Guitar users

Totally agree with that as the number one way! Which is why playing along to a recording of a band is the next best thing

 

I learned bass largely to a book of scales and the tab of bloodsugarsexmagik by the chili peppers when I was 13/14, from being so ignorant that I didn't understand why the numbers didn't sound like the album and learning about tuning, hehe, then playing in a band. Haven't listened to them in decades but a great record to learn bass to.

I learned the guitar by playing with a mate who was really good, and learning chords and songs from the complete beatles tab book. They have a mad range of chords across their body of work...

 

Spider exercise. It's the basic, but essential rudiment for guitar. Like paradiddles for drummers.
Play to a metronome.
Get comfortable with learning all major and minor chords, don't jump the gun - be patient.
Download Ultimate Guitar.
Get a good tutor.

 

I always liked this tune:

 

https://chordify.net/

https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/

Both have chords to a lot of songs Chordify has a play along feature.

 

I taught myself about aged 15-18 forgot at uni did it all again about 25 then forget the again ten years ago.
You find way to play what look like dreaded chords.

I ignored songs in song books that had F or B for example but can play variations like x33210 for F or B7 for B but with a better guitar or capo barre chords sound smoother.

 

I also got a year subscription for birthday on Chordify

 

Thanks for replies folk , I've just come to he conclusion i suck

 

That's the first step to greatness!