fuzzsniffvoyage
Well-known member
Personally, I'm a sucky guitar player because I don't practice enough......
I am a sucky guitarist because:
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TheMorningRain
New member
Not enough time to practice! Guted since i started working.
itsonlyme
New member
I could almost guarantee that you suffer with depression...I was a pro guitarist for over 45 years, did recording, TV. radio and session work,however, I had bi-polar disorder and some days I couldn't even tune my ax. Don't get concerned about it, I know its a bummer but just "Enjoy" playing when all is well.
Remember above all that it is not a competition
Itsonlyme.
Remember above all that it is not a competition
Itsonlyme.
ShanPeyton
Member
There doesn't appear to be a check box for a left handed & upside down. 
There doesn't appear to be a check box for a left handed & upside down.
So you play a right-handed guitar, left-handed, without being restrung?
ShanPeyton
Member
Yep. A 'B' chord is the bane of my existence.
jonny deep
Disappointing Member
I always found B easier on an upside-down right-handed guitar than on my left-handed guitar.
I feel like I sound pretty tasteful when I play slow.. the problem is shredding and stuff like that. I know, you don't HAVE to do that but I think these days it's like a high pressure for guitarists cause there're so many ultramega-technique-guys out there.
So in a way, fast-playing is kind of a basic thing that's almost expected when people look for new guitarists
So in a way, fast-playing is kind of a basic thing that's almost expected when people look for new guitarists
Bubba po
Tiny Stonehenge Moment
I feel like I sound pretty tasteful when I play slow.. the problem is shredding and stuff like that. I know, you don't HAVE to do that but I think these days it's like a high pressure for guitarists cause there're so many ultramega-technique-guys out there.
So in a way, fast-playing is kind of a basic thing that's almost expected when people look for new guitarists
It's a shame, because that kind of playing has no musical value.
jonny deep
Disappointing Member
Not when in the right hands. Herman Lee has recorded some kick-ass solos at incredible speeds. I agree that that type of stuff is generally wank, though.
I can't play half the things I'd like to because of my playing style.
I'm a lefty, and when I was bought my first guitar, aged around 8/9, nobody around me was astute enough, or gave a shit enough, to tell me to turn the strings to suit a proper lefty, so I've been playing with the strings upside down for a VERY long time.
Sure, I can do some things that 'normal' players find impossible, but a lot of 'standard' stuff is a closed book.
I'm a lefty, and when I was bought my first guitar, aged around 8/9, nobody around me was astute enough, or gave a shit enough, to tell me to turn the strings to suit a proper lefty, so I've been playing with the strings upside down for a VERY long time.
Sure, I can do some things that 'normal' players find impossible, but a lot of 'standard' stuff is a closed book.
true-eurt
Maneater
My guitar playing sucks because...
1. I haven't found that magic guitar yet. I just have to keep searching, cause I know becoming a guitar goddess is just a guitar away.
2. I've not been able to buy any new axes for quite some time now to continure my quest to improve(see excuse #1).
3. I don't own an amplifier with enough power. If I could crank it up more, then my playing would improve!
4. It's the dang dog's fault, he keeps eating my special picks!
5. I have crappy guitar chords..I mean cords!
6. I don't have short pants and knee high socks!
7. No matter how many effect pedals I plug into, I still sound crappy..must be a defect in the pedals!
8. I practice 10 mins one day out of the month so I don't understand why I've not improved.
9. I just can't find strings that sound good on my guitar.
10. The color is all wrong and it throws off my playing karma!
11. That darn cat keeps lying atop my amp when I play. I KNOW he's fiddling with the knobs!!
12. My fingers don't move fast enough and everytime I try to play with my teeth my dentures come out!!
The excuse list, what a wonderful rabbit to pull outta the guitar case at the flick of a pick..that is when the dog hasn't eaten it!
But, my serious answer:
13. Lack of persistance when frustrated and diligence to continue when bored with repetitious actions?
Is this my final answer? yes sir!
..bingo! I think I've hit the flat top on the bridge!
1. I haven't found that magic guitar yet. I just have to keep searching, cause I know becoming a guitar goddess is just a guitar away.
2. I've not been able to buy any new axes for quite some time now to continure my quest to improve(see excuse #1).
3. I don't own an amplifier with enough power. If I could crank it up more, then my playing would improve!
4. It's the dang dog's fault, he keeps eating my special picks!
5. I have crappy guitar chords..I mean cords!
6. I don't have short pants and knee high socks!
7. No matter how many effect pedals I plug into, I still sound crappy..must be a defect in the pedals!
8. I practice 10 mins one day out of the month so I don't understand why I've not improved.
9. I just can't find strings that sound good on my guitar.
10. The color is all wrong and it throws off my playing karma!
11. That darn cat keeps lying atop my amp when I play. I KNOW he's fiddling with the knobs!!
12. My fingers don't move fast enough and everytime I try to play with my teeth my dentures come out!!
The excuse list, what a wonderful rabbit to pull outta the guitar case at the flick of a pick..that is when the dog hasn't eaten it!
But, my serious answer:
13. Lack of persistance when frustrated and diligence to continue when bored with repetitious actions?
Is this my final answer? yes sir!
..bingo! I think I've hit the flat top on the bridge!
Greenfisted
New member
....because i dont have the time/patience to learn the solo.