https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/new-to-the-electric-guitar-what-should-you-learn-first/ Guitar Noise Discussion Board en-US Fri, 05 Jun 2026 08:26:08 +0000 wpForo 60 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/new-to-the-electric-guitar-what-should-you-learn-first/#post-334052 Wed, 15 Jul 2009 13:10:33 +0000 www.justinguitar.com, he also has very good video lessons for electric guitar techniques (check out the blues section). Another option is just going to ultimate-guitar.com and get some tabs to the songs you like. Hope it helped a little..]]> Guitar Players Discussion Muffinz https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/new-to-the-electric-guitar-what-should-you-learn-first/#post-334052 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/new-to-the-electric-guitar-what-should-you-learn-first/#post-333428 Wed, 08 Jul 2009 00:33:16 +0000 Guitar Players Discussion Wes Inman https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/new-to-the-electric-guitar-what-should-you-learn-first/#post-333428 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/new-to-the-electric-guitar-what-should-you-learn-first/#post-333376 Tue, 07 Jul 2009 09:21:22 +0000
Thanks]]> Guitar Players Discussion daza152 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/new-to-the-electric-guitar-what-should-you-learn-first/#post-333376 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/new-to-the-electric-guitar-what-should-you-learn-first/#post-333335 Mon, 06 Jul 2009 18:17:00 +0000
That may sound strange, but it is really true. There are lots of little techniques you use to stop bad sounds, for instance, resting the side of your palm on strings you don't want to sound. So even if you strike a wrong string, you will not hear it. And you use the fretting hand the same way. All I can say is listen very carefully for these noises and analyze what you are doing and practice to eliminate them. It's seems a little difficult at first, but after awhile it becomes 2nd nature and you will do it without even thinking about it.

Also, while you can play full 6 string chords on electric, electric tends to sound much better on less strings. Learn how to play on 2, 3, or 4 strings, especially with distortion. So, it takes better pick control. Learn to keep your picking hand close to the strings and use the smallest amount of motion possible to play. Again, with practice it becomes easy.

And yes, learn songs from beginning to end. If you can play a song well from beginning to end, the listeners will believe you can play anything. But if you can only play parts of 20 songs they will think you are a hack. Learn songs. :wink:]]> Guitar Players Discussion Wes Inman https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/new-to-the-electric-guitar-what-should-you-learn-first/#post-333335 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/new-to-the-electric-guitar-what-should-you-learn-first/#post-333247 Sun, 05 Jul 2009 14:50:22 +0000
When starting out, I reckon the best idea is to find some tabs for songs you love and learn to play along (rhythm guitar first). Leave the endless scales and chords for later. It's vital to keep it fun so you get excited about going and playing. No boring pratice routines yet!

Once you've played a few songs you'll pick up a few areas where you need to focus on learning certain skills and techniques. Then find out what chords or scales you need to master to nail that bit of song you can't quite get. That gives you a target for practising the same thing over and over again. Once you've nailed that you get a buzz from having worked towards impoving your playing skills.

Just my opinion. I honestly think keeping it fun is vital to keep you playing. You learn best when you are motivated.

Shred on,

Ed I'm certainly no experienced guitarist, but I second this advice. From experience (good and bad), I'm finding it's better to learn a song in its simplist format, i.e. the basic chords and rhythm, and then add the bells and whistles.]]> Guitar Players Discussion Minotaur https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/new-to-the-electric-guitar-what-should-you-learn-first/#post-333247 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/new-to-the-electric-guitar-what-should-you-learn-first/#post-333236 Sun, 05 Jul 2009 06:06:33 +0000
Thanks everyone.

Daza.]]> Guitar Players Discussion daza152 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/new-to-the-electric-guitar-what-should-you-learn-first/#post-333236 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/new-to-the-electric-guitar-what-should-you-learn-first/#post-333208 Sun, 05 Jul 2009 02:04:03 +0000
As well as familiarising yourself with a new instrument, you might want to take a little time to get used to your amp as well, try all the different settings out. I notice you haven't actually mentioned whether you've got an amp yet; if you haven't, I'd recommend a modelling amp, something along the lines of a Cube amp, or a Vox ADT 30V....these amps will give you a whole range of different tones without having to fork out for pedals for distortion, echo, delay etc. You can always upgrade later.

Best of luck!

:D :D :D

Vic]]> Guitar Players Discussion Vic Lewis VL https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/new-to-the-electric-guitar-what-should-you-learn-first/#post-333208 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/new-to-the-electric-guitar-what-should-you-learn-first/#post-333192 Sun, 05 Jul 2009 00:08:04 +0000
Thanks
Daza.]]> Guitar Players Discussion daza152 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/new-to-the-electric-guitar-what-should-you-learn-first/#post-333192 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/new-to-the-electric-guitar-what-should-you-learn-first/#post-333184 Sat, 04 Jul 2009 22:05:55 +0000
I'm just mentioning this because I fell into this trap when I started playing, I'd start playing something in front of someone and stop halfway through and they'd say "is that it?".

Most importantly have fun and do what you want to do: if you want to play lead guitar, practice some guitar leads. Although I would recommend learning how to play lead and rhythm parts, unless you want to become strickly a lead or rhythm player.]]> Guitar Players Discussion Steve-0 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/new-to-the-electric-guitar-what-should-you-learn-first/#post-333184 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/new-to-the-electric-guitar-what-should-you-learn-first/#post-333155 Sat, 04 Jul 2009 14:11:54 +0000 Guitar Players Discussion bfloyd6969 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/new-to-the-electric-guitar-what-should-you-learn-first/#post-333155