| Kensington Love 13.04.2006 15:44 |
I've been thinking about learning to play the Guitar, and after watching Brian Live(he's amazing!),I am totally inspired and ready to learn. But I know almost nothing about playing yet. Can anyone give me any tips? Which type to purchase first,etc.? |
| flash! 28068 13.04.2006 15:45 |
Start off with classical guitar then work your way up. |
| Poo, again 13.04.2006 15:48 |
Yes, do that. |
| flash! 28068 13.04.2006 15:50 |
The Millionaire Waltz wrote: Yes, do that.What a valuable answer, dear :D |
| Kensington Love 13.04.2006 15:51 |
Thank you,dear. I'm writing that down. Is it fairly easy to learn? I've played Flute for almost 20 years so I should have the finger dexterity... |
| its_a_hard_life 26994 13.04.2006 15:53 |
Buy an acousic first before eletric! Unless you cant wait and really want to rock out, then buy an eletric. |
| flash! 28068 13.04.2006 15:54 |
Well, when i first started to learn i started off with classical guitar because its simple. Then i worked my way up to more complex guitars. Once you get on with the electric guitar i recommend you put huge speakers up against the neighbours wall and blast out for a few hours. |
| Poo, again 13.04.2006 15:59 |
<font color=red>Flash! wrote:Aw, thank you. I appreciate your honesty. ;)The Millionaire Waltz wrote: Yes, do that.What a valuable answer, dear :D |
| flash! 28068 13.04.2006 16:09 |
The Millionaire Waltz wrote:And i just plain appreciate you, darling :D<font color=red>Flash! wrote:Aw, thank you. I appreciate your honesty. ;)The Millionaire Waltz wrote: Yes, do that.What a valuable answer, dear :D |
| Kensington Love 13.04.2006 16:10 |
Does anyone have pics of a Classical Guitar and some others so I may learn? |
| flash! 28068 13.04.2006 16:14 |
link |
| flash! 28068 13.04.2006 16:15 |
link |
| Kensington Love 13.04.2006 16:26 |
Thank you,Flashy. You're such a Darling;)Now tell me,what are the names of these? I've heard the term 'Acoustic',but not really sure what it defines. |
| John S Stuart 13.04.2006 16:28 |
Take lessons from Johnny Knoxville! |
| flash! 28068 13.04.2006 16:32 |
KensingtonLove(Dharankanawala) wrote: Thank you,Flashy. You're such a Darling;)Now tell me,what are the names of these? I've heard the term 'Acoustic',but not really sure what it defines.Acoustic is simply a guitar that does not produce or enhance sound electronically. |
| Kensington Love 13.04.2006 16:38 |
Ah,I see. |
| Kensington Love 13.04.2006 16:40 |
John S Stuart wrote: Take lessons from Johnny Knoxville!Who is he? |
| flash! 28068 13.04.2006 16:44 |
KensingtonLove(Dharankanawala) wrote:He's from a programme called 'Jackass'.John S Stuart wrote: Take lessons from Johnny Knoxville!Who is he? Go for it, but it will take you a while to be exactly like Brian. lol |
| Kensington Love 13.04.2006 17:01 |
Flash,darling,I know I can never come close to sweet Brian. But I will indeed try! lol I'm not some loon that thinks they could ever be like Brian,you silly silly boy! So tell me more...please darling? |
| The Classic 13.04.2006 17:37 |
Just get some cheap guitar that stays in tune, and then learn all the chords... then scales... then your set. Buy a book which shows you the chords and scales. Then buy a Fender Strat or a Gibson Les Paul, or a PRS, or whatever fits your fancy. |
| deleted user 13.04.2006 17:55 |
I say get an explorerer first,then over the years move up and buy a DEAN!!!!!Oh yes!!! |
| Kensington Love 13.04.2006 18:01 |
The Classic wrote: Just get some cheap guitar that stays in tune, and then learn all the chords... then scales... then your set. Buy a book which shows you the chords and scales. Then buy a Fender Strat or a Gibson Les Paul, or a PRS, or whatever fits your fancy.Thank you,The Classic. That is extremely helpful. Do you know how much each one would cost,more or less? |
| Freddie_Jr. 13.04.2006 18:31 |
12 bar blues progression is a good thing to learn early on too. |
| user name 13.04.2006 22:57 |
