I'm a guitar player and i'm a very big fan of playing the guitar. I was just wondering if anyone played the guitar!
Posted by FootLongSub Zero (Member # 19380) on :
Sorry for butting in on your thread but don't play... I can play the basic chords to some songs but that's about it.... Would luv to learn to play properly plus the piano aswell but my procrastinational (Not too sure if procrastinational is a word ) attitude puts me on the back foot so all I can say is... "I'll learn to play tomorrow "....
Posted by Mona (Member # 8351) on :
im learning both guitar and piano right now
Posted by LeDaemon (Member # 198) on :
Love playing, but I'm no musical genius and pretty much completely self taught. Anyone care to post some files of themselves playing here?
Posted by bluetoelover (Member # 14736) on :
I can play a mean riff on a "air guitar" ! Posted by Bondo (Member # 1403) on :
I've been jammin' on my guitar for almost 20 years now. I'm mostly self taught, but I've learned some cool tips and tricks recently by doing Google and YouTube video searches, and I'm persuing my interest in studying music theory and how it applies to my playing.
Mainly I'm an old-skuel palm-muting down-stroking crunchy-chunky mosh-pit metal-head (Overkill, Pantera, Testament), but I've recently refined my skills to learning Yngwie, Satriani, and some classic classical pieces by Bach and Mozart.
I've been wanting to post some video of me playing my gee-tar, but I'm too much of a perfectionist and I'm never satisfied with the end result. One day though...
Posted by DeadGoon (Member # 24278) on :
Been playing guitar for about 19 years. Been working a lot lately with different song writers and bands etc with various styles. Have a few gigs lined up soon.
Would like to write more myself but have had a hard time getting back the enthusiasm after a soul destroying event with my last band (ex girlfriend was the singer).
Posted by LeDaemon (Member # 198) on :
quote:Originally posted by DeadGoon: Would like to write more myself but have had a hard time getting back the enthusiasm after a soul destroying event with my last band (ex girlfriend was the singer).
Uh oh, Dead Goon is really Paul Kanter, and Grace Slick must be that woman... Posted by ozkar (Member # 13264) on :
I play.
Posted by DeadGoon (Member # 24278) on :
quote:Originally posted by LeDaemon: Uh oh, Dead Goon is really Paul Kanter, and Grace Slick must be that woman...
LOL. God that crap happens all the time. My favourite local band split about a month ago simply because the drummer and singer broke up. And they weren't just your average garage band either.
Grrr.
Posted by Explosivo57 (Member # 14342) on :
i use to play guitar but i fell in love with playing the bass. i actually converted one of my old basses into a four string guitar, its a bass body tuned like a guitar, its pretty sweet
Posted by guitarplyr999 (Member # 22260) on :
i do as you can tell by my username lol. been playing for about 7 years.
Posted by guitardrew (Member # 6635) on :
i play as well
Posted by Cuddle_Kittens (Member # 26273) on :
I play the piano and guitar, both self taught - so not that great, and I have to have sheet music/chords in front of me, I'm terrible at memorizing songs! My son wants a guitar for Christmas, so hopefully I can talk one of my guitar playing friends into giving him and me lessons soon! Got my fingers and toes crossed on that one!
Posted by recycler1973 (Member # 9727) on :
quote:Originally posted by FootLongSub Zero: Not too sure if procrastinational is a word...
Heck, it is now!
I don't play the guitar... I do, however, play the drums.
And, like most other people, I can play the kazoo, the triangle, and the radio. Posted by A&F_FootDude_05 (Member # 2999) on :
Might be time for me to learn.
Posted by FootLongSub Zero (Member # 19380) on :
I don't have one at the mo' but might pick up a cheap acoustic and learn too...
Posted by monsterman23 (Member # 39555) on :
i play the guitar but i play heavy metal machine gun rythemes and leads fear factory stuff
Posted by Keyfeet (Member # 27313) on :
its one of my resolutions. i need to get a bigger pad first
Posted by Toetapper (Member # 6473) on :
I'm surprised I missed this on the first time around.
I play the guitar for a living. My degree is in Psychology but the only thing for which I could get people to give me money is by playing the guitar.
No...I'm not well-known. You may have heard me on some commercial jingles.
I still perform but am held in high regard for my teaching, anywhere from beginner to College level.
If some members need help or advice, please feel free to PM me.
Posted by Beautifulfeetonline.com (Member # 13717) on :
i played the cello in high school.
Posted by goodguyneighbor (Member # 2824) on :
I started on trumpet in 3rd grade band class. Farty geek stuff. Too bad they never introduced us to Miles. Only years later did I discover what the real jazz was all about.
Picked up guitar around 11, took lessons, played in bands, then started building my own instruments at 19. That led to a full time gig doing set-ups and repairs for several well known Southern California area music stores, and making custom orders. Did that for about 10 years.
These days I'm into ballroom dancing. Loads of fun with the ladies.
