Safferbeauty
15-08-2009, 02:12 PM
which ones can you play??? I wanna learn the guitar again. Been ages since I played. I wanna save up to get one
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Safferbeauty
15-08-2009, 02:19 PM
I am looking to buy a guitar. I want a normal classical guitar prob 2nd hand as I am quite new to to instrument. Would a place like cash crusaders be the best place to go??
assagai
15-08-2009, 02:25 PM
rather spend a little bit more and get a reputable brand like yamaha or epiphone, 2nd hand instruments from cash crusaders may be in bad condition, ie poor intonation, bent neck etc, and you won't notice at first because you don't know what to look for.
either get a knowledgeable person to help buy a 2nd hand guitar or just buy a new one.
You can probably pick up a yamaha or similar for under R1000 new
either get a knowledgeable person to help buy a 2nd hand guitar or just buy a new one.
You can probably pick up a yamaha or similar for under R1000 new
S1ght
15-08-2009, 02:34 PM
Can play a little bit of piano and am not too bad on guitar (depends what you define as good though? :p) Both self taught but was worth the effort :)
Safferbeauty
15-08-2009, 02:37 PM
Cool. How much do you reckon I should spend on a guitar?? I dont want an expensive one as I am very new. I have kind of played b4 that was yonks ago and wasnt even too great then...
assagai
15-08-2009, 02:38 PM
don't spend more than R1000 - you might get bored with it again and the guitar will end up collecting dust!
Picard
15-08-2009, 02:39 PM
I can play Fur Elise on the piano even though a piano teacher might only give me 6/10.
Safferbeauty
15-08-2009, 02:40 PM
OK i wasnt aiming to that why i wanted to spend like R500 or so or is that too cheap??
jem
15-08-2009, 02:50 PM
A yamaha steel string acoustic normally is avail for around 1K at most music shops. At least thats worth the money.
Most of the stuff at CCrusaders is mass-prod crap from china which will split at the bridge or neck after a couple of years of stress from the strings.
You might be able to find one 2nd hand for a reasonable price - just check it carefully.
Most of the stuff at CCrusaders is mass-prod crap from china which will split at the bridge or neck after a couple of years of stress from the strings.
You might be able to find one 2nd hand for a reasonable price - just check it carefully.
Pooky
15-08-2009, 02:51 PM
I play drums and I want to learn the keyboard.
assagai
15-08-2009, 02:53 PM
A yamaha steel string acoustic normally is avail for around 1K at most music shops. At least thats worth the money.
Most of the stuff at CCrusaders is mass-prod crap from china which will split at the bridge or neck after a couple of years of stress from the strings.
yes, exactly - it's not worth getting a real cheapie, unless you can find a reasonably good condition 2nd hand guitar.
what area are you in?
Most of the stuff at CCrusaders is mass-prod crap from china which will split at the bridge or neck after a couple of years of stress from the strings.
yes, exactly - it's not worth getting a real cheapie, unless you can find a reasonably good condition 2nd hand guitar.
what area are you in?
Sting
15-08-2009, 02:55 PM
If you want to buy a second hand guitar, go to a reputable music store and speak to them. They might not display them but they normally have second instruments. They won't sell you junk.
I enjoy music but cannot play any instrument except my wife's nerves... she plays the piano, classical guitar and flute/clarinet, etc. My daughter plays the piano and classical guitar. My son plays the piano and all guitars. We just gave him his first electric guitar (Ibanez) and an amp for his birthday.
I enjoy music but cannot play any instrument except my wife's nerves... she plays the piano, classical guitar and flute/clarinet, etc. My daughter plays the piano and classical guitar. My son plays the piano and all guitars. We just gave him his first electric guitar (Ibanez) and an amp for his birthday.
Safferbeauty
15-08-2009, 02:56 PM
In Naapier, which is about 1 and a half hour drive from somerset west. So its pretty far out lol I so wanna learn drums...
assagai
15-08-2009, 03:05 PM
drums too? well i think you need to make up your mind before spending the cash :-)
Picard
15-08-2009, 03:08 PM
Be careful of buying a drum set. If I were your neighbour I might launch legal action.
I HATE *** NOISE within a suburban area.
AMOF I'll bust anyone's ass if they are a disturbance.
I've succeeded twice before and I'll do it again. I take my sleep time very seriously.
I HATE *** NOISE within a suburban area.
AMOF I'll bust anyone's ass if they are a disturbance.
I've succeeded twice before and I'll do it again. I take my sleep time very seriously.
Smurfatefrog
15-08-2009, 03:40 PM
I've played guitar for around 12 years, havent played much over the last few years but have started playing quite a bit again in the last month
Shake&Bake
15-08-2009, 03:59 PM
I play or played guitar.