I wouldn't recommend starting with classical guitar - it's probably unnecessary or superfluous, especially if you want to play like Brian. Both the guitar itself and the technique are completely different from acoustic guitar, let alone electric guitar. I also recommend that rather than learning through a book, you should learn through an instructor. Learning by yourself just opens doors to bad habits that can be otherwise quickly corrected or avoided by having an instructor. Contrary to what someone above said, do not get a Gibson Les Paul unless you're absolutely sure you want to play one. They start at around two grand. Fenders, Squiers, or cheap acoustic guitars are all great starter guitars. The Fender is the most expensive, but if you get one, though, you'll have something that will suffice for as long and far as your guitar playing career may last. (Heck, I'm sure I could say the same thing about a Squier too.) Either way, you could always mess around with the electronics later in your career, and make a tin can sound just fine. |
| deleted user 14.04.2006 07:23 |
I started playing last year, and people were telling me I should buy an acoustic first and then work my way up to electric. But, being the impatient and stubborn person that I can be, I went out and bought an electric. It didn't really make a difference to me which one I learned first. I play both electric and acoustic on a regular basis now. |
| user name 14.04.2006 07:28 |
<font color=red>Quonkers wrote: I started playing last year, and people were telling me I should buy an acoustic first and then work my way up to electric. But, being the impatient and stubborn person that I can be, I went out and bought an electric. It didn't really make a difference to me which one I learned first. I play both electric and acoustic on a regular basis now.Yeah, I really don't understand the mentality of "acoustic first," especially since you can get a perfectly fine electric guitar for almost as cheap. I suppose the higher action would give sort of a "donut effect (in reference to baseball batting)," but that's pretty much the only advantage. They are really two different instruments. |
| flash! 28068 14.04.2006 09:04 |
KensingtonLove(Dharankanawala) wrote: Flash,darling,I know I can never come close to sweet Brian. But I will indeed try! lol I'm not some loon that thinks they could ever be like Brian,you silly silly boy! So tell me more...please darling?I am very silly, indeed! I think you have enough posts now to help. Are you going to teach yourself? |
| The Classic 14.04.2006 10:39 |
It's like buying a car... it just depends on what you get. Probably could get a decent guitar for under 200. A guitar book would be maybe around 20 bucks. Guitar stores will have used stuff cheaper... just gotta look around. |
| ANAGRAMER 14.04.2006 12:25 |
Best bet is to go straight to electric - if that's the sound you want to make electric guitars (properly set-up) are usually fine for beginners Why not get a RS!! |
| Poo, again 14.04.2006 13:11 |
Why play like Brian, when you can play like Jimmy Page? ;) |
| flash! 28068 14.04.2006 13:22 |
The Millionaire Waltz wrote: Why play like Brian, when you can play like Jimmy Page? ;)She could do that...hmm..or she could play like Rai. |
| Kensington Love 19.04.2006 02:58 |
Hmmm, I think I will just play like Rai;) I went out and purchased my guitar. It is an Acoustic/Electric;) |
| k.dodo 19.04.2006 12:11 |
Well, I started with an acoustic, and I didn't really want to learn, I mean from teachers, so I used a computer program called GuitarPro, it's quite easy to use, and this is the way I learned a lot of Queen songs, as Tie Your Mother Down wich is preatty difficult... So download the program, and try! Good luck ;-) |
| Kensington Love 19.04.2006 23:58 |
k.dodo wrote: Well, I started with an acoustic, and I didn't really want to learn, I mean from teachers, so I used a computer program called GuitarPro, it's quite easy to use, and this is the way I learned a lot of Queen songs, as Tie Your Mother Down wich is preatty difficult... So download the program, and try! Good luck ;-)Thank you,k.dodo;) Can you post me the link for GuitarPro? |
| Kensington Love 20.04.2006 00:01 |
<font color=red>Flash! wrote:Yes,darling,I am...or at least I'm going to try! ;)KensingtonLove(Dharankanawala) wrote: Flash,darling,I know I can never come close to sweet Brian. But I will indeed try! lol I'm not some loon that thinks they could ever be like Brian,you silly silly boy! So tell me more...please darling?I am very silly, indeed! I think you have enough posts now to help. Are you going to teach yourself? |
| mog101 20.04.2006 12:42 |
you can buy a cheap guitar and amp package nowadays |
| M a t i a s M a y 21.04.2006 04:15 |
