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Post by Richard on Dec 28, 2007 8:48:43 GMT
Can someone please instruct me on how to properly post a link ("here")? Hello Gene!  To post a hidden link you should type it like this:- Click hereI used noubbc tags to deactivate the link there, but without them the link looks like this:- Click hereYou can put any text you like between the url tags, and it will be clickable. You can also underline the text or make it bold by adding the appropriate tags. Best Wishes, Richard  |
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Post by Andrew on Dec 28, 2007 9:32:43 GMT
Hi Dazza, I started off with a classical guitar and I would strongly recommend this particular book for developing your classical guitar playing: 'Solo Guitar Playing by Frederick M. Noad'. You should explore the new book you received for Christmas as far as possible though before buying another one- I'm sure the principles and techniques outlined within it will be very similar to the one I mentioned. Practising basic exercises, scales and arpeggios over and over seems boring at first but it definitely helps you develop dexterity and will pay huge dividends in the longer term! i.postimg.cc/9fYxy370/smilie-big-grin.gifI very soon also invested in an acoustic guitar since I wanted to play folk/ country style music. I bought an 'Epiphone Hummingbird' which is a Gibson approved copy of the 'Gibson Hummingbird' ... which is an ideal guitar for folk/ country playing. The 'Epiphone' isn't quite up to the same build quality standards as its "Gibson big brother" but it is a lot cheaper to buy! I had a 'Fishman' saddle pickup fitted to the inside of the guitar and a jack socket fitted so that I could also play "plugged". So don't be put off buying an acoustic guitar and modifying it later- some electro-acoustic guitars out there aren't worth the money! I would also recommend investing in tutorial packages which are designed to run on your PC. I used 'Guitar Coach' and 'Intermediate Guitar Coach' by 'Charanga'. These packages have to be seen to be believed - they are absolutely brilliant - with excellent videos incorporated into the tutorials. I would recommend these packages to anyone! I look forward to hearing how you get on! All the best and keep practising! Andrew  |
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Post by dazza on Dec 28, 2007 10:15:08 GMT
Hi Everyone,
Thank you so much for the advice, there is quite a bit to take in, but I know that the information will prove to be invaluable and I really appreciate it. I will keep you updated when I have purchased a guitar.
Dazza
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Post by caitling on Jan 2, 2008 18:40:48 GMT
H! I think you should definitely play guitar, it's a wonderful instrument, although it took my big brother, who is 16, 10 years to get really really good. Of course, he was quite young and temperamental when he started and wasn't really focused on it until probably 2 years ago! |
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Post by grant on Jan 2, 2008 18:53:04 GMT
Hi Caitling
Not sure whether you're here as a Hayley fan or a guitar enthusiast, but welcome to the forum anyway!
If you are a Hayley fan (and I hope you are!) Have you been to any concerts or maybe even met Hayley.
I look forward to hearing from you and reading your future posts. We are a happy group of people and you can guarantee a very warm welcome from existing members.
Best wishes
Grant
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Post by roger on Jan 2, 2008 19:05:53 GMT
Hello Caitlin and welcome to the forum. Is it possible that some of us will know you? I assume you are the Caitlin from Hayley's official forum, is that right? Anyway, I would thoroughly recommend that you learn to play a guitar as it will give you hours years of fun and a good musical knowledge. I first started to play when I was about 15 and thoroughly enjoyed it. I don't play now but I will never regret the time I spent practising! Good luck, and I hope you enjoy being a part of HWI. Best wishes, Roger |
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