Hi All, I have been exploring this site for a month or so now and decided it would probably be a good place for me. There doesn't seem to be any arrogance by anyone here as I have seen on some other sites. It's nice to find helpful people and not feel intimidated to ask a question. I live in Modesto in California's Central Valley. I played around with a guitar in high school; though not very seriously. I am 55 now and decided to pursue it again, albeit as a rank beginner! Just after this last Xmas, I went to Skip's Music and bought a Fender Squire Acoustic. When I bought it I had heard and read that it helps if you are a beginner to have lighter strings, so I had them put on. I am interested in learning blues and maybe some jazz. I bought a few books and have been teaching myself along with learning to read music. As far as reading music and theory, I have found it to be very interesting. I now have an idea about chords, notes, etc., but have a long way to go yet. I especially find David Hodge's articles to be very helpful and have printed a few out and have reread them a few times. I also bought Tom Serb's book the other day and am looking forward to see if that helps me out. Now, I'm not sure if I should post this on one of the other boards, but I would like to find the music of Craig Chaquico and Russ Freeman of the Rippingtons. I have looked in the music stores, online and tried Google to no avail. I'm glad I found this site and look forward to talking to you guys. Maybe I could even be of help to someone even if I am just starting to find out about this thing called music. :roll:
Hey, I'm glad you found all of us too. I hope you enjoy your time here.
Geoo
“The hardest thing in life is to know which bridge to cross and which to burn” - David Russell (Scottish classical Guitarist. b.1942)
Welcome to the forums! Look forward to see you around.
-Jason
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Welcome to GN!
See you around the boards!!
Dan
"The only way I know that guarantees no mistakes is not to play and that's simply not an option". David Hodge
Hey there, neighbor!
Welcome to GuitarNoise, Valleykayaker! We look forward to seeing you around the forums! :D
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"Don't wanna ride no shootin' star. Just wanna play on the rhythm guitar." Emmylou Harris, "Rhythm Guitar" from "The Ballad of Sally Rose"
Hello, welcome to the forums. :)
Welcome valleykayaker, great to have you here. I am sure you will enjoy your stay.
Life pushes hard. Push back.
Nice guitar. Welcome the forum. Enjoy!
At this time I would like to tell you that NO MATTER WHAT...IT IS WITH GOD. HE IS GRACIOUS AND MERCIFUL. HIS WAY IS IN LOVE, THROUGH WHICH WE ALL ARE. IT IS TRULY -- A LOVE SUPREME --. John Coltrane
You have come to the right place. The people here are fantastic and that is exactly why I started to post here. I came across this site as the result of a google for advice on locking out the trem on my Strat and found a wealth of information and experience on this forum. I now visit nearly every day.
welcome!
"There won't be any money. But when you die, on your death bed, you will receive total conciousness. So, I got that going for me. Which is nice." - Bill Murray, Caddyshack ~~ Michigan Music Dojo - http://michiganmusicdojo.com ~~
This is a great community, so welcome to the noise :D ---the dog
Welcome, i love the forums here and im sure you will too.
Guitars: Electric: Jackson DX10D, J. Reynolds Fat Strat copy
Acoustic: New York and a Jasmine.
Amps: Austin 15 watt, Fender Deluxe 112, Fender Champion 600 5w, 0ld 1970's Sears 500g.
Effects: Digitech Whammy, Big Muff Pi USA, MXR, Washburn Distortion.
as a fellow geezer I welcome you.
Hey VK.....welcome,
Check out the Skeptical Guitarist series of books. I owe the guy a review, but the books are excellent.
