I feel that I don’t play clean enough

I am currently learning this song (1 week ago) and I feel that I can’t play it “cleanly”. I also feel this way with other songs submitted by /u/HopeRevolutionary309 [link] [comments]

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What are some good solos/songs to learn by ear?

One of my biggest relative weaknesses is my ear training. I can play a lot of progressions, riffs, and a couple of nifty solos, but I find myself almost totally lost without tabs or written music.

What are some good recommendations for music that is a good starting point for ear training?

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The easy way to learn barre chords.

I constantly see this as something new guitarists struggle with. So I’m going to share the way I’ve taught people and they have always found it an easy progression.

First I’m going to start with what I think the 2 main problems are.

• Strength to push all the strings down.

• Coordination and knowledge of what it feels like to push all the strings down while using other fingers to fret.

We are going to approach this in a format of slow progression. If you’re struggling I heavily suggest starting at step 1 even if you think it’s too easy.

Step 1. Barre three strings (E, B, G). Use proper fretting technique keep your finger close to the fret without being on top of it. Now play through the strings one by one. If any have buzz adjust pressure or placement until they’re all ringing clear. Also focus on using as little pressure as possible.

Step 2. Move onto 4 strings (E, B, G, D). Now I want use to use pressure from the end of your finger to press down on the G, and D strings. For the E, and B I want you to create pressure by pulling back with your elbow. If doing this correctly you should be able to use a small amount of pressure, even allowing you to do so without squeezing with your thumb. Next make sure they all ring out clear.

Step 3. Repeat this adding one string each time playing lightly and using the method of two points of pressure. Pressing with your finger and pulling with your elbow.

Other points. -Have a guitar with a low action. - If you can’t barre yet and you’re playing with higher gauge strings it might be worth dropping them down. - Practice with a clean tone, this allows you to identify fret buzz. - This still might take a bit but it’s a good way to track progress you can see how many strings you can barre cleanly.

I hope this helps. Feel free to dm me, I’m happy to help anyone with putting more music into the world.

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If someone wants to start learning acoustic guitar at home.

If I want want to start learning acoustic guitar at home, what apps or YouTubers would any of you recommend? Been wanting to learn for awhile but don't have the time to go to any classes for it.

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Learning Guitar

I’m looking to learn to play, I’ve always been fascinated with music and I’m now wanting to learn, my question is how do I start? What’s the best way to learn? I’m into country music, like Zach Bryan type songs and would like to learn some of his songs, but also listen to older country.

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Solo Lesson #2: "Soul Transit" + TAB and Backing Track

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could it be shoulder instability?

when i try to tremolo pick on guitar. my whole arm starts bouncing off the string like a foot from guitar and turns into more of a string pecking thing. does this sound like my shoulder could be having instibility issue? or do you think a physio therapist can help which i am seeing soon. how soo? idk but this is driving me mad why my hand does this. just imagine the most extreme string pecking you've every seen on a newbie. I'm not necessarily "looking for medical advice. but an opinion and hopefully someone here has fixed the same problem or knows someone who has. And btw i should add that its not just my wrist, my whole are goes flying. I tried certain prescription from my doctor. that i thought at first was helping but i don't think it is helping me100 percent

thanks for your time

sincerely

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