Cool. I'm in.
I love my theory, but I love just to jam and make noise too. EDIT: and I need practice at it too.
Heard enough theory?
Tired of watching others jammin' without joining in?
Ready to put some of that theory into practice?
Want just enough practical hands-on to be really dangerous?
Interested in grabbing yer plank and actually using it?
I'm proposing a "Rhythm Section" to post up some Rock & Blues riffs & real hands-on tips you can actually use NOW to enable beginners to sit in with anyone right away and make some music, not excuses.
What I'm proposing would not replace musical theory or disregard any formal guitar training or lessons. I'd just like everyone, (and especially the beginners,) to have some fun as well.
If I get enough positive input, (and it's ok with Robert & Mods,) I'll provide further details and plan a test project to see how it works here.
If satisfactory, a complete finished piece to learn each week.
I've tried this on another forum and seemed to go over ok aside that it was an acoustic forum, (and I'm not really an acoustic player.) I think it would work well in this mostly electric forum.
Cool. I'm in.
I love my theory, but I love just to jam and make noise too. EDIT: and I need practice at it too.
Steve Thompson
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Sounds awesome enough for me! Briiiiiing it on!
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sounds like a good idea to me.... :
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Sounds like a good idea.
I'm in.
tung
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Sounds interesting . . . now about those details.
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Guys... this was intended for the beginners, (hence posting in the "Beginners & Newbies" section.) Like mentioned, just enough practical usage to be dangerous. I'm positive y'all are way past what I'm proposing.
Let's hear from the Newbies...
Count me in.
I like theory plenty, but I am also a firm believer in this theory...
Define "Newie"Originally Posted by Rocket
I have heard/read people that are one year into playing that consider themselves intermediates (even advanced) and I've seen/read people that have been playing 20 years that don't consider themselves much more than intermediates or less.
I having had a sampling of what you have to offer think it's a great idea and the people that find it something new and/or useful to them will enjoy and welcome what you have to offer.
Of course, I really don't know you. (the hated smiley face inserted here)
Mark
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Rocket, thanks for the offer; I definitely fit the category and would benefit from the ability to get to making some music.
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Count me in as one who would enjoy it!
Gregg
I think it's a great idea, whether newbie or not.
Rocket...
i've seen/heard, first-hand, your contributions in this arena before, and am interested in this concept.
the one major hurdle would be finally getting a sound card into this computer; i don't want to try and bogart shiner's laptop every time i try to follow what you are doing.
will consult with my husband. [comes back from other room]
ok, sound card a temporary issue. i'm in.
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Yeah, what Strum said
I've been playing at playing the guitar for over 20 years now, and consider myself *maybe* an advanced beginner. Maybe. So at this point, anything that you share will be greatly appreciated.
tung
Originally Posted by just strum
- Dave Lizewski, Kick-A$$I was just a regular guy. My only super power was being invisible to girls.
I'd love to join in. Any tips and instruction that I can learn from is appreciated.
I still consider myself somewhat new. I have been playing not quite 3 years, and my live or jam playing is kinda like my golf game. I can hit a decent shot once in a while, or maybe even put a decent hole together. But that does not mean I can play a good round of golf. Likewise, my "sitting in" skills are limited unless I have learned the song before. Sure I can follow the chord changes if I know them, but I don't do a whole heck of a lot with them until I am comfortable. I am getting there, but I am not there yet.
I would certainly sit back and let the true beginners take the lead, but I certainly think I could benefit from it. Rocket, it is your idea, and you have done it before. Lead on. :
Steve Thompson
Sun Valley, Idaho
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Amphs: Peavey Classic 30, '61 Fender Concert
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- j. johnson
Rocket.......I am SO ready to do this.......I know where the first position notes and chords are.....I finally have time to play/practice and had intended on starting this week........so some direction from you would be most welcome to help get me started.......in that vein, this weekend I had gone to chordie.com and printed out chords/words to songs I like so that I can get past just noodling around and accomplishing NOTHING.....oh yeah, I am DEFINITELY ready for this.
I don't know about anyone else........but I'd really like to learn (in babysteps of course, ) how to intersperse rhythm and single notes. Nothing flashy mind you.....but just to be able to satisfy this desire to do something CREATIVE for me. No ulterior motive of being a Rock Star.
Thanks for the offer.
Plus, they get to see the shirts!!!
Mark
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Originally Posted by just strum
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