I've started playing the guitar
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Drums is the one I would like to learn, but I have no room for a full set up. Electronic ones don't seem the same to me.
I have a friend who is learning the guitar and he uses this program to teach himself. Maybe worth a look
http://rocksmith.ubi.com/rocksmith/en-GB/home/index.aspx
I have a friend who is learning the guitar and he uses this program to teach himself. Maybe worth a look
http://rocksmith.ubi.com/rocksmith/en-GB/home/index.aspx
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Acoustic is always the best, though electronic ones are still good. Would not advice learning on electronic though as they are easier to play in my opinion so you would struggle switching to acoustic. Though if I get round to having a kit again it will most likely be electronic.
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I had an electronic set, mid range cost, but the lessons i had were on standard and the two were like chalk and cheese - the electronic ones were good if played hard but they lacked the range of sounds and feel of the standard set and could not be played gently, you also cant use brushes on them etc.
If i tried again i would get a standard set, cheaper too.
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The sound of real v's electronic drums wouldn't put me off that much. I like electronic music and being a complete nerd I would soon be connecting it up to a computer to extend its capabilities.
Size wise and noise wise, real drums are not that practical in this house
If we move again I will get a house with garage so I can convert it in to a man cave to house things like drum kits
Size wise and noise wise, real drums are not that practical in this house
If we move again I will get a house with garage so I can convert it in to a man cave to house things like drum kits
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I play the guitar. It helps me relax. The pain in the fingertips will go away if you persevere. Stick with it. Its worth it. There should be no real difficulty switching from electric to acoustic as long as the acoustic guitar doesn't have a really high action (strings quite far from the fret-board)
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I've got a roland td-7 kit all with mesh heads, its as close as you can get to a real kit in terms of feel, they really are awesome. I used to have an electronic kit 20 years ago and it was like hitting dead flesh. Even my drum teacher at the time had the expensive Simmons electronic drums and they weren't great either.
If you want some free lessons look for bobby crispy (electric) or guitar tutor man (alan robinson - acoustic) on youtube, those guys have a ton of lessons between them, all free!
Me, I'm a jack of all trades (master of none) when it comes to music. played, drums, guitar, vocal training, lots of lessons a few tutors along the way.
I would say your biggest commitment is time. You *must* set aside time frequently for regular practice, ideally every day.
If you want some free lessons look for bobby crispy (electric) or guitar tutor man (alan robinson - acoustic) on youtube, those guys have a ton of lessons between them, all free!
Me, I'm a jack of all trades (master of none) when it comes to music. played, drums, guitar, vocal training, lots of lessons a few tutors along the way.
I would say your biggest commitment is time. You *must* set aside time frequently for regular practice, ideally every day.
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I've been 'playing' guitar, solely electric since I was 16, though I admit I'm no Dave Gilmour (ironically a lot of Pink Floyd songs are actually quite easy to pick up!).
I have a couple of guitars, one I keep standard tuning for playing a bit of everything, and an Ibanez with a locking Floyd Rose tremolo that I drop tune for playing classic 80's metal. You need that Floyd for those huge dive bombs that makes it look like you can actually play.
I have a couple of guitars, one I keep standard tuning for playing a bit of everything, and an Ibanez with a locking Floyd Rose tremolo that I drop tune for playing classic 80's metal. You need that Floyd for those huge dive bombs that makes it look like you can actually play.
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Still am playing and enjoying it. Its relaxing for the boys and the wife before she goes to bed. Also learning the art of strumming to Christmas Carols and nursery rhyms (the kids love it).
My Capo arrived today so looking forward to experimenting with that. Finger tips hurt less now but the finger tips are numb. I'll be keeping at it though!
My Capo arrived today so looking forward to experimenting with that. Finger tips hurt less now but the finger tips are numb. I'll be keeping at it though!
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The skin will soon toughen up. A few guitar questions. How good a guitar is it? On cheap ones the action is high, the string tension high usually because thicker strings are the 'standard' and these things make it much harder to play - unless you have vice hands like Status Quo's Rick Parfitt. Normal humans may want lower actions and lighter strings. If you have a friendly small guitar shop - they will often do a setup for you and make it much more beginner friendly. When I work in schools, they often have dozens of guitars and most of them are almost impossible to play!
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Go into a good guitar shop and listen to a quality instrument,a world of difference in general.
Buying a cheap guitar for a beginner is not the right combination.IMHO
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Have a look at the string height at the 12th fret - as in the unfretted height to the heigh where the string touches the fret when pressed. On the thicker lower strings, look to see if it is less than 3mm, and on the high string 2mm. If the strings are higher than that, then it's going to be tough to hold the strings down. The other thing is at the nut - very often cheap guitars have the slots too high so again, the strings are just too high. If you find this is the case, you or the local guitar shop can lower them a little, or you can buy a cheap capo and put that on the first fret and tune it down a semitone - which will give you back your E,A,D,G etc.
Martin Smith are cheap and cheerful Chinese guitars - not bad, by any means - just a bit here and there on the setup. Look for poorly adjusted necks that are a bit banana shaped, and some high and low frets - which stop the action being reduced that much.
Martin Smith are cheap and cheerful Chinese guitars - not bad, by any means - just a bit here and there on the setup. Look for poorly adjusted necks that are a bit banana shaped, and some high and low frets - which stop the action being reduced that much.
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I had someone register in my directory recently who provides guitar lessons.
I'm completely tone deaf, have short stubby fingers, no intention of learning but his website was inspirational - http://www.londonguitarinstitute.co.uk/
Well worth watching some of the videos on there and reading the piece about 90% failure.
I'm completely tone deaf, have short stubby fingers, no intention of learning but his website was inspirational - http://www.londonguitarinstitute.co.uk/
Well worth watching some of the videos on there and reading the piece about 90% failure.
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