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05/15/2021 11:08 pm

I agree on the useless tool thing...


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05/16/2021 1:16 am

I was curious about your post history, found this

"Just went over to reverb and bought a new 2020 PRS Standard vint"

So based upon the info you provided, you are probably 27ish, spent a wad of cash on a very nice guitar and thought this was going to be easy.

It's not. However, maybe in a few decades you will be at a place were all this makes sense and you can enjoy the guitar and learning.

Took me from 17 to 55 to figure it out, you will too. I still have the guitar I bought when I was 17 btw, so don't sell your guitar.

I might be dead and gone by the time you get to enjoy the guitar so my advice is to relax and best of luck.


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05/16/2021 3:15 pm
Originally Posted by: trevorbell17

nothing good just basic shit.[/quote][p]What level or kind of skills & ideas are you interested in? I've got plenty of material at an intermediate or advanced level. There are some other instructors that have that kind of material also.

https://www.guitartricks.com/instructor.php?input=155014

On that page you can find a series on major scale patterns, minor scales, altered minor scales, practicing modes across the fretboard, sweep picking, speed playing, jazz guitar, classical guitar, music theory tutorials, visualizing fretboard lessons.

Ben has a huge collection of intermediate to advanced tutorials on scales, arpeggios, intervals, licks, riffs, speed shredding.

https://www.guitartricks.com/instructor.php?input=22899

Dave has some interesting artist & technique studies.

https://www.guitartricks.com/instructor.php?input=2229316

I think quite often you see the beginner related material featured prominently because there are a lot beginners level players. So, sometimes people miss or don't see all the other instructors that do a variety of material beyond beginner level.

https://www.guitartricks.com/instructors.php

[quote=trevorbell17]the excersises are weak too.

What kind of exercises are looking for? I have some pentatonic exercises that are sequences of 3s that span all 5 boxes & the entire fretboard.

Pentatonic Minor Scale Exercises

https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial.php?input=185

Pentatonic Major Scale Exercises

https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial.php?input=722

I have a series of tutorials on visualizing the fretboard & playing patterns in various exercises all across the guitar.

Visualizing Fretboard Patterns Series 1

https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial.php?input=419

Visualizing Fretboard Patterns Series 2

https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial.php?input=898

Visualizing Fretboard Patterns Series 3

https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial.php?input=899

Maybe you will find something interesting in there somewhere! If not, just ask for what you are looking for. Best of success!


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05/16/2021 4:47 pm
Originally Posted by: trevorbell17

I started seeing more results using actual books and youtube videos.

Then probably the best route for you is using "actual books and youtube videos." That is inconsistent with what most of us have found. And William MG probably has the explanation of that.

But best of luck in your guitar learning journey.


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06/07/2021 12:16 am
Originally Posted by: William MG

I agree on the useless tool thing...

Hilarious, beyond.


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06/07/2021 1:07 pm
Originally Posted by: anthm
Originally Posted by: William MG

I agree on the useless tool thing...

Hilarious, beyond.

Many find sarcasm offensive. Then there are others of us that consider it an art form.

@William MG, you have my undying respect.


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06/07/2021 1:46 pm

I find this site great. There is a lot of information and lessons. In fact so much it can get overwhelming but what has worked for me is to find a teacher and stick at it by working through their program. I reckon Chris Schlegel is excellent. Really enjoying the tutorials and explanations thanks Chris. I'm finally starting to piece this whole music thing together after all these years.


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06/07/2021 11:16 pm
Originally Posted by: matonanjin2
Originally Posted by: anthm
Originally Posted by: William MG

I agree on the useless tool thing...

Hilarious, beyond.

Many find sarcasm offensive. Then there are others of us that consider it an art form.

@William MG, you have my undying respect.

the young man never came back to the thread. I hope HE finds a sense of humor.


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06/07/2021 11:19 pm
Originally Posted by: Bruiser1610

I find this site great. There is a lot of information and lessons. In fact so much it can get overwhelming but what has worked for me is to find a teacher and stick at it by working through their program. I reckon Chris Schlegel is excellent. Really enjoying the tutorials and explanations thanks Chris. I'm finally starting to piece this whole music thing together after all these years.

100% Bruiser. The value in the site is tremendous. Of the 3 I subscribe to, I use this the most consistently.


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06/08/2021 9:30 am

Some say sarcasm Is the lowest form of whit. I find it the funniest. Love how Chris just trudges through trying to help regardless. Brilliant stuff.


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06/08/2021 11:46 am
Originally Posted by: Bruiser1610 Really enjoying the tutorials and explanations thanks Chris. I'm finally starting to piece this whole music thing together after all these years.

Thanks & you're welcome! Glad it's coming together for you.


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06/08/2021 11:47 am
Originally Posted by: Tinpan

Love how Chris just trudges through trying to help regardless.

Thanks! What else am I am going to do, right? :) Might as well try to help the guy find what he seems to be asking for!


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06/08/2021 1:50 pm
Originally Posted by: ChristopherSchlegel
Originally Posted by: Tinpan

Love how Chris just trudges through trying to help regardless.

Thanks! What else am I am going to do, right? :) Might as well try to help the guy find what he seems to be asking for!

Christopher, you are the best man! I am pretty sure everyone here will agree to that.


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06/08/2021 6:17 pm

I long for the day that I can be in 100% agreement with OP. Because on that day I will be a great and very accomplished guitar player. [br][br]Until then I suspect GT will have an ample supply of material to challenge me. That said, I find the content and instructors extremely valuable and well worth the subscription fee.


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07/26/2021 8:32 am

I was seeking for a way to relax more when exercise and don't know why I encouter this post, I want just to thanks Christopher to remind all sections in the site with all lessons instuctors have.


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07/26/2021 11:22 am
Originally Posted by: William MG

Christopher, you are the best man! I am pretty sure everyone here will agree to that.

I missed this earlier! Thanks, William!


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07/26/2021 11:22 am
Originally Posted by: annibale.greco

I want just to thanks Christopher to remind all sections in the site with all lessons instuctors have.

You're welcome!


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08/01/2021 7:49 am

Most instructions here like almost everywhere are better off to die but there are some gems in here too. You might want to try Danny Gil's tutorials on the site Lick Library. They are no fluff


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08/01/2021 4:22 pm
Originally Posted by: ChristopherSchlegel
Originally Posted by: William MG

Christopher, you are the best man! I am pretty sure everyone here will agree to that.

I missed this earlier! Thanks, William!

Pleasure Christopher. You keep this thing running...


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08/01/2021 11:09 pm

Danny Gil misses too much and often squashes 5 beats into 4/4 timing. LL is seriously overrated, in my opinion


I wish this forum had a "block user" feature. Possibly I'm not the only one......

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