Moving On From Beginner Guitar: What's Next?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around suggestions for songs and techniques for guitar players transitioning from beginner to intermediate levels. Participants share their experiences and recommendations for songs across various genres, including acoustic and electric guitar, while also discussing equipment and playing styles.

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  • Exploratory
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  • Technical explanation

Main Points Raised

  • One participant seeks recommendations for songs to play after learning basic chords and some leads, mentioning specific songs they can play.
  • Another participant suggests "Free Bird" as a common recommendation for guitar players.
  • Some participants recommend exploring songs by artists like Eric Clapton, Bob Dylan, and Leonard Cohen, emphasizing the importance of personal music preferences.
  • Discussion includes humorous responses about common beginner songs like "Smoke on the Water" and personal anecdotes about learning experiences.
  • Participants mention the importance of having the right equipment, with one noting the need for a processor for electric guitar and others discussing the capabilities of basic amps.
  • Suggestions for familiar tunes like "Fur Elise" and songs by the Gipsy Kings are also raised, indicating a variety of musical styles.
  • One participant humorously comments on the challenge of playing songs by Steve Vai, indicating a range of skill levels among participants.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

There is no clear consensus on specific songs to play next, as participants offer a variety of suggestions and personal preferences, indicating multiple competing views on the best direction for a guitarist's progression.

Contextual Notes

Participants express differing levels of experience and preferences, which may influence their song recommendations. The discussion includes a mix of acoustic and electric guitar suggestions, reflecting varied interests and skill levels.

Who May Find This Useful

Guitar players looking for song recommendations as they progress from beginner to intermediate levels, as well as those interested in exploring different styles and techniques.

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Im learning to play the guitar, have a really nice sounding spanish acoustic guitar by gb&a. I can play chords pretty well, and play some leads too, but I don't know what songs to move on to. I've been able to play dance of death (a little slow on the leads), stairway to heaven, wish you were here, but don't know what else to play. Any suggestions as to what to move on to next?
 
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Free Bird
 
OMG, that's the most common response. Just go to a tab website and search the name of a musician you like. Eric Clapton has plenty of great acoustic stuff.
 
Free Bird... whom is it by?
 
I think the first song I learned to play on the guitar was "Knockin' On Heaven's Door". Any early Dylan or Leonard Cohen is great.

Whatever music you like to listen to is a great way to start.
 
chaoseverlasting said:
Free Bird... whom is it by?

Lynyrd Skynyrd
 
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Smoke on the water, duh! :-p

I just bought myself a bass guitar. I've always wanted one and decided it would be a birthday gift to myself. As expected, I suck at it... but it's fun.
 
:smile: Yeah. I learned to play smoke on the water a while ago. I love playing the lead, but I am just not fast enough for it to sound right. Love GnR, knocking on heavens door is amazing! GnR is outta this world...
 
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George Jones said:
Nice acoustic guitar song:

studio version;

http://www.torvund.net/guitar/index.php?page=Pl_hcts" on what the musician was up to;

http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=ABIHB1uJKQY" of live duet version from the first superstar charity concert.

Thank you! The notes really help.
 
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You should get an electric, I know some really cool songs for that.
 
  • #12
Ive got an electric too, just don't have a processor. A basic amp and speaker...
 
  • #13
Even basic amps should have a distortion channel on them. My crappy $50 amp has one.
 
  • #15
Anything by the Gipsy Kings!

Djobi, Djoba is a personal favorite.
 
  • #16
Math Jeans said:
Free Bird

I just about spit my coffee on my screen.
 
  • #17
FredGarvin said:
I just about spit my coffee on my screen.

Lol. That was supposed to be a joke.

acoustic: My Name is Jonas

electric: (It depends if you can shred or not) Dragonforce has some pretty challenging shredding songs. The beginning of Through the Fire and Flames has some acoustic in it as well. It all depends on how well you can tremello pick and shred.

If you want a REAL challenge on electric, start listening to Steve Vai.
 
  • #18
Steve Vai? I probably sound so green, Id give broccoli competition.
 

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