guitar etcetera

guitar etcetera

Stuck in power chord mode (guitar) Can’t solo need more tehniques. In desperate need of advice.?

Hello, I’m a musician and I really like to play the guitar. I have been playing guitar for about 5 years now and I have improved quite a bit. I never took any guitar classes though, I have been learning all my favorite songs by ear. Now the problem is even though I absolutely master the power chord techniques and palm muting etcetera without any errors, I can’t solo. I do have a lot of feeling however I lack soloiong techniques and other general guitar techniques. To give you an example, I can play november rain by guns and roses flawlessly, that is without the soloing part. It just seems like I’m stuck and just don’t get any farther than playing some punk rock blink 182 (for lack of better example) power chords (flawlessly playing along though). I’m in desperate need of advice. Anyone else went through a phase like this? Thanks ahead. (If you could name me some nice techniques that I should master please notify me)

Why would you want to learn the chromatic scale? It’s every note, that’s it…. *shakes head*

It would be a great benefit to you to learn some scales and enough music theory to know when to use which one. Once you know the patterns you can plot out your melodies and know where your “flourish” notes are.

It would also be good to get a DVD, like the other answerer said. Some people learn differently.

Even with that said, learning theory is very important if you want to be a “real” musician. It’s the basis of how musicians communicate. It’s not easy, but it must be done.

Also important is a lot of practice along to back tracks – learning scales is boring, so having something to play them over is a great thing.

Saul

Guitar Hero III Cheat Codes for Wii

Brian Ferneyhough: Solo Works $14.98 …

Piezas de Oro $11.46 All products are BRAND NEW and factory sealed. Fast shipping and 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed….

Lou Harrison: Music for Guitar and Percussion $18.98 …

Sevi Guitar 6 String $39.99 This guitar by Sevi is a welcome step up from the usual childrens guitars that sound more like rubber bands on a cardboard box than actual music. This bright multicolored, wooden guitar is just the right size for kindergarteners, and is strung with 6 strings, which can each be tuned just like a real guitar! The sound of this guitar is light, rather like a cross between a standard guitar and a ukul…

Rock Star Life $18.76 For those about to rock, we salute you!You wanna be a rocker? Set the world on fire? Get on the Rock ‘n Roll Highway and start your garage band, perform at the Red Roxy Amphitheater, get your first single on the radio and build fame and fortune. Live a rock star life, build your career, reach superstardom, become a Rock Star legend and retire at the Rocker’s Hall of Fame in the GAME OF LIFE: Ro…

International Playthings Music Maker $14.99 This easy-to-grip guitar is designed to help young child to discover music. Age 9 months and up. Required 3 “AA” batteries….