The Millionaire Waltz wrote: Why play like Brian, when you can play like Jimmy Page? ;)yes, playing like jimmy page is a whole lotta easier :) |
| Poo, again 21.04.2006 13:22 |
MatiasMay wrote:Was that a reference to the Led Zeppelin song "Whole Lotta Love"? ;)The Millionaire Waltz wrote: Why play like Brian, when you can play like Jimmy Page? ;)yes, playing like jimmy page is a whole lotta easier :) |
| flash! 28068 21.04.2006 14:10 |
The Millionaire Waltz wrote:lol. You and your Led Zeppelin! (and your Fred Astaire)MatiasMay wrote:Was that a reference to the Led Zeppelin song "Whole Lotta Love"? ;)The Millionaire Waltz wrote: Why play like Brian, when you can play like Jimmy Page? ;)yes, playing like jimmy page is a whole lotta easier :) |
| flash! 28068 21.04.2006 14:13 |
Sorry, darling, but if you don't mind me asking... what/who is Dharankanawala?? Sorry, but it's just puzzled me! lol Call me stupid if you like! |
| Poo, again 21.04.2006 15:20 |
Perhaps it's for the best this stays a mystery to mankind...? |
| deleted user 21.04.2006 16:51 |
I have an Ibanez. |
| k.dodo 22.04.2006 12:52 |
Sure! link You can try this porgram here, but you have to buy the complete version |
| deleted user 22.04.2006 12:59 |
Strats can be temperamental but they're worth it in the end. I have one and it's the most beautiful thing I've ever laid eyes on. No wait, that's Roger! :P |
| Fraz 23.04.2006 04:43 |
i av a acoustic its a good one xD |
| Poo, again 23.04.2006 07:46 |
I own an acoustic guitar as well as an electric! Mwuahhahaha, how evil! |
| k.dodo 23.04.2006 09:15 |
I have a Cort acoustic-electric... |
| Poo, again 23.04.2006 13:48 |
I have a Cort bass. It's nothing fancy, really. |
| flash! 28068 23.04.2006 13:55 |
WOW, i sooo want a double guitar! |
| Poo, again 23.04.2006 13:56 |
<font color=red>Flash! wrote: WOW, i sooo want a double guitar!Those things weigh more than Mr. Snow's mother! |
| flash! 28068 23.04.2006 13:58 |
link but look........ you can't help but drool! |
| Poo, again 23.04.2006 13:58 |
Oh, you know only Jimmy Page can pull it off with one of those things! |
| k.dodo 29.04.2006 16:41 |
The Millionaire Waltz wrote: I own an acoustic guitar as well as an electric! Mwuahhahaha, how evil!Do you like Austin Powers, or something? (one of my favourite movies) |
| Kensington Love 29.04.2006 23:29 |
<font color=red>Flash! wrote: Sorry, darling, but if you don't mind me asking... what/who is Dharankanawala?? Sorry, but it's just puzzled me! lol Call me stupid if you like!Dharankanawala, darling, is quite literally the most original name I could think of when I first came on here. It is in fact the surname of Freddie's cousins,Diana and Bomi. There is a pic of them in the book "Freddie Mercury:The Definitive Biography" by Leslie-Ann Jones. And it's the longest name I have ever seen!14 letters long,with 6 A's(being the only vowel)...It just intrigues me:) But due to it being quite difficult to spell/remember, I decided to change my name to KensingtonLove;) |
| flash! 28068 30.04.2006 08:44 |
KensingtonLove(Dharankanawala) wrote:Ah, i see! I had to keep looking back to get the spelling right... i eventually copy and pasted it!<font color=red>Flash! wrote: Sorry, darling, but if you don't mind me asking... what/who is Dharankanawala?? Sorry, but it's just puzzled me! lol Call me stupid if you like!Dharankanawala, darling, is quite literally the most original name I could think of when I first came on here. It is in fact the surname of Freddie's cousins,Diana and Bomi. There is a pic of them in the book "Freddie Mercury:The Definitive Biography" by Leslie-Ann Jones. And it's the longest name I have ever seen!14 letters long,with 6 A's(being the only vowel)...It just intrigues me:) But due to it being quite difficult to spell/remember, I decided to change my name to KensingtonLove;) I think Rai is probably the easiest! lol |
| Kensington Love 01.05.2006 04:21 |
lol! True,but KensingtonLove defines me,I think!;) |
| flash! 28068 01.05.2006 09:31 |
KensingtonLove(Dharankanawala) wrote: lol! True,but KensingtonLove defines me,I think!;)Hmmm, in what way?? |
| Poo, again 01.05.2006 12:33 |
k.dodo wrote:Lol, not really, but I like Dr. Evil. ;)The Millionaire Waltz wrote: I own an acoustic guitar as well as an electric! Mwuahhahaha, how evil!Do you like Austin Powers, or something? (one of my favourite movies) |
| k.dodo 01.05.2006 14:33 |
