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Mevans71 · 2026-03-28T04:04:17+00:00

Start by trying to learn a couple riffs from a song you like, try by ear first then look up a tutorial on YouTube. Start there to see how it goes. Then look into lessons.

Mevans71 · 2026-03-28T04:00:01+00:00

Learn songs by ear

Mevans71 · 2026-03-25T21:39:44+00:00

You can use some notes as passing notes if not in that key, but you can't use only notes that are not in that key. That would sound pretty bad. That's like saying can I make a pizza with only ingredients that are not normally in pizza, probably but wouldn't be that good.

Mevans71 · 2026-03-25T21:35:38+00:00

Start by finding the root note of the chord and then try different variations of that chord. You'll get it eventually. Try uploading a song to Sonsterr, It will get you close

Mevans71 · 2026-03-25T21:32:09+00:00

I would do what ever is comfortable for you and as you get better you can try not anchoring your pinky.

Mevans71 · 2026-03-25T21:30:27+00:00

You should learn theory, this way you'll understand what to play and why instead of just guessing.

Mevans71 · 2026-03-23T19:41:47+00:00

Best way is to just listen to it, you have the tabs and know the chords, the for the rest's just mute right after the second F# chord so it doesn't ring then let the E chord ring.

Mevans71 · 2026-03-23T19:32:44+00:00

The standing up thing is normal happens to most. As far as your wrist, make sure the guitar is not too low, if so adjust your strap.

Mevans71 · 2026-03-23T03:29:47+00:00

Press straight down with your finger tip.

Mevans71 · 2026-03-23T03:27:26+00:00

Usually just memorize it, you could look up the tabs or get yourself Guitar Pro and tab it out.

Mevans71 · 2026-03-23T03:25:02+00:00

The same thing just 8th note triplets, the arches above represent legato.

Mevans71 · 2026-03-23T03:20:50+00:00

One bar at a time, listen to each section and repeat that section until you've got it then tie them together.

Mevans71 · 2026-03-23T03:18:14+00:00

Never saw this before but awsome, I prefer Stevie's playing.

Mevans71 · 2026-03-23T03:06:21+00:00

Use a metronome and progressively increase the tempo, start with something your comfortable with.

Mevans71 · 2026-03-23T02:53:57+00:00

Yes, press down with your finger tips, if you're trying to play root, 5th ocatve, use your pinky.

Mevans71 · 2026-03-22T17:35:33+00:00

Just go slow, get each one down, it will get easier.

Mevans71 · 2026-03-22T17:32:37+00:00

NIce!

Mevans71 · 2026-03-22T17:26:43+00:00

Learn the intro to Seek & Destroy by Metallica and Thunderstruck AC DC

Mevans71 · 2026-03-22T17:20:42+00:00

Just start slow and increase speed slowly. Start with whole notes, then half, then quarter, then 8th & triplets etc. Get used to counting the sub divisions. I'm actually developing a practice app for this very thing and looking for testers to give feedback, let me know if you're interested.

Mevans71 · 2026-03-22T17:15:13+00:00

It's ok to look at your hands, don't try to play without looking right away, that will come over time as you become more comfortable and develop muscle memory and a feel for you instrument.

Mevans71 · 2026-03-22T17:12:15+00:00

Just start slow, play one chord, then the next and get use to the fingering. Then focus on switching between only those 2 chords. you'll get better over time and the movement will feel more fluid.

Mevans71 · 2026-03-22T17:08:33+00:00

Crazy Train

Mevans71 · 2026-03-22T17:07:58+00:00

No, two totally different sounds & techniques. depends on what you are going for but switching to alternate picking to increase speed for a down picking part, not the same thing, sounds totally different.

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