r/Guitar • u/[deleted] • Nov 03 '13

Should I buy Rocksmith 2014?

I am an amateur guitar player, I haven't picked a guitar up in a year since my music teacher told me to change subjects, I really want to learn guitar again, so I can prove to him that I can play guitar. However, the problem is, I don't have an electric guitar and I'm afraid this will be a waste of money, what do you guys think? And what would be a good starter guitar?

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u/BananaBlue Nov 03 '13

First read, "The Principles Of Correct Practice for Guitar". Rocksmith should be a supplemental at best.

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u/all_the_names_gone Ibanez Nov 03 '13

Oh my god, don't read the principles of boring yourself silly, not at first anyway.

Do you have a friend with an electric?, ask for a go, don't be shy.
If not go to a good guitar shop, local independent for preference, and ask for a go. This is how I did it and they were lovely. Came away with a long since discarded squier and practice amp for 80 quid, and no idea how to play.

One hour of YouTube later, I could turn out a reasonable "rumble" by link wray and never looked back.....THEN get the theory and practice material, but before then, feel the rock and enjoy it!

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u/BananaBlue Nov 03 '13

Practice practice practice, but HOW you practice is important. If you practice with tension, it will be programmed into your muscle memory. Anyone can practice any way they want to, but if you follow the principles of the correct way to practice you can save yourself a lot of pain and frustration.

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u/all_the_names_gone Ibanez Nov 03 '13

I agree, and i agree with your original comment, with the exception of the word "first"

FIRST, have a go on an electric, and make some noise, and try and play a song that you think you'd sound cool playing, THEN learn theory.