Members mellowguy Posted December 27, 2005 Members Posted December 27, 2005 Well, lemme start off by saying I'm new to the forum, so.. um ello! Anyway, my question is, if any of you know who Jack Johnson is, what style he plays(blues, jazz, rock, something..), and lastly what ways do any of you think would be a productive start in eventually, eventually being able to to play songs by him, or similar songs? thanks for your time and replies
Members Splendor Posted December 28, 2005 Members Posted December 28, 2005 Jack Johnson would probably be classified as alt-folk or something weird like that. As far as the best way to learn how lo play like him, I would suggest learning to play his songs. Assuming you've been playing for a little while. How long have you been playing?
Members mellowguy Posted December 28, 2005 Author Members Posted December 28, 2005 oh hm.. I haven't been playing for very long at all, I was kind of wondering as well, (since, I can't play his songs really..) how would I go about starting to play his style, alt. folk, you said. Maybe I should focus on some things specifically, certain scales or something?
Members bertikus Posted December 31, 2005 Members Posted December 31, 2005 Well most folk music I know relies on lots and lots of chords (unless they are some hippie in a coffee shop who plays 3 chords.) So learn chord theory and just strum strum strum. Also learn about basic syncopation with scratching.
Members Ryanheart Posted January 3, 2006 Members Posted January 3, 2006 Jack Johnson uses 'power chords' throughout most of his songs. the good news is that the power chord looks the same for most of the different notes, the bad news is that your going to have to strenthen your hand up. His songs are relatively easy to play (once you get used to the power chord), but the power chord on an acoustic can be painful after a while as there is constant pressure on your hand and fingers. Good luck... google 'how to power chord', learn to read tab and go to brokedownmelodies.com for his music. It's rewarding fun music to play, and I've learned most of his songs. Beautiful music. I disagree with one of the former posts. Don't worry about chord theory, or scales at this point, it's unnecessary. Just learn the tab, and learn what power chord your playing. This will get you started quickly with a goal in mind without being overwhelmed. If you learn your power chords you can join the ranks of 'smoke on the water' players! :-) Good luck!
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