Guitar Enthusiast wanna trade lyrics & chords?

[Sweet Bliss]

Can you recommend resources for beginners??? I have tried to take classes, but am dyslexic and had to look in mirror to figure out where my fingers were supposed to go, lol.

Would love to be able to play moldie oldies and sing along....

[Rockinonahigh]

Originally Posted by Sweet Bliss

Can you recommend resources for beginners??? I have tried to take classes, but am dyslexic and had to look in mirror to figure out where my fingers were supposed to go, lol.

Would love to be able to play moldie oldies and sing along....

Hi SB,I use the Ralph Paul guitar system,it's easy and you can go at your own speed.The number is 1-800-653-2386 from 8am till 10 pm,they have several options to choose from,I got the R.Paul guitar made easy 4 DVD package with shiping and processing it was $55.85,they saiud it wold take about six weeks but I got it in two weeks.I have enjoyed useing the dvd's
causeI can watch the lesson a fue times then giveit a try..dyslexic hear to.

I just started playing ukulele. I have a Risa acacia soprano uke and am loving strumming out a handful of songs with easier chord progressions. It's sure helping being a guitarist to start with.

I'll be looking through this thread for some good practice songs that I can transpose for uke. I'm bored of my own music folder, despite it being quite extensive.

Keep on a-playin'

[Sweet Bliss]

Originally Posted by Daktari

I just started playing ukulele. I have a Risa acacia soprano uke and am loving strumming out a handful of songs with easier chord progressions. It's sure helping being a guitarist to start with.

I'll be looking through this thread for some good practice songs that I can transpose for uke. I'm bored of my own music folder, despite it being quite extensive.

Keep on a-playin'

Risa acacia soprano uke um, what does that mean?

Originally Posted by Sweet Bliss

Risa acacia soprano uke um, what does that mean?

Means it's the smallest of the ukulele sizes and made from solid European acacia. Apparently acacia is akin to koa wood which is considered a preferred tone wood for high end ukuleles.

I purposely waited for this one because it'shand-made in Europe, from European woods. The neck and headstock are a natural mahogany and the fretboard ebony. Because it's solid tonewood it should sound better as the years pass. We shall see.

I jumped in at the deep end and bought something a little better than an entry level instrument because I knew that it'd be fun and something I continue to noodle around with for the foreseeable.

Apropos you learning: A good beginners book where chord boxes are explained and used is what ya need. I taught myself loads from such books when I first started out.

[Sweet Bliss]

Originally Posted by Daktari

Means it's the smallest of the ukulele sizes and made from solid European acacia. Apparently acacia is akin to koa wood which is considered a preferred tone wood for high end ukuleles.

Apropos you learning: A good beginners book where chord boxes are explained and used is what ya need. I taught myself loads from such books when I first started out.

thanks Daktari! maybe you could post yourself playing it on YouTube?? Or post pics of your Ukulele?

Thanks for the tips. I bought my guitar cause I wanted to sing to my fav music.

Not being rude here, but I have a hard time holding the guitar like a guy, my girls get in the way... any tips for that? Would a strap help me hold it, and still be able to play? or do I need to sit down and rest it on my lap somehow? plus I'm short, 5'3", so my arms aren't long either.

Originally Posted by Sweet Bliss

thanks Daktari! maybe you could post yourself playing it on YouTube?? Or post pics of your Ukulele?

Thanks for the tips. I bought my guitar cause I wanted to sing to my fav music.

Not being rude here, but I have a hard time holding the guitar like a guy, my girls get in the way... any tips for that? Would a strap help me hold it, and still be able to play? or do I need to sit down and rest it on my lap somehow? plus I'm short, 5'3", so my arms aren't long either.

I'm a li'l un too Sweet Bliss and have managed to wrastle with all sorts of guitars and sizes; granted I don't have 'girls' to contend with though...Dolly Parton plays guitar though so it's possible!! Small hands are not a bar to playing either.

[wahya]

[Sweet Bliss]

Originally Posted by wahya

ooooooooooooooooooo.

Don't tell me....really??? A pox upon them... lol, that was cruel. OH, I hear Elvis...'don't be cruel, to a heart that's true'....

Looks alot like a guitar a friend of mine has. Well, it's red. Not sure about the rest. I don't know much about electricity.... lol.

I have an acoustic Yamaha. It has the most wonderful tone... you got any more pics?? I live for eye candy.

I will run to YOUtube and check out Ms Dolly. I forgot about her, as I recall she also had dragonlady nails. Thanks Guys.

http://www.fyldeguitars.com/guitars.html

My main guitar is the Alchemist on the list ^
She's rather special and I feel privileged to own her. There's a few other instruments too, including a Baby Taylor M.

[Sweet Bliss]

Originally Posted by Rockinonahigh

Hi SB,I use the Ralph Paul guitar system,it's easy and you can go at your own speed.The number is 1-800-653-2386 from 8am till 10 pm,they have several options to choose from,I got the R.Paul guitar made easy 4 DVD package with shiping and processing it was $55.85,they saiud it wold take about six weeks but I got it in two weeks.I have enjoyed useing the dvd's
causeI can watch the lesson a fue times then giveit a try..dyslexic hear to.

Thanks!! I will look into that Monday. thanks Rocky!!

[The JD]

Originally Posted by Sweet Bliss

Can you recommend resources for beginners??? I have tried to take classes, but am dyslexic and had to look in mirror to figure out where my fingers were supposed to go, lol.

Would love to be able to play moldie oldies and sing along....

Assuming you're right-handed, maybe take lessons from a left-handed guitarist? You'd have the mirror effect that way too!

JD, who is a lefty, but plays bass guitar right handed

[Sweet Bliss]

Originally Posted by The JD

Assuming you're right-handed, maybe take lessons from a left-handed guitarist? You'd have the mirror effect that way too!

JD, who is a lefty, but plays bass guitar right handed

great idea JD, thanks! I will keep this in mind when looking around town.

So, where are your dvds sold??? lol, teasing ya...