i just wanna learn the basic fingering for a rythm to sing along with.
i went to a lesson before and i dont like it i also bought software i didnt like. any help?

you won’t be learning the guitar per se….you’d be playing a guitar….but not learning….just play whatever you feel like really…just hit notes darling…move your fingers up and down the strings…no right or wrong way right now for you…just try to find something you like…now once you get past that stage…head on over to http://www.youtube.com/user/JustinSandercoe
and get your learn on…software is not necessary…lessons are not necessary..yet…to play along to some songs in rhythm.
so again you aren’t learning really..you’d just be copying some things other people are doing right now…as long as you enjoy it…please remember to enjoy the sound you create…then later in life…very shortly usually…you will want to figure out what the next note should be to sound correct…and off you go on your journey of music..
Best Wishes

What’s the best guitar lesson site or DVD? I don’t have a problem paying for it, I just want to get my money’s worth… without making a fool of myself in front of a guitar teacher.

Before you start spending your money, check out these free sites.
http://search.yahoo.com/search?p=free+Beginner+guitar+lessons&fr=ush-ans

Anyone know of any good online sites for free Acoustic guitar lessons? I am a beginner… sooo…. Any sites for beginners would be good. Thanks!

Try cyberfret.com. Practice some of their beginner guitar lessons, chords, etc., every day for an hour or two, until you feel comfortable and confident enough with your chords and finger placements. Listen to tones and learn to recognize chords by their sound, then practice with songs you hear and like. The key is practice, practice, practice. By learning proper ways and tones of chords, and then moving towards simple songs you like, you will be able to recognize your own style more and get a feel of (1) the proper way to play chords and (2) your own methods of playing. Once you get a handle on this, seek out others to jam with, because that will keep you motivated to play more, and will allow you to learn from others as well.

I used to play bass when I was younger, but I’m a real beginner. I want to learn how to read music and really learn how to play the bass. Any suggestions for online tutorials or should I just find a real instructor locally?

You should really take lessons form an instructor. That way if you have any questions they can easily be answered.

http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/tabs/a/ac_dc/back_in_black_ver5_tab.htm

like 6/// for instance, does this just mean to repeat the slide two more times?
yeah, thanks anyways, I know its not a typo because its the highest rated version of the tab. I’ll just listen and see what it sounds like.

Just when you thought your question was only gonna be answered by morons, this guy shows up.

That means to slide up to an unspecified point on the neck. Just hold the note for however long it takes, then throw your hand towards the body of the guitar without giving up pressure right away, let go when and where you feel like it, then go back and continue wherever it was you left off. Rock’n'roll, man, rock’n'roll.

What is the difference between an electric guitar and a bass guitar?
i heard that bass guitars can be electric too but they are different. How are they different. Are they in the same category despite being different? Whats the difference between an "electric guitar" and an "electric ‘base’ guitar"? Please explain, than you in advance.

Ok, well there are multiple differences. First off, an electric guitar has six strings (basically) and a bass has 4 unless more are added, but that’s for advance players. The bass guitar has a longer neck where as the guitar is short. The bass guitar strings are thicker and the notes are lower, you write the notes in the bass clef. On the guitar the notes are higher and notes are mainly written on the G clef (there are some that go below that onto the bass clef, but other then that you’d have to use a drop tuning like drop D or drop C.) The bass guitar is more of a rhythm giver where as the regular guitar is more of a lead instrument. Plus, the strings on a bass guitar are different than the strings on an electric guitar as far as notes are concerned. I hope that helps you out, I have this question once too!!!

I’d like to start with actual modern rock music. Granted I know I’ll have to learn chords and such. Also, I need it to be affordable.
Thanks!

Just remember you got to crawl before you walk and walk before you rock. Everyone who makes it does so by spending hundreds of hours practicing the basics to the point where they can do it subconsciously. Who knows, you might be the one to make Row Your Boat really rock. Do that and untold thousands of beginning musicians will owe you one.

I havent bought a guitar yet but i’m going to can you suggest any good electric guitars for beginners and a place for lessons in Des Moines?

Ha Gary I suggest you go to Professional Music. My good friend Trent owns the place . They have teachers for every level of player. Talk to Trent or Gary about what you want in a guitar and what your budget is They will take care of you. I know all the teachers there and still go to them when I get stumped.. Tell’em I sent ya ben

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