41....and I just ordered my guitar Saturday night, so no experience other than a class in HS and some lessons around....ohhhhh, 1985. : p
2 2009-01-25 18:56:45
Re: Scales - A Primer (37 replies, posted in Music theory)
I've just got to say, as a noob, this is the most intimidating guitar-related thing I've seen yet. I'll revisit thread after I've gotten my feet wet. : )
3 2009-01-23 03:45:07
Re: Self-learning at 41 (14 replies, posted in Electric)
Well, that sounds like what I have in mind is certainly possible. LOL Anyone have any opinions on the Squier by Fender Standard Stratacasters as a beginning guitar? Something that'll last me for a few years? I won't outgrow it?
4 2009-01-20 14:33:09
Topic: Self-learning at 41 (14 replies, posted in Electric)
Is it possible? Should I even try? LOL
I took ONE class in high school, and took some lessons playing on a big ol Yamaha acoustic. Never really got very far, but playing (I know, this is ridiculous) Rock Band 2 with my son kinda got me inspired. He has a drum set he rarely uses, so I made the offer to get a guitar and try to learn how to play it if he gets off the XBox drums and on to his real ones. He loved the idea.
So......pointers? Suggestions? Advice? I don't have time/$$$ to take professional lessons, so if anyone can recommend some books? I was figuring on a relatively inexpensive guitar, like a Squier Fender Affinity series, and a 10w amp or so.