Greetings!
- AngelEyesNC
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Greetings!
Hello all! I just found this page a few days ago and decided to set up an account.
I'm 37 years old and I live in Greensboro, NC, USA. I've been playing for about 3 years now, though I really started taking it seriously and practicing all the time about 6 months ago. I learned on an old, cheap acoustic that my wife's dad gave her before he passed away. In the past year or so I've bought two electrics from a friend of mine that used to work in a music shop here in Greensboro. The first one I got was an Agile 2000. It's a Les Paul knockoff from Rondo, but it's a really great guitar. A few months later he sold me his Classic Vibe Squire strat. I've also got a Fender Mustang amp, which is perfect for me seeing as how I don't plan on playing gigs anytime soon.
One of the first things I learned how to play was a basic 12 bar blues. Ever since then I've been watching online lessons and talking to whoever I can about the blues. I'd learn how to play a 12 bar in a different key, or learn a nice lick or turnaround, but it seemed like I just couldn't fit it all together. When I found this page and read some of the articles something just clicked and now I feel like I have a better understanding of how to play from a theory standpoint. I'm still a long way from where I want to be but I'm playing and improving everyday.
Just thought I'd start a thread and introduce myself. I think I'm going to enjoy my time here. Now I've got to figure out something clever to say for my signature....
I'm 37 years old and I live in Greensboro, NC, USA. I've been playing for about 3 years now, though I really started taking it seriously and practicing all the time about 6 months ago. I learned on an old, cheap acoustic that my wife's dad gave her before he passed away. In the past year or so I've bought two electrics from a friend of mine that used to work in a music shop here in Greensboro. The first one I got was an Agile 2000. It's a Les Paul knockoff from Rondo, but it's a really great guitar. A few months later he sold me his Classic Vibe Squire strat. I've also got a Fender Mustang amp, which is perfect for me seeing as how I don't plan on playing gigs anytime soon.
One of the first things I learned how to play was a basic 12 bar blues. Ever since then I've been watching online lessons and talking to whoever I can about the blues. I'd learn how to play a 12 bar in a different key, or learn a nice lick or turnaround, but it seemed like I just couldn't fit it all together. When I found this page and read some of the articles something just clicked and now I feel like I have a better understanding of how to play from a theory standpoint. I'm still a long way from where I want to be but I'm playing and improving everyday.
Just thought I'd start a thread and introduce myself. I think I'm going to enjoy my time here. Now I've got to figure out something clever to say for my signature....
Re: Greetings!
AngelEyesNC... glad you found to this great site.
Everybody here will help you the best they can.
Happy
Pena
Everybody here will help you the best they can.
Happy
Pena
"The blues is a low down achein' chill" Robert Johnson
Re: Greetings!
Awesome place you found yourself to! Welcome aboard :)
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- VikingBlues
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Re: Greetings!
to the 12bar forum.
Hope you enjoy it here. You've found a great place to learn about blues. Some very knowledgable and skilled blues guys here, and friendly too!
The Agile and Classic Vibe are two good guitars for a range of blues - and certainly excellent choices for your first two electrics. I've been looking at Mustangs for a while but haven't done anything yet - I'll be interested to see if there's any feedback on your questions on it. Seems like a good piece of gear.
Hope you enjoy it here. You've found a great place to learn about blues. Some very knowledgable and skilled blues guys here, and friendly too!
The Agile and Classic Vibe are two good guitars for a range of blues - and certainly excellent choices for your first two electrics. I've been looking at Mustangs for a while but haven't done anything yet - I'll be interested to see if there's any feedback on your questions on it. Seems like a good piece of gear.
An improv a day keeps the demons at bay!
- HalfBlindLefty
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AngelEyesNC You found us :) GOOD find
A long time ago, in the old forum : Registered: Mon, 27 Nov 2006. Wonder were the other old members all went....
Re: Greetings!
to this friendly Blues site! It sounds like you're on a good way. Feel free to ask us or upload something to discuss...
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From NM.
This is by far the best blues guitar site on the web.
This is by far the best blues guitar site on the web.
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This is the right plays for blues and friendly people you will meet here.
- 2WheelsOfBlues
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