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Permalink Reply by Redbelly on January 12, 2013 at 5:10pm

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I have purchased learncigarboxguitar.com ($47 AUD) and a number of other CD's. I have found them all good but the stand out is learncigarboxguitar.com. It is very detailed and covers everything for the raw beginner with no music or CBG knowledge what so ever. I have found that the format takes a bit of getting used to. They are very quick to answer any questions you may have.

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Permalink Reply by The Phrygian Kid on January 12, 2013 at 9:25pm

Save your money. There is plenty of quality material there for free

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Permalink Reply by Redbelly on January 12, 2013 at 10:42pm

The problem is that you cannot pass an informed opinion before you try it.

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Permalink Reply by The Phrygian Kid on January 14, 2013 at 8:33pm

My opinion, that there is plenty of quality material that is free.... Is well informed. Thanks :)

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Permalink Reply by jabes on January 12, 2013 at 11:27pm

hey that cans got great colours, nice - put some frets on that neck, it'll be easier to learn ...

good job

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Permalink Reply by Jaysin Spaceman on January 14, 2013 at 9:28am

Thanx for the advice.  I have been playing with stuff off of youtube so far and it's good enough to start.  I'll play around a bit more before I decide on the direction I want to go with the "how to play" lessons.  

I already have a request to make another can guitar for my brother-in-law.  It seems that everyone I show this thing to just can't get enough of it.  

Thanx again,

Jaysin

P.S. if you have another opinion about the way I should learn please do chime in.

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Permalink Reply by Keni Lee Burgess on January 14, 2013 at 10:36am

I don't think there is one all encompassing method. I took lessons, attended seminars, bought books, audio tapes, and videos. I also spent a lot of time playing with other people too. What it really boils down to is, using the information you gather to practice and develop your own understanding of how to play the guitar.

My lessons are simply a recreation of how I learned to play. Certainly there are other teachers just as effective as myself.

If you have any questions, please feel free to write. Enjoy your practice, Keni Lee       

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Permalink Reply by Mike Breen on January 14, 2013 at 12:00pm

I just found this site while looking for some simple help without needing to know anything about music.

http://www.youtube.com/user/NightOwlBlues?feature=watch

she has a great couple of videos on how to play "Amazing Grace" that's easy to follow in 2 videos then lots of practice

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Permalink Reply by Patrick Curley on January 16, 2013 at 5:04pm

There is indeed plenty of free material but in the end you get what you pay for.

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Permalink Reply by Patrick Curley on January 16, 2013 at 6:11pm

I should also say that my course is exclusively for people who want to play slide on a 3 string. I don't cover things like chord shapes or playing a 4 string or using a pick. So if that's your preference and you're not interested in slide then go for Keni's

If however slide is your thing and you want to learn some fingerpicking then the stuff at learncigarboxguitar.com will help (as may Keni's too, I don't know).

Just get both of them. ;)

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