Hey, I've started playing the accoustic guitar. I'm trying to learn myself. I tried out the First Act beginner guitar book and now I know the basics. What are some books that will teach me what I need to know next, that are not intermediate, but are not total beginner? And where could I get them? And also, any more advice on playing the guitar that you think would be useful is appreciated--thanks
2007-07-01 07:59:55 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Performing Arts
I know how to read music just fine, I've been playing the piano for years and my life is singing, so I have no problem reading the music
2007-07-01 08:08:59 · update #1
I found 'the complete guitar player' by Russ shipton a really hepfull book i sugest you work your way through the 3 books they are very good. The first book says it is for beginners but it is good for both beginners are those who know a little more than the basics if your teaching yourself i sugest you start with book 1, Also you can choose to buy it with audio cd or alot cheaper with out the cd
Try amazon.com or .co.uk practise is what it takes a little bit everyday is better than a crash course at the weekend but every time you pick it up you get better
2007-07-01 08:07:14 · answer #1 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good for your, I love guitar, I play classical myself. If you went through the beginners book your on your way, what I would do now is go to Sam Ash, they have way more books then the Guitar Center, I love that store for guitars. I would tell the clerk how far you've went with the method book, and see what he would now recommend, most of the clerks play themselves so their pretty good at directing you. Here are some sites that you may like, stringdancer has a free electronic tuner on it. http://stringdance.com/
http://www.jamplay.com/guitarcords
http://www.billbrutal.com/lesson1.html
http://www.learntoplaytheguitar.com/
http://www.eythorsson.com/
http://www.cyberfret.com/chords/beginnin
Hope this stuff helps, I could probably tell you a lot more but you didn't say if you like to strum, or play finger style, or use a pick. I love finger style, maybe you do it all, but I wish you would have said which you prefer. I just taught one of my students "Tears in Heaven", it sound so sweet played with the fingers. !!!!!
2007-07-01 15:10:24 · answer #2 · answered by chessmaster1018 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look for the Leeds Guitar Dictionary having 2,400 chords. It's a must for serious players.
2007-07-01 08:32:17 · answer #3 · answered by Guitarpicker 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
While you are assembling your library (every serious guitar player eventually assembles a library of reference and performance manuals) here are a few sites to keep you interested.
Since you already understand the fundamentals of music, I won't belabor the obvious, but if you have any questions, give me a shout.
2007-07-01 09:15:30 · answer #4 · answered by MUDD 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Hal Leonard books are good and they come with Cds so you can play along - the complete book is under $20. but you can also buy the 3 separately - you could get 2 and 3.
2007-07-01 08:13:23 · answer #5 · answered by PJH 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since you have knowledge of music already, start playing studies by the old greats....Carcassi, Guliani, Aquado...they are simple studies and musically interesting so the student will want to play them. Many good finger picking studies are out there by these old masters.
2007-07-01 14:38:18 · answer #6 · answered by Jrahdel 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't rush and take time to practice. I know how you feel even though I am only 11 years old.
2007-07-01 08:08:06 · answer #7 · answered by London V 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
search the internet for some awesome guitar teaching websites 4 free i take guitar lessons in person instead of online
2007-07-01 08:08:09 · answer #8 · answered by guitar_girl4ever 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
learn the chords and scales and theory. mix together and then bake.
2007-07-01 11:18:50 · answer #9 · answered by patrick 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