Guitar isn't as hard as people make it out to be

[Himu]

Welp. I just finished my last guitar class of the year. I got me an A. Compared to other instruments, guitar has a steep learning curve, but it's not as bad as people say it is.

My hands didn't hurt that much unless I was doing a really awkward finger position. I already formed calouses on my fingers, so it didn't hurt when I started out either. Guess that's what happens when one plays so many games or does too much yard work or something.

[whiteACID]

Guitar is easy. Of course I've been playing since I was 12.

[Tauntaun]

did you play nylon string or steel string?

[Himu]

Steel.

[MrAngryFace]

What happened to VP2?!

[Tauntaun]

oh, nevermind, I read what you said wrong, luzl  here's the new guitar I'm getting: http://www.deanguitars.com/dean_winter_07/razorback_v255.htm

[Himu]

What happened to VP2?!

Finals.

All I can say is that I'm glad I didn't take anyone's suggestion and get a left handed guitar. Changing chords with the right hand for a lefty would be distinguished mentally-challenged.

[MrAngryFace]

FUCK FINALS!

[Himu]

FUCK FINALS!

HEY MAN VP2 CAN WAIT A WEEK OR TWO

[Robo]

What happened to VP2?!

Finals.

All I can say is that I'm glad I didn't take anyone's suggestion and get a left handed guitar. Changing chords with the right hand for a lefty would be distinguished mentally-challenged.

So you're not strumming with your dominant hand?  You better be more ambidextrous than most or you're gonna run into some problems.

[Himu]

What happened to VP2?!

Finals.

All I can say is that I'm glad I didn't take anyone's suggestion and get a left handed guitar. Changing chords with the right hand for a lefty would be distinguished mentally-challenged.

So you're not strumming with your dominant hand?  You better be more ambidextrous than most or you're gonna run into some problems.

Wouldn't it be harder if I had to change chords with my non dominant?

[MrAngryFace]

ARHGHGHGHHGHGHGH

[Himu]

AUUUUUUUUUUGH! VP2 I MISS YOU SO MUCH

[Bloodwake]

I wish I had finals this week

Three weeks away

[Himu]

I wish I had finals this week

Three weeks away

What the Christ?

[Robo]

What happened to VP2?!

Finals.

All I can say is that I'm glad I didn't take anyone's suggestion and get a left handed guitar. Changing chords with the right hand for a lefty would be distinguished mentally-challenged.

So you're not strumming with your dominant hand?  You better be more ambidextrous than most or you're gonna run into some problems.

Wouldn't it be harder if I had to change chords with my non dominant?

That's the standard.  Whatever you feel more comfortable with, but I can't imagine picking well with my non-dominant hand.  Moving around on the fretboard isn't much of a problem, however.

[Himu]

What happened to VP2?!

Finals.

All I can say is that I'm glad I didn't take anyone's suggestion and get a left handed guitar. Changing chords with the right hand for a lefty would be distinguished mentally-challenged.

So you're not strumming with your dominant hand?  You better be more ambidextrous than most or you're gonna run into some problems.

Wouldn't it be harder if I had to change chords with my non dominant?

That's the standard.  Whatever you feel more comfortable with, but I can't imagine picking well with my non-dominant hand.  Moving around on the fretboard isn't much of a problem, however.

Picking isn't much of a problem for me. I rarely use a pick. My teacher taught me to use both my finger and pick so I learn how to use my non dominant well.

[Beezy]

What happened to VP2?!

Finals.

All I can say is that I'm glad I didn't take anyone's suggestion and get a left handed guitar. Changing chords with the right hand for a lefty would be distinguished mentally-challenged.

Agreed.

[T234]

I wish I had finals this week

Three weeks away

Ouch, bloodwake, my condolences. Mine at LCC were over on tuesday.

[DeezNutzRBlue]

I'm a lefty who plays right handed guitars.  Strumming is easy, and learning chords is much easier.  It felt a lot more comfortable.

[Phoenix Dark]

It's good to see young black brothers picking up musical instruments.

[Himu]

It's good to see young black brothers picking up musical instruments.

...I've played numerous instruments.

[Flannel Boy]

It's good to see young black brothers picking up musical instruments.

...I've played numerous instruments.

It's good to see young black brothers picking up musical instruments.

