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- Seantacular, on 05/18/2008, -4/+138Why would I have sex when I can just masturbate to pornography?
- jakefloyd, on 05/18/2008, -8/+114Why pay for lessons when you can teach yourself to play online?
Because most likely you are going to be doing everything wrong. That said, there are many, many teachers out there who also don't know what they are talking about and could also ruin your playing. Sure you can learn how to play some simple songs online, but if you want to PLAY then you need to get a good teacher. - JRjJ106, on 05/18/2008, -27/+105Why would I learn a real instrument when I can just rock out on Guitar Hero?
- CloseYetFar, on 05/18/2008, -1/+60http://www.justinguitar.com for guitar.
- inactive, on 05/18/2008, -0/+43Actually, tab is a LOT less complicated. Most people can read numbers faster than symbols, and it works just as well. It's also easier to write a tab down for somebody than to draw out a full cluster of symbols which may be entirely meaningless to somebody.
These days, more people can read tab than not. - Acglaphotis, on 05/18/2008, -4/+41Yes, lets all trust the random guy on the internet.
- kalagmail, on 05/18/2008, -3/+37Only need to invest in good broadband connection
- EN7r0py, on 05/18/2008, -2/+31tl;dr: 1) search youtube for "how to play [insert-instrument-here]" 2) play instrument poorly, realize that you need lessons
- misterhat, on 05/18/2008, -0/+27How do you get a guitarist to stop playing?
Put him in front of sheet music. - CobaltBlue, on 05/18/2008, -1/+27You should trust him. Really. Trust me on this one.
- jkleinfeld, on 05/18/2008, -0/+24That's just win all over his face
- fuzionmuse, on 05/18/2008, -1/+25As a music major and private instructor, this, albeit a good idea, can NEVER replace one-on-one in-person instruction.
- nextyoyoma, on 05/18/2008, -0/+23Tab is less complicated, but also less accurate. It doesn't show specific rhythms, and it is limited to the tuning the guitar is in. This has advantages, of course. Mainly, you don't have to learn how the strings are laid out to learn a song in a different tuning. However, if you don't already know the song, you'll have a difficult time figuring it out with just the tab. I would recommend learning both, as they each have their strengths and weaknesses, and neither one is particularly difficult to learn.
- bobbothegrayson, on 05/18/2008, -0/+21Whose username is "inbred"
- inactive, on 05/18/2008, -2/+22profanity filter that, bitches
- paulisnotdead, on 05/18/2008, -0/+16And as someone who also started out reading tab I can tell you it is, do you see how that works?
- GamerGeorge, on 05/18/2008, -0/+15Yeah, I've found that to be a pretty cool Web site for guitarists-in-training.
- jbrowng, on 05/18/2008, -0/+14As someone with no musical talent, I can tell you this conversation deeply confuses and frightens me
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▒▓█░░▒▓█ ▒▓█████░ ▒▓█░░▒▓█ ▒▓█░░▒▓█ - Shizcake1337, on 05/18/2008, -2/+15Where's the harmonica tutorials?
- inactive, on 05/18/2008, -0/+13That's only good if you want to learn to play the skin flute.
- Spoomeister, on 05/19/2008, -0/+12Because in both masturbation and Guitar Hero, I don't need to think about satisfying anyone else.
- JesseJ, on 05/18/2008, -0/+12I have 25 students who all have internet and still come to my lessons, because I as a teacher can teach each one as an individual. That's why my students like to pay, for expertise.
Looking at online videos is a great bonus, but I can assure it does not substitute for a real techer. Does the videos cheer you up when you you're feeling down? Does the video see when you're doing something wrong? Does it tell why your wrist hurts? Why your elbow aches? Does it see your pick is in the wrong position?
Just my 5c for all who are trying to learn guitar! Online videos are great, but you end up saving a lot of time by seeing a real (good) teacher atleast once in a while. - BelatedHero, on 05/18/2008, -1/+13If all you want to do is play around with basic chords and the blues scales, then yes. However if you want to get into serious technique like modes, etc. then you will definitely need lessons. Learning theory also opens many doors.
- InferiorWang, on 05/18/2008, -0/+12As someone else who started learning piano before the guitar, I can tell you tab IS a lot less complicated. For some of us, it is hard to actually read time. I can figure out the notes in staff if I work at it, but tab seems so much easier when you know the rhythm. All you have to do is move to number on the fret board and play at the rhythm that feels right.
