_net4]

I've had an electric guitar for a year now, and I've been self taught since then (though my sister and mother know how to play acoustic with chords). My advice is to look for websites with information regarding not only chords but scales, so you get one step forward into shredding. Also, you can look for other electric-only tricks, such as pinch harmonics. Other than this, you must practise. A lot.

[ShadowsfeaR]

I have two guitars: a cheapy Peavy electric guitar I got with this teeny little amp and then an Ovation Elite acoutstic guitar. I got a 15 watt Peavy Vyper Amplifier too. I have had to formal teaching, but can play almost all the songs from the In Flames album Soundtrack to Your Escape. I played to Hydralisk and he said I'm "pretty dayum good", but I think I'm pretty average. I've only been playing total for about 1 1/2 - 2 years.