...I've played numerous instruments.

Performed any solos?

[Himu]

It's good to see young black brothers picking up musical instruments.

...I've played numerous instruments.

It's good to see young black brothers picking up musical instruments.

...I've played numerous instruments.

Performed any solos?

At contests, yes.

[Beezy]

You ever learned to play more than one instrument at the same time, Himuro? Is it hard?

[G The Resurrected]

my problem has always been tuning the guitar since i'm deaf in my left ear. But i agree guitar is fun to pick up and play. I only remember a few songs by memory but i can try and play other songs by tab. Bass guitar is fun too. I want to get an acustic one day.

[Himu]

You ever learned to play more than one instrument at the same time, Himuro? Is it hard?

Well, I learned how to play trombone in 6th grade. In the summer before 7th grade, I got a sax and learned how to play over the summer and got all the basics I learned for the trombone the previous year down for the sax. When I got back to school my teacher said I have continue with trombone, and if I want to play Sax I have to start over in the beginner's class, so I just stuck with trombone. At that time I was playing 2 instruments at the same time I guess.

[Tauntaun]

You ever learned to play more than one instrument at the same time, Himuro? Is it hard?

Well, I learned how to play trombone in 6th grade. In the summer before 7th grade, I got a sax and learned how to play over the summer and got all the basics I learned for the trombone the previous year down for the sax. When I got back to school my teacher said I have continue with trombone, and if I want to play Sax I have to start over in the beginner's class, so I just stuck with trombone. At that time I was playing 2 men at the same time I guess.

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[Himu]

Dude I was 12 years old

[Tauntaun]

Dude I was 12 years old

  had your balls not dropped yet?

[Beezy]

Oh ok. I asked because I've been thinking about learning to play the piano along with the guitar once I'm done with finals, but it seems like that would just make things more difficult. Maybe I should just stick with the guitar for now.

[Saint Cornelius]

Tauntaun, would it be possible for you to change your avatar to something non-AD related, please?

[Himu]

I didn't really pay attention to that stuff when I was that age. I was a late bloomer.

[Tauntaun]

Oh ok. I asked because I've been thinking about learning to play the piano along with the guitar once I'm done with finals, but it seems like that would just make things more difficult. Maybe I should just stick with the guitar for now.

mmm, maybe, maybe not.  guess you just gotta gauge your aptitude for them both as well as how much time you have to practice both instruments.

[Beezy]

Oh ok. I asked because I've been thinking about learning to play the piano along with the guitar once I'm done with finals, but it seems like that would just make things more difficult. Maybe I should just stick with the guitar for now.

mmm, maybe, maybe not.  guess you just gotta gauge your aptitude for them both as well as how much time you have to practice both instruments.

I plan on getting a summer job, but besides that I'll be free for the rest of the day.

at the new avatar.

[Tauntaun]

Tauntaun, would it be possible for you to change your avatar to something non-AD related, please?

not a problem friend    unf

[DeezNutzRBlue]

Oh ok. I asked because I've been thinking about learning to play the piano along with the guitar once I'm done with finals, but it seems like that would just make things more difficult. Maybe I should just stick with the guitar for now.

Learning to play the piano is easy once you learn the notes you are playing.  It all translates to the piano.  Piano chords can have a few more notes, but if you use the same notes as you use on the guitar, it will play the same. 

[Saint Cornelius]

not a problem friend    unf

Thanks dunny!

[Tauntaun]

not a problem friend    unf

Thanks dunny!

LOL you spelled dummy wrong HAHAHAHAHAHAHA R-tard!

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[Beezy]

Oh ok. I asked because I've been thinking about learning to play the piano along with the guitar once I'm done with finals, but it seems like that would just make things more difficult. Maybe I should just stick with the guitar for now.

Learning to play the piano is easy once you learn the notes you are playing.  It all translates to the piano.  Piano chords can have a few more notes, but if you use the same notes as you use on the guitar, it will play the same. 

Alright, maybe I will try it then. How much does a decent keyboard go for?

[Tauntaun]

Oh ok. I asked because I've been thinking about learning to play the piano along with the guitar once I'm done with finals, but it seems like that would just make things more difficult. Maybe I should just stick with the guitar for now.

