What can I do to improve my guitar playing?
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I've been playing guitar on and off for about 20 years and I feel quote comfortable doing simple improvisation over blues backing tracks, etc. I'm good with basic chords and strumming patterns and have learnt one scale shape but my picking work is slow. I can read TAB sheets fine, but I have no idea which notes are which other than chords.
I tend to find that when I pick up my guitar I lose interest after about 10 minutes as I run out of ideas pretty quickly and end up playing the few little riffs I know over and over.
I want to improve my playing and re-ignite my interest but I'm not sure how to do this or what style I want to develop. I love watching Vai and shredding techniques, but I've had a Vai TAB book for a while now but I think it's a little beyond my ability at this stage (!)
Would it be best for me to find a local guitar tutor, or is there a DVD lesson pack that is popular for intermediate players? How did you guys do to get better?
I tend to find that when I pick up my guitar I lose interest after about 10 minutes as I run out of ideas pretty quickly and end up playing the few little riffs I know over and over.
I want to improve my playing and re-ignite my interest but I'm not sure how to do this or what style I want to develop. I love watching Vai and shredding techniques, but I've had a Vai TAB book for a while now but I think it's a little beyond my ability at this stage (!)
Would it be best for me to find a local guitar tutor, or is there a DVD lesson pack that is popular for intermediate players? How did you guys do to get better?
Great suggestions guys.
I'd be really interested in some kind of casual improv Jam session. I did have a search for something like this but I only found "Guitarist wanted for rock band" style adverts which looked all a bit serious/try hard.
Any ideas how I could find a relaxed jam session suitable for beginner-intermediate players?
I'd be really interested in some kind of casual improv Jam session. I did have a search for something like this but I only found "Guitarist wanted for rock band" style adverts which looked all a bit serious/try hard.
Any ideas how I could find a relaxed jam session suitable for beginner-intermediate players?
I just ordered a new multi effects as I fancied a change from my old Zoom505.
I went for a Zoom 3GX. It's got a 40s looper so you can lay down some strumming then play it back and solo over it. It's also got some drum beats you can loop.
I remember when I got my 505 some 15+ years ago, it really boosted my play time while I explored the new sounds and options.
I went for a Zoom 3GX. It's got a 40s looper so you can lay down some strumming then play it back and solo over it. It's also got some drum beats you can loop.
I remember when I got my 505 some 15+ years ago, it really boosted my play time while I explored the new sounds and options.
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