I want to learn guitar - Page 3

Gayle · 11-02-2007, 12:21

Huge difference - you either have to string everything the opposite way or learn to play right handed. Paul McCartney's left handed and says in articles that he had loads of problems when learning.

PS - I think you should go for it. Just because a few people are putting constructive (or downright daft in my case) suggestions to you doesn't mean you should listen. Give it a go!

Tinkerbelle · 11-02-2007, 12:24

Oh charming that's another bum note I've hit!

shakermaker · 11-02-2007, 12:35

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Originally Posted by Gayle

Huge difference - you either have to string everything the opposite way or learn to play right handed.

Incorrect. You can buy left-handed guitars.

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Originally Posted by Gayle

Paul McCartney's left handed and says in articles that he had loads of problems when learning.

He had to learn all the chords upside down yes, but this was because left handed guitars were basically unheard of back then.

Tinkerbelle · 11-02-2007, 12:38

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Originally Posted by shakermaker

He had to learn all the chords upside down yes, but this was because left handed guitars were basically unheard of back then.

LOL! I know it's not the same as a real guitar but I have to play my Guitar Heroes guitar console thingy upside down ...... it gets confusing to say the least.

Zero · 11-02-2007, 13:28

Dont start getting put off.
Do you WANT it ?
If you`ve never played guitar before there`s no such thing as Left/right handed.
Right handed people actually play guitar left handed and vice versa.
IF you WANT it you can do it.
All it takes is DESIRE and PRACTICE.

shakermaker · 11-02-2007, 13:41

Zero is very right in what he says.
In fact, Noel Gallagher is naturally left handed; writes everything with his left hand - and yet plays guitar right handed.
It really is a matter of patience and will to do what you want to do.

flashy · 11-02-2007, 14:33

GO FOR IT YEE, DONT LET ANYONE OR ANYTHING PUT YOU OFF

ive been known to strum a few chords in my time

Gayle · 11-02-2007, 14:51

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Originally Posted by shakermaker

Incorrect. You can buy left-handed guitars.

He had to learn all the chords upside down yes, but this was because left handed guitars were basically unheard of back then.

I'm happy to stand corrected

WillowTheWhisp · 11-02-2007, 15:19

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Originally Posted by Tinkerbelle

I thought I just went to a shop picked up a guitar and one of those things you plug it into to make it sound really loud to annoy the neighbours ...... and start strumming

So what you really want is an electric guitar?

MUMMIBOO · 11-02-2007, 20:22

I got Daddiboo a electric Guitar for £129.99 check toys r us website comes with everything you need!

Just make sure you get some headphones so you can practicet till your hearts content.

When i got him the guitar for xmas oh my god what a mistake i have told him on more than one occasion that i was going to take it back!! every two minutes he says "Lynn come here listen to this" and its a bit naff but i have to say how wonderful it is!! he cant read music or play guitar but he can now play twinkle twinkle lol and some bits of other stuff that he has learnt from ear.

If you want to learn then go for it you can get guitar lessons on the internet.

Good Luck on your quest.

His guitar is a Stratocaster in black/white but you can get it in pink (now that really would rock lol)

Tinkerbelle · 11-02-2007, 20:37

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Originally Posted by WillowTheWhisp

So what you really want is an electric guitar?

OMG YESSSS!!!! I just had to check back I said acoustic! God I'm a spaz, typo error I'm afraid

I do know the difference between them (about the only thing I do know

) ...... but yes I was thinking electric but typed acoustic

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but you can get it in pink (now that really would rock lol)

WANT ONE!!!!!!!!!!