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invisiblewaspinvisiblewasp Frets: 1
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Hi all! My name is Austin and I live in LA. I'm pretty new to the world of guitars. Any advice on how to get good fast would be appreciated! 
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  • blobbblobb Frets: 2600
    Buy the most expensive guitar you can find and then watch as many youtube videos as you can. It's the modern way.

    Otherwise it's good 'ole practice.
    Feelin' Reelin' & Squeelin'
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  • munckeemunckee Frets: 11457
    You see lots of YouTube videos advertised as “this one technique saved me 10 years practice” so worth a look. 10 years is a lot.  
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  • digitalkettledigitalkettle Frets: 2587
    munckee said:
    You see lots of YouTube videos advertised as “this one technique saved me 10 years practice” so worth a look. 10 years is a lot.  
    Yep...but avoid the ones where they're holding up fingers (to reinforce just how many 'hacks' they're giving you) and/or looking surprised/quizzical/etc. in the thumbnail pic.
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  • robertyroberty Frets: 10231
    There are no shortcuts. Find a good teacher
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  • sweavesweave Frets: 60
    Hi Austin and welcome to the forum. There are many techniques but all come down to hard work and practice. Only tip I'd give is to use a metronome - start slow and focus on good technique, timing and tone, then set the metronome a tad quicker., etc .repeat until fit for purpose.
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  • SporkySporky Frets: 23802
    Yup. Lessons (from someone who understands your goals) and practice.

    Also enjoying the process of learning, rather than fixating on any one specific goal. 
    "[Sporky] brings a certain vibe and dignity to the forum."
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  • theatreanchortheatreanchor Frets: 961
    Hey Austin. Go to Norm’s and ask them for the best guitar to get you good fast. That’ll do it. 
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  • LionAquaLooperLionAquaLooper Frets: 557
    This feels like a prank
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  • TTonyTTony Frets: 26143
    LionAquaLooper said:
    This feels like a prank
    Good to see you, Sherlock.
    Having trouble posting images here?  This might help.
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  • LionAquaLooperLionAquaLooper Frets: 557
    edited October 2023
    TTony said:
    This feels like a prank
    Good to see you, Sherlock.
    You must be in on it then. Got nothing better to do today or something? No more guitars to build and spray paint and post about? 
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  • BarneyBarney Frets: 598
    Yeah stop looking for shortcuts and put the work in ...I have been the same looking for short cuts or quick ways ...just decide what you want to learn and put the work in with a good teacher 
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  • fastonebazfastonebaz Frets: 3775
    Top tip for beginners is to tune all the strings to E, that way when you practice notes you're learning 6x as fast as normal.    Only real pros use this technique. 
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  • TanninTannin Frets: 4394
    Play. Play lots. Everything else is decoration, finer touches, or bullshit. Just play lots.

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  • hollywoodroxhollywoodrox Frets: 3605
    edited October 2023
    Watch some Ben Higgins videos on YouTube 
      Then get some of his courses like badass alternate picking, legato gym , etc 
       Practice different things in 20 minute slots ,have a rest in between 
       Learn the major scale in 3 notes per string and caged shapes
       Practice going up & down it in intervals eg 3rds 5ths 6ths 7ths 
       Learn a few basic sequences for ascending & descending scales 
       Try picking out melody lines in songs ,eg the vocal lines .
        Learn basic rhythms for whatever style you like blues /rock / pop/metal 
        Learn open & barre chords  hotel California is good for this as it has two barre chords that follow each other . Some eagles songs are fun to learn .

    think about what you want to play or achieve & practice some of the above
    all info about the above can be found on the web / on here / on YouTube 
    do a little practice every day ,even if it’s just 10 minutes but focus intently for those 10 minutes 
    10 minutes a day is better than 2 hours once or twice a week 
    Don’t try to do too much though focus on one to 3 things til you can do them good 
    listen to music you like and get it in your head  think of songs or tracks with solos/instrumentals you can actually hum along to the main theme  & see if you can find the notes by sliding around on the strings .



