Performing Arts

2007-07-14 03:03:12 · 13 answers · asked by louise d 6

Hey,i stated playing the guitar about 3 months back.i am learning myself.I can play all the open chords and switch between the pretty good.Now i am at bar chords.I can play them good but i switch between them slowly.I know practice makes perfect...but just wanted to ask you how long did it take you.

also,i have learnt open and bar chords,major and minor inversions,major and blues scale,a few songs of course...
what should i learn next.

2007-07-14 00:52:31 · 6 answers · asked by Aristotle 2

So I'm trying to play More Than Words but it says to tune strings 1/2 step down. I read that I have to tune to Eb-Ab-Db-Gb-Bb-Eb on the guitar tuner. I can get the top (6th string) to read Eb, but for other strings, it seems to just skip from previous note straight to next note.

For example, if I was tuning 5th string to Ab, it would either be Gb - A - B#. Like there's no Ab or A#...any help would be appreciated! Thanks!

2007-07-13 16:15:51 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

How do u know if ur an alto or soprano or whatever else there is?

2007-07-13 15:46:52 · 9 answers · asked by Nancy 2

I know it's good for stuff like second-hand tapping, hammering, pulling off, etc. because it makes the loud and soft sounds sound the same, but then what exactly does the attack do? Does it just make the initial sound wave louder when you turn it up? And sustain is how long the signal lasts? So if I wanted more crunch, I'd turn the sustain down and the attack up, right?

2007-07-13 11:49:30 · 3 answers · asked by jordanwj19 2

Dunlopd 535Q CryBaby, Big Muff Pi (will soon be traded for a Boss Metal Zone), Ibanez Tube Screamer, Boss Super Chorus, Boss Compressor. Also, I could plug it all into my board and then plug the crybaby in through the send and return; would that be worth it? Either way, what are you supposed to use the send/return for anyway?

2007-07-13 11:43:18 · 2 answers · asked by jordanwj19 2

2007-07-13 11:27:22 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

I've been playing guitar for a little over a year. I'm not that bad, but I know that there's always room for improvement, especially after only one year of playing. Now, I know that in this case, the best way to get better is practicing (am I right? If I'm not, then what is?)...however, as it goes, 80% of your practice time brings you only about 20% of your total progress, and 20% of your practice time brings you only about 80% of your total practice (Pareto's Principle). So...what exactly should I be practicing? What techniques? What should I be playing? What should I be aiming for? Thanks to anybody that helps...

2007-07-13 10:23:11 · 5 answers · asked by heckyealevel1foreverlol 2

I like C minor and F major.

2007-07-13 09:40:12 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm 5'11''. Will a 38'' guitar be the right size for me? If not, what size should I get? Thanks.

2007-07-13 07:58:21 · 6 answers · asked by pilsung_shopper 2

Is there any reaso to/no to buy an electric/acoustic mandolin?

Should i just get a regular acoustic?

2007-07-13 07:51:28 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-13 07:25:53 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have heard that people can teach themselves how to play the guitar by themselves, probably by fiddling around with it for an hour or so a day.

2007-07-13 07:20:18 · 17 answers · asked by alpacino456 1

2007-07-13 05:09:00 · 1 answers · asked by melugin1217@sbcglobal.net 1

Unlike my piano question, I don't know one for this

2007-07-13 02:33:18 · 6 answers · asked by I'm Lovin' It 1

im 14!!!!!

2007-07-12 20:55:38 · 26 answers · asked by heythereshelbs 1

Right, SCALES the mother of all guitar questions. Can someone explain to me in Layman Terms how to understand Scales, im really confused with Modes and various aspects of the scales, ive been learning the Major Scale for E.

I seriously want to learn scales and am finding it really hard to understand how to use them to my advantage. Any help would be great!

Thanks in advance!

2007-07-12 09:36:36 · 4 answers · asked by My Pitseleh 4

2007-07-12 07:54:55 · 9 answers · asked by Katie K 1

I'm a fourteen year old girl who needs a memorized monologue for an audition in a week and a half. It needs to be between one and three minutes long. I've tried a few, but none really work. It has to be from my age and race. I can pass from about 13 to 17, and I'm white. It needs to be from a play or, if really good, movie. I want it to show my strengths. I'm good at dramatic stuff. I can only do intelligent, witty stuff when it comes to humor. I'm talented when it comes to facial expressions.

2007-07-12 06:40:05 · 5 answers · asked by poor_pluto 1

I'm playing a gig at a small restaurant/bar. i am bringing a classical and acoustic guitar and i plan on singing some too. what are some easy songs that i can play to please the audience of all ages?

2007-07-12 06:12:10 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

Like for example what does the dreadnought cutaway label on a guitar mean and if anyone could link me a great guitar with a decent price thats not very big (if u know its not big please explain) then I'd highly appreciate it.

2007-07-12 05:57:24 · 4 answers · asked by Alex_S 1

Besides Toss the Feathers...?

2007-07-12 04:45:29 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-12 03:47:36 · 10 answers · asked by b 3

2007-07-12 02:20:34 · 5 answers · asked by Stephen D 1

OK so I'm 21, about to go off and join the forces with any luck, but during leave I'd like to learn how to play the piano. I am, however, worried about a few things:

1. I have the dexterity and reflexes (with regard to my fingers) of an ape- I am a boxer and a rugby forward, not an artist. Can this be changed?

2. I haven't got the cash or time for lessons and tuition, and I have heard that the sort of keyboard that you need to learn on is very expensive to buy- true?

Thanks!

2007-07-11 23:36:16 · 9 answers · asked by Nelson 1

I've been begging my parents for a few months If
I could play the violin and my parents finally got one for me!

the problem is I don't know how to play it.
I looked on line and the lessons are kinda expensive.
Is there a way I can learn to play it at home?

2007-07-11 21:01:21 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

i know how to change them...but i just broke one, and i'm wondering if i should replace all of my guitar strings right now. i mean, i just bought a new package of them and the strings i have on now have been on since march. i'm just wondering because people always say "don't change your guitar strings all at the same time" or "dont change them all at once"...i don't know....

2007-07-11 17:15:44 · 7 answers · asked by heckyealevel1foreverlol 2

something impressive!!! remember it is a talent show.

2007-07-11 15:36:02 · 6 answers · asked by Adam 1

Also is it best to buy the strings the guitar brand I have makes or does it not matter?

2007-07-11 13:49:04 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

READ THIS PARAGRAPH PLEASE
I have been thinking about buying my own guitar but I'm don't want to waste the money if I am going to have trouble learning how to play it. So, if anyone has an acoustic guitar and can play it it would be very helpful if you would explain how easy or how confusing it is to learn. Is it easy or hard? Someone please answer very soon because I have my eye on a cheap guitar on ebay and the time is almost up. So someone please answer this question for me, I will be very happy!!

2007-07-11 10:02:14 · 14 answers · asked by Kristen 2