Problems In Playing Guitar

[wajhi]

Hello Everyone,

I have already purchased a guitar and decided to commit myself to learning the guitar.I am using internet as means to start on my musical journey.But as a newbie i have some problems when i play with my friend i usually out of Sync.What should i do? What software can i use?

[john]

Hey

buy yourself a metronome. There are portable electronic ones around I am sure, and they shouldn't be too expensive. For example this one from Korg:

http://www.musicroom.com/se/ID_No/068153/details.html

The good thing about that is it as portable as your guitar.

I am assuming that when you say "play with your friend" that you are talking jamming, not recording.

Cheers

John

[ottomon]

To learn guitar?

Not sure of any instructional software

[ryan90]

First band??....oh boy, been there done that about 30 years ago, still remember what a train wreck that was....ok, didnt mean to scare you …use notes helper......this will help every one on their timing issue

[Jerry1]

The guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number but sometimes more, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with either nylon or steel strings.

Edited October 4, 2010 by john

[Earthbender]

You are learning guitar and that is awesome. Use whatever tools are at your disposal, but remember, there is nothing like sitting across from someone who is playing along with you. Have fun

[Roflcopter]

Well if you have timing issues, a metronome can help out, but if you are on a *very* tight budget, as in zip - get Audacity and use click-tracks, this is the cheapest alternative to a metronome that I know of, since it comes free.

Good thing is also that you can use the same clicktrack independently, so if you are collaborating via the web, your stuff should be in sych, as long as it is in synch with the clicktrack you agree on.

Demo:

Download link:

http://audacity.sourceforge.net/download/?lang=nl

[connelly73]

A metronome or even tapping your foot. To be honest I could give you lots of ideas but practice is the best medicine and lots of it. It takes time but the rewards are worth it. The best way to get "tight" is to play with friends (a band) very good to play with drums and bass and when on own a metronome.

Good luck.