SPS
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One example would be that it reduces the complexity in real time to match your playing ability. This means that it eases you in but you still get to play songs that you enjoy.
It's not just another Rock band/Guitar hero.
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One example would be that it reduces the complexity in real time to match your playing ability. This means that it eases you in but you still get to play songs that you enjoy.
It's not just another Rock band/Guitar hero.
That's actually fairly interesting. So it reduces the amount of notes used in a chord and amounts of strums etc? Not a bad approach. Having looked more into I can see how it would help to get someone into playing guitar and help with general musicianship as well as fingerboard dexterity. I still feel that it should not really be used as a sole source of learning though as I don't feel like it would be the best thing for learning technique.
BTW OP, a good resource of information and a particularly friendly/useful community http://www.robchapman.tv/forum/forums/learning/
SuB
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Yeah it starts off VERY simple, instead of chords it will put in one or two string strums, as you get better at that and stay in time you get more notes, more and gets more complex, like adding in two strings, 3 then 4 etc.
Once you get to a certain 'level' this is maintained across the music library, so when you start learning a new song, you won't get 'uber noober' mode. However, if you start a song and miss notes a lot it will remove them and tone down.
You can pick a bit of a song, play it on any difficulty level (these are in percentages not just in like 5 modes, easy, medium, hard, experct etc they just go up in reasonable managable steps) at any speed you want, so you can 'learn that solo'.
It's only as hard or as easy as you make it, your own pace, and it's very good.
If you haven't had a look, do give it a try, but don't judge it on the first time you play a song if you're a good player. Once you've played a song a few times and hit the notes it will adjust itself to you.
For new players it keeps intruducing different techniques, faster more complex stuff as well. I'm no expert at all but I've been enjoying playing strummy songs like Go with the Flow and more complex stuff like Panic Switch. both songs I love and enjoy, and now playing the *actual* notes on my guitar.. it's great
it sounds great it feels great and it's brilliant 
Disclaimer: No i don't work for the guys who make rocksmith, I just wanted to learn some stuff on guitar and I'm slowly getting there, so I'm happy to harp on about it
Once you get to a certain 'level' this is maintained across the music library, so when you start learning a new song, you won't get 'uber noober' mode. However, if you start a song and miss notes a lot it will remove them and tone down.
You can pick a bit of a song, play it on any difficulty level (these are in percentages not just in like 5 modes, easy, medium, hard, experct etc they just go up in reasonable managable steps) at any speed you want, so you can 'learn that solo'.
It's only as hard or as easy as you make it, your own pace, and it's very good.
If you haven't had a look, do give it a try, but don't judge it on the first time you play a song if you're a good player. Once you've played a song a few times and hit the notes it will adjust itself to you.
For new players it keeps intruducing different techniques, faster more complex stuff as well. I'm no expert at all but I've been enjoying playing strummy songs like Go with the Flow and more complex stuff like Panic Switch. both songs I love and enjoy, and now playing the *actual* notes on my guitar.. it's great
it sounds great it feels great and it's brilliant Disclaimer: No i don't work for the guys who make rocksmith, I just wanted to learn some stuff on guitar and I'm slowly getting there, so I'm happy to harp on about it
SPS
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Well I'm glad you looked into it
Like everything you learn, using multiple sources is much better.
Feronix
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You need an electric guitar to play that game I think, although there also exist electric spanish/western guitars. Spanish guitars are pretty comfy as they have nylon strings that don't hurt your fingers (^^') though I much prefer the sound of western guitars.
If I were you though, I'd get an electric one. You can practise with headphones on without annoying your neighbours or waking anyone in the house.
Anything Ibanez, Gibson (or their daughterbrand Epiphone), Fender (or their cheaper daughterbrand Squier), etc. should get you a decent quality guitar that doesn't break the bank. Could also buy a used one as long as you slap some new strings on it and test it before you buy anything
If I were you though, I'd get an electric one. You can practise with headphones on without annoying your neighbours or waking anyone in the house.
Anything Ibanez, Gibson (or their daughterbrand Epiphone), Fender (or their cheaper daughterbrand Squier), etc. should get you a decent quality guitar that doesn't break the bank. Could also buy a used one as long as you slap some new strings on it and test it before you buy anything
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Zoot
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I've been playing something like 8 years now. I took lessons initially for about a year, and then self-taught myself the more advanced techniques after that.
I've been the lead guitarist in a few minor bands (that never really got off the ground), however I started dabbling with writing my own music a few years back. I've got some it here - https://soundcloud.com/zoot101
As for pictures of my guitars. I've got the two pictured here and this 7-string. The one on the left is one of the higher end "Prestige" brand.
They're all kind of old now, I guess I could do with treating myself to a new one.
And as for where to start, lessons as others have said are probably a good bet. Also there's tonnes of resources online, your best bet is to begin on simple open chords.
I've been the lead guitarist in a few minor bands (that never really got off the ground), however I started dabbling with writing my own music a few years back. I've got some it here - https://soundcloud.com/zoot101
As for pictures of my guitars. I've got the two pictured here and this 7-string. The one on the left is one of the higher end "Prestige" brand.
They're all kind of old now, I guess I could do with treating myself to a new one.
And as for where to start, lessons as others have said are probably a good bet. Also there's tonnes of resources online, your best bet is to begin on simple open chords.
Feronix
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I used to have an electric one as well, I should've learnt back then. I'll Google them brands you just mentioned Feronix, cheers.
One tip;
If you're on a budget the Epiphone Les Paul Special II is very easy to fall in love with
One tip;
If you're on a budget the Epiphone Les Paul Special II is very easy to fall in love with
Cheers mate, that's £120, are guitars good for that money?
