Re: New to the guitar

On Tue, 05 Feb 2008 15:20:39 +0100, Tim C. <tim.challenger@xxxxxx>
wrote:

On Tue, 05 Feb 2008 05:57:30 -0800, Trent <long@xxxxxxx> wrote:

On Mon, 4 Feb 2008 21:31:47 -0800 (PST), Derek <derek@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
wrote:

Agreed. Playing songs is why any of us pick up the instrument.

I do see value in practicing scales and riffs/licks, but playing them
over tunes is where it is at.

Don't develop the habit of just running up and down scales.

As soon as you can play a scale without making mistakes, start making
music with it.

I would spend at least half my time practicing tunes, then the rest on
improvisation if that is what you are wanting from scales.

What songs would you recommend for a beginner like myself. I can play
many of the short songs in these music books with little or no
problem. I am also learning music theory so I can read music instead
of just tabs.

Songs you like, or would like to play/sing. As simple as that.
Who are the bands you listen to?
I started on Eagles and then onto Simon and Garfunkel and Elton John
.... with an acoustic guitar. You may want a different selection :-)

I listen to bands like Rush, Queensryche, Ozzy, ect...I have tried to
play their songs but can not make it all the way through them. I think
I need more simple songs to start with.

.

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