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Fresh Tendrils · 01-24-2014, 12:51 PM

For those that taught themselves what sources did you guys use once you got the basics down? I'd like to dive deeper into scales, riffs/licks, and progressions, but would like to do it in a way that teaches me the mechanics/theory so I can transpose and create things myself.

Fresh Tendrils · 04-16-2014, 02:06 PM

Is anybody good at transcribing from videos?

gerg1234 · 04-16-2014, 04:17 PM

I have an ESP KH-2 (I played lead in a Metallica cover band back in HS)
Jackson DK2
1974 Fender Acoustic...not sure on the model though.

Decker40 · 04-16-2014, 10:08 PM

What do you guys suggest to do to improve my speed? I can't play most things up until the solo and then it all goes to crap because I can't play as fast as I want to. My fingers just don't want to move with speed!

I taught myself how to play about 15 years ago and have been playing intermittently since then. It's not like I practice everyday but I feel like I play enough where I should have atleast some speed.

For example, I can play lead of Sweet Child of Mine up until the last solo with where the wah pedal kicks in. Then I have to switch to rhythm and do that to finish the song. It just gets frustrating since I do that to pretty much every song I know. Any tips on what to do?

Fresh Tendrils · 04-17-2014, 09:31 AM

Break down the solo into manageable sections. Practice each section separately gradually increasing speed as you learn the movement and muscles remember the forms. Then put it altogether.

TCM · 04-17-2014, 01:46 PM

It sucks, I feel like I've hit a wall in my playing and it just isn't very enjoyable for me anymore. A break from playing might be what I need, but I don't have that drive or motivation to play anymore. I know I'm a good guitar player, but I've realized that I'll always be a drummer and I enjoy playing drums significantly more, especially live.

Fresh Tendrils · 04-17-2014, 02:07 PM

I like rotating between things. Last night I learned Up to Me by Jethro Tull, but before that I hadn't played in at least a week. I'll go through periods where all I play is the acoustic and then jump to the electric.

I really want to actually educate myself this Summer on music theory and song structure.

8 · 04-17-2014, 02:59 PM

It's interesting to hear you guys say that. I have a guitar near me at all times outside of work. I even take one with me on vacations.

01-24-2014, 12:51 PM	#385
Fresh Tendrils Strike Hard and Fade Away OVR: 51 Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Blue Ridge Posts: 36,135 Blog Entries: 8	Re: The OS Guitarists thread For those that taught themselves what sources did you guys use once you got the basics down? I'd like to dive deeper into scales, riffs/licks, and progressions, but would like to do it in a way that teaches me the mechanics/theory so I can transpose and create things myself. __________________

04-16-2014, 02:06 PM	#386
Fresh Tendrils Strike Hard and Fade Away OVR: 51 Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Blue Ridge Posts: 36,135 Blog Entries: 8	Re: The OS Guitarists thread Is anybody good at transcribing from videos? __________________

04-16-2014, 04:17 PM	#387
gerg1234 BOOM! OVR: 15 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Baker City, OR Posts: 2,913	Re: The OS Guitarists thread I have an ESP KH-2 (I played lead in a Metallica cover band back in HS) Jackson DK2 1974 Fender Acoustic...not sure on the model though. __________________ Chicago Bears Oregon State Beavers Portland Trail Blazers San Francisco Giants Chicago Blackhawks MLS: Portland Timbers EPL: Liverpool FC

04-16-2014, 10:08 PM	#388
Decker40 Rookie OVR: 2 Join Date: Sep 2011	Re: The OS Guitarists thread What do you guys suggest to do to improve my speed? I can't play most things up until the solo and then it all goes to crap because I can't play as fast as I want to. My fingers just don't want to move with speed! I taught myself how to play about 15 years ago and have been playing intermittently since then. It's not like I practice everyday but I feel like I play enough where I should have atleast some speed. For example, I can play lead of Sweet Child of Mine up until the last solo with where the wah pedal kicks in. Then I have to switch to rhythm and do that to finish the song. It just gets frustrating since I do that to pretty much every song I know. Any tips on what to do?

04-17-2014, 09:31 AM	#389
Fresh Tendrils Strike Hard and Fade Away OVR: 51 Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Blue Ridge Posts: 36,135 Blog Entries: 8	Re: The OS Guitarists thread Break down the solo into manageable sections. Practice each section separately gradually increasing speed as you learn the movement and muscles remember the forms. Then put it altogether. Decker40, TCM, gerg1234 and 1 others like this. __________________

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04-17-2014, 01:46 PM	#390
TCM MVP OVR: 15 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Chico, California Posts: 1,800	Re: The OS Guitarists thread It sucks, I feel like I've hit a wall in my playing and it just isn't very enjoyable for me anymore. A break from playing might be what I need, but I don't have that drive or motivation to play anymore. I know I'm a good guitar player, but I've realized that I'll always be a drummer and I enjoy playing drums significantly more, especially live. __________________ 1905 1921 1922 1933 1954 2010 2012 San Francisco Giants Butte College

04-17-2014, 02:07 PM	#391
Fresh Tendrils Strike Hard and Fade Away OVR: 51 Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Blue Ridge Posts: 36,135 Blog Entries: 8	Re: The OS Guitarists thread I like rotating between things. Last night I learned Up to Me by Jethro Tull, but before that I hadn't played in at least a week. I'll go through periods where all I play is the acoustic and then jump to the electric. I really want to actually educate myself this Summer on music theory and song structure. TCM likes this. __________________

04-17-2014, 02:59 PM	#392
8 MVP OVR: 21 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: NC Posts: 2,418	Re: The OS Guitarists thread It's interesting to hear you guys say that. I have a guitar near me at all times outside of work. I even take one with me on vacations. TCM likes this. __________________ Battle.net: xXKING08Xx Origin: Xx_Fade2B1ack_xX RAVENS/ORIOLES

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