Hannah
First Lieutenant   Posts: 4 Registered: 6/4/2004 Status: Offline
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 posted on 6/4/2004 at 07:33 |
Hellooo, ive just registered! I have only been playing guitar for about 6
months, and i have been teaching myself. I seemed to have stopped
progressing recently because i don't know what to do next.
I've learnt all the techniques like bends and slides ect. I know the basic
chords and can play simple riffs and scales.
What do you suggest i do next??
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Sinclair
First Lieutenant  Posts: 4 Registered: 1/12/2004 Status: Offline |
posted on 6/4/2004 at 09:10, Reply 1 |
Hi Hannah,
Welcome!
I have found that over time I reach certain plateau's with my music. I
learn a lot and progress rapidly, then kind of level out and coast for a
while, not learning anything new. Like climbing a mountain, stop and rest
for a while, maybe reflect on your goals. In the meantime... practice,
practice, practice!
Good luck,
____________________
http://BigEddySprings.matchgig.com/
"We'll Play the Blues For You"
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brian
Moderator   Posts: 1075 Registered: 12/22/2003 Status: Offline |
 posted on 6/4/2004 at 10:02, Reply 2 |
Get used to it this happens no matter what stage you are as a guitarist.
When you practice it's good to review but you must break down a focus on
new things, this is why we call it practice right. You can work on new
scales,chords,improve your rhythmskills ,lead skills, ear training,your
guitars tone and the list goes on...
Check out this file
The Art of Practicing
http://www.theguitarfiles.com/guitarfile101.html
Hope this helps
Brian
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ricoboc
Moderator  Posts: 278 Registered: 4/27/2004 Status: Offline |
posted on 6/4/2004 at 13:13, Reply 3 |
Setting goals is key....
Work with a metronome....try to increase speed...keep trying to move
forward...
Try not to get distracted while practicing....never practice infront of the
T.V......
SET GOALS!!!!! Theres always goals to reach....long term and short
term...map out what you want to do in short term...then decide where you
want to be say 2 years from now....you'll never get in a rut this way...you
may feel your not advancing but you are.....your your own worst critic.....
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Telefreak
Moderator  Posts: 468 Registered: 1/12/2004 Status: Offline |
posted on 6/4/2004 at 19:35, Reply 4 |
Hi Hannah.
Like the other guys have said, it happens to the best of us.
I'd recomend figuring out what styles you want to play the most, and
investigating the various techniques etc, that are involved in playing
them. Delve deep into them and explore every aspect so that you gain an
understanding and the ability to put them into practise. ____________________
Technology, not technique
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schwim
Captain   Posts: 153 Registered: 5/19/2004 Status: Offline |
posted on 6/4/2004 at 21:19, Reply 5 |
It's clear to me that you're ready to begin touring. Don't listen to these
other guys. Get some roadies that you can beat up and be at the bus
station by 10 tonight.
thanks,
json
P.S.-Bring your metronome.
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ricoboc
Moderator Posts: 278 Registered: 4/27/2004 Status: Offline |
posted on 6/5/2004 at 02:00, Reply 6 |
Stellar advise..... 
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Hannah
First Lieutenant Posts: 4 Registered: 6/4/2004 Status: Offline |
 posted on 6/5/2004 at 07:36, Reply 7 |
 Thank you
everyone! That was very useful.
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ricoboc
Moderator Posts: 278 Registered: 4/27/2004 Status: Offline |
posted on 6/7/2004 at 05:18, Reply 8 |
Hanna,
I posted an article on practicing...take a look...I'll be posting part two
shortly.....
[Edited on 6/7/2004 by ricoboc]
[Edited on 6/7/2004 by ricoboc]
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