been playing for one year need improvision suggestions broke-- cant  work full time so lessons hard to find
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I would Ina heartbeat - for free - but I'm across the country. - been a novice for 16 years - read and write, music theory 1+2 - the love of  my life - I'd be happy  to answer all I can - and if I don't know something, I'll go into the next room and find out !!
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I am in, like, the SAME exact situation as you! I have been playing for six years, and i don't really like it. I don't practice alot. I don't want to hurt people's feelings either. But there is one thing that keeps me going-\n\ni suggest you join a school band, or just a regular band or something. you may find, that with other instruments too, you'll have more fun, play better songs, sound better, or be more interested in keeping on playing. \n\nbut, if you would like to quit, i would just do it. Your piano teacher has probably (definitely) had many other people who have quit. She may be a tiny bit upset, but she'll get over it. as for your sister, you can still help her out even if you quit, because you'll still remember how to play. you can still play a song for her because you'll still know how. you can pick a few songs to work on even AFTER your piano teacher stops coming. Your grandma, like mine, will be a little upset, but will get over it. If you work on a couple songs and just keep playing them once in a while even without a teacher coming, you can still play for her when she comes, and you can explain that you quit, but there are a few songs you're trying to get really good at. then, you won't feel obligated to play, but you can still satisfy your family members.
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So, your skill is awesome, eh?? ^_^\n\nMaybe you can teach me a thing or two, btw I try to find someone who can play a lot of musical instrument and have a great sense of music. I don't want to be cocky, but I'm 18 years old boy and I know a lot of classical music. I've been playing guitar for 3 years and I have made a lot of songs. But I don't publish it, and mostly I forgot it after 6-7 days. ^_^\n\nBut I want to find someone who have a great sense of music, because all my friends know how to sing, to play musical instrument, but doesn't have a sense. Just play it like a copycat, and honestly, I don't like it....
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get to an independant music shop and play til you find one that feels right for you-yamaha pacifica series are good and tanglewoods are affordable-if you cant play at all then buy a fender sqire series-cheap and versatile and not too much of an investment if you aint feelin the rock!with all guitars you will need a pedal to get those sounds-no guitars come with it built in-if you want to do it pc based then get a line 6 gear box-millions of ace sounds and comes complete with a recording studio to show off your efforts to your mates/family etc-about £130 but essential purchase-also- practice practice practice-theres no substitute for it unless you have a hitherto undiscovered god like genius on the geeetar-best of luck and keep on rockin brother
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just basically add 1 to all the numbers, it will be awkard to play though. your best bet is to buy a capo. its worth it.
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Welcome to the family, Little Sister. I hope you have a very long and happy stay with us.\nTo start off, there are NEVER stupid questions, especially when discussing music. If anyone refuses to answer your questions, or gives you attitude, remind them that someone was kind enough to take pitty on their sorry souls at one point, and that they were not always the "gods" that they feel they are now.\n\nAnyhow, to answer your questions:\n1.) Do i have to use a pick while playing bass?\nNo. I usually do not use a pick, and many "professional" players do not use them. Many players do use them. It all boils down to which is most comfortable for you.\n\n2.) Do i have to play bass with an amp or is it ok to do with out for a little while?\nIt is definately OK to do without for a tiny while, however it will more than likely impede your learning at this point in your career. I very rarely use an amp; however I have been playing for almost 20 years and can feel when I made a mistake. There are many decent beginner amps on the market for $100 or less. I would recommend getting one as soon as possible so you acn hear what you are playing.\n\n3.) I am not exactly sure on how to tune it correctly and i don't wanna break a string so any advice on tuning bass would be great. \nMy best advice is to buy an electric tuner. They can be purchased for almost nothing, and will help you out immensel;y. Barring that ,there are a few online tuners that are available. Here is the one I usually send people to- www.guitarforbeginners.com/onlinetuner.html\n\n4.) and if there are any websites that you know of that can help me as a unexperienced begining bass player can you let me know them?\nhttp://www.activebass.com\nhttp://www.basstabarchive.com\nhttp://www.basslessons.com\nhttp://www.visionmusic.com\n\nOther helpful advice:\nPractice EVERY day. Not for long periods, but rather 15 minutes or so at a shot. By practicing for that short amount of time, you are able to learn in small doses, which is best, and it doesn't really give you a chance to get bored, which will kill your desire to play.\nDon't EVER let anyone get you down by telling you anything negative about you or your playing, or your desire to play. If someone tells you that you suck, think about who they are and what they hyave accomplished. If they are not musicians themselves, simply hand them your bass, agree with them, and ask them to show you what a "real" bassist sounds like. If they ARE a musician, and they talk trash, explain that you forgot that they were born being a great musician, and very quietly hand them your bass and ask them to show you how to be better.\n\nIf you ever get discouraged, or want any more information, contact me through here, and we'll see what we can do to make you the best you can possibly be.
