hey there. i've been looking for new ways to challenge my self. i;ve been learning Stairway to Heaven by Led Zepplin ( if you didn't know who that song was by, i pitty you). i just wanted to know if theres any hidden wisdom out there that some one would like to share 'cuz i'm a mucian ...oh dare i say it...geek. ok, that felt good to get out.
"I'm as free as a bird now. And this bird you can not change" Free Bird, By: Lynyrd Skynyrd
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Hawkfoggy
Hi, and Welcome to GuitarNoise. :D
Who can say what challenges you? Learning to play Stairway to Heaven is pretty challenging, there are probably a thousand other songs equally as challenging or more so.
You want a challenge?
OK.
Keep playing guitar for the rest of your life and never quit.
That is the tough one.
If you know something better than Rock and Roll, I'd like to hear it - Jerry Lee Lewis
You ain't kiddin' Wes because I'm ready to turn mine in to kindling already.
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thank you very much sir wes the great. so what are some of the songs that come to mind that are eaqualy challenging ( to stairway to heaven)? and trust me, i will never quit playing man. musics my life and i want it to stay that way.
ROCK FOR GOD AND NEVER STOP!!!
"I'm as free as a bird now. And this bird you can not change" Free Bird, By: Lynyrd Skynyrd
GIT SNAKE BIT!!!
stay safe
Hawkfoggy
Hey, I see you have Freebird in your signature. I would say the solo would be extremely challenging.
I could name all sorts of songs, but I don't know if they would appeal to you or even if you are familiar with them. A song sort of in the same vein as Stairway to Heaven and equally as challenging would be Roundabout by Yes. That is the song that opens with the beautiful harmonics at the 12th fret.
And I'm very glad you plan on playing forever. 8)
If you know something better than Rock and Roll, I'd like to hear it - Jerry Lee Lewis
Here's a challenge -- become a complete musician.
Become able to read music and play it in any position on the guitar neck.
Become able to sing reasonably well while playing
Become able to play any style -- swing to bossa nova to western to punk
Become able to comp from a lead sheet
Become able to transcribe a difficult solo correctly by yourself
Share your love of music and the guitar with anyone and everyone around you.
"The music business is a cruel and shallow money trench, a long plastic hallway where thieves and pimps run free, and good men die like dogs. There's also a negative side." -- HST
Thanks guys! :D :D :D
"I'm as free as a bird now. And this bird you can not change" Free Bird, By: Lynyrd Skynyrd
GIT SNAKE BIT!!!
stay safe
What I've learned over the years is to not get stuck playing only one style, but learn to play them all. Becoming a versital guitarist will help you define your own style and sound.
Joe
Like what kind of styles?
"I'm as free as a bird now. And this bird you can not change" Free Bird, By: Lynyrd Skynyrd
GIT SNAKE BIT!!!
stay safe
If you like rock, learn the blues. It's the basis of a lot of rock.
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I mean really...
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or a cliche...
or garbage about me...
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sweat. i'm already doing some blues. also are there any other challenging songs any one can recomend. this can be at any level of play and i'd preffer them to be rock or blues
"I'm as free as a bird now. And this bird you can not change" Free Bird, By: Lynyrd Skynyrd
GIT SNAKE BIT!!!
stay safe
anybody gonna ansawer to this or what
"I'm as free as a bird now. And this bird you can not change" Free Bird, By: Lynyrd Skynyrd
GIT SNAKE BIT!!!
stay safe
why don't you try some of the song lessons on the main site and tell us how you get on?
Or try Texas Flood by SRV or Crossroads by Cream, should keep you busy
Learn a few songs by Robert Johnson, who's been the influence for many blues artists as well as rock.
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