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Maybe im slow because im using a right handed guitar when im left handed. Though surely if i learn with the right handed one i'll get better, right? Or not?
Pah i dunno
It doesn't happen overnight that's for sure. A good 2 months with regular practice will make you able to change swiftly, just practice each one individually then move on. Try doing easy chord progressions first like Em to A instead of C to G. The finger thing takes a while too, just keep practicing.
i just feel really awkward especially with the strumming and im not sure if thats because im just starting, or if its mainly because i need to use a left handed guitar
Im willing to practice no end as i enjoy it, but i dont want to be practicing with the right handed guitar if im not going to get anywhere, i could re-string it the other way round and learn from scratch again but i dont want to do that unless i have to as it will take ages to change back again if im better on the right handed
yeh, and im not sure if its just because i should be using the other hand or whether it all comes with practice
I use my left hand for writing, but my right hand for computer mice and scissors
Are you supposed to fret with your writing hand, or strum?
I am right handed, play a right handed guitar and strum with my right hand. If you are using a right handed guitar you'll also have to strum with your right hand or you'll be using the guitar upside-down.
In general, yes you do strum with you're writing hand - though you'd need a left handed guitar..
yeh i know about the upside down thing, i'll re-string it to a left handed but i just wondered which hand your actually supposed to fret with
I think i will turn it around and re-string it, it just doesnt feel right really
cheers :thumb:
i taught myself and i'm going slowly but im happy, and your finger tips go all hard, its funny!
good luck
this is the whole problem you see, im finding it hard to decide which im more comfortable with because ive started to learn to a right handed guitar, and at the moment neither sides are more comfortable
i think i will just change the strings over and see how i get on, the strings are metal to whoever asked, so good idea about the nylons!
You get a "feel" for the theory, and develop your own style, though obviously lessons can help
Yeah, I knew it was something like that.
I only know two songs on an acoustic guitar.
That's what I call musical. My parents have never encouraged me to play an instrument, yet I managed to get the highest grade in music. I guess she liked that special song, which required 3 weeks of intensive playing to learn.
I really should start now, but I'm too busy concentrating on other things to learn.
I wish I could understand sheet music better though.
Learning more chords, learning how to read tabs etc.
I bought myself and electric guitar and amp set at the age of 16.
I reguarly print chords off Ultimate-Guitar.com
I havent been playing as much as I should, so I have forgotten how to play along with songs, really easy ones too, like "When I come around" by Green Day when it was on the radio the other day :S
I've never had lessons as they are very expensive. I may get lessons to be a better lead guitarist - doing funky solos etc.