For a long time big bands used banjos because they had the volume advantage.

I enjoy listening to U2, except for Songs of Innocence. It’s just not up to par. Many musicians are a bit egotistical. Doesn’t bother me as long as it doesn’t impact me. I understand Eric Clapton has some strange views, but I still love his playing. Music should be a source or entertainment and positivity. Life is too short to waste time on hate.

I'm a lefty too, and holding a right-handed guitar just felt wrong. I figured, my hands are both doing stuff and I've never held a guitar before so it shouldn't matter, but as soon as I picked up a left-handed guitar my brain just went "ohhhhh, that's better". I know some people who play the "wrong" way around but I can't do it...

Also it does take time for your hand to strengthen and you'll stop accidentally muting strings etc as you improve. You'll probably get way better advice from other people than from me, so I'll just say take it slow and play it right before you try to play it fast :)

Thank you I’ll check him out!

Dick Meldonian Big Jazz Band has some YouTube videos featuring Bucky Pizzarelli. Here’s one: https://youtu.be/F9Y9vLeJe6c

Thank you so much I’ll try this out next time im practicing!!

That’s true, I’m just shutting on tabs cuz the goal with learning is to be able to improvise and play by ear

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It takes time and practice.

I recommend working on your chords while also learning some songs that are heavy on the power chords. Also, slow them down and use a metronome to start. Some good ‘easier’ songs to learn:

The Ramones- Blitzkrieg Bop Black Sabbath- Iron Man Deep Purple- Smoke On Water Nirvana- Heart Shaped Box Metallica- One

Focus on the rhythm section, leave the lead/ solo sections for later.

Also- work with a guitar teacher, you will be blown away by how much value a good teacher can bring.

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Plays Prog Rock Classics, maybe?

Yeah I’ve been told by people who have used shitty made instruments that well made ones are easier to play, so idk if I should just get a better one and leave my current one

Only the cool kids turn down honours.

That was incredible, well done.

Right okay, most of the time I have it above it so my thumb kinda hooks it if that makes sense

Chicago.

Yeah I have short nails so that’s not the problem and I will check him out thank you!

I got this one

https://www.amazon.co.uk/RockJam-Electric-Guitar-Superkit-Strings/dp/B01M66OZ0V?pd_rd_w=087hJ&content-id=amzn1.sym.7e1aba63-f32a-4d3d-8a78-f7fbbae425e1&pf_rd_p=7e1aba63-f32a-4d3d-8a78-f7fbbae425e1&pf_rd_r=W300TNBTKR2FN9RY7FJ6&pd_rd_wg=cEdCB&pd_rd_r=9f76ea65-71e2-4a3e-a4a4-2d8dbb616fbd&pd_rd_i=B01M66OZ0V&psc=1&ref_=pd_basp_bia_rpt_ba_s_2_sc

Jordnära or Fatta Eld.

Both made by the rap band "Fattaru."

The Forever Story by JID for hip-hop listeners.

I would call it Texas Rap

Will try that!

Why has this been marked "NSFW", though?

Trying to go back and listen to as many great albums as possible is more of a lifelong goal, not something that can be reasonably accomplished for a new year’s resolution. However, if you are committed to listening to more albums, the best thing start yourself off is to keep tabs on the schedule of upcoming releases. If you see a band or artist you love, go ahead and pre-order that album. When it’s released, you will find that you have set yourself up to listen to it all the way through. That’s what I did for 2022 and I absolutely don’t regret it.

I tried playing a d chord I think it was both ways and I was able to play it first time with my right hand on the fretboard but with my left hand on the fretboard I struggle to play without muting other strings

I got my guitar from Amazon so I know it’s shit and not well made, would u mind if I sent u a picture of it from different angles so you could look at it?