1 Reply by Maverickmel

(20 replies, posted in Acoustic)

I have never had a guitar lesson, and I cannot read music to save my life.

But for a self-taught guitarist, I am pretty decent.

And, my tip to you is.... FEEL the music. The rhythm will come. Start with a simple ballad. And sing it out loud to yourself first, WITHOUT playing the guitar to get the feel for the rhythm, then start again with the guitar. Note that it is painful, and you will need to play the song at least 20 -30 times before you get the "muscle memory" ingrained.

Best of luck!

The Maverick

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2 Reply by Maverickmel

(71 replies, posted in Acoustic)

My thoughts....

TWO things....

First, if you can write/compose your own song, DO IT! It will impress the hell outta her! But FIRST....

Play "You are so beautiful" from Joe Cocker. It is incredibly simple to play, sing, and impresses the pants off any girl, if you can get the nerve to get up on stage in a pub somewhere and sing it out to her in public. Then, becos it is a very short song, (and very hard to do badly), segue into your own song.... with words like "Here's a song from my heart, because you put one there!" Corny as heck, I know, but I can almost guarantee that if you can pull it off, you WILL get it on!

Do it with sincerity dude.... and your efforts will be rewarded.

Good luck!

The Maverick

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3 Reply by Maverickmel

(33 replies, posted in Acoustic)

I have a 12 string, one six string semi acoustic (Yamaha - very nice), and considering another one. Just bought an acoutsic amp today and have to save up. AND, I live alone with only my pet fish to listen to my wailings. :-)

You can get as many as you would like and can afford. I know someone who has 11 guitars, and he DOESN'T PLAY!

So there!

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