Hints and tips for guitar beginner

[pcfan123]

Just had to post this.

As a child I listened to my Dad's copy of "The Last Waltz" a million times. This song is what got me to pick up a guitar.

Eric Clapton and Robbie Robertson

 

[Dutch]

Dutch, you don't own an electric?

Do you not crave to hear those noises only amps can bring?

I have played quite a lot of electric guitar but I find the joy of really getting a varied, clear sound out of an acoustic guitar much more satisfying. You really have to work hard to express yourself acoustically. Don't get me wrong, electric guitarists work hard as well, but I prefer acoustic sounds and rhythms. Gypsy Jazz is one of the most demanding guitar styles I have come across. because you are wanting to get a clear, piercing but warm sound out of the guitar, you have to really work the wrist as it were: being a complete w*nker has of course given me plenty of practice in that regard! (Kaboom-tish!)

 

[MasterBlaster76]

I think I know what you mean about acoustics. When my tutor came round, he gave me a bit of a glimpse of what's possible with an acoustic and I was amazed - I didn't think an acoustic was capable of such variety! Of course, if you really want to ROCK, you can't beat the raw sound of an electric guitar! It's going to be a while before I buy one though - if you factor in the amp as well as the guitar, it sounds pretty expensive, even for a basic model. I'll probably get one at some point though, after I've moved beyond being a complete beginner on the acoustic.

I'm pretty sure which one I will get when the time comes though - I was in a guitar shop the other day and fell in love with a guitar that looked like this one:

 

[jkartik]

Dutchy...i just heard Django Reinhardt's Minor Swing and it reminded me a lot of
the Godfather / Mafia Era hehehe....
classic tune though. :hpraise

i believe it was used in the 2002 game MAFIA ??

 

[jkartik]

i would give anything to buy these guitars...

 

[Dutch]

Dutchy...i just heard Django Reinhardt's Minor Swing and it reminded me a lot of
the Godfather / Mafia Era hehehe....
classic tune though. :hpraise

i believe it was used in the 2002 game MAFIA ??

Ha ha, cool! It is a timeless tune. if you listen to Django's playing you start to realise how good a player he was: plus he only had 3 fingers on his left hand to finger the chords and notes with. If I had ten fingers I wouldn't be able to do what he can do. if you can see if you can (You Tube has lots!) listen to some Rosenberg Trio stuff, or Stochello Rosenberg, as they give the music a modern, virtuoso feel and variation.

 

[jkartik]

Ha ha, cool! It is a timeless tune. if you listen to Django's playing you start to realise how good a player he was: plus he only had 3 fingers on his left hand to finger the chords and notes with. If I had ten fingers I wouldn't be able to do what he can do. if you can see if you can (You Tube has lots!) listen to some Rosenberg Trio stuff, or Stochello Rosenberg, as they give the music a modern, virtuoso feel and variation.

did django use plectrum / pick or fingerstyle ?

 

[Dutch]

did django use plectrum / pick or fingerstyle ?

He was the inventor and most accomplished player of the style called "rest stroke" playing. this means that the plectrum is pushed through the string and comes to rest on the next string, a bit like a classical guitarist uses his or her fingers. Therefore a characteristic sound is created and lots of volume can be made.

It is however very demanding on the hands especially when most tunes are played at 240 beats per minute or higher. To reach the ability of being able to play eighth and sixteenth notes at that tempo calls for a lot of dedicated practice and the right hand position to avoid injury. I have spent the last two or three years practicing solidly to master some of the techniques involved.

 

[jkartik]

He was the inventor and most accomplished player of the style called "rest stroke" playing. this means that the plectrum is pushed through the string and comes to rest on the next string, a bit like a classical guitarist uses his or her fingers. Therefore a characteristic sound is created and lots of volume can be made.

It is however very demanding on the hands especially when most tunes are played at 240 beats per minute or higher. To reach the ability of being able to play eighth and sixteenth notes at that tempo calls for a lot of dedicated practice and the right hand position to avoid injury. I have spent the last two or three years practicing solidly to master some of the techniques involved.

can we hear some of your recordings ??

 

[Dutch]

can we hear some of your recordings ??

Well the thing is that I have recorded some songs on a couple of CD's: they are not widely released so you have probably never heard of them. I will see what I can do to post some stuff somewhere........

 

[jkartik]

Well the thing is that I have recorded some songs on a couple of CD's: they are not widely released so you have probably never heard of them. I will see what I can do to post some stuff somewhere........

or you can just email me if there are any legal hassles ??

 

[Dutch]

or you can just email me if there are any legal hassles ??

good idea: hopefully this week my most recent CD will be finished and mastered and I will send you a link to hear some of it if you wish.............I am in Holland at the moment and the CD is being mastered in NZ so it is a bit of tricky thing at the moment......

 

[jkartik]

good idea: hopefully this week my most recent CD will be finished and mastered and I will send you a link to hear some of it if you wish.............I am in Holland at the moment and the CD is being mastered in NZ so it is a bit of tricky thing at the moment......

awesome!

your in Holland ??
lil weed party going on up there ?

 

[MasterBlaster76]

Have any of you guys come across this site?

Free Guitar Lessons - Lesson Index

Looks like it might be useful in between proper lessons.

 

[jkartik]

Have any of you guys come across this site?

Free Guitar Lessons - Lesson Index

Looks like it might be useful in between proper lessons.

where do you think i learn the guitar from!