Anyone play guitar on this forum?

[sam.utute]

We all know the majority of people here play piano (no offense intended - I play as well ).

Anyone actually play guitar?
If so, could you recommend a couple of songs that I could learn?
I've got a Legend acoustic and I'm getting the Maton EM225C soon , so no electric distorted nonsense.
Only been playing Tommy Emmanuel for the last year or so.
Any song of intermediate to advanced difficulty that sounds awesome would help me out. I've become a one-trick pony because I don't know what else to play besides Tommy (he is the King after all).

Thanks fellas,
Sammy

[sam.utute]

Wow...

No one plays the greatest instrument ever invented?

[funkyducky]

I do.

[melissa.]

i'm going to learn how to play it   (hopefully)

[sam.utute]

I do.

Woot! What are you playing at the moment?

i'm going to learn how to play it   (hopefully)

You won't regret it.

[MBBS]

I play, not currently during VCE.

I have a Jap fender Strat, can't remember year, but it's a good year!

It was a 40th anniversary edition of a famous one, it's a sweet guitar.

[sam.utute]

I play, not currently during VCE.

I have a Jap fender Strat, can't remember year, but it's a good year!

It was a 40th anniversary edition of a famous one, it's a sweet guitar.

Playing guitar was my only escape during VCE. The lack of games/movies/tv shows etc. meant that I relied on my guitar more than ever to alleviate my boredom.

[MBBS]

I play, not currently during VCE.

I have a Jap fender Strat, can't remember year, but it's a good year!

It was a 40th anniversary edition of a famous one, it's a sweet guitar.

Playing guitar was my only escape during VCE. The lack of games/movies/tv shows etc. meant that I relied on my guitar more than ever to alleviate my boredom.

I do this occasionally when I'm stressed out. Blackbird ftw

[shinny]

I'm thinking of starting these holidays (just like I did the previous two summers; I SWEARS I'M SERIOUS THIS TIME). Tossing up between acoustic and electric though =S

[MBBS]

I'm thinking of starting these holidays (just like I did the previous two summers; I SWEARS I'M SERIOUS THIS TIME). Tossing up between acoustic and electric though =S

Acoustic first. If your good at that electric. TRUST ME!

[melissa.]

I'm thinking of starting these holidays (just like I did the previous two summers; I SWEARS I'M SERIOUS THIS TIME). Tossing up between acoustic and electric though =S

electric! that's what i want to get, so i guess i'm biased

[shinny]

I'm thinking of starting these holidays (just like I did the previous two summers; I SWEARS I'M SERIOUS THIS TIME). Tossing up between acoustic and electric though =S

Acoustic first. If your good at that electric. TRUST ME!

Hmm sure? Other places recommend electric first since it's apparently easier on the fingers. In terms of the music they can play, I'm happy to go either way and eventually intend to learn both. Just wondering what to start with to gauge my talent and interest.

EDIT: Crap, realised I just hijacked your thread OP so hmm. Some random songs that my friends keep playing while I'm around; Wonderwall by Oasis, I'm Yours and Lucky by Jason Mraz.

[MBBS]

I'm thinking of starting these holidays (just like I did the previous two summers; I SWEARS I'M SERIOUS THIS TIME). Tossing up between acoustic and electric though =S

Acoustic first. If your good at that electric. TRUST ME!

Hmm sure? Other places recommend electric first since it's apparently easier on the fingers. In terms of the music they can play, I'm happy to go either way and eventually intend to learn both. Just wondering what to start with to gauge my talent and interest.

EDIT: Crap, realised I just hijacked your thread OP so hmm. Some random songs that my friends keep playing while I'm around; Wonderwall by Oasis, I'm Yours and Lucky by Jason Mraz.

In Electric, when you play, things such as timing and your general knack for the instrument aren't so heavily reflected in the sound. Also, sloppy finger work, still produces good sound. However, on an acoustic, this isn't the case. If you don't press down perfectly and in the right place, you'll have a sloppy sound. Same with timing, bad timing on acoustic, you bloody notice it. If you learn electric you'll neglect all these aspects, it will become very hard to become a really really good player later on, because you'll develop bad habits. Trust me, learn the acoustic first, then move onto electric. Once you graduate (LOL) acoustic, if you pick up electric, you'll be able to muck around with sound distortion and stuff but your timing/technique will still be impeccable.


Trust me, acoustic.

[sam.utute]

I'm thinking of starting these holidays (just like I did the previous two summers; I SWEARS I'M SERIOUS THIS TIME). Tossing up between acoustic and electric though =S

Acoustic first. If your good at that electric. TRUST ME!

Hmm sure? Other places recommend electric first since it's apparently easier on the fingers. In terms of the music they can play, I'm happy to go either way and eventually intend to learn both. Just wondering what to start with to gauge my talent and interest.

EDIT: Crap, realised I just hijacked your thread OP so hmm. Some random songs that my friends keep playing while I'm around; Wonderwall by Oasis, I'm Yours and Lucky by Jason Mraz.

In Electric, when you play, things such as timing and your general knack for the instrument aren't so heavily reflected in the sound. Also, sloppy finger work, still produces good sound. However, on an acoustic, this isn't the case. If you don't press down perfectly and in the right place, you'll have a sloppy sound. Same with timing, bad timing on acoustic, you bloody notice it. If you learn electric you'll neglect all these aspects, it will become very hard to become a really really good player later on, because you'll develop bad habits. Trust me, learn the acoustic first, then move onto electric. Once you graduate (LOL) acoustic, if you pick up electric, you'll be able to muck around with sound distortion and stuff but your timing/technique will still be impeccable.


Trust me, acoustic.

+1 Sound advice. The transition from acoustic to electric will be much easier than vice versa.

Don't worry about the hijack. It's all good.

I was looking for fingerstyle songs. Playing Wonderwall and Jason Mraz eventually becomes tedious and repetitive (i.e. strum chords. strum chords. strum, strum strum lol). I used to play rhythm songs, but now I'm focusing on fingerstyle. It's much more challenging, but more rewarding.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AhR04kmcSXU
^ Last song I learned.

[shinny]

I'm thinking of starting these holidays (just like I did the previous two summers; I SWEARS I'M SERIOUS THIS TIME). Tossing up between acoustic and electric though =S

Acoustic first. If your good at that electric. TRUST ME!

Hmm sure? Other places recommend electric first since it's apparently easier on the fingers. In terms of the music they can play, I'm happy to go either way and eventually intend to learn both. Just wondering what to start with to gauge my talent and interest.

EDIT: Crap, realised I just hijacked your thread OP so hmm. Some random songs that my friends keep playing while I'm around; Wonderwall by Oasis, I'm Yours and Lucky by Jason Mraz.

In Electric, when you play, things such as timing and your general knack for the instrument aren't so heavily reflected in the sound. Also, sloppy finger work, still produces good sound. However, on an acoustic, this isn't the case. If you don't press down perfectly and in the right place, you'll have a sloppy sound. Same with timing, bad timing on acoustic, you bloody notice it. If you learn electric you'll neglect all these aspects, it will become very hard to become a really really good player later on, because you'll develop bad habits. Trust me, learn the acoustic first, then move onto electric. Once you graduate (LOL) acoustic, if you pick up electric, you'll be able to muck around with sound distortion and stuff but your timing/technique will still be impeccable.


Trust me, acoustic.

Ah ok, that makes sense. I guess since I want to learn both eventually, I might as well develop some good habits. I know I'm the type to develop bad habits (e.g. handwriting, general body posture etc.) and stick with them forever. Thanks!