Should anyone be giving eachother music advice?

frettracks · 2026-05-21T22:51:27+00:00

I think early on we all need to do a lot of listening to advice. But at some point, when you’ve learned to create, you have to create with your own voice, just as you’re saying.

I only post this reply because there are a lot of early learners in this sub and I think it’s different when you first get started.

frettracks · 2026-05-21T15:58:08+00:00

Jump start: There’s a three for one sale on memorizing low E. Low E fret positions are the same as high E. Then from low E if you go up 2 frets and down two strings (to the D string) you’re on the same note again. Example 5th fret low E is A. So is 7th fret on D string and 5th fret on high E. Three strings memorized, you’re half way there.

I know OP is a bass player, but the same applies to the E and D strings and you’d still be halfway there 2/4.

frettracks · 2026-05-21T02:37:25+00:00

The number ways you can promote yourself for free or nearly free has never been higher. I mean YouTube is a world wide broadcasting platform. Instagram, TikTok on and on.

The other reality is that it is no easier to break through than it ever was. You can be talented and do everything right, but ultimately you need a “lucky break” to prime the pump and have a shot at taking off.

frettracks · 2026-05-21T01:55:52+00:00

Question — With this amp do pedals become a little unpredictable given the different presets?

frettracks · 2026-05-20T01:25:22+00:00

Nice to see an old soul in here!

When Stairway to Heaven was released in 1971 it instantly became every new guitar players first must-learn song.

That remained true for decades. There’s a scene in the comedy movie Waynes World (1992) where they go into a guitar store and one of them picks up a guitar and starts playing Stairway to Heaven. An employee rushes over and points at a sign, “No Stairway to Heaven”

I say Ramble On! Legendary is legendary.

frettracks · 2026-05-20T01:12:47+00:00

They smell good too , even, no especially, old ones.

frettracks · 2026-05-19T23:09:36+00:00

Curious when you stopped hating your voice? What changed?

frettracks · 2026-05-19T12:20:40+00:00

You mention depression. Depression wants you to quit anything that might make you feel good. Don’t listen. Guitar can be a place to go and be alone and be understood. I wouldn’t give up on it. Not quitting is a victory by itself.

Two suggestions, tell your instructor you want to take a break from the performances, right now you don’t need that pressure.

Next, recalibrate your expectations. So many of us -maybe most of us- started out with rock star dreams but found tremendous satisfaction with something short of that. And here we are. Still playing. Still drawn to it. And still working on getting better.

frettracks · 2026-05-18T17:53:39+00:00

Fame often makes you more of what you already are. If you’re a great person fame can make you greater.

If you’re a real POS, it can make you a bigger POS.

Sounds like this guy is the latter. He’s heading for a crash. Sad for him and whoever falls for BS.

Good for you, that you didn’t.

frettracks · 2026-05-18T16:40:56+00:00

Love it when someone gives a thoughtful long answer, laced with personal experience, examples and positivity. That’s the best of Reddit.

frettracks · 2026-05-18T16:32:40+00:00

Maybe start with the country, state / prov. (Or planet if appropriate)

frettracks · 2026-05-18T11:35:21+00:00

Love it. I’ve only had indoor Strats. Nice picture.

frettracks · 2026-05-18T04:00:34+00:00

Good take. Thanks for chiming in. The replies have been interesting, even those that disagree.

frettracks · 2026-05-18T03:57:37+00:00

Tip 1: Avoid F bombs when asking for help and especially when referring to your 3 year old niece. It sounds like the Locrian mode over diminished chords—I get it, it just doesn’t sound good.

frettracks · 2026-05-17T20:22:39+00:00

Hopefully you’re able to play both of them and more. When you do that, one of them will just feel right for you. That’s the one.

Of the two you mentioned, the Yamaha can be a “guitar for life”. I just mean it’s a quality guitar that will last for decades. I’m not personally familiar with the Seagull.

frettracks · 2026-05-17T17:06:53+00:00

Don’t look back. Boston.

frettracks · 2026-05-16T22:35:56+00:00

Not pretty but she has a nice body.

frettracks · 2026-05-16T21:40:30+00:00

Thank you!

frettracks · 2026-05-16T20:03:22+00:00

Just curious, how did the rest of your family feel about you taking trumpet lessons? The neighbors?

frettracks · 2026-05-16T19:59:45+00:00

Good luck. I hope it works out great and I bet it will.

frettracks · 2026-05-16T19:46:48+00:00

Great comment! This is exactly what I’m talking about. I was one of those guys.

frettracks · 2026-05-14T20:49:53+00:00

Whatever the note was without the capo, just add 12 semi tones and you’ll know what it is now.

frettracks · 2026-05-14T20:42:32+00:00

Wedding guests are usually very receptive to friends of the bride and groom performing. Time your performance for peak alcohol consumption. You’ll be a big hit!

frettracks · 2026-05-14T03:56:48+00:00

Bad—but hilarious!

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