Posted by FootLongSub Zero (Member # 19380) on :
I've got a cheap acoustic about 4months ago and had about a 3week run, learning chords and songs but the mojo has died off. My resolution this year is to be more active so I'll pick it up and play for at least 15mins right now.
[ January 08, 2011, 03:11 PM: Message edited by: FootLongSub Zero ]
Posted by diamond johny (Member # 27586) on :
I'm an Ibanez player.
Posted by Andy-Laa (Member # 31511) on :
Yeah.
Joe Perry.
Omg I'm so funny.
Posted by oscarthemonkey (Member # 1692) on :
I've been playing for years and years, not that the quality of my playing reflects that fact. My wife plays guitar, my daughter guitar and violin, my son plays guitar and bass.
My current set-up is: 1972 Les Paul Deluxe 2001 Schecter C-1 Classic 1979 Ibanez 2618 2004 Epi Jorma Kaukonen Riviera 2001 Epi Chet Atkins SST 2009 Alavarez ADK 60 2007 Vox AC30CC2+BN212 Cab
Posted by oscarthemonkey (Member # 1692) on :
quote:Originally posted by goodguyneighbor: I started on trumpet in 3rd grade band class. Farty geek stuff. Too bad they never introduced us to Miles. Only years later did I discover what the real jazz was all about.
Picked up guitar around 11, took lessons, played in bands, then started building my own instruments at 19. That led to a full time gig doing set-ups and repairs for several well known Southern California area music stores, and making custom orders. Did that for about 10 years.
These days I'm into ballroom dancing. Loads of fun with the ladies.
Damn!!! Is that one of your creations????
Posted by veteater (Member # 3602) on :
Been playing for 15 years. Currently playing in about 6 different bands right now...got a nice collection too.
Posted by goodguyneighbor (Member # 2824) on :
quote:Damn!!! Is that one of your creations????
Yeah, everything was entirely handmade.
The idea for the pearl inlays were inspired by a memorable trip to Tahiti.
I drew the pattern on paper and then used that as a template to cut the abalone and mother of pearl with a jewelers saw.
The body was hollow routed from a solid block of Honduras Mahogany, top carved from master grade bookmatched sitka spruce, a Brazilian rosewood fingerboard, solid ebony bridge & tailpiece with a bone saddle, Seymour Duncan 59s, and a sunburst nitrocellulose lacquer finish.
It had a nice acoustic/electric tone.
Almost a shame to sell them when they're done, so much personal time and labor is involved. Owner lives across the country.
Maybe I'll see her again someday.
Posted by combine_hunter (Member # 39526) on :
I've been playing since 1994.
I have a black Ibanez RG 7-string and a red Fender Stratocaster. I use the Ibanez more because of the wider neck, but I don't have the 7th string on there. My amp is an "inexpensive" Marshall with some digital effects and one straight cab.
That's it. Pretty simple. Posted by oscarthemonkey (Member # 1692) on :
quote:Originally posted by goodguyneighbor:
quote:Damn!!! Is that one of your creations????
Yeah, everything was entirely handmade.
The idea for the pearl inlays were inspired by a memorable trip to Tahiti.
I drew the pattern on paper and then used that as a template to cut the abalone and mother of pearl with a jewelers saw.
The body was hollow routed from a solid block of Honduras Mahogany, top carved from master grade bookmatched sitka spruce, a Brazilian rosewood fingerboard, solid ebony bridge & tailpiece with a bone saddle, Seymour Duncan 59s, and a sunburst nitrocellulose lacquer finish.
It had a nice acoustic/electric tone.
Almost a shame to sell them when they're done, so much personal time and labor is involved. Owner lives across the country.
Maybe I'll see her again someday.
Well, You have certainly mastered the trades of photographer AND luthier....
Posted by Crazy_Diamond (Member # 22956) on :
I play as a form of relaxation now. I've had my shares of "open mic nights" and things like that. I love music and most of all music theory. I find it more interesting studying music theory, however, I faithfully set aside 1 hour each day for playing. Whether it be strumming on the Martin or jamming on the Gretsch. I'd also like to emphasize the importance of being able to read music and not having to rely on tablature. Learn to read music. That's just my 2 cents worth. Oh, by the way, my setup comprises of Martin DX1-K, Little Martin, Gretsch 5120, and a Fender Frontman 10G.
Posted by Toetapper (Member # 6473) on :
quote:Originally posted by Crazy_Diamond: I'd also like to emphasize the importance of being able to read music and not having to rely on tablature. Learn to read music.
Thank you for mentioning this. As a guitar teacher, I have had the frustrating experience of having to rehabilitate students taught (or, worse, self-taught) by tab.
I recently had a young student accepted at a private academy (with a scholarship for guitar playing). When asked if he could read tabulature, my student replied, "My teacher says that stuff is the work of the devil". I received a thank you note from Music Dept. staff.
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