<t>No backing tracks.Just relentless practising.It does get boring and frustrating at first, but it gets more enjoyable when you start getting the scales into memory.I am assured that you have to be bored, before it gets better, which is the case in most things.But i am enjoying it.<br/>
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<t>The only bit of advice i have from taking lessons is this.My teacher said you need to read music, and try to structure the music so it flows.I am not familiar with much of the fretboard, but try to keep all the notes close and not from one end of the fretboard to the other, continually, as it ...

Ok.it just seems as if it is on its last legs.People sign on, post about 2 messages never to be seen again.There doesn`t seem to be many older members about so i just assumed most must have moved to other forums.I`ll stick around though

Been here for about 2 weeks and hardly anyone posts anything,So just wondered if there are lots of people that actually use this site on a regular basis, or people just choose not to post anything

<r><QUOTE author="ChrisD"><s>[quote="ChrisD"]</s><QUOTE author="Gavin"><s>[quote="Gavin"]</s>Very true James. Plus Chris seems to be focused on what he wants to achieve as he has self taught on lots of different things, so i guess teaching yourself guitar should be within the scope of someone as ...

<r>Very true James. Plus Chris seems to be focused on what he wants to achieve as he has self taught on lots of different things, so i guess teaching yourself guitar should be within the scope of someone as capable as him.<br/>
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<t>The only reason i suggested lessons, is because you had a £500 budget, which would get you a decent guitar, amp and money left over for lessons. Plus from a personal perspective, i am easily distracted, so a teacher has given me focus and direction. I was lucky, as i have a freind who goes to him ...

<t>Lots of people teach themselves.So yes, it is a possibility. I got lessons and i am glad i did.I have a structure, the tutor shows you how t play scales and read music and points you in the right direction if you go wrong.it is better to eliminate bad habits before they start in my opinion. But ...

<t>look for a secondhand guitar.You can often get a good one for a £2-£300 , and it will be worth that if you decide to sell it.Buy a new guitar for £200. and it will be worth half that.Go on ebay,look at the guitars around your budget, then copy and paste any you like, and look at reviews.You can ...

Perhaps you would prefer her version of Highway to Hell James? The funny thing is, you can even buy it from Amazon.


http://www.amazon.com/Wing-Sings-Ac-Dc/dp/B0013PKZVK

polyal wrote: try playing the E chord on your bass

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Unfortunately, i can`t play the E chord yet. I have only got to C. Maybe i will learn that in lesson 2

<t>The Muse cover.Now that song i do like. i can`t really comment on how good technically you are, as i can`t play the guitar, but i do know what i like, and i liked that guitar playing.That was very good. I subscribed so i can listen to more as you post them.<br/>
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Is the Pentatonic scale the same for Bass and guitar. and if so, are all the scales the same for both?

Lol yes.That was really bad
If you want the worst cover singer though, look no further than this

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You can even buy her CD`s which range from AC?DC to Abba

<t>Of course it is all subjective, and Woodstock and The Wonder Years TV theme tune helped make Joe cocker`s version more famous than the Beatles.It was years later after seeing Woodstock that i realised it was The Beatles who had the original. Joe Cocker`s performance at Woodstock was totally ...

<t>I think put your own spin on it, is often said by talent judges as they are so used to only doing cover versions themselves, and have no tangible talent except coining stupid phrases to make themselves sound as if they know what they are talking about.<br/>
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I just thought James, Haven`t you got 2 awful songs tied up up.Clive Dunn`s song was just Grandad, and the similarly awful tune is Grandma We Love You, St. Winifreds School Choir. You decide which is worst

Sorry Eliot, i couldn`t get past the first 30 seconds of the first video.I don`t think i am a fan of Lamb of God . The Zakk Wylde cover i enjoyed, and the Tool one sounded good, but again not my type of music

<r>Yes i have, but it is a guitar amp, not a bass.I just looked at that one and thought it was cheap.I was thinking of trying to sell the Marshall, and buy a bass amp. But when i saw the cheap one, i thought it maybe ok, and keep the Marshall in case i fancy the guitar in a couple of years.I couldn ...

Ok. Thanks for the advice.I was sort of thinking that would be the answer.

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Thanks for the reply.Sometimes, you read some stuff on other sites, and it can get quite condescending between guitarists and Bass players, so you don`t always get a sensible straight answer.At least i can still use the amp i have.Perhaps i will sell it and use the money to buy a bass amp.

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<t>I have a Marshall amp that i bought a few years ago for a guitar i bought.I now have a bass, and from what i have read, the opinion is divided as to whether i can play my bass through this amp without blowing it up.Now bear in mind i am learning so i dont want to embarress myself by having it too ...