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Scottche t1_j2fsz5e wrote

Reply to Beginner on electric guitar. by Goldestwing

I teach music and I’ve seen this problem before when students attempt a barre chord, for this problem you want to make sure that the index finger is rolled a bit so that the bone of the finger is very close to the fret but not on it, with open chords I recommend a technique called anchoring, for example take a minor triad, put your index finger onto the c of the second string thus anchoring your position and then build the chord around that so when switching between chords you always have an anchor position to build from. Now obviously I recommend theory and standard notation over tabs so to get started memorize the open strings in standard notation this makes reading music for guitar much easier. Good luck!

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Atomicityy t1_j2fsm6t wrote

Reply to What were the best songs you discovered in 2022? by lightskintastebud

I curated a menu because there’s too many options.

>>> The singer hugs you with their voice

  • Coldplay - Sparks
  • Nick Mulvey - In your hands
  • Lake Street Dive - Better than

>>> Strong female energy

  • Lion babe, busta rhymes - Harder
  • Michael Brun, Kah-Lo - Spice
  • Teddi Gold, Mi$HNRZ - Bossa nova baby

>>> Sad Blanket

  • Labrinth, Zendaya - Rue’s I’m Tired
  • Joesef - Comedown
  • Babeheaven - Seabird

>>> Joy

  • OPM - Heaven is a halfpipe (if I die)
  • Metronomy - The look
  • Breakbot - Baby I’m yours

>>> Can’t talk must move

  • Ey Walha - Pepas
  • Moderat - A new error
  • Orange - Pankobabaunka

>>> New core-memory unlocked

  • Queen - Love of my life
  • Kate Bush - Running up that hill
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JeriNero t1_j2fsa3a wrote

Reply to Beginner on electric guitar. by Goldestwing

I haven't seen this mentioned yet, but I'd suggest getting/learning a proper setup on the guitar - a proper setup lowers the string height(action) of the guitar, thus making it an easier instrument to play.

I'd also suggest starting out with a light gauge of guitar strings - everyone admires 11s but barre chords are impossible when you're first starting. A higher gauge of string also leads to more hand fatigue, try a 9 or even 8.

Anyway, dude, i hope you enjoy your musical journey!

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