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by Amybob83
Sun Sep 20, 2026 10:05 am
Forum: Musician Lounge – General Music Chat
Topic: How Much Does My Playing Style Affect My Tone?
Replies: 3
Views: 72

How Much Does My Playing Style Affect My Tone?

Hey everyone, I've been thinking a lot about tone lately, especially how much it really comes down to my playing technique rather than just the gear I’ve got. I mean, I can plug into my nice amp and use my shiny pedals, but sometimes it feels like my sound is lacking something. I’ve been watching ...
by Amybob83
Sun Sep 20, 2026 9:18 am
Forum: Guitars
Topic: Do I Need a Professional Setup for My New Guitar?
Replies: 3
Views: 111

Do I Need a Professional Setup for My New Guitar?

Hey everyone, I just picked up a new electric guitar and I’m really excited about it! It sounds great, but I’ve heard mixed opinions about whether I should get a professional setup done. Some mates say it’s essential for the best playability, while others think it’s just a nice-to-have. I’m a bit on ...
by Amybob83
Wed Jul 01, 2026 6:58 pm
Forum: Musician Lounge – General Music Chat
Topic: Comparing Paid Services: Songsterr vs Ultimate Guitar
Replies: 3
Views: 309

Comparing Paid Services: Songsterr vs Ultimate Guitar

Hey everyone!! Which do you think is the best value for a paid service: Songsterr vs Ultimate Guitar? Or is there a better alternative out there? Main goal is trying to learn songs and have the ability to slow them down while learning. Thanks so much!
by Amybob83
Fri Jun 26, 2026 7:05 pm
Forum: Music Theory, Scales & Chord Progressions
Topic: What is this circle of 5ths trying to show me?
Replies: 4
Views: 221

What is this circle of 5ths trying to show me?

This inner ring shows the 1 followed by the next 4 fifths. What is purpose of this quick reference?
by Amybob83
Tue Jun 09, 2026 7:32 am
Forum: Musician Lounge – General Music Chat
Topic: Confusion About Target Notes in Melodies
Replies: 7
Views: 421

Confusion About Target Notes in Melodies

I'm trying to get my head around how to effectively approach target notes in my playing. I understand that intervals can sound different depending on the chord underneath, but I'm not quite sure how to go about targeting those notes while also crafting a melody.
by Amybob83
Tue May 05, 2026 7:47 am
Forum: Guitar Techniques, Exercises & Practice Tips
Topic: Fret Finger Placement
Replies: 3
Views: 379

Fret Finger Placement

I'm on day three of casually learning to play guitar, a six string acoustic in this case. My understanding is that in any particular fret, the finger should be placed as close as possible to the fret bar closest to the guitar body. I'm having a problem with it, but maybe what I'm experiencing is ...
by Amybob83
Tue May 05, 2026 4:56 am
Forum: Musician Lounge – General Music Chat
Topic: The very very basics. Any recommendations?
Replies: 3
Views: 230

The very very basics. Any recommendations?

Any recommendations for a tutorial/YouTube on the absolute basics? Even before learning to play. Stuff like different guitars, playing types, music construct, what exactly is a chord, pluck or strum etc.
by Amybob83
Thu Apr 30, 2026 8:40 am
Forum: Guitar Techniques, Exercises & Practice Tips
Topic: Barre Chords
Replies: 10
Views: 567

Barre Chords

Whenever I play my barre chords the middle strings always buzz and sound bad. When I isolate just the barring hand it sounds good but when I add the other fingers it sounds bad. How do I fix this?
by Amybob83
Fri Mar 27, 2026 8:56 am
Forum: Guitar Techniques, Exercises & Practice Tips
Topic: Struggling to put fingers on chord simultaneously - any drills?
Replies: 11
Views: 638

Struggling to put fingers on chord simultaneously - any drills?

Hello everyone. I’m a beginner. Just learned c chord a few weeks ago. But I can’t put my fingers on the three strings at the same time. Super frustrating. Is there a specific drill that I can do to learn simultaneity? Thanks for any tips or advice!