FAO: Guitarists - first and last song(s) you learnt.

~~James~~ · 04-13-2010, 06:08 PM

bass
First:Seven Nation Army by The White Stripes
Last:Pump It Up by Elvis Costello

Antonio · 04-13-2010, 06:13 PM

YOUR KIND IS NOT WELCOME HERE!!!!

nah, just kidding

Astronomer · 04-13-2010, 07:29 PM

The first song I ever learnt on guitar was some crappy Joan Jett song which involved about 3 different power chords, I must've been about 15.

I don't know the last song I learnt, I haven't played for ages, and when I do, it's originals for my band.

Guybrush · 04-14-2010, 02:16 AM

Just a quick question, are anyone else having troubles with this thread? It stays subscribed even after I click unsubscribe and it always has a new update .. As in it's always there when I press User CP no matter! And 80sfan always has the latest post!

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littleknowitall · 04-14-2010, 04:03 AM

Guitar:

First actual song I learnt I think was 'The Clansman' by Iron Maiden, before that it was just random riffs i'd learnt from my guitar teacher at the time who taught out of a church down the road.

More recently, I learn't 'Besame Mucho' for Acoustic Guitar. Fun piece to play.

Bass:

First would be Londons Calling by The Clash

Last would probably be a very low brow and lazy version of Victor Wootens Amazing Grace

Banjo:

First I learnt how to claw-hammer and drop thumb on youtube

then last week I sussed out brown eyed girl by van morrison and mgmt kids using the clawhammer technique. Mind you I havent been playing more than two weeks yet.

Grobster1 · 04-14-2010, 12:38 PM

Due to my age!......when I played guitar...(Pro bassist now)....I went to lessons and the first piece (apart from the syllabus) I was allowed to bring along was "The Rise and Fall of Flingel Bunt" by THe Shadows! Now there's a title for you!

The last piece was the bass line for "When You Get back" by John Cleary for a gig I had to do......!

BTown · 04-14-2010, 03:25 PM

great to hear we've got a pro bassist in our presence now.

ThePhanastasio · 02-09-2011, 03:38 AM

The first song I learned all the way through and was able to sing along with was a crappy acoustic version of "Mad World" by Tears For Fears. My family members grew tired of me playing such a depressing song constantly, so I was forced to learn other songs.

The first song I learned all the way through, solo and all, would have to be "Joy" by Phish. I'm actually really proud of that one, even if it's pretty much straight open chords.

The last song I learned was "Grenade" by Bruno Mars, because a lady I'm trying to woo asked me to do so. She's probably made me sing and play it at least 20 times now. I still think it sucks (my version - I really don't have much of an opinion on the song itself) but she seems down with it.

I'm working on learning "A Case Of Ice and Snow" by Trey Anastasio, because I think it's lovely and depressing. I'm in that kind of mood.

Howard the Duck · 02-09-2011, 03:53 AM

first - Little Richard - Good Golly Miss Molly (21 years ago)
last - Sheila on 7 - Pilihlah Aku (that was three years ago)

didn't cover anything after that, now mostly doing free jazz and Beefheart-ish sketches and noise-rock

DoctorSoft · 02-09-2011, 08:52 AM

First: Nirvana - Polly

Last: Dillinger Escape Plan - 43% Burnt

Well, the easier riffs from it.

04-13-2010, 07:29 PM	#43 (permalink)
Astronomer we are stardust Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 2,894	The first song I ever learnt on guitar was some crappy Joan Jett song which involved about 3 different power chords, I must've been about 15. I don't know the last song I learnt, I haven't played for ages, and when I do, it's originals for my band. __________________

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Guybrush Juicious Maximus III Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Scabb Island Posts: 6,525	Just a quick question, are anyone else having troubles with this thread? It stays subscribed even after I click unsubscribe and it always has a new update .. As in it's always there when I press User CP no matter! And 80sfan always has the latest post! Is it me or the thread? __________________ Something Completely Different

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Grobster1 Groupie Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: London (mainly) Posts: 1	First and last tunes Due to my age!......when I played guitar...(Pro bassist now)....I went to lessons and the first piece (apart from the syllabus) I was allowed to bring along was "The Rise and Fall of Flingel Bunt" by THe Shadows! Now there's a title for you! The last piece was the bass line for "When You Get back" by John Cleary for a gig I had to do......!

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BTown super cool Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 806	great to hear we've got a pro bassist in our presence now. __________________

02-09-2011, 03:38 AM	#48 (permalink)
ThePhanastasio Killed Laura Palmer Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Ashland