2006-09-02 06:38:44 · 7 answers · asked by colin s 1 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
Practice is the only way. There are lots of books out there, and even web pages (see below), but you will need to practice whatever they have to teach! Guitar lessons are also a good investment as they will save you time in the long run by teaching you good technique.
2006-09-02 06:42:49 · answer #1 · answered by Duke of Funk 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be prepared for a whole lot of daily practise.
Start off by learning the major scales (doe ra mi fa so etc) using the CAGED method. That is, learn the C major scale in first position built around the open chord shape (use the chord shape as a visual reference) Do the same in A major, G major, E major and finally D major. Next learn the same scales in the 2nd position on the fingerboard, again use the shapes of the open chord, but use your first finger as a barr. With some though and patience you can work out all the scales in all 5 position up the fingerboard.
This major scale idea is the pathway to modal playing and understanding.
I recommend that you check out Don Mock, he teaches at the Guitar Institute CA and has produced lots of tutorial DVDs, videos and books. He’s brilliant and helps you understand how to off-set certain scales against certain keys with amazing results.
Good luck, keep at it and don’t give up!!
http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_ss_b/202-5015543-5571001?url=search-alias%3Dstripbooks&field-keywords=don+mock&Go.x=5&Go.y=11&Go=Go
2006-09-03 07:44:56 · answer #2 · answered by www.gparker.co.uk 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dude that's with a guitar manual or those books which teach how to play guitar (actually they have pretty the same concept lol), and also there are some magazines. You can find them at guitar and music stores, and also at book stores. Also the videos and CD's help. But also it takes much practice.
Check this sites, there you'll find a huge selection of those texts and also free lessons in a guitar teacher's site (Scott Morris, in the www.guitartabbooks.com):
www.guitarbooks.com
www.guitartabbooks.com
www.guitarbookshop.com
2006-09-02 13:48:01 · answer #3 · answered by Zach 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Part practice; and part actual use.
Practice is good for working out the shape and sound of the scales; but only by using them in an actual musical situation will you get to understand them better and use them to suit your own personal expression.
2006-09-03 12:25:56 · answer #4 · answered by epicure 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Practice, memorize, practice, and memorize. Sorry it's the only way. I have been playing guitar for over 15 yrs. and still don't know all the scales yet.
2006-09-02 13:43:30 · answer #5 · answered by guitardan 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would learn the whole notes on the fret board, a little music theory, and get yourself a book or DVD on scales and modes and practice your little fingers off until you get it.
2006-09-02 13:45:58 · answer #6 · answered by Grant 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry mate but there's no way round it:
Practice makes Perfect!
2006-09-02 14:51:33 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