Learning to play the piano is easy once you learn the notes you are playing.  It all translates to the piano.  Piano chords can have a few more notes, but if you use the same notes as you use on the guitar, it will play the same. 

Alright, maybe I will try it then. How much does a decent keyboard go for?

I've actually got one I'm looking to sell for $250, a Yamaha PSR 451 61-key

[Beezy]

Oh ok. I asked because I've been thinking about learning to play the piano along with the guitar once I'm done with finals, but it seems like that would just make things more difficult. Maybe I should just stick with the guitar for now.

Learning to play the piano is easy once you learn the notes you are playing.  It all translates to the piano.  Piano chords can have a few more notes, but if you use the same notes as you use on the guitar, it will play the same. 

Alright, maybe I will try it then. How much does a decent keyboard go for?

I've actually got one I'm looking to sell for $250, a Yamaha PSR 451 61-key

I can't find anything about that model online.

[Tauntaun]

I can't find anything about that model online.

whoops, 450 sorry

[Beezy]

I can't find anything about that model online.

whoops, 450 sorry

Lol ok. I don't know much about keyboards, but I actually wanted something that I would also be able to connect to my computer. Is that not common as I think it is?

[Himu]

Beezy, you can get a good guitar from wal mart for like 100 dollars man. These days, most guitars made are pretty good, so it's a good bargain for a beginner. There's no reason at all for a beginner to invest that much into an instrument.

[Beezy]

Beezy, you can get a good guitar from wal mart for like 100 dollars man. These days, most guitars made are pretty good, so it's a good bargain for a beginner. There's no reason at all for a beginner to invest that much into an instrument.

Yeah, I know beginner guitars don't go for much. I was asking about a keyboard though. I have no idea how much they usually run for.

[Himu]

Those are quite expensive, my man.

[Beezy]

 

[Himu]

Check out these prices.

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/key

[TVC15]

Who the heck ever says playing the guitar is hard?  It's one of the easiest instruments to learn.

[Himu]

Who the heck ever says playing the guitar is hard?  It's one of the easiest instruments to learn.

Not really. You have to have flexible fingers and the learning curve IS steeper compared to other instruments.

[TVC15]

Who the heck ever says playing the guitar is hard?  It's one of the easiest instruments to learn.

Not really. You have to have flexible fingers and the learning curve IS steeper compared to other instruments.

I disagree.  Guitars are as easy as it gets.  What do you think is easier than the guitar to learn?

[Himu]

Trombone, Sax, Tuba, all of which I have had experience with. I played Trombone for a good 7 or so years, and it was much easier to get into compared to guitar. Sax was even easier for me.

With guitar, you have to get the chord fingers perfectly, even down to the position they are on the fretboard. All the other instruments I've played are much simpler. Guitar is complex and requires much more practice to get in good shape.

[TVC15]

Trombone, Sax, Tuba, all of which I have had experience with. I played Trombone for a good 7 or so years, and it was much easier to get into compared to guitar.

I don't have experience with any of those, but I'd be surprised if they were easier.  it takes maybe 15 minutes of practice a day to get base proficient in guitar.

[Himu]

Well they were definitely easier for me to learn. Guitar is more about precision than all of those. Plus, even when you learn all the chords, you're going to have to learn how to play them all in one go, and in different rhythm times too. That takes a lot of practice when it comes to your hands. That itself is more complex than the entire year of brass instrument instruction I received in my first year in middle school. With brass and other mouth bass instruments, all you gotta do is blow in and change the rate you blow into it. Especially compared to trombone, which is made up of 7 positions. That shit is easy compared to guitar.

[TVC15]

I defer to your experience, but still I have never heard anyone describe learning the guitar as difficult.  If learning the guitar were difficult, there wouldn't be nearly as many proficient at it.

[Himu]

Well, it's not that it's difficult, it's just that not all people are made for it. Compared to the other instruments I've played guitar is a step up in terms of learning curve, and requires much more dedication.

[brawndolicious]

all my friends that learned guitar learned it becauase they were sick of learning another instrument too slow.  they could play a full song easily in a few months.  No lessons.

drums are the HARDEST (if you can call learning an instrument hard) instrument to learn in my opinion and my friends' opinions.  It requires a lot more coordination.

[Mupepe]

my baby 

[Beezy]

I'd like to learn to play the drums too, but they cost too damn much and take up too much space...