Subj : Re: Back Again
To   : Jenn Cowfish
From : Nick Andre
Date : Sat Oct 28 2000 03:15 pm

> but since then i've gotten a 6 string acoutistic...pretty old but in
> working condition - nice fret finishing and straight neck basically. I
> have NO idea what so ever how to play...So any tips for the newbie? Or
> any suggestions as to which web site(s) or book(s) i could check out?  I
> don't really have time to sit down with a teacher but with books/reading
> material or tapes I could work at my own pace and during any time...any
> suggestions are appreciated!!!
 
Hi Jenn, I'm somewhat of a "newbie" guitar player, I just picked up an 
accoustic 6 string about a year ago. Since then, I've gotten somewhat good by 
listening to oldies, classic rock (especially riff-based stuff like AC/DC and 
Foreigner), even some softer stuff. I don't have a clue about chords, but for 
some reason can play whatever sounds right. :)
 
I'm not taking lessons nor do I have tapes to teach me. I have a book called 
"Fun with Guitar" by Mel Bay but I think that reading a book isn't as fun as 
playing with other people. If you have friends that play guitar, just tag along 
with them and hear them play. It helps to watch CMT or TNN (or whatever country 
station you have). Watch VH1 as well, you'll get to see how the bands play, and 
what the tricks are. I'm teaching myself LOTS of songs by just watching 
concerts on TV all night long. :)
 
TTYL,
Nick

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