Haven't really played seriously for about a year or so.
Though I only play rhythm guitar and no fancy stuff :p
But got a Cort in my room here for the last few days staring at me.
It's a tough gig for me to get into again - but that's more of a personal matter :erm:
...ja why'd I post here again? :p :D
EDIT:
Post number 7,777 yeah BABY! :D
Haven't really played seriously for about a year or so.
Though I only play rhythm guitar and no fancy stuff :p
But got a Cort in my room here for the last few days staring at me.
It's a tough gig for me to get into again - but that's more of a personal matter :erm:
...ja why'd I post here again? :p :D
EDIT:
Post number 7,777 yeah BABY! :D
Safferbeauty
15-08-2009, 04:01 PM
no i wont buy a drum set. But who knows maybe one day lol
Milano
15-08-2009, 04:02 PM
I want to learn guitar, piano and drums. Too busy to start :(
Safferbeauty
15-08-2009, 04:05 PM
start with guitar, think that might be easiest lol
Milano
15-08-2009, 04:11 PM
start with guitar, think that might be easiest lol
Good idea, guess I'd need a guitar :p Suppose I would try a music store. Hmm, I think I'm more lazy than busy lol. Do I have to learn? Isn't there a pill?
Good idea, guess I'd need a guitar :p Suppose I would try a music store. Hmm, I think I'm more lazy than busy lol. Do I have to learn? Isn't there a pill?
Waaib
15-08-2009, 04:18 PM
+1 for the music store idea. They almost always have 2cnd hand kit stuck away in a corner somewhere.
There's a guy in the southern suburbs who usually has a few 2cnd hand guitars for sale. All have been fixed to perfect working condition by him. From google: "For the very best guitar repairs, contact Rob Drake, the Guitar Doctor. Telephone 021 7012691 or mobile 082 7204291"
Also check gumtree.co.za great deals there but only do face-to-face deals.
There's a guy in the southern suburbs who usually has a few 2cnd hand guitars for sale. All have been fixed to perfect working condition by him. From google: "For the very best guitar repairs, contact Rob Drake, the Guitar Doctor. Telephone 021 7012691 or mobile 082 7204291"
Also check gumtree.co.za great deals there but only do face-to-face deals.
Jewelbox
15-08-2009, 04:50 PM
Used to play an electronic organ.
Shake&Bake
15-08-2009, 04:52 PM
There was a great SG copy (Epiphone) that I saw at Cash Crusaders - should go and check it out again.
I'm not telling where :p
At R800 it's a steal and I wants it for myself :p
I'm not telling where :p
At R800 it's a steal and I wants it for myself :p
BCO
15-08-2009, 06:07 PM
I play bass and drums and a bit of guitar. Drums are most fun IMO.
ifeelcrazy123
15-08-2009, 11:11 PM
Been playing piano for the past 13 years, would love to learn to play guitar....tried it once, but for some reason keep getting confused between which hand should do what. lol....maybe because I'm left handed?
Shake&Bake
15-08-2009, 11:20 PM
Piano rocks!
I tried while on high school and took lessons, but just couldn't stick with it.
Guitar was a mixture of self taught, a book and playing with friends :p
I tried while on high school and took lessons, but just couldn't stick with it.
Guitar was a mixture of self taught, a book and playing with friends :p
Safferbeauty
16-08-2009, 07:58 AM
A friend contacted me through facebook last night and she probably has a guitar to see me. I want a classical one so we see. Waiting for her reply... :D
syntax
16-08-2009, 01:23 PM
drums, drums and more drums.
Danny carrey/carter beauford are inspirational
Danny carrey/carter beauford are inspirational
blaaislaai
16-08-2009, 02:25 PM
I play electric guitar ( lead ), and a bit of bass.
and of coarse, AirGuitar!!
and of coarse, AirGuitar!!
Safferbeauty
27-08-2009, 05:45 PM
I got my guitar today yippee
TheHiveMind
27-08-2009, 05:48 PM
Guitar
Piano would be my second choice, maybe sumwhere down the line I can get one ^_^
ED: Cello would be cool too.
Piano would be my second choice, maybe sumwhere down the line I can get one ^_^
ED: Cello would be cool too.
Safferbeauty
27-08-2009, 05:49 PM
Cool, sounds awesome
Aqua_lung
27-08-2009, 05:55 PM
I've played a bit of drums, guitar and piano, not accomplished with any instrument though.
j3n0va
28-08-2009, 07:46 PM
which ones can you play??? I wanna learn the guitar again. Been ages since I played. I wanna save up to get one
Been saving up for 4 months now :( Really getting Impatient
Been saving up for 4 months now :( Really getting Impatient
assagai
28-08-2009, 07:59 PM
the new blonde (http://www.warwick.de/modules/produkte/produkt.php?submenuID=14667&katID=22119&cl=EN) in my life :-)
@saffer - which guitar did you get?