Zoot
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I never liked the Les Pauls. I always found the neck insanely thick, and not really suited to my legato playing style.One tip;
If you're on a budget the Epiphone Les Paul Special II is very easy to fall in love with
Anyway, horses for courses I guess.
I'm kind of trying to save for a new car at the minute, sadly my old Civic is getting to stage that there's some sort of maintenance cost with it quite regularly now. My treat so far this year was the gaming rig in my signature.Treat yourself Zoot, buy yourself a new one if you want it.
When it comes to prices, I paid about €1k for the Prestige I think, about €600 for the regular red RG, and something like €300 for the 7-String. This is all 5+ years ago now, so I'm not sure.
Feronix
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Well, you're obviously not going to get top-of-the-line quality but I guess that as long as you buy a respectable brand you're not going to get some flimsy shit product either
There are also guitars that easily cost 5000 pounds, but as a beginner you won't need that at all. It all depends on your budget really.
This is a good point
I guess you're better off buying a stratocaster or something if you have small hands, or just can't reach your fingers very far. Ibanez have a nice budget line up. So does Squier but their guitars usually don't have humbuckers which I like to have seeing as I like me some rock and metal
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coffeefoot
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ShaunB-91, I would like to offer you some of my experience on this. I have been a musician for a number of years and while I don't play professionally now, I did at one time.
I believe the first thing you should do is decide for yourself how you want to get into it. Do you just want to play as a hobby, for yourself,for friends ? Do you think you want to get serious ? Is there a burning desire to play ?
I would start out by going to places that have the type of music you like. Talk to some of the musicians there. Find out how they got started.
One thing you'll find out soon is that whatever level you want to be, it will take time on a consistent basis. This is the only way to get competent. If you want to play for fun, 15-30 minutes a day will do. If you want to really get into it, plan on at least an hour or more a day. I've been at both sides. 15 min. and 4-5 hrs a day. Both have their own rewards. And yes, there is no substitute for a good teacher. Yea,you could probably do it on your own, but a teacher will save you lots of time. Hope this helps.
I believe the first thing you should do is decide for yourself how you want to get into it. Do you just want to play as a hobby, for yourself,for friends ? Do you think you want to get serious ? Is there a burning desire to play ?
I would start out by going to places that have the type of music you like. Talk to some of the musicians there. Find out how they got started.
One thing you'll find out soon is that whatever level you want to be, it will take time on a consistent basis. This is the only way to get competent. If you want to play for fun, 15-30 minutes a day will do. If you want to really get into it, plan on at least an hour or more a day. I've been at both sides. 15 min. and 4-5 hrs a day. Both have their own rewards. And yes, there is no substitute for a good teacher. Yea,you could probably do it on your own, but a teacher will save you lots of time. Hope this helps.
Nooo not thousands. But I'd probably spend up to £500. As a marker to not really go past...
It would just be a hobby really. Unless I was somehow a natural, and whilst I believe my voice is ok it's not of professional quality lol.
This is ten minute drive from my house, maybe a place to start:
http://www.rimmersmusic.co.uk/southport-store?gclid=CIqPt6vKlrgCFQ3KtAod6y0ATw
It would just be a hobby really. Unless I was somehow a natural, and whilst I believe my voice is ok it's not of professional quality lol.
This is ten minute drive from my house, maybe a place to start:
http://www.rimmersmusic.co.uk/southport-store?gclid=CIqPt6vKlrgCFQ3KtAod6y0ATw
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Zoot
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I find the Ibanez guitar quite good when it comes to sound, they're great for metal, but yet at the same time I can get a lovely clean bluesy sound out of them too ( <3 playing blues ).I guess you're better off buying a stratocaster or something if you have small hands, or just can't reach your fingers very far. Ibanez have a nice budget line up. So does Squier but their guitars usually don't have humbuckers which I like to have seeing as I like me some rock and metal
@Shaun
The beginner guitar kits are a good starting point. Where you get a starter amp (normally with some effects), along with the guitar itself. As an example, I started off with something like this:
http://www.gear4music.ie/Guitar-and-Bass/Yamaha-ERG121-Electric-Guitar-Starter-Pack-Black/1KK
Feronix
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For that, I'd probably go for a 200-300 pound guitar with a good amp like a Line 6 Spider v6 (I think it's called that). Then spend some money on things like plectrums, a strap, some device to tune it properly and some other bits and bops that can cost quite a bit when all added up.
Edit; +1 on guitar set for beginners. Though you'll soon want some new toys to play with
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I hate learning something new in terms of line 6 spider v6, without Googling I don't know what it is. I don't know what type of music to play but if I see someone play something soft on acoustic, it appeals to me more than rocking out on electric.
But my taste in music is wide.
Edit: Can you tune a guitar on iPad? I'm sure I saw it on an advert. I'm using my iPad now so it might save me money?
But my taste in music is wide.
Edit: Can you tune a guitar on iPad? I'm sure I saw it on an advert. I'm using my iPad now so it might save me money?
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Feronix
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Line 6 is the brand, Spider is the range of amplifiers and the v6 is the model
Probably one of the best amps out there for the price.
You can just set your amp to playing a clean sound (no crunch, treble, etc) so it actually sounds close to acoustic. Just not as rich, unless you have some high end gear but even then you won't get the 'warm' feeling you get from acoustic guitars.
There are some tuning apps out there, yes. And some work fairly well but mostly mainly for acoustic guitars. An unplugged electric guitar won't output enough sound for the mic of your iPad to pick it up and process, and when you plug it into an amp, the noise that you get will probably screw around with the tones a bit.
