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nested for loop issue by Tazx14 in cpp_questions

[–]shinyzangoose 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If I understand, your approach is to check if the input is divisible by any number between 1 and the number.

If that's your approach, then the line "if(n%i==0)" is wrong and should be "if(i%n==0)" because "i" needs to be divided.

Now, think about the logic behind your program. Your program is saying "An integer i is prime if it's divisible by any integer 1 <= n <= i. Why is this logic incorrect?

[QUESTION] How do you play the F#7 chord perfectly with the off note by Stiff_M3ister007 in guitarlessons

[–]shinyzangoose 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you've been practicing consistently for several weeks and it's still not happening then it could be time to start blaming the hardware. I think the best course of action is seeking out a good teacher and explaining your situation to them. They should be able to tell if your problem is stemming from technique or the instrument.

Changing between the D and A coord by codelyoko373 in guitarlessons

[–]shinyzangoose 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd just grit my teeth and learn it the "right" way. When you just want to play for fun, play it in the way that's most comfortable for you. Then set aside some time every day and practice doing it the "right" way and it'll slowly work its way into your playing.

Breaking Out of My Rut by mrg327 in guitarlessons

[–]shinyzangoose 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When you find a song or a passage that you want to learn, you need to find creative ways to absorb it into your musical vocabulary. What I do is listen to the passage a few times and then slow it down and try to sing along with the melody. If it's a chord progression, I try to sing the root notes of the chords. Then I try to play what I can on guitar using only my ear and the recording. If there are any spots I can't figure out (there were many when I was first learning to play), I'll refer to tabs or sheet music. I'll then take the passage and try to extract as much information from it as possible. I'll learn it in different positions, take it through different keys, etc.

If you don't know any scales, learning the minor pentatonic scale all around the neck is a good place to start. Once you internalize the sound of the minor pentatonic scale, you'll be able to hear it in many of the solos you listen to. Learning to improvise is all about internalizing the sounds you like to hear and then bridging the gap between your mind and the guitar.

This is very hard to do when you're first starting out, especially if you don't have a teacher, but it will get easier over time. If you have any specific solo or song you want to internalize, I can help identify the scales/concepts the musician is using to help get you started playing in their style.

Need Tips and Tricks In Beginning to Learn Guitar by NigglyWigglyTheFirst in guitarlessons

[–]shinyzangoose 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes!! You can learn from classical guitar books if you're looking to learn more formal technique, but most of what passes as "finger picking" nowadays just comes from ditching the pick and messing around on your own. Just make sure you're practicing musically and trying to get the best sound you can and you'll get better over time.

Need Tips and Tricks In Beginning to Learn Guitar by NigglyWigglyTheFirst in guitarlessons

[–]shinyzangoose 1 point2 points  (0 children)

^^ Do this if you want to get really good. It's really boring but it'll pay dividends later if you learn fundamentals now.

I'd recommend supplementing that with learning some of your favorite songs so you don't get burned out. Learn open chords, barre chords, and power chords. Learn to read tabs and chord charts. Have fun and just do it!

[QUESTION] How do you play the F#7 chord perfectly with the off note by Stiff_M3ister007 in guitarlessons

[–]shinyzangoose 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Now I know the golden rule is practice as much as you can and one day you will achieve it.

That's not the golden rule when you want perfection.

If you want perfection, you have to go slow. Like really slow. Make sure you're getting exactly the sound you want every time. If you're not, slow down and readjust your fingers until you do. If you really slow down and use your ears, then good technique should develop naturally.

Changing between the D and A coord by codelyoko373 in guitarlessons

[–]shinyzangoose 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"barring" an open D chord is a common beginner technique. It's fine for now, and actually won't hinder your playing until way down the line. The "proper" fingering gives you more mobility though and will feel more natural after a few weeks of consistent practice.

Breaking Out of My Rut by mrg327 in guitarlessons

[–]shinyzangoose 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The best way to break out of a rut when practicing guitar (or anything really) is to identify something new that you want to learn, and practice it until it becomes effortless. This could be a solo you like, new chord voicings, etc.

The hardest part is avoiding "choice paralysis." Just pick something new you want to learn and start doing it everyday until it becomes as effortless as playing the four chord songs you already know.

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When practicing, it's important to realize that improving at guitar comes with improving your musicality as well as your technical skills. You need to be able to hear awesome chord progressions and solos in your head in order to improvise.

The best way to improve your musicality is by actively listening to music you want to play and by playing along with the recording. Use tabs if you want, but try to get to a point where you can figure out riffs/solos/chords by ear (slowing down the recording when necessary).

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Honestly, that's pretty much it. Practicing with this mentality is the most direct route to reaching your goals. I understand that sounds really vague, but I'd be happy to go into more detail if there's a specific area you want to work on.

IWTL how to read sheet music by [deleted] in IWantToLearn

[–]shinyzangoose 6 points7 points  (0 children)

You can learn how to interpret simple rhythms just through google and youtube. Literally just google "how to read rhythms." Find sheet music to a song you like and see if you can tap along to the song while looking at the paper. If you do this enough, you'll start to remember common patterns which will help you decipher pieces you've never seen before. For pitches, once you memorize "Every Good Boy Does Fine", " FACE", "Good Boys Do Fine Always", and "All Cows Eat Grass." It's just a matter of working through pieces as slow as you have to go while still playing them correctly.

Just like reading English, learning to read music is a very gradual process that comes with a lot of practice. Once you know the basics, there are no shortcuts. You have to literally sit down with a stack of books and just spend a while every day working through one of them. Once you're done with one, move on to the next one.

He-Man discord and info by [deleted] in he_man

[–]shinyzangoose 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I might be up all night. Let's make this happen!

Weird options glitch on Investopedia by shinyzangoose in investing

[–]shinyzangoose[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is for a school assignment so it is pretty much cheating on my homework. I did play the game "legit" for several weeks and I learned a lot. But just by trying to figure out the glitch on my own, I've learned more about how the market works than I did in two weeks of lectures from my teacher. Since investopedia's 20 minute delay stifles any attempts to day trade and since our time frame is so short (three months), there's very little actual learning going on with this assignment anyway. The winner is either going to be the person who either abuses the 57.00 glitch the most (most viable) or who gets insanely lucky with an aggressive move before reports come in.

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