What to "play" in a guitar store?

:rofl: yes I imagine it features tiny electron heaters along the length of the conductor.

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You guys… :wink:

Not need to use good electrons for excessive heating, but those cables sound warmer (or so I am told)… :sweat_smile:

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Yes, cable companies love to say fraudulent things like this :slight_smile:

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Why stop there when you come get truly boutique cables?

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The store I buy stuff from has a couple of somewhat soundproof booths. There are always people in there, trying out stuff. Most of them play scales and the most popular riffs. No one seems to care. I might have to go in there and try out something as well some day, which I’m dreading, but so far I’m very happy with my starters kit-Ibanez.

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I usually try and follow whatever guitarist I can hear because it really confuses them! Currently, as I’m playing covers I tend to play some of those. Rupaul and other Camp Bangers. Bit of Glamazon always sounds fun

I did go to a Music Shop in Canada with my former band colleague and we ended up having a jam from opposite ends of the store when a guitarist joined it. That was loads of fun!

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This is really important. I’m glad you brought it up. Nothing will kill your tone like cold electrons.

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Unless you need more sustain, then you need to route your cables through a liquid nitrogen bath to keep the electrons from moving too fast.

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Analog delay, nice

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What I want to do (once I get the needed skills) is take a nursery rhyme, think “Mary Had a Little Lamb” - play it one time with just quarter/half notes and slowly build it into a full noodle solo.

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’ Mary Had a Little Eruption ’ ?

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

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“Mary Had a Little Lamb”
“Twinkle, Twinkle” / Alphabet
“Frere Jacques” would be good

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I love this idea!

When your playing inform of drunk people, in a bar, you’re usually playing with other people, so not really trying to impress with your standalone groove… plus drunk people don’t really care what you play :rofl:

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Once you know some scales you’ll be able to simply figure out very simple songs like nursery rhymes on the spot, with little learning needed :slight_smile:

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My plan is to play the bassline I’ve mastered from start to finish at full tempo. It covers most of the fretboard, has a funky vibe, and can be played at various speeds. The line mainly consists of fifths and octaves, with some chromatic walks and a few hammer-ons and slides. It’s basic but serves as a good test of my skills and comfort with the instrument. This helps me quickly identify if the action is too high, there’s fret buzz, or if the neck isn’t the right shape or size.

With a five-string bass and a few adjustments, I can play across all five strings down to the low B. It takes me a bit to warm up, so I follow Josh’s latest 10-minute daily practice routine, which includes all these elements. Together, these exercises help me determine if the bass is a good fit for me.

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