Members steve_man Posted March 1, 2012 Members Share Posted March 1, 2012 I know that there are times...which come along every few months...where I just get kinda bored with my guitar playing. Not enough to give it up or anything...just to where it's not something I focus on as much for a bit... Nothing wrong with my gear, still get to play at church every week...just not that "into" playing on my own at times... surely I'm not alone in this.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members wartoxin Posted March 1, 2012 Members Share Posted March 1, 2012 I have other instruments if I did, like an xv-3080 synth. And little flutes, thumb pianos, harmonica, that kind of thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members lz4005 Posted March 1, 2012 Members Share Posted March 1, 2012 Bored. Guitar. I slay me. Close up: See, because its a drill. And he kills people with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dcooper830 Posted March 1, 2012 Members Share Posted March 1, 2012 Im constantly learning new songs, riffs, and solos. So I never get bored of it.... ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members thecornman Posted March 1, 2012 Members Share Posted March 1, 2012 Nop! Wish I had more time to spend with it! Always something new I want to learn and play. Mind you I don't get bored ever. I learned a long time ago bordom is a state of mind you put yourself in and I don't have any time for that state of mind. Drives me nuts when my kids tell me they are bored. I just tell them they are the only ones who can do anything about it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members wagdog Posted March 1, 2012 Members Share Posted March 1, 2012 No. What I try to do is always have some lesson/material that is out of my league that I'm working on. Study more theory, and apply it to my playing, that sort of thing. Keeps things fresh, and generates some new ideas and directions. I do understand where you're coming from, btw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MrChitlins Posted March 1, 2012 Members Share Posted March 1, 2012 Yes. As a listener, even basic guitar + vocals is more interesting than accomplished instrumental guitar.So i've pursued learning to sing & play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Willyguitar Posted March 1, 2012 Members Share Posted March 1, 2012 I don't get bored wtih guitar, but I do get bored with having to rehearse or perform certain songs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Doctor Morbius Posted March 1, 2012 Members Share Posted March 1, 2012 I get bored pretty frequently. I have to repeat whatever it is that I'm trying to learn so much that it gets boring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sk8centilli Posted March 1, 2012 Members Share Posted March 1, 2012 Yup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dcooper830 Posted March 1, 2012 Members Share Posted March 1, 2012 Yes. As a listener, even basic guitar + vocals is more interesting than accomplished instrumental guitar.So i've pursued learning to sing & play. I assume you've never been to a Tommy Emmanuel concert. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Floyd Rosenbomb Posted March 1, 2012 Members Share Posted March 1, 2012 Not really. I get board with Strats and hardtails, but give me a 24 frets and a floyd and I never seem to get enough.I also get board with single channel amps that have no effects in front. But put some pedals out front and there is always more to find. Everybtime I pick up a guitar something new and fun comes up within about 15 to 30 minuets, been at it for 19 years too. Something that opened the doors for me was to learn all the modes in every key, so I eventually got past learning the neck and now can just play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Marc G Posted March 1, 2012 Members Share Posted March 1, 2012 there are times i just get tired hearing the same tones.... get a little uninspired... hence my family of guitars... I rotate most of them regularly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members PigWings_v2.0 Posted March 1, 2012 Members Share Posted March 1, 2012 I'd probably be 5 times the guitarist I am now if I wouldn't put down and forget about my guitar for prolonged periods of time. After 12 years of playing I feel like I'm only run of the mill for someone that's been doing it for so long... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MrChitlins Posted March 1, 2012 Members Share Posted March 1, 2012 I assume you've never been to a Tommy Emmanuel concert. Nope. I don't enjoy instrumental guitar music that much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members noisebloom Posted March 1, 2012 Members Share Posted March 1, 2012 There are days sometimes when I'm just not feeling it, for whatever reason. Other days I'll feel really inspired and free. Boredom never lasts too long, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members caveman Posted March 1, 2012 Members Share Posted March 1, 2012 I never really get bored with guitar, some days I'd just rather go fishing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Floyd Rosenbomb Posted March 1, 2012 Members Share Posted March 1, 2012 I'd probably be 5 times the guitarist I am now if I wouldn't put down and forget about my guitar for prolonged periods of time.After 12 years of playing I feel like I'm only run of the mill for someone that's been doing it for so long... I felt pretty much the same at 12 years in. I could play my songs, and I thought they were cool, but I wasn't really confedent in my palying. I then took the aproch that whenever I felt stuck, or board, that I would focuse on learning something new. As soon as I would learn some new chords, or a little bit more about how the neck worked I would find myself back in the zone where I had lots of new doors opening up. I recommend the books Chord Chemistry and The Advancing Guitarist to open up some doors. Both great books that will give you years of info to chew on. Another thing that was a huge help to me was Paul Gilbert's Intense rock volume one and two. Guys might think that it's only shredder stuff, but really that info can be used by any guitarist. It's a thorough course on how the fretboard works and some great playing approach tips. It's up to you to apply that info, but you can take it and really expand your ability to create chords and leads. One last thing that I really enjoy having is a looping pedal. It forced me to create 30 second chord loops that I could then do leads over. This did amazing things for my lead abilities and song creation. I use the Electro Harmonix Stereo Memory Man, but there are several good choices out there. Chord-Chemistryhttp://www.amazon.com/Chord-Chemistry-Ted-Greene/dp/0898986966 The Advancing Guitaristhttp://www.amazon.com/Advancing-Guitarist-Mick-Goodrick/dp/0881885894/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1330623724&sr=1-1 Paul Gilbert's Intense rock volume one and two,http://www.amazon.com/Paul-Gilbert-Intense-Rock-Vol/dp/0739040375/ref=sr_1_cc_1?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1330623801&sr=1-1-catcorr Electro-Harmonix-Stereo-Memory-Man looperhttp://www.amazon.com/Electro-Harmonix-Stereo-Memory-Man-Hazarai/dp/B000W4VR9M/ref=sr_1_cc_1?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1330624346&sr=1-1-catcorr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members blazingblake Posted March 1, 2012 Members Share Posted March 1, 2012 Yeah i get bored at times thats why I buy a new piece of gear put it away for sometimes years and then pull it out and ask myself this still souinds good why did I put it away I could save a few bucks lol? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members honeyiscool Posted March 1, 2012 Members Share Posted March 1, 2012 I think I have a tendency to bite off more than I can chew and it's one of the reasons why I rarely get bored with guitar. When I struggle with something simple, I try to complicate it rather than simplify it. I'm not really on board with the idea that electric guitar isn't a solo instrument. I think it can absolutely support itself and have multiple things going on. It's better that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ChrisGansz Posted March 1, 2012 Members Share Posted March 1, 2012 I never really get bored with guitar, some days I'd just rather go fishing. You can tune a piano, but you can't tuna fish! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BoneNut Posted March 1, 2012 Members Share Posted March 1, 2012 Ever get Bored with guitar? More and more each day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Pine Apple Slim Posted March 1, 2012 Members Share Posted March 1, 2012 Main reason I own other instruments, banjos, mandos, keys, etc.But sometimes you just have to lay it all aside for a few days.Fishing is good too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fretmonster Posted March 1, 2012 Members Share Posted March 1, 2012 I find that the better I get, the more interesting guitar playing becomes so I try to plow through my slumps. What I grow weary of though is guitar calisthenics. I kinda hate working through my scales. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MrChitlins Posted March 1, 2012 Members Share Posted March 1, 2012 I find that the better I get, the more interesting guitar playing becomes so I try to plow through my slumps. What I grow weary of though is guitar calisthenics. I kinda hate working through my scales. New sig ? Or just timely ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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