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soulstring69

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would this be good for us

or would it waste money for learning flamenco?

http://www.absolutelyunderstandguitar.com/

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Feb. 27 2006 18:38:09

Ricardo

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From: Washington DC

RE: would this be good for us (in reply to soulstring69)

Just look at his gallery of "Great" guitarists on the left side.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Feb. 28 2006 3:49:17

Francisco

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From: SW USA

RE: would this be good for us (in reply to soulstring69)

I don't know if it's a 'complete' waste of money/time, but the way this guy is marketing his stuff is not very reassuring. I know I've come across some material that on the surface seemed like a waste, but really turned out to be worthwhile investigating/studying. My recent research has yielded something called the CAGED system - a method to help familiarize oneself with the fretboard. I think that an important part of the equation is the effort on the part of the student.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Feb. 28 2006 4:04:31

Jon Boyes

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RE: would this be good for us (in reply to soulstring69)

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ORIGINAL: soulstring69
or would it waste money for learning flamenco?
http://www.absolutelyunderstandguitar.com/

Would it be a waste of money to take a series of lessons in badminton in order to improve your tennis?

I think so, life is too short.

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Feb. 28 2006 8:31:58

sorin popovici

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From: Iasi, Romania

RE: would this be good for us (in reply to soulstring69)

Who knows? maybe he doesnt have the ultimate thing to make u understand,but he could be right.

http://www.absolutelyunderstandguitar.com/guitar-lessons-instruction-dvd-improv.html

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Feb. 28 2006 17:54:26

Ricardo

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From: Washington DC

RE: would this be good for us (in reply to sorin popovici)

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I am reasonably happy with my own ability to improvise these days and I think most of you would be fairly impressed with my playing. Why? Because I have done hundreds and hundreds and hundreds of hours of ear training over the course of my career. I have been privileged to have many fine ear training coaches over the years and I have worked very hard at it. The rewards are there. Take it from me!

Woopy. Every college kid in school for music took that course, but doesn't mean they can improvise.

I can't believe this is an adult writing those words. "lick barfers"? Everything on the linked page, looks like a teenage kid who has it all figured out. Please stop giving this moron free advertising.

Ricardo

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Mar. 1 2006 5:03:22

soulstring69

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RE: would this be good for us (in reply to soulstring69)

thank you for everyone telling me. but, can you guide me to a software home learning guitar guide for learning theory? i look at the "caged' thing but it seems for teachers only. i would like to understand the guitar fretboard better and to learn music theory too. the only reason that i talk of this is because of the electric toddk jam on the upload section. i want to know some things about the guitar and notes and how do they work as a togeather unit. but i can only study at home and i need some teachings.
thank you

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Mar. 1 2006 22:33:01

Jon Boyes

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RE: would this be good for us (in reply to soulstring69)

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ORIGINAL: soulstring69
thank you for everyone telling me. but, can you guide me to a software home learning guitar guide for learning theory? i look at the "caged' thing but it seems for teachers only. i would like to understand the guitar fretboard better and to learn music theory too.

The CAGED approach is not something for teachers only, I don't quite know what you mean by that. Its simply a system for mentally 'organising' the fretboard by using movable chord shapes, and then building on that by relating scales to those chords.
Its been around for decades and many people find it very useful as a means of learning the fretboard quickly by using chord shapes they are already familiar with.

Personally I find it a bit awkward. I would suggest the following:

-learn the major scale and how chords are built from it. Just this alone will open up a huge area for you if you don't already know it

-Once you have that down, learn the three note-per-string major scale shapes in all seven positions on the fretboard. This also gives you access to the modes which, once you understand how to apply it, opens up an even bigger level of understanding.

The trick with theory is to read a little, then apply, read a bit more, then apply. You have to DO it on the guitar for it to make sense.

Have a look at the free online lessons here, which last time I looked covered all the above in an easy to understand way. Justin is great guitar player, teacher and knows his theory.

http://www.theguitarstudio.co.uk/

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Mar. 2 2006 13:24:50

Miguel de Maria

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RE: would this be good for us (in reply to soulstring69)

Soulstring, just do what Jon says. He knows what he's talking about. Just do a little bit, every day, think about it in your head when you are bored. Eventually the pieces will fall together for you. But you have to be PATIENT. Work hard and be patient, and your goals will all be achieved.

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Mar. 2 2006 13:25:24