@saffer - which guitar did you get?
Summoner
28-08-2009, 08:06 PM
I play VST synthesizers!
Should probably learn to play the keyboard properly tho :D
Should probably learn to play the keyboard properly tho :D
Safferbeauty
29-08-2009, 07:52 AM
the new blonde (http://www.warwick.de/modules/produkte/produkt.php?submenuID=14667&katID=22119&cl=EN) in my life :-)
@saffer - which guitar did you get?
Just a normal classical guital. Nylon string. Its perfect for what I need at this moment in time
@saffer - which guitar did you get?
Just a normal classical guital. Nylon string. Its perfect for what I need at this moment in time
Shake&Bake
29-08-2009, 07:56 AM
I play electric guitar ( lead ), and a bit of bass.
and of coarse, AirGuitar!!
You'd be suprised how years of AirGuitar and simply looking at live musicians playing actually helped me learn to play a real guitar and churn out my first original song within my 1st two weeks of playing. ;)
AirGuitar ftw!!!!!!!!!! :D :D :D
I got my guitar today yippee
A bit late, but congrats all the same! :)
How has it been going?
and of coarse, AirGuitar!!
You'd be suprised how years of AirGuitar and simply looking at live musicians playing actually helped me learn to play a real guitar and churn out my first original song within my 1st two weeks of playing. ;)
AirGuitar ftw!!!!!!!!!! :D :D :D
I got my guitar today yippee
A bit late, but congrats all the same! :)
How has it been going?
Terrabiticfossilite
29-08-2009, 07:59 AM
Awesome, the thing about Guit is that you can play solo very easily. I used to play Clarinet / Sax and can still play guitar. My children do flute / piano. I am seriously considering getting a tenor Sax but eish... almost R10k second hand... will wait for a bargain lol.
For a solo, guitar is awesome. If you are very new to it, I seriously recommend looking out for Ernie Ball's books - great place to start.
For a solo, guitar is awesome. If you are very new to it, I seriously recommend looking out for Ernie Ball's books - great place to start.
Safferbeauty
29-08-2009, 08:05 AM
You'd be suprised how years of AirGuitar and simply looking at live musicians playing actually helped me learn to play a real guitar and churn out my first original song within my 1st two weeks of playing. ;)
AirGuitar ftw!!!!!!!!!! :D :D :D
A bit late, but congrats all the same! :)
How has it been going?
It's been going well thanks. I can play amazing grace but changing to the e chord is a tad slow. I am just trying to work out the right strumming for me. Will be doing that a bit later again...
AirGuitar ftw!!!!!!!!!! :D :D :D
A bit late, but congrats all the same! :)
How has it been going?
It's been going well thanks. I can play amazing grace but changing to the e chord is a tad slow. I am just trying to work out the right strumming for me. Will be doing that a bit later again...
Shake&Bake
29-08-2009, 08:09 AM
It's been going well thanks. I can play amazing grace but changing to the e chord is a tad slow. I am just trying to work out the right strumming for me. Will be doing that a bit later again...
Cool.
Just keep at it.
You know you've had enough practice per session when you wrist starts giving out on you.
Also work up those callues and pop them :p
Nylon strings will still be kind to you, once you get to steel strings, you'll really have wanted to get some "shielding" :p on those fingertips :)
Cool.
Just keep at it.
You know you've had enough practice per session when you wrist starts giving out on you.
Also work up those callues and pop them :p
Nylon strings will still be kind to you, once you get to steel strings, you'll really have wanted to get some "shielding" :p on those fingertips :)
Safferbeauty
29-08-2009, 08:14 AM
ok so I got it easy for now lol
Shake&Bake
29-08-2009, 08:19 AM
Nah even Nylon stringed (strung?) guitars have their challenges.
Typical classical guitars have broader necks/fret boards and can be a bit of a stretch for people with small hands.
So perhaps you're finding yourself reaching for certain chords, but it's probably better to start out with a broader neck, cos when you move to a narrow fret board, you'll feel like a pro because of how "easy" it seems to get you chord on! :D
Typical classical guitars have broader necks/fret boards and can be a bit of a stretch for people with small hands.
So perhaps you're finding yourself reaching for certain chords, but it's probably better to start out with a broader neck, cos when you move to a narrow fret board, you'll feel like a pro because of how "easy" it seems to get you chord on! :D
Safferbeauty
29-08-2009, 08:22 AM
there is one cord I am finding hard right now. I have to put my finger, next to my thumb on all strings, then stretch the other 2 out. The G chord is a bit challenging as well. lol
Shake&Bake
29-08-2009, 08:25 AM
Hehe - just keep on plugging away at it! :)
Safferbeauty
29-08-2009, 08:27 AM
I will lol. Pleayed all of yesterday afternoon and 30 min this morning so far. Decided to take a break and visit my broadband
Shake&Bake
29-08-2009, 08:32 AM
Yeah, some people practice for too long and really wear themselves out mentally and physically.