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  • KilgoreKilgore Frets: 8107
    Justin sandercoe.

     App, website and YouTube.

    I don't have any advice how to  'get good fast.' In fact, more haste, less speed.  ;)
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  • CaseOfAceCaseOfAce Frets: 1067
    Join a band.
    Just like a headless horse without a horse.
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  • vizviz Frets: 10211
    hollywoodrox said:
    Watch some Ben Higgins videos on YouTube 
      Then get some of his courses like badass alternate picking, legato gym , etc 
       Practice different things in 20 minute slots ,have a rest in between 
       Learn the major scale in 3 notes per string and caged shapes
       Practice going up & down it in intervals eg 3rds 5ths 6ths 7ths 
       Learn a few basic sequences for ascending & descending scales 
       Try picking out melody lines in songs ,eg the vocal lines .
        Learn basic rhythms for whatever style you like blues /rock / pop/metal 
        Learn open & barre chords  hotel California is good for this as it has two barre chords that follow each other . Some eagles songs are fun to learn .

    think about what you want to play or achieve & practice some of the above
    all info about the above can be found on the web / on here / on YouTube 
    do a little practice every day ,even if it’s just 10 minutes but focus intently for those 10 minutes 
    10 minutes a day is better than 2 hours once or twice a week 
    Don’t try to do too much though focus on one to 3 things til you can do them good 
    listen to music you like and get it in your head  think of songs or tracks with solos/instrumentals you can actually hum along to the main theme  & see if you can find the notes by sliding around on the strings .




    Especially the bold ones!
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  • guitarjack66guitarjack66 Frets: 1397
    Pick up your guitar and say 'This is too hard' before putting it back in your cupboard for another 20 years!
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  • TanninTannin Frets: 4394
    guitarjack66 said:
    Pick up your guitar and say 'This is too hard' before putting it back in your cupboard for another 20 years!
    It worked for me!

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  • RolandRoland Frets: 8108

    invisiblewasp said:
    Hi all! My name is Austin and I live in LA. I'm pretty new to the world of guitars. 
    Invisiblewasp is also new to classical guitar, mandolin, virtual instruments and a string of other forums which he is now spamming with links to the product he is advertising.
    Tree recycler, and guitarist with  https://www.undercoversband.com/.
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  • digitalkettledigitalkettle Frets: 2587
    Roland said:

    invisiblewasp said:
    Hi all! My name is Austin and I live in LA. I'm pretty new to the world of guitars. 
    Invisiblewasp is also new to classical guitar, mandolin, virtual instruments and a string of other forums which he is now spamming with links to the product he is advertising.

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  • TTonyTTony Frets: 26143
    Roland said:

    invisiblewasp said:
    Hi all! My name is Austin and I live in LA. I'm pretty new to the world of guitars. 
    Invisiblewasp is also new to classical guitar, mandolin, virtual instruments and a string of other forums which he is now spamming with links to the product he is advertising.
    Well, I'm shocked.  
     
    :o

    (that's my shocked face). 

    Seemed like such a genuine person, eager to understand more about their chosen hobby, and very engaging here with interesting discussions.


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  • mrkbmrkb Frets: 5594
    munckee said:
    You see lots of YouTube videos advertised as “this one technique saved me 10 years practice” so worth a look. 10 years is a lot.  
    Top tip! If you watch 10 of these videos you can play like a 100 year old in just a few hours.
    Karma......
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  • guitarjack66guitarjack66 Frets: 1397
    Roland said:

    invisiblewasp said:
    Hi all! My name is Austin and I live in LA. I'm pretty new to the world of guitars. 
    Invisiblewasp is also new to classical guitar, mandolin, virtual instruments and a string of other forums which he is now spamming with links to the product he is advertising.
    He's not exactly invisible in that case.
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  • theatreanchortheatreanchor Frets: 961
    Invisible wasp has buzzed off. 
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