https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/the-top/ Guitar Noise Discussion Board en-US Thu, 04 Jun 2026 03:29:30 +0000 wpForo 60 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/the-top/#post-86537 Tue, 25 Jan 2005 02:44:56 +0000 It will open you musical thinking in so many diferent ways, and makes you think about doing things in music(whether it be chord patterns, or solos), that you'd never think of before. Actually, this is probably the case with any new musical style, but I reccomend jazz to any guitar player.]]> Guitar Players Discussion xg5a https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/the-top/#post-86537 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/the-top/#post-86430 Mon, 24 Jan 2005 06:36:28 +0000
Moral?: Make a friend of a fantastic player, and play with them frequently, it will make you unconciously practice and learn on your own, to get better and show off in essence, just a good showing off... lol.]]> Guitar Players Discussion ssstrat11s https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/the-top/#post-86430 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/the-top/#post-86293 Sun, 23 Jan 2005 06:47:04 +0000 Guitar Players Discussion Kyle https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/the-top/#post-86293 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/the-top/#post-85942 Thu, 20 Jan 2005 21:33:32 +0000
Rock on. :D]]> Guitar Players Discussion Rodya S. Thompson https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/the-top/#post-85942 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/the-top/#post-85931 Thu, 20 Jan 2005 20:38:30 +0000
I'm learning that many times I have to give in order to keep what I have, at least it seems that way with the things I consider most important.

Not trying to get too philisophical(SP?) your post just made me think.]]> Guitar Players Discussion david M1 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/the-top/#post-85931 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/the-top/#post-85901 Thu, 20 Jan 2005 18:06:19 +0000
(You can be the best guitarist and songwriter in the world - won't mean a thing if your drummer and bass section bites!)

So what you can do is practice up to your level on your own time, and then play at a level slightly above the guys you're playing with. Don't pull out complicated, fancy stuff - start with simple, easier stuff that they can play with to feel them out, and see where they need help, and then slowly bring them to a level where they're skilled enough that you can break out the good stuff without them running away in fear.

My cousin has a small band of his friends together - he's an amazing guitarist, and his drummer is equally good, but as for the rest of them, he taught his rhythm player from scratch to a decent performing level, and he also taught his bassist to use more complex rhythms.

With some people, you can get in and hit the ground running. Others take a while to nuture and bring out the talent you know is there. Aside from recording your own riffs + progressions and playing with people who use completely different styles, I think this would be one of the things that help you out the most.

One thing that could also help your playing? Start giving guitar lessons. It'll force you to understand your instrument and theory to a greater degree than you would as a player. You might have a few good students that'll make it worthwhile, and I doubt money is a poor motivation for anyone these days!

Good luck!
-Rodya]]> Guitar Players Discussion Rodya S. Thompson https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/the-top/#post-85901 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/the-top/#post-85869 Thu, 20 Jan 2005 15:21:46 +0000
Don't be afraid to try new types of music as well. If you were to sit down with some good jazz players you would feel like you couldn't play at all. I'm not saying you aren't very skilled, you sound like you are, but there is so much more to learn. This will put the spark back in your playing. Also, the different influence will really fuel your imagination.

And it doesn't matter what type of music you try. They are all very skilled.
You might think Country music is lame, but if you ever sit down with a good Country picker they will blow your mind. Those guys can PLAY.]]> Guitar Players Discussion Wes Inman https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/the-top/#post-85869 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/the-top/#post-85852 Thu, 20 Jan 2005 07:37:16 +0000
Recording.

That way you don't have to rely (or feel you have to) on other people.

A drum machine and maybe one of those 8 track digital recorders. It's different when you're learning other people's stuff (because you're more or less walking their path), but when you start trying to come up with your own things, even simple riffs and chord changes - and then try to 'fill in the blanks' - you most times can really surprise yourself!

You know, it's like when you learn a song from one of your favorite artists, that's it - you're done; it doesn't go any further than that because you've accomplished the task. But when you're writing something original, the next day you can come back and get a new idea maybe and the thing develops and gets more interesting.

It's something to consider anyhow :)]]> Guitar Players Discussion DemoEtc https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/the-top/#post-85852 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/the-top/#post-6492 Thu, 20 Jan 2005 06:51:46 +0000
if anybody has ideas that would be great, thank you]]> Guitar Players Discussion peaveywolfgang5150 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/the-top/#post-6492