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Guitar Help Please

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LollipopViolet · 28/04/2012 14:38

Hello,

Just wondering, could those of you with teen guitar players ask them some questions for me? I have an electric guitar I got when I was 17, then college and uni got in the way, so I never really learnt to play it.

Now I'll soon have a bit of time on my hands, and want to try and learn. Can't afford lessons unfortunately, so will be self teaching.

What are some good sites/videos to watch to get me started?
I have been experimenting a bit today, and when I try and put one finger on, say, alternating strings and strum, something is stopping the strings. Any advice on hand position/playing technique for a lady with small hands?
I want to play Iron Maiden, Metallica, Green Day, stuff of that ilk, so relevant lessons would be good :)
Any other tips?

Thank you :)

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SillyBeardyDaddyman · 01/05/2012 17:14

Ah! At least you know now! You might find this handy...

guitar.about.com/od/leftyguitar/Lefty_Guitar.htm

PurplePidjin · 01/05/2012 18:06

Left hand makes the chords, right hand strums in standard set up. The fattest string should be nearest your face.

NicholasTeakozy · 01/05/2012 19:03

Bert Weedon Play in a day is a good place to start. :)

LollipopViolet · 01/05/2012 19:12

Ooooh right, well then I dunno what I was doing! Will have a look at that link too NicholasTeakozy (great name btw) :)

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