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Question: Whats the best book/dvd/anything for a teen to learn rock guitar?

(Posted by: pinkpoppyrose on 2007-01-05 13:13:38)

Hi i've been trying for ages to learn lead electric guitar and i have all the equipment but unfortunatly i don't know where to begin!Can anyone help?

Posted by: carlos c on 2007-01-05, 13:17:24

You should go the store and find out yourself. I never used a book and I never had a teacher. I got to my profession by ear.

Posted by: julie t on 2007-01-05, 13:17:45

My husband its driving me mad at the moment (right now ) learning the guitar go to ultimateguitar.com this is where he gets his stuff from hope this helps

Posted by: kungfu_fridge_magnet on 2007-01-05, 13:18:23

Take 5 mins to learn how to read tabs: E ----------------------------- B ----------------------------- G ----------------------------- D --------------0-2-4-6-8--- A -0-2-4-6-8---------------- E ----------------------------- For example, that tells you to play the A string on its own, then at the second fret, then the 4th fret etc Then go to ultimate-guitar.com Search for your favourite song And try to learn it, but take your time, as it wont be easy. You could also start, by learning some basic scales (A minor pentatonic for example) There is no easy, quick and "overnight " way to learn the guitar - it's a hard instrument to learn, and will take a lot of time, and dedication, and practice!!! GOOD LUCK!!!

Posted by: rage997 on 2007-01-05, 13:31:43

Get an experienced guitarist (esp. a music student) to give you some lessons at £10/ hour. Ask him for: @warm-up exercises @basic playing & techniques (using the plectrum, finger-picking) @musical theory (chords, scales)

Posted by: JOHNNY GUITAR on 2007-01-05, 13:41:44

I would suggest you buy some BB King Cd's. You can usually get them cheap, in like those big discount bins. Buy a couple bring them home , and listen for a simple track. Once you've found it, make sure your guitar is in tune to the CD. Then figure out what key the song is in, and little by little begin trying to imitate the guitar solo. You might have to begin with 2-3 notes at a time, and then the next 2or 3 notes until you've got the entire solo down. Hope this helps you, good luck.

Posted by: Emma (owns) on 2007-01-05, 18:17:40

No idea, I picked it up by ear. If you cant manage that, get a good musician (not necessarily a teacher, they might rip you off :p) to show you the basics, then when you feel comfortable, carry on by yourself. Books arent really the way to go. Good luck with it!