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2020-10-03 at 1:15 PM UTCshut up, dork.
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2020-10-03 at 1:16 PM UTC
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2020-10-03 at 1:40 PM UTC
Originally posted by CASPER I have one but for most songs im trying youve got to have a lot of open chords too. Its mostly just trying to get the finger to lay properly flat while still being able to look at the face of the guitar (since i cant play by feel very well yet). Hurts my wrist a ton. Also i think the strings are way too high but i dont wanna risk breaking the guitar by fucking around with the tension rod or filing down the saddle.
Something nobody told me when I first started learning is that you want to use the strength in your arm to bar/hold chords so you keep strain off the wrist. Don't want to be in your 70's and unable to enjoy your hobby due to arthritis. I didn't start doing this till like 2yrs in lol
I'm assuming you have a classical/nylon. That high action bothers me too. The ones they use in mariachi bands are ridiculous, it's like playing knives. I suggest going to a local guitar store and trying out some different ones. That's how I realized I wanted steel strings. They typically have a lower action and the sound is quieter and warmer and more twangy.
This is how I ended up with 10 instruments tho so be careful -
2020-10-03 at 1:48 PM UTC
Originally posted by Bill Krozby
been practicing this song on guitar its pretty easy but its fun, I'm trying to learn to sing while playing guitar better.
I just played thru this. idk if my hands are just retarded just it takes me forever to get from that F back to G. I guess ill try to crank out a serviceable rendition today. Easy but sounds good -
2020-10-03 at 1:50 PM UTC
Originally posted by MexicanMasterRace Something nobody told me when I first started learning is that you want to use the strength in your arm to bar/hold chords so you keep strain off the wrist. Don't want to be in your 70's and unable to enjoy your hobby due to arthritis. I didn't start doing this till like 2yrs in lol
I'm assuming you have a classical/nylon. That high action bothers me too. The ones they use in mariachi bands are ridiculous, it's like playing knives. I suggest going to a local guitar store and trying out some different ones. That's how I realized I wanted steel strings. They typically have a lower action and the sound is quieter and warmer and more twangy.
This is how I ended up with 10 instruments tho so be careful
I have a nylon and a steel string. The steel is the one with the high action. So not only are the strings steel, but theyre like 3/8” up off the frets.
Also i alreadyhave arthritis. Doesnt give me the bluesy authenticity id hoped for -
2020-10-03 at 2:09 PM UTC
Originally posted by CASPER I have a nylon and a steel string. The steel is the one with the high action. So not only are the strings steel, but theyre like 3/8” up off the frets.
Also i alreadyhave arthritis. Doesnt give me the bluesy authenticity id hoped for
That is the worst combination lol.
I really want one of those resonator guitars for blues. I feel like there's really no replacement for getting the 'authentic' instrument for a genre. I've been playing around with picking using the back of my nail and it seems to help get that bluesy sound, but it's not the same as using an electric or resonator guitar.
Like even if I put the capo to tune to C like a ukulele, Aloha 'Oe will never sound as good as on an actual ukulele. -
2020-10-03 at 2:20 PM UTC
Originally posted by MexicanMasterRace That is the worst combination lol.
I really want one of those resonator guitars for blues. I feel like there's really no replacement for getting the 'authentic' instrument for a genre. I've been playing around with picking using the back of my nail and it seems to help get that bluesy sound, but it's not the same as using an electric or resonator guitar.
Like even if I put the capo to tune to C like a ukulele, Aloha 'Oe will never sound as good as on an actual ukulele.
I just bought this bc i was bored and i can return it in 30 days if i just continue to suck.
https://www.amazon.com/Squier-Fender-Classic-Vibe-Telecaster/dp/B07T7H8P4H/ref=sr_1_20?crid=11BSKZ05G7OD1&dchild=1&keywords=squier+cv+telecaster&qid=1601734660&sprefix=squier+cv+tele%2Caps%2C203&sr=8-20 -
2020-10-03 at 2:31 PM UTC
Originally posted by CASPER I just bought this bc i was bored and i can return it in 30 days if i just continue to suck.
https://www.amazon.com/Squier-Fender-Classic-Vibe-Telecaster/dp/B07T7H8P4H/ref=sr_1_20?crid=11BSKZ05G7OD1&dchild=1&keywords=squier+cv+telecaster&qid=1601734660&sprefix=squier+cv+tele%2Caps%2C203&sr=8-20
Damn that's a really awesome guitar both in terms of quality and as a historical replica. Good choice. -
2020-10-03 at 2:38 PM UTCI shouldve got a strat because theyre more versatile and ill probably be playing mostly garbagey distortion music but i dig these kinds better aesthetically
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2020-10-03 at 2:45 PM UTCOkay fuck i just bought another one. One of these is definitely getting returned this was stupid
https://www.amazon.com/Squier-Fender-Classic-Stratocaster-Electric/dp/B07N29RF9W -
2020-10-03 at 2:53 PM UTCThe following users say it would be alright if the author of this post didn't die in a fire!
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2020-10-03 at 3:08 PM UTCmixed up w/ personalities w/ no meds or vape???Should I bring MMR back????
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2020-10-03 at 3:34 PM UTC
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2020-10-03 at 3:37 PM UTCbaking a blueberry pie.
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2020-10-03 at 4:07 PM UTC
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2020-10-04 at 12:14 PM UTCEating some pancakes before I lift 4 Krotz Saturday night specials
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2020-10-04 at 12:49 PM UTC
Originally posted by CASPER Okay fuck i just bought another one. One of these is definitely getting returned this was stupid
https://www.amazon.com/Squier-Fender-Classic-Stratocaster-Electric/dp/B07N29RF9W
Keep the first one. It's honestly really cool and I want one now.
FOR THOSE WHO DONT KNOW its a replica of Fender's first solid body electric from 1950. Same color as the original.
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2020-10-04 at 6:40 PM UTCSince Squier is kind of Fenders cheaper line, ill prolly keep whichever one has less defects. The strat has humbuckers which apparently create a nice muddy sound for certain styles, esp when running thru high gain amps. Theyre supposed to arrive today.
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2020-10-04 at 6:48 PM UTCActually the one u like just arrived. Unboxing now
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2020-10-04 at 7:22 PM UTC
