Ah yes, the action. I forgot all about that. If it needs to be lowered a bit (it looks a bit higher than my new Eastwood) would that cost much? In fairness, when the shop saw the guitar last time, they only commented about the tightness of the pegs, so maybe the action's ok.
Yeps - it's been dry. It's been stored upright in its case as far as I know.
Should you store them in their cases (when using them actively), or just leave them on show? I've read that you're far more likely to play it (on those days when your motivation's a bit low) if you can see it there and ready to go, rather than in its case. Mine's currently sitting across the room looking at me, with its one giant eye, asking when it's going to be played. Answer: shortly.
Anyway, I can often play G Major without fingers hitting the wrong strings - now I'm working on D7th. The book I'm following has them as the first two chords you learn, I suppose because D7th resolves nicely into G Major. Next thing: changing from chord to chord. That finger placement and then slapping your knee exercise is great - I reckon I'll learn chords in no time.
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Steve, I pretty much have the guitar by my side when I'm home from Uni when I watch TV etc. as its the most effective way to learn, you're thinking about the guitar but not 100%. Its the way I learn things atleast, same with Uni work to be honest.
As for Pentatonic scales, I know them somewhere in the back of my mind but if I'm honest they aren't a big player in my music. They excellent for working on playing the guitar, and are good to listen to where notes fit in but overall, its just a sequence of notes which once you know them, you know them and they don't really get involved again. Saying that, if you're going to be writing you own music (something which I do now and again) you may use them, or just recall back to it. Personally, I don't, but guitar playing isn't "one fits all," its very unique to the individual. (Just to add, I know Pentatonic scales are the breakdown of Chords, so in a round about way I do use them, but as far as the sequence goes, I don't
Tell you what, its 02:15am, and I really wanna play now, but seeing as its -9 outside and the mother has work tomorrow, getting kicked out for big noisey isn't on my to-do list.
I won't be doing this with the intention of becoming a serious musician (my main aim is to become a successful actor) - but any strings that can be added to my bow will be useful.
No - that wouldn't be a good thing. :laugh As to the pentatonic, I've made a nice little riff out of it - first fun thing I've done since learning guitar. That book I got was as boring as hell...
I'm still getting other fingers in the way (hitting strings they shouldn't). God, I wish my hands were bigger - surely that'd help. :laugh I can switch between G Major and D7th (so far) easily, but getting a clear sound isn't guaranteed. Fingertips on my left hand are beginning to harden up nicely now though.
I am considering lessons (either privately or at a local college - ?104 for eleven sessions). I don't want to get bogged down with theory though - that happened with piano. I just want to learn chords and play/sing popular music.
