SolarGarlic Posted March 21, 2008 Report Share Posted March 21, 2008 Hey guitar enthusiasts...looking to put some pieces together and try to understand this instrument a bit better. Any advice on books, websites, tips that will get me started on theory? Looking for gradual steps or a progression based study method that builds up as it goes along. Basically, it needs to start from the beginning as I'd like to fill in as many gaps as possible. Been playing (trying) for just over a year and though I've got some chords, strumming, a few scales and a number of basic favourite tunes down, Im looking for something a little more cerebral. Suggestions? Im gonna most likely get some formal lessons going in the future but am pretty comfortable working on my own still. I have an "in house" expert but being taught by a loved one doesn't always seem to fly Love to hear what people think.... Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geomouse Posted March 21, 2008 Report Share Posted March 21, 2008 I'd suggest getting yourself one or two people to Jam with, really. May sound a little typical for the board and all but I found that loose jamming within the constructs of what you already know will open doors and you can begin to explore new territiory and improvise in a sort of musical conversation with others. This may help you achieve that cerebral satifaction you're looking for. Make mistakes, stumble through the river and wipe out a few times even! Good luck with it and have fun....it ain't all a big rock and roll show...g Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velvet Posted March 21, 2008 Report Share Posted March 21, 2008 I'd highly recommend The Jazzmaster Cookbook by Jim Grantham. Go through it slow and play everything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouche Posted March 21, 2008 Report Share Posted March 21, 2008 Something in this download may be of assistance. I found them on a torrent last summer but I've never evaluated them. Learning guitar through the beatles music is a great way to learn the basics. There's a beatles collection in this file as well.jazzmaster cookbook? I'll have to hunt for that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SolarGarlic Posted March 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2008 Thanks, fellas!Would love any and all input folks have on the subject. It has been great having a worthwhile hobby...even if it means obsessing over guitars and amps and gear and such that I can't even play with any real skill! Fun is definitely the name of the game here.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooly Posted March 22, 2008 Report Share Posted March 22, 2008 It has been great having a worthwhile hobby...even if it means obsessing over guitars and amps and gear and such that I can't even play with any real skill! Fun is definitely the name of the game here....story of my life, man... story of my lifei agree that jamming with a few friends will help open up new avenues. there are lots of online tutorials out there, maybe try pootube Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c-towns Posted March 22, 2008 Report Share Posted March 22, 2008 I have an "in house" expert I heard he gives good head too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwe333 Posted March 25, 2008 Report Share Posted March 25, 2008 Mark Levine's "The Jazz Theory Book" (Sher Music Co.)William Leavitt's "A Modern Method for the Guitar" series (Berklee Press) Dave Stewart's "The Musician's Guide to Reading & Writing Music" (Miller Freeman Books)etc... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Low Rent Posted March 26, 2008 Report Share Posted March 26, 2008 I think "The Guitar Handbook" by Ralph Denyer is a great book for any guitarist. It covers a little of just about everything (scales, chords, rhythms,guitar set-up, everything!). It's a great reference book to have kicking around when you need a question answered and all your friends are busy.Oh, loop pedals are good times too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velvet Posted March 27, 2008 Report Share Posted March 27, 2008 Elementary Rudiments of Music by Barbara Wharren is dry, but good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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