The Millionaire Waltz wrote:Yeah, he is funny! And Minime... :)k.dodo wrote:Lol, not really, but I like Dr. Evil. ;)The Millionaire Waltz wrote: I own an acoustic guitar as well as an electric! Mwuahhahaha, how evil!Do you like Austin Powers, or something? (one of my favourite movies) |
| Kensington Love 02.05.2006 01:39 |
<font color=red>Flash! wrote:My love for Kensington,quite simply! I've always wanted to go to London,and I've done a fair amount of research on Kensington/Chelsea. I'm very interested! I want to see Freddie's beautiful home,and also everything else in Kensington. From everything I've seen in pics it seems fab! ;)KensingtonLove(Dharankanawala) wrote: lol! True,but KensingtonLove defines me,I think!;)Hmmm, in what way?? |
| flash! 28068 02.05.2006 13:01 |
KensingtonLove(Dharankanawala) wrote:It is, very! Thats why i just love London! You should download Google Earth is you haven't already got it. After a while searching you can get a good view of Garden Lodge...still looking gorgeous! The only thing is... they don't stand at the wall gate and hand out free personal tours inside the place :( If they did i'd be down there before you can say 'Freddie is one sexy tiger!'<font color=red>Flash! wrote:My love for Kensington,quite simply! I've always wanted to go to London,and I've done a fair amount of research on Kensington/Chelsea. I'm very interested! I want to see Freddie's beautiful home,and also everything else in Kensington. From everything I've seen in pics it seems fab! ;)KensingtonLove(Dharankanawala) wrote: lol! True,but KensingtonLove defines me,I think!;)Hmmm, in what way?? |
| Kensington Love 03.05.2006 01:33 |
<font color=red>Flash! wrote:LOL! Thanks,darling,I will have to download it - I MUST see more pics of gorgeous Garden Lodge! And If they ever handed out personal tours,I would be happily and very anxiously waiting! But I can see why Mary wouldn't want to allow it:( I have the most respect for her for honouring Freddie's wishes. She really loves him;) I do have a few lovely pics of some rooms inside,and I must say, Freddie's choices of colour and decor are simply breathtaking! Such exquisite taste from the most beautiful man! ;)KensingtonLove(Dharankanawala) wrote:It is, very! Thats why i just love London! You should download Google Earth is you haven't already got it. After a while searching you can get a good view of Garden Lodge...still looking gorgeous! The only thing is... they don't stand at the wall gate and hand out free personal tours inside the place :( If they did i'd be down there before you can say 'Freddie is one sexy tiger!'<font color=red>Flash! wrote:My love for Kensington,quite simply! I've always wanted to go to London,and I've done a fair amount of research on Kensington/Chelsea. I'm very interested! I want to see Freddie's beautiful home,and also everything else in Kensington. From everything I've seen in pics it seems fab! ;)KensingtonLove(Dharankanawala) wrote: lol! True,but KensingtonLove defines me,I think!;)Hmmm, in what way?? |
| flash! 28068 03.05.2006 16:08 |
KensingtonLove(Dharankanawala) wrote:Do you?? Would you mind sharing those pictures?? Go on, please...make my day, darling! (I've had a bad one)<font color=red>Flash! wrote:LOL! Thanks,darling,I will have to download it - I MUST see more pics of gorgeous Garden Lodge! And If they ever handed out personal tours,I would be happily and very anxiously waiting! But I can see why Mary wouldn't want to allow it:( I have the most respect for her for honouring Freddie's wishes. She really loves him;) I do have a few lovely pics of some rooms inside,and I must say, Freddie's choices of colour and decor are simply breathtaking! Such exquisite taste from the most beautiful man! ;)KensingtonLove(Dharankanawala) wrote:It is, very! Thats why i just love London! You should download Google Earth is you haven't already got it. After a while searching you can get a good view of Garden Lodge...still looking gorgeous! The only thing is... they don't stand at the wall gate and hand out free personal tours inside the place :( If they did i'd be down there before you can say 'Freddie is one sexy tiger!'<font color=red>Flash! wrote:My love for Kensington,quite simply! I've always wanted to go to London,and I've done a fair amount of research on Kensington/Chelsea. I'm very interested! I want to see Freddie's beautiful home,and also everything else in Kensington. From everything I've seen in pics it seems fab! ;)KensingtonLove(Dharankanawala) wrote: lol! True,but KensingtonLove defines me,I think!;)Hmmm, in what way?? |