They do this for a couple of days and try to force the issue and then just put the Guit down and never bother with it again, because they feel it's a waste of time.
Like I said earlier, if your wrist starts hurting, you've had enough for that session.
Take a break and put the guitar down for an hour or so.
It'll take a few days for you to get your wrist and fingers to stretch and adjust to all the new freaky positioning it has to get into, but don't let it wear you down.
Frequent breaks will help, from what I remember when I started anyway :)
They do this for a couple of days and try to force the issue and then just put the Guit down and never bother with it again, because they feel it's a waste of time.
Like I said earlier, if your wrist starts hurting, you've had enough for that session.
Take a break and put the guitar down for an hour or so.
It'll take a few days for you to get your wrist and fingers to stretch and adjust to all the new freaky positioning it has to get into, but don't let it wear you down.
Frequent breaks will help, from what I remember when I started anyway :)
Safferbeauty
29-08-2009, 08:34 AM
Thanks for your advise though. I appreciate it. mwah
Terrabiticfossilite
29-08-2009, 08:39 AM
Lol, within two days your fingertips will be smarting :)
But don't despair, it does go away and you get fingertips of steel ha ha.
But don't despair, it does go away and you get fingertips of steel ha ha.
Safferbeauty
29-08-2009, 08:41 AM
I can feel it already lol. I still cant find my plectrum and only had it a few hours lol
Shake&Bake
29-08-2009, 09:00 AM
I can feel it already lol. I still cant find my plectrum and only had it a few hours lol
LoL lost plenty of those and then became more accustomed to strumming with my fingers and have taken preference to it actually.
Yeah always get some spares :D
LoL lost plenty of those and then became more accustomed to strumming with my fingers and have taken preference to it actually.
Yeah always get some spares :D
Safferbeauty
29-08-2009, 09:09 AM
I need to go to the city in order to buy them lol. Nowhere around Napier or Bredasdorp can i find them lol
Shake&Bake
29-08-2009, 09:11 AM
Get a sharp knife and some wood and carve your own :D
Any stores in Caledon you could make use of?
Any stores in Caledon you could make use of?
Safferbeauty
29-08-2009, 09:13 AM
Never tried. Caledon is about half hour to 45 min drive from me. When i go to cape town for a weekend in a couple of weeks I will go look...
Terrabiticfossilite
29-08-2009, 12:04 PM
Red sharkfin FTW :)
PseudZ
29-08-2009, 12:16 PM
Been playing guitar for about 6 or 7 years now. Started on an cheap electric and it just snowballed from there.
foozball3000
31-08-2009, 10:37 AM
Just started playing a violin. It's not that hard. :p
Although, I am taking a different route... (cheating)
Although, I am taking a different route... (cheating)
Shake&Bake
31-08-2009, 10:40 AM
Just started playing a violin. It's not that hard. :p
Although, I am taking a different route... (cheating)
How would you be cheating?
I've always considered violin or cello, but the lack of frets just throw me off.
Though honestly it should not be that hard.
I think what would throw me off is the usage of the bow...
Although, I am taking a different route... (cheating)
How would you be cheating?
I've always considered violin or cello, but the lack of frets just throw me off.
Though honestly it should not be that hard.
I think what would throw me off is the usage of the bow...
foozball3000
31-08-2009, 10:47 AM
How would you be cheating?
Well, I'm not taking the accepted way of learning via classical lessons. That saves you years on learning how to play.
I guess it depends on your targets. I want play the music that I hear inside by end October. I have no ambition to play someone else's music at this point.
(This, by the way, is how Jazz musicians learn to play)
I've always considered violin or cello, but the lack of frets just throw me off.
You play via hearing, as every millimeter that you move your finger makes a different sound.
Though honestly it should not be that hard.
I think what would throw me off is the usage of the bow...
You can play a violin without the bow..
Well, I'm not taking the accepted way of learning via classical lessons. That saves you years on learning how to play.
I guess it depends on your targets. I want play the music that I hear inside by end October. I have no ambition to play someone else's music at this point.
(This, by the way, is how Jazz musicians learn to play)
I've always considered violin or cello, but the lack of frets just throw me off.
You play via hearing, as every millimeter that you move your finger makes a different sound.
Though honestly it should not be that hard.
I think what would throw me off is the usage of the bow...
You can play a violin without the bow..