Thanks for the clarification Mark.
I was hoping I was misinterpreting.
I just didnāt want Zoe to think that starting on a acoustic is a improper way to start to learn to play guitar.
I love both acoustic and electric, I just donāt think of one being a more proper way to learn to play something on as opposed to the other.
Now, if youāre trying to death metal music on your acoustic, Iām guessing that likely wouldnāt work so well. The electric would be most proper in that scenario.
Hence, have both (acoustic and electric) as your option. Play what sounds proper(ly).
Better yet, ya can chose which to play as to how your feeling on any particular dayā¦ I go back and forth myself.
fwiw, I donāt play death metal music (it was just a example)ā¦ I just canāt get the feel of it.
I started this week on Beginner Grade 1, Module 1, just advanced today to Module 2 and I was having the same struggle of mind before I started. I ended up buying one of each (acoustic with steel strings) and I do not regret this choice.
I do all the lessons on my electric guitar and when itās time to practice, I do a first round on my electric, then one round on my acoustic. The finger pain is real, but Iām starting to notice some improvement already, so YEAHY!!!
Absolutely!
Iāve actually seen a youtube of someone playing metal music on a acoustic, well, maybe it was a electric w/o full (or any) distortion, I canāt remember. But whatever it was, I could actually get into what they were playing. Perhaps itās the growling I canāt canāt get the feel ofā¦
Way to go Michael! Canāt say I even know what 12th centruy music would sound like, but I can say that in the end, with music, anything goes. Music, imho, is the spice of life!
And thatās good imho.
Thank you all! I am definitely going to pick up an electric guitar to enhance my learning. Currently getting to grips with one minute chord changes - not going well so far (9 being my total - still lots of room for improvement). The finger pain is real, but all part of the journey so I donāt mind!
@sequences Oh my! Wondering if thatās not music before the 12 notes of modern music became the norm.
Not sure if thatāll help Zoe figure out if she wants a new electric guitar though.
You should share your guitar rendition of that on a new thread.
Guess thatās about how Iād have thought 12th century music would sound. To me, kinda like church music.
I canāt even imagin howād ya play something like that on a guitar.
Iām kinda stuck in '65-'75 rock musicā¦
Very enlightening. Thanks for the share.
Go for it Zoe! Electric guitar is a heap of fun. Having access to one will likely keep you inspired.
That finger pain will subside.
Iāve been at it for 3-4 years now and while my finger tips donāt hurt any more. I can still feel the tips of my fingers of my fretting hand compared to my strumming hand. Now, they just feel like, well, like I play guitarā¦
Great decision on getting a new electric imho.
Now, the next question is gonna be, what are ya gonna get? The choices seem infinite these daysā¦ And of course youāll need a amp too. There are gobs of choices there toā¦
Ah, the fun of playing guitarā¦
Wait until you start to do bends - that is what killed my fingers!
Bear in mind that the electric guitar is only part of the system. You need to research a little what you want to target for sound. The pickup style (HB vs single) makes some difference and the amp makes a strong difference. There are modeling amps that can cover a lot of sounds and that may be fun or too much to play with depending on your preference. Listen to comparisons online. I recommend using headphones for that to hear the little nuances. Ask here for plenty of opinions.
Which, besides being cheaper which was way important for now, I got a small 15 watt amp that has a power button, a lead/clean button and a treble and bass knob, oh and volume knob. Pretty much a set it and forget it setup!
Zoe,
My personal take is the More the Merrier!!!
I purchased a āfat-fretboardā Classical just to aid in finger strength/stretching, only to discover that I really love the mellow sound of nylon strings!!! Even electric to electric of different types (Fender strat vs Gibson vs hollow-body etc) give radically different sounds and feel!!!
Go forth & explore - pick a day when you have plenty of time and have fun!!!
BTW - I used to be intimidated going to a music store because I donāt play well enoughā¦ get someone to help you out or ask other guitar players who come in for help/advice!
Good luck!!!
lol, no! fighting cats are more pleasant than my voice. Shame too. I can remember lyrics without thinking about it and recall lyrics of a song I havenāt heard in 30 years.
That song is more of a lament, not sacred. It was written by King Richard the Lion-hearted when he was wasting away waiting for people to come up with the ransom asked for his return. He calls folks out by name in that song.
I like that old stuff, Iāve got a CD of Gregorian chants and lots of other classical stuff. On of these days Iāll get everything organized, but practice comes first!
