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It's been really, really great for me in the short time I've had it. Just what I needed

I could go back through the thread, but I'm far too lazy.

Does anybody here play Smite? I could do with a few more friendly faces to play with

 

 

The session mode in rocksmith can really help you go with that too it indicate the scale right on the fretboard and you just have to play all the rest follow

 

I need to delve into it more now that I understand theory a little bit more. Do you know if there's a way to view/show what chords can be played too?

 

 

See, the thing I need is not "look, here's a scale...now go learn it" but "Here's a scale, and this is how you could create a song from it"

 

My biggest issue isn't the theory itself, but knowing how to apply it. Which notes can I play, where and why?

 

I think I need to go see a teacher, basically. Would probably be the best option

Rock prodigy teaches you a scale then walks you through a tune using that scale.

 

 

That sounds ideal, this is sounding more and more like my thing. I'm off on thursday, I'll have a look at getting a demo and trying it out.

 

I know what you mean by learning how to apply the scale. I too have no idea. But if they did that I guess they would be writing a song for you. Hang in there someday we will be rockstars ! :D

BTW I bought the BB King track today just to see what I get for $3.99 It gives you 3 levels to learn to play it. And hell no it ain't easy !

 

It's an odd feeling. It's like there's a link in the chain that's just missing. 

I know how to play. I know the key I'd want to play in and the scale I would use.

I know various mode shapes and scale patterns, but I have absolutely no idea where to start in putting it all together :p

It's the weirdest thing, but hopefully session mode and potentially rockprodigy will help. And it doesn't help that I'm very impatient :D

Thanks buddy, this little bit of clarification could go a long way :)

The session mode in rocksmith can really help you go with that too it indicate the scale right on the fretboard and you just have to play all the rest follow

I need to delve into it more now that I understand theory a little bit more. Do you know if there's a way to view/show what chords can be played too?

 

See, the thing I need is not "look, here's a scale...now go learn it" but "Here's a scale, and this is how you could create a song from it"

 

My biggest issue isn't the theory itself, but knowing how to apply it. Which notes can I play, where and why?

 

I think I need to go see a teacher, basically. Would probably be the best option

Rock prodigy teaches you a scale then walks you through a tune using that scale.

 

That sounds ideal, this is sounding more and more like my thing. I'm off on thursday, I'll have a look at getting a demo and trying it out.

See, the thing I need is not "look, here's a scale...now go learn it" but "Here's a scale, and this is how you could create a song from it"

My biggest issue isn't the theory itself, but knowing how to apply it. Which notes can I play, where and why?

I think I need to go see a teacher, basically. Would probably be the best option

See, I think this is what I need. 

I'm fine with Rocksmith, I can happily play along with songs, but when I turn it off and pick up my guitar I'm pretty lost for what to do. I think Rock Prodigy could be an excellent companion to RS.

I've not been listening to much today, but over the past few days my most listened to artists would be Coheed & Cambria and Sundowner

The first gig I ever attended was Robbie Williams with my dad and stepmum who were big fans :p

The first gig I went to on my own, well, with friends, was All American Rejects back when I was about 13/14. 

The first record I bought was apparently the first album by The Prodigy when I was 7 on casette tape. (My mum was a big fan) I'm not really sure what the first record that I consciously went out and bought was, given the age I was when I really started to get into music, it'd probably be something like Hybrid Theory by Linkin Park or Chocolate Starfish by Limp Bizkit

So how are you finding this Bornwild? Would you recommend it or are we thinking that it's best just to stick to Rocksmith and the internet for now?

Just bought some of the Dunlop Tortex picks on ebay, should be with me in a day or so. First time I've bought proper branded picks. Interesting to see what kinda difference it'll make

Quick question guys...

As a relative newbie to guitar playing, I'm really not that knowledgeable about strings and such. If, for a change, I wanted to ridiculously downtune my guitar and play Cannibal Corpse or something of that style, is their a particular type of string I should use?

No worries bud. 

