https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/when-is-a-preview-not-a-preview/ Guitar Noise Discussion Board en-US Thu, 04 Jun 2026 11:30:46 +0000 wpForo 60 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/when-is-a-preview-not-a-preview/#post-85599 Tue, 18 Jan 2005 17:48:59 +0000
Passing on any sort of knowledge, be it sporting, technical, guitar, etc etc is a gift and a very valuable one - it gives the person giving the knowledge out a great feeling, and the recipient.

I am good at tutoring people, do it every day in a way. And i am now teaching my better half how to play guitar - and i am loving it! None of us should forget how hard those first chords are, how your fingers just won't go where you want them to! Teaching a real beginner is a great way to remind yourself how important accurate fretting is, and timing.

You have that gift, for sure, and this place is a great place to use it.

Thanks for everything you have contributed.

Matt]]> Guitar Players Discussion mattguitar https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/when-is-a-preview-not-a-preview/#post-85599 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/when-is-a-preview-not-a-preview/#post-85595 Tue, 18 Jan 2005 17:41:38 +0000
I am glad if I am an encouragement, that makes me feel good. I think part of it is my Dad was a very successful baseball coach for many years.
He coached Little League (10-12) and Junior League (13-15). He was an awesome coach, he won 5 Florida State Championships. He could take little kids who had never played ball before and make a Championship team out of them. Just a great guy, I am truly blessed. So, I probably spout out way more advice than people ask for, I think I got that from him.

But believe me, I get on people's nerves. Ask my better half! 8)]]> Guitar Players Discussion Wes Inman https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/when-is-a-preview-not-a-preview/#post-85595 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/when-is-a-preview-not-a-preview/#post-85592 Tue, 18 Jan 2005 17:21:05 +0000
But I agree totally.

I have 12 months living on my own 2 years ago. My word I did some practice, it wasn't uncommon to fit in 6 - 8 hours a day at weekends, and at least 5 hours a night during the week. That's how I got pretty good on acoustic. Should have spent some of that time on Barre's !!!

Now I am living with my better half, my practice time has bombed to about 30 minutes a night. Trouble is when you only have that amount of time, the tendency is to think "I only have 30 minutes, I'll play that song that I know pretty well 'cos i like it"....and 30 minutes later (in the blink of an eye) you have played a handful of songs that you can already play, and then its time to pack up. not easy!

This is a GREAT instrument we are playing. And i love every minute of it too, just wish there were a few more minutes.

How you fit in 3 hours a day is beyond me, you have a family if I remember correctly?

Cheers

Matt]]> Guitar Players Discussion mattguitar https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/when-is-a-preview-not-a-preview/#post-85592 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/when-is-a-preview-not-a-preview/#post-85588 Tue, 18 Jan 2005 17:14:58 +0000
I still get frustrated. I've been playing over 30 years. And I play a lot. I practiced about 3 hours last night and that is normal for me. I should be on the cover of Rolling Stone by now. I mean, I can play well, but for all the time I've put in I should be a master (and I'm not at all).

But I tell ya, the guitar is just like a true friend. It has given me so much enjoyment. I would not go back and trade all those frustrating hours for anything. I have loved every moment, even when I felt like I was the worst player in the world at times.

So, I know what you and others are going through. So I want to encourage you not to ever give up. You will get good if you stay at it.

It is great. 8)]]> Guitar Players Discussion Wes Inman https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/when-is-a-preview-not-a-preview/#post-85588 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/when-is-a-preview-not-a-preview/#post-85585 Tue, 18 Jan 2005 17:06:45 +0000
With advice like this, its not like I have an excuse to give up, you guys really do help us out.

Big thanks

Matt]]> Guitar Players Discussion mattguitar https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/when-is-a-preview-not-a-preview/#post-85585 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/when-is-a-preview-not-a-preview/#post-85584 Tue, 18 Jan 2005 17:00:17 +0000
Hang in there. Barre chords are tough. You might even notice some pain going up that muscle (don't know the name) on the top of your forearm.
But after awhile your hands and arms get strong and then barres will seem very easy.