| Kensington Love 03.05.2006 22:19 |
<font color=red>Flash! wrote:aww,Do you need a hug, darling? Come here *gives tender hug to Flashy* Is that better?KensingtonLove(Dharankanawala) wrote:Do you?? Would you mind sharing those pictures?? Go on, please...make my day, darling! (I've had a bad one)<font color=red>Flash! wrote:LOL! Thanks,darling,I will have to download it - I MUST see more pics of gorgeous Garden Lodge! And If they ever handed out personal tours,I would be happily and very anxiously waiting! But I can see why Mary wouldn't want to allow it:( I have the most respect for her for honouring Freddie's wishes. She really loves him;) I do have a few lovely pics of some rooms inside,and I must say, Freddie's choices of colour and decor are simply breathtaking! Such exquisite taste from the most beautiful man! ;)KensingtonLove(Dharankanawala) wrote:It is, very! Thats why i just love London! You should download Google Earth is you haven't already got it. After a while searching you can get a good view of Garden Lodge...still looking gorgeous! The only thing is... they don't stand at the wall gate and hand out free personal tours inside the place :( If they did i'd be down there before you can say 'Freddie is one sexy tiger!'<font color=red>Flash! wrote:My love for Kensington,quite simply! I've always wanted to go to London,and I've done a fair amount of research on Kensington/Chelsea. I'm very interested! I want to see Freddie's beautiful home,and also everything else in Kensington. From everything I've seen in pics it seems fab! ;)KensingtonLove(Dharankanawala) wrote: lol! True,but KensingtonLove defines me,I think!;)Hmmm, in what way?? Here is where I found a few very nice pics: link and here are a couple of sexy, sexy pics of our sweet Freddie in his tight leather to help you feel better... link link Feel better now, darling? ;) |
| flash! 28068 04.05.2006 13:39 |
KensingtonLove(Dharankanawala) wrote:Er... i think so... Ahhh, you made me feel like a big teddybear now! Thank you, dear! Garden Lodge looks so beautiful...and those Freddie in leather pictures....my God, they're sexy! Excuse me for a second...... *faints*<font color=red>Flash! wrote:aww,Do you need a hug, darling? Come here *gives tender hug to Flashy* Is that better? Here is where I found a few very nice pics: link and here are a couple of sexy, sexy pics of our sweet Freddie in his tight leather to help you feel better... link link Feel better now, darling? ;)KensingtonLove(Dharankanawala) wrote:Do you?? Would you mind sharing those pictures?? Go on, please...make my day, darling! (I've had a bad one)<font color=red>Flash! wrote:LOL! Thanks,darling,I will have to download it - I MUST see more pics of gorgeous Garden Lodge! And If they ever handed out personal tours,I would be happily and very anxiously waiting! But I can see why Mary wouldn't want to allow it:( I have the most respect for her for honouring Freddie's wishes. She really loves him;) I do have a few lovely pics of some rooms inside,and I must say, Freddie's choices of colour and decor are simply breathtaking! Such exquisite taste from the most beautiful man! ;)KensingtonLove(Dharankanawala) wrote:It is, very! Thats why i just love London! You should download Google Earth is you haven't already got it. After a while searching you can get a good view of Garden Lodge...still looking gorgeous! The only thing is... they don't stand at the wall gate and hand out free personal tours inside the place :( If they did i'd be down there before you can say 'Freddie is one sexy tiger!'<font color=red>Flash! wrote:My love for Kensington,quite simply! I've always wanted to go to London,and I've done a fair amount of research on Kensington/Chelsea. I'm very interested! I want to see Freddie's beautiful home,and also everything else in Kensington. From everything I've seen in pics it seems fab! ;)KensingtonLove(Dharankanawala) wrote: lol! True,but KensingtonLove defines me,I think!;)Hmmm, in what way?? |
| Kensington Love 05.05.2006 02:15 |
I just got the June copy of Guitar One Magazine,and upon looking through it, I found a nice autographed pic of Brian! He was endorsing Cellestion Speakers. A very pleasant surprise! ;) |
