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jessica880669  
16 Feb 2011 01:25 | Quote
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I am just know learning how to play a guitar. Can anyone give me any advice?
nullnaught  
16 Feb 2011 01:31 | Quote
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Learn the differnce between major and minor chords.
gshredder2112  
16 Feb 2011 01:36 | Quote
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well i would suggest to learn howcto tune first,second start with learning basic chords,such as CMAJ,DMAJ,EMAJ,FMAJ,G MAJ,A MAJ AND B MAJ, btw maj means major,next learn A MINOR,E MIN,,this is just for starters
jessica880669  
16 Feb 2011 01:39 | Quote
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see gshredder you lost me. lol
gshredder2112  
16 Feb 2011 01:43 | Quote
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ok srry,i try to make this a bit more simple,but first let me ask you do you know wat tablature is?
jessica880669  
16 Feb 2011 01:49 | Quote
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nope I am basicly as beginner as it gets.
nullnaught  
16 Feb 2011 01:52 | Quote
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This might help

Do you know what a fret is?
gshredder2112  
16 Feb 2011 01:57 | Quote
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ok for a beginner you should learn this is a diagram of the strings of the guitar people place numbers on this diagram t show which notes to play on guitar
E this represents the thinnest string
B
G
D
A
E this one is the thickest string
jessica880669  
16 Feb 2011 02:04 | Quote
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null the Fret is where you place you fingers to make the cords?

Gshredder yes I know what the strings are. but what i am not sure about is why the strings and the cords both have letters.
BodomBeachTerror  
16 Feb 2011 02:08 | Quote
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oh this is going to be a long and fun learning experience for you!
jessica880669  
16 Feb 2011 02:09 | Quote
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is that a good or a bad thing?
nullnaught  
16 Feb 2011 02:10 | Quote
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let me know if this makes sence.



the frets are the metal bars. You hold down the strings between those metal bars.
jessica880669  
16 Feb 2011 02:26 | Quote
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yeah it makes alot of sence null thanks
nullnaught  
16 Feb 2011 02:28 | Quote
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gshredder2112  
16 Feb 2011 02:40 | Quote
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srry jess but you said you were a complete begginner.

nullnaught  
16 Feb 2011 02:47 | Quote
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jessica--the strings have letters so you know what the notes are. The chords have letters to tell you exactly what the chords are.

I wouldnt worry about chord construction yet. Thas a bit down the line
gshredder2112  
16 Feb 2011 02:51 | Quote
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i agree with null if you check the lesson sectio of this website you can find gr8 begginer lessons
gshredder2112  
16 Feb 2011 02:56 | Quote
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here is a link to the all purposensix step roadmap.for begginers lesson i have to go for nw but if you need help with anything guitar related please email me at gshredder@live.com http://www.all-guitar-chords.com/lesson.php?id=251
jessica880669  
16 Feb 2011 04:29 | Quote
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ok g shredder i will to that
btimm  
16 Feb 2011 07:35 | Quote
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To answer your question to BodomBeachTerror, it's a good thing! Just remember one thing: BE PATIENT!
Empirism  
16 Feb 2011 07:54 | Quote
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Yeah, Welcome to site :). Just take your time, theres a... very veryveryveryveryvery and veryveryvery long road ahead... but have faith, that road never ends and we are always there... :> so feel free to ask anything you feel need to.

Happy practising
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jessica880669  
16 Feb 2011 17:53 | Quote
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thanks all
JustJeff  
16 Feb 2011 18:02 | Quote
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neomass1  
16 Feb 2011 20:37 | Quote
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@JustJeff They are some of the best lesson I have seen online, so your on the right track.
LedZeppRox13  
17 Feb 2011 09:04 | Quote
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I'm not very good at explaining things... but never give up on guitar, its an amazing instrument and once you get the basics down you learn something new everyday. :) welcome to the guitar world.
Phip  
17 Feb 2011 11:19 | Quote
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Jess,
I'm going to suggest (god forbid!) a second website to get you started. It's free and you will pick up a lot of very good beginner info there.
If you add what you can learn here AND there you will get off to a good start.
here it is http://www.justinguitar.com/
Phip
Admiral  
17 Feb 2011 17:48 | Quote
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Phip says:
here it is http://www.justinguitar.com/


Good idea Phip! Great site, great teacher, great lessons, great british accent, do I need to say more?
deefa  
21 Feb 2011 10:37 | Quote
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@ Admiral

Tech point! Justin's not British, he's Tasmanian. Not that I mind, I'd put anyone forward to be a Brit who can play a guitar as well as him!
Admiral  
21 Feb 2011 17:32 | Quote
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Haha, serious? thanks for correcting me! I alwas thought hes from england. Don't they sound a bit similar? (I am not a native speaker, so I can't tell the difference that well)
case211  
21 Feb 2011 18:49 | Quote
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@Deefa

Can I refer to him as the "Tasmanian Devil" then?? ;)
deefa  
22 Feb 2011 08:36 | Quote
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@case

He's probably been called worse, especially by anyone downwind of him after he's eaten a vindaloo!
Mistaluke  
22 Feb 2011 16:51 | Quote
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Hmm, My advice is much like Ledzepprox. Don't give up and don't limit yourself.
Domigan_Lefty  
22 Feb 2011 17:24 | Quote
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And don't try to jump straight into trying to play like Steve Vai...
So many people.......

Music takes your time and patience to master.
shreadhead96  
22 Feb 2011 22:45 | Quote
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learn open chords!!!
Mistaluke  
22 Feb 2011 23:16 | Quote
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Also, I would suggest playing all the strings open in between chords if you cannot switch very fast. ( I forgot what the chord is named where you play all the strings open.) As you progress you will be able to switch chords fast enough to where you wont play all the strngs open. Who knows you might be quick at doing chords right now. Just a little advice is all.
gshredder2112  
22 Feb 2011 23:37 | Quote
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em11 is the chord you play when you hut all opebn strings.
BodomBeachTerror  
22 Feb 2011 23:56 | Quote
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gshredder2112 says:
em11 is the chord you play when you hut all opebn strings.


or Em7sus4.. I think
gshredder2112  
23 Feb 2011 00:59 | Quote
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naw dude its em11
MoshZilla1016  
23 Feb 2011 07:32 | Quote
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It is Em11 but it can also be.. A11 no 3rd...or G6add9
tinyskateboard  
23 Feb 2011 10:59 | Quote
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I 2nd the open chords suggestion. E, A minor and G are the easiest I believe.

gshredder2112 suggests you Learn B major and F major but I respectfully say that's ridiculous. Work on the easy ones first for a month before you start trying things that will guarantee you to flail.
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