I'm not sure what more experienced guitarists would make of it, but for me it's been fantastic 

Thanks guys.

I think it's just a matter of knowing where to start. I done a lot more theory work last night (I posted about it in the learning guitar section) and that's given me something new to think about and some new ideas that I can mess about with.

The last week or two has seen me get quite disheartened by not knowing what to really do outside rocksmith. Knowing I'm not the only one, and getting some new ideas, has renewed my inspiration quite a bit, so thanks!

I just thought I'd throw this out there for anybody looking to learn theory.

http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/lessons/for_beginners/learning_music_theory_the_beginning.html

This article has been absolutely superb for me but it may be missed by many, with it being posted quite a while ago. Hope it helps :)

I do struggle with retaining a lot of the stuff I play in Rocksmith, although some bits do stick. I can play 'Breaking the law' pretty much by memory now, which is nice. 

Little licks from songs like 'Carry on my wayward son' or 'Mississippi Queen' too, but I tend to forget most of what I've been playing on rocksmith, I suppose there's just too much choice for a newbie like me :p

I've just got a new amp which has some presets loaded into it, so I need to experiment with that more. Mostly I think it's just increasing my creative potential, learning arpeggios and more scale patterns

First, I was unsure whether to put this in here or in the "learning guitar" section. I apologise in advance if this needs moved to there.

So I'm interested in finding out what you guys and girls do with your guitar when you're not playing Rocksmith. Obviously some of you will play with bands and whatnot, but I'm thinking specifically when you're in your house.

Basically, I've been learning guitar for about 8 months now, maybe a little more, and for the most part it's all been through Rocksmith. When I pick up my guitar, I instinctively head over to the PC and put the game one. If I can't play Rocksmith, I'm generally at a loss with what to do.

I've been learning some theory and I can play a few riffs, but after about 10 minutes or so I just end up playing random nonsense or maybe a few scale shapes, and then put the guitar back. 

So what about you guys? Do you work on songs or learn some tab? Watch youtube videos and brush up on theory?

Sorry, if this is a little vague but I'm just after a little inspiration

Cheers Plum.

Unfortunately I don't have a mic or a realtone cable, so both of those are out of the question unfortunately.

Asio has caused me a fair few issues, so I'll just need to wait until I can afford an audio interface or mic. 

Thanks again

Hey guys, this could be a stupid question but please bare with me.

I'm wanting to record myself playing some stuff on guitar as I feel it'll help me improve. (I sometimes struggle to hear my guitar over the actual parts in Rocksmith)

Now, normally I'd connect my guitar to the pc via a cable with connects directly to the line in and the other end, obviously, goes to the guitar. However, you really don't get very high levels doing it that way so recording is pretty much impossible.

What I'm wondering is, could I connect that cable into the 'Output' jack of my amp, connecting my guitar to the amp as usual and using the amp as a sort of middle man? I could always try, but I thought I'd ask before I risk damaging any equipment

This might help, for a start? http://www.synthesiagame.com/wiki/Finding_New_Songs

I'm not sure on the technical side of things, but I'm sure you'd be able to use guitar pro files in some way, shape or form

Brilliant stuff :D

I've just done the same, waiting on my key coming through.

I'm a member of a Football Manager game forum too, and we're partnered with DLGamer, so I'm used to using them. Very reliable 

EDIT: Thought I was being clever buying this, thought I could maybe find a workaround to not having the cable. No such luck, it seems :p

12.99?! Payday on Wednesday, that'll be lovely

I really enjoy Marty Schwarz's videos on GuitarJamz.com (Youtube: Guitarjamzdotcom)

This is well beyond my level, but I enjoyed watching and listening to him demonstrate...

Yeah those model settings are fantastic for somebody like me who really doesn't know where to begin with all that sorta stuff.

I'm only using it as a practice amp as I'm nowhere near good enough to think about playing live or anything, so the volume is perfect. Good thing is that it would probably do me well at small venues too, if the need ever arises