Ouch
My left index finger tip feels like a giant blister. It looks fine but I get an uncomfortable reminder whenever I touch anything. The middle and ring fingers are sensitive too but not to the same extent. I hope my fingers toughen up soon. I don't think I will be able to practice much if at all tonight.
I have been practicing chord transitions (A,D,E) and, when that gets old, I try to play the first few lines of Metallica's One. Then it's back to chord transitions. I don't feel like taking (or paying for) formal lessons so I have been getting instruction at justinguitar.com. I came across some of this guy's videos on Youtube and liked his teaching methods. The best parts is the price... free!
posted by Aaron at 3/19/2007 08:39:00 AM
8 Comments:
Yeah your fingers are going to hurt for awhile.
I tried guitar lessons last year. While it certainly helped, and I did notice a difference in my playing, I just wasn't into all the homework and practicing. I have accepted the fact that I will be a mediocre guitarist, but that's ok since I only have to entertain myself.
When you start to teach yourself the transition between the G chord and D cord. Keep your ring finger planted, it's not going to change between chords and it will make it easier for you other fingers to find the correct spots. That's one good thing I learned from my guitar lessons. The other lesson I learned, Cliffs of Dover is hard to play.
10:18 AM
I think you are an above average player and that the only reason why you aren't trying to get better is because you aren't in a band. I don't think our band is enough motivation for you haha
By the way, changing the subject here, I am going to be in Las Vegas on the weekend of April 6 - 8. I will be staying at Excalibur, of course. I'm meeting a girl from out of town. We are just friends for now. Aaron, I'd like to hang out with you at some point that weekend if you aren't too busy.
10:35 AM
Um, I think you made a typo. D and G (if both majors) have nothing in common. However, I did notice that your index finger never leaves the G string (I just like saying that) when playing A, D, and E. I realize some people play the A chord with the index on D but I play a modified version that alows my big fingers to fit on the fret easier. That's a tip I picked up on justinguitar.
10:39 AM
Gary - I'm pretty sure I'll be available that weekend.
10:45 AM
It doesn't make sense because you are playing the G chord "correctly".
Play it like this 3-2-0-0-3-3. It gives it a full body. Now when you transition to the D 0-2-3-2, you can keep your ring finger on the 3rd fret B string. Now when you switch between those 2 chords, which you will do plenty of, that B string you continue holding will sustain the chord change so it doesn't sound choppy. OK, that is the one and only guitar tip that I try to type out. It doesn't translate well.
2:53 PM
It doesn't make sense because you are playing the G chord "correctly".
Play it like this 3-2-0-0-3-3. It gives it a full body. Now when you transition to the D 0-2-3-2, you can keep your ring finger on the 3rd fret B string. Now when you switch between those 2 chords, which you will do plenty of, that B string you continue holding will sustain the chord change so it doesn't sound choppy. OK, that is the one and only guitar tip that I try to type out. It doesn't translate well.
2:53 PM
I guess it was a good tip. I left it twice?
2:54 PM
It's bad enough that you are cheating but you are also suggesting that I could control four fingers at one time. Lets not get crazy here. Three at a time is my limit.
BTW, if you keep spamming like that I will be forced to ban you.
3:09 PM
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