Learning Guitar - ONLINE!

MegaMan001

Hey everyone, finally got my hands on an acoustic guitar - got it tuned up and was looking for online or video practice to learn how to play guitar? I don't have the time to attend real life sessions on a schedule, but was hoping to find some kind of 'On Demand' video series to learn how to play?

Anyone have any experience with this?

Deadfall

I used Justin Guitar on YouTube. I don't know how good he is compared to others but I was playing chords right away and strumming along with simple songs pretty quick.

CptKemzik

If you're willing to put in the money and figure out how to properly mic your acoustic (unless the acoustic has a pick up you can plug into directly) Rocksmith is also worth considering if you're interested in going beyond learning basic chords to strum along with to songs.

The interface, and sensitivity RE note detection, have a learning curve, but I've found it a great practice supplement in lieu of paying for/attending lessons.

Xaquin

Justin Guitar is pretty great

geraldisi

Rocksmith is an incredible tool so if you have the option certainly give that a try. It really does work.

I didn't have any of the modern tools when I learned to play and I too was self taught so I learned all of the basics through tabs and YouTube demonstrations.

For a complete beginner I'd say it's important to know that ALL of guitar is essentially broken down into: chords and scales, hammer-one, pull-offs, natural and pinch harmonics, alternate picking. Once you've gotten these down you can delve further into advanced mechanics but these alone will get you through maybe 90% of all songs.

All I did was found simple songs that utilized some of these mechanics and whenever I ran into a mechanical wall with dexterity or muscle memory I just did drills until I got over the hurdle. I did pick Rocksmith up later and I can testify it works because it taught me how to play without looking at the fretboard. It forces you to break bad habits through necessity.

Just one note at a time my guy. Fuck up a thousand times if you have to but you'll get there.

breton-brawler

I've been hitting up some music theory vids on youtuebe. After playing for a long time I figured it was about time I learned actual notes and scales. Music is win is a decent channel that is good production and dives right into electric guitar, he runs a site with lessons haven't checked it out yet, but he has some good instructionals and let you understand the ins and outs of electric guitar tone, pedals etc. Those were always tricky for me to get the sound I wanted and I was discouraged from really practising.

MegaMan001

Deadfall wrote: »

I used Justin Guitar on YouTube. I don't know how good he is compared to others but I was playing chords right away and strumming along with simple songs pretty quick.

geraldisi wrote: »

Rocksmith is an incredible tool so if you have the option certainly give that a try. It really does work.

I didn't have any of the modern tools when I learned to play and I too was self taught so I learned all of the basics through tabs and YouTube demonstrations.

For a complete beginner I'd say it's important to know that ALL of guitar is essentially broken down into: chords and scales, hammer-one, pull-offs, natural and pinch harmonics, alternate picking. Once you've gotten these down you can delve further into advanced mechanics but these alone will get you through maybe 90% of all songs.

All I did was found simple songs that utilized some of these mechanics and whenever I ran into a mechanical wall with dexterity or muscle memory I just did drills until I got over the hurdle. I did pick Rocksmith up later and I can testify it works because it taught me how to play without looking at the fretboard. It forces you to break bad habits through necessity.

Just one note at a time my guy. Fuck up a thousand times if you have to but you'll get there.

I am very much intrigued in anything that 'games' the learning process like Rocksmith.

I wasn't clear on what you posted, did you do Rocksmith or just the self-teaching through Youtube?

Darkewolfe

Rocksmith is super fun and gamifying and a great addition to learning. However, it can't teach you a ton of fundamentals, and it doesn't give you a clear idea of what you actually sound like. Pick it up as a fun way to do drills but definitely look into another learning resource as well.

geraldisi

I agree, Rocksmith is great for sharpening what you already know. Fundamentals are super easy to pick up online though.

And I did a combination of both. Initially I was self-taught through info online but years later I received Rocksmith as a gift and found it helpful.