- praisethelard, on 06/06/2008, -2/+14Trust him. Trust me.
- Zaneris, on 05/18/2008, -1/+12And why the hell isn't Guitar Rising out yet?
- YellowSnowDemon, on 05/18/2008, -0/+11Buckethead taught himself. So did Slash and Hendrix.
- CobaltBlue, on 05/18/2008, -2/+13It's like trying to learn karate from a book. You can learn some, but it really helps to have a Mr. Miyagi to master it.
- inactive, on 05/18/2008, -0/+10I was going to post the same link as well. This guy is great and really knows what he's on about.
Digg this guy up. - Metasquares, on 05/18/2008, -0/+9Until it can detect your own playing and offer feedback in realtime, it's no substitute for a teacher.
- Tyrghast, on 05/18/2008, -9/+18most of the great guitar players of the world taught themselves. lessons are not necessary, especially for the guitar. At most you'll just need a fret book with all the chords, everything else can be learned by fiddling around.
- praisethelard, on 06/06/2008, -26/+35Guitar tablature is not _way_ less complicated to read than music. If you're gonna learn, do it right. Trust me.
- dstz, on 05/18/2008, -0/+9Quite a few great musicians had great teachers. Quite a few were self taught as well.
- archivist, on 05/18/2008, -0/+9I paid lessons to play Violin - it's really hard and you're not gonna get well if you don't practice a lot. I live in an apartment block and when I practice my Violin, as a beginner, I really suck and I don't want to torture my neighbours so I stopped before I get evicted as its acoustics are really loud.
- optikalblitz, on 05/18/2008, -0/+9Was also going to post Justin Guitar. He's mostly responsible for my sticking with guitar just because of the availability of lessons and his thoroughness. Plus he seems like a stand-up chap. +1 for justinguitar.com
- InferiorWang, on 05/18/2008, -0/+8Most music performance and music teaching programs include entry level classes to staff and theory that you can start with. One of my friends took a couple of college classes just to learn to play the guitar with no previous musical experience.
- NerveBand, on 05/18/2008, -1/+9What about learning the Piano?
- nextyoyoma, on 05/18/2008, -0/+8well, that depends. If you already play an instrument, learning to play another one on your own is significantly easier. Not having the learn the basics of music (key signatures, rhythm, tuning, etc.) let you just concentrate on the technique of the instrument. Even then, it is probably best to have at least a few lessons just to get some feedback.
- gamemaster357, on 05/18/2008, -0/+8ladies...
- Shando, on 05/18/2008, -19/+26Half the videos on that site have been taken down =/
***** THE RIAA - AmICoolNow, on 05/18/2008, -2/+9There actually are some similarities in the guitar tracks for Guitar Hero (on expert) and how you play them in real life, but it's just not possible to make it that similar with only five frets.
- AreTooDeTo, on 05/18/2008, -0/+7I started playing guitar by reading music, and I can tell you that tabs are much easier to read. it is however just a matter of opinion and all depends on what you are good at. it's not really a matter to argue about.
- mal1964, on 05/18/2008, -0/+7The Pipe Organ.
- inactive, on 05/18/2008, -6/+13Tab is *****. There is no rhythmic notation with tablature and it's for the weak.
- fatTJ, on 05/18/2008, -0/+6This guy is an awesome tool for aspiring guitarists. I learned from him how to play pinch harmonics
- ADHD, on 05/18/2008, -2/+8How do you think the teacher learned.
You have to get to know the instrument and you cant just go to lessons and learn that. I'm doing gigs and making money on the street playing folk/blues/pop and I've taught myself. I eventually got a teacher to learn theory/ear training but most of my actual technique I learned on my own.
You dont need a teacher to stfu and get off my instrument - Flea08, on 05/18/2008, -0/+6I just came across this guy on Youtube a couple days ago. He gives the best video tutorials I've seen.
I'm learning Wish You Were Here, good *****. - Jassman, on 05/18/2008, -0/+5"However, if you don't already know the song, you'll have a difficult time figuring it out with just the tab."
That's true, but that is why tabs are supposed to be used to complement the actual song. If you look at a tab and listen to the song you should be able to derive the rhythms and minor subtleties by yourself. - sega01, on 05/18/2008, -5/+10I play bass, but could not stand guitar hero (as guitar or bass). There is nothing similair except for the timing. Play the real thing; IMO: it's an even nicer transistion than from automatic to manual transmission.
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