Just wanted to intro myself. I joined up today and you guys look interesting. I like to think that I play guitar, bass and drums...and I'm practicing all of them lately after many years of having put playing aside. I never quit listening, but I stopped playing. But I'm back at my ripe old age and more determined than ever.
That's it for now! Take care. :D
Love and Peace or Else,
CC
Welcome!
I'm a newb to both here and guitar, people seem very encouraging around here which is why I joined up.
Nick
How do you know if a drummer is knocking on your door.....
The knocking speeds up.
Welcome to GN. Lots of us about that age.
Jim
“The hardest thing in life is to know which bridge to cross and which to burn” - David Russell (Scottish classical Guitarist. b.1942)
Welcome aboard! 8)
Dan
"The only way I know that guarantees no mistakes is not to play and that's simply not an option". David Hodge
mmm 40 something ??? is not " ripe old age " thank you very much I am 43 and still feel 21 lol who am I am trying to kid ..
Welcome have fun
Here is to you as good as you are
And here is to me as bad as I am
As good as you are and as bad as I am
I'm as good as you are as bad as I am
Welcome, Musica! Another mid-forty-er here.
Enjoy GN and the forums!
Margaret
When my mind is free, you know a melody can move me
And when I'm feelin' blue, the guitar's comin' through to soothe me ~
Welcome to GN, musica23.
Look forward to seeing you round the forums.
8)
I've had a lot of sobering thoughts in my time.
It was them that turned me to drink.
I was 46 when I discovered GN - been playing on-and-off (more off than on!) for about 30 years then I decided to take it seriously....
My playing has improved such a lot over the last 3 years, not only that but with the help of the people here I actually know a bit of theory now, and I'm not afraid to experiment...and as an added bonus, thanks to the Sunday Songwriters forum, my songwriting's improved too!
GN is, in my humble opinion, the best self-help group on the planet - but you have to want to get better!
Welcome!
:D :D :D
Vic
"Sometimes the beauty of music can help us all find strength to deal with all the curves life can throw us." (D. Hodge.)
I am not forty yet, but it is right around the bend! I am sure you will find MANY posters to the board in the same boat as you!
I discovered this site at the over-ripe old age of 44 and never looked back. Welcome aboard!
I was 46 when I discovered GN - been playing on-and-off (more off than on!) for about 30 years then I decided to take it seriously....
My playing has improved such a lot over the last 3 years, not only that but with the help of the people here I actually know a bit of theory now, and I'm not afraid to experiment...and as an added bonus, thanks to the Sunday Songwriters forum, my songwriting's improved too!
GN is, in my humble opinion, the best self-help group on the planet - but you have to want to get better!
Welcome!
:D :D :D
Vic
Well, that's certainly great to hear! Sounds very much like my habit over the years: playing off and on, but more off than on! You've just given me some great encouragement. This time I'm not quitting for anything!
Love and Peace or Else,
CC
Hi Vic
Like you I am new to this site
Mind you i have another 10+ years on you
Study / work / family meant not picking a a guitar for 30 odd years
Now loving every minute of it - even practicing scales and chords
How sick is that............. :oops:
Christiaan
Welcome to our geriatri.... err musical friendly club!.
I'm also 40+!
cheers.
Roberto
Yikes! I'm 54 and sorta just starting. Just found this board though. Tried bass for a few years in my early 20s, but things started getting in the way. Always regretted not learning an instrument. Anyway, been seeing the VW ads with the First Act guitars. Toys R Us had a recent sale of FA guitars so I bought an acoustic. WOW! I knew your fingers got sore when starting, but this was torture. After 2 weeks I went to the Guitar Center ,on bBlack Friday, and the salesman talked me into a Yamaha Gigmaster acoustic. What a difference! Took the FA back to TRU and got my D'oh back Then I found this board and I'm already playing songs. Even remembering some of the bass stuff from years gone by. I can play the bass line to "I'm Going Home" by Ten Years After, good finger exercise and a break from practicing chords. Can play(and remember) 3 chords already. Not really wanting to "read" music but damn, I WANNA PLAY! Sorry for the rant. Smell ya later, Gary :oops:
G W Roach (Don't BUG me while I'm practicing!)