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you'd probably be best off by finding it on a guitar tabs website and use the chords to figure it out and then improv. that's what I do when I figure out piano stuff. just keep in mind, if you have to read tabs, the top string is e, then b,g,d,a,e, and every fret is one half step. Good luck and have fun
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hey i just started playing guitar about 3 months ago and im pretty good already.  first u have to learn how to reead tabulature (tab).  go into google and type in how to read tab.  once you learn that you can go to guitartabs.cc and get tabs or i advise that u get a book :) thats wut i did:)
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AC/DC - Back in Black\nAll songs are in 4/4 time and his crashes are usually on the beat.  Great music to get you started and into the grove of keeping time.\n\nSteve Miller Band - Greatest Hits   \nTake the Money and Run is a step up from straight 4/4 time as there are some frills in there and accents..\n\nTo really help with you bass drum and snare coordination, try playing to some Reggae.  Bob Marley music will do just fine.  As the tempo is slowed down, it will help you nail the bass drum and snare.\n\nOnce you get practice, try these albums:\n\nRush - Moving Pictures\nTom Sawyer is extremely hard to play.  If you can master that one, you are well on your way.  Reb Barchetta and YYX are excellent to learn to play to.\n\nLed Zeppelin 4\nStairway to Heaven is really great to play to.\n\nThe Who\nAny Who album with Keith Moon.  The Kids Are Alright, Meaty Beaty Big and Bouncy.\n\nThe Police\nTake the Reggae beats and speed them up.  Stewart Copeland has mastered the art of  rim shots.  He is very difficult to play to.  Zenyata Mendata, Outlandis D'Amour are great albums to learn.
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Just play the notes that are there.  If you know chords, you can add them with your left hand and improvise.  Add harmony notes to the single notes for riffs or variety. \nA single note tabulature can be a starting point using that melody to create your own music.
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1. Depending on how much you can spend, you should:\na. Take private lessons from a knowledgeable pro;\nb. Take group lessons from a good pro;\nc. Take lessons at a public park or recreation program;\nd. Find someone who is a good player to work with you for free. (At almost any popular public courts you'll find players who love to provide assistance, usually for free, to any eager learners. The big drawback is they don't always know what they're doing!)\ne. Ask your high school coach to recommend someone to provide lessons. This also lets the coach know you are interested.\n\n2.  You really need to have someone to hit with and to play on a regular basis. Try to find another high school player that you can practice with.\n\n3.  Supplement your lessons and hitting by getting a good book on tennis and/or by going to some of the Web sites with quality instruction. I've listed a useful book and a couple of Web sites below.
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try ultimateguitar.com
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Go to a music store(Guitar Center) and place an add on the post board.Ask them they will hook you up with others...it worked 4 me.
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Sorry, I am a novice in these matters but I think there is a site called midi.com. You can try it.
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try getting practice pads for them.  you can get a whole set for around $120.  electric drums will cost a whole lot more, but will also do the trick
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When you get really confused by all these recommendations, go to the URL below.  They have a lot of brief articles, free tools, and links to other things you might like to try out for free.   Have fun at first and don't over regiment yourself.  You'll learn some things and maybe decide to expand slowly or quickly.  Good luck!
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why not practice first and try some for free\ncheck this out\nhttp://www.marketiva.com/?gid=218