Just to make that clear about the barre, I have altered your tab:

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-6-6---------------------------
-6-6----6-6--4-4-4-4-4-4--
-4-4----6-6--4-4-4-4-4-4--
-4-4----4-4--2-2-2-2-2-2--

So you see I have added the note at the 4th fret on the 6th string to your tab. Use your index finger to fret this, but don't pick it. I often hold "barre A" type chords this way. You should find the transition much easier this way. You only have to really move the finger(s) you are using to play the 5th and Octave notes on the chords. Even there, just pick your fingers up just enough to change strings. And use that moment to totally relax your hand. The only time you keep pressure is if you want to hear a sliding noise between chords.

Don't give up Matt. I am proud to be a guitar player. It takes guts and determination to play guitar. You would never want to get in a fight with a guitar player, they don't give up!]]> Guitar Players Discussion Wes Inman https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/when-is-a-preview-not-a-preview/#post-85584 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/when-is-a-preview-not-a-preview/#post-85578 Tue, 18 Jan 2005 16:47:25 +0000
But Wes as usual some well put advice, thanks a lot, I will give it a try and see how I get on.

Its driving me mad, I am pretty good acoustic player but the transition to electric is harder than i thought, so many songs are played with either pwer chords or partial chords including bass notes, just not been my cup of tea thus far. Practice I guess.

All the best and thanks again

Matt]]> Guitar Players Discussion mattguitar https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/when-is-a-preview-not-a-preview/#post-85578 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/when-is-a-preview-not-a-preview/#post-85577 Tue, 18 Jan 2005 16:43:16 +0000
When you change like this you do not really pick your fingers up, but you do let up on the pressure just enough to slide quietly along the strings.

That is one of the secrets to playing long passages of barre chords without your hand totally cramping up. For instance, playing the rhythm guitar for Freebird by Lynard Skynard, the long solo. If you try to maintain constant pressure your hand will get real tired on that song. But when you make changes, you use that brief moment to let your hand relax. You will be surprised how that very brief moment of relaxation will enable you to play barre chords for a long time without your fretting hand falling off. :D

So, try letting the barre cover the 6th string on that first chord and let us know if that helps.

Thanks for the new tab too!

Wes]]> Guitar Players Discussion Wes Inman https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/when-is-a-preview-not-a-preview/#post-85577 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/when-is-a-preview-not-a-preview/#post-85573 Tue, 18 Jan 2005 16:23:09 +0000
Maybe that's it. I am looking at it from work and it looks rubbish, so I'll have to assume that to most people its ok.

Thanks for checking mate, nice one.

Here, you can give me a steer on something. Remember i asked about playing something like this -
------------------------ ------------------------ -6-6-------------------- -6-6--6-6--4-4-4-4-4-4-- -4-4--6-6--4-4-4-4-4-4-- ------4-4--2-2-2-2-2-2-- Well i am still having trouble with it. Its the first bit, moving the shape up from the A string as bass to the E string as bass. Do you take ALL your fingers off to do this? On my electric I am getting a lot of odd noises caused by taking my fingers off. Any help you can give? Cheers Matt]]> Guitar Players Discussion mattguitar https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/when-is-a-preview-not-a-preview/#post-85573 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/when-is-a-preview-not-a-preview/#post-85572 Tue, 18 Jan 2005 16:19:01 +0000
I just checked out your song, it looks fine to me. The B string on the last 2 measures is off one space, but other than that it's perfect. I know how frustrating it is to spend time making a perfect tab and then see it come out messed up. It has happened to me many times.

Also, it can come out differently on different computers. I did a tab once that looked perfect on my computer at home, but was all messed up on my computer at work.]]> Guitar Players Discussion Wes Inman https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/when-is-a-preview-not-a-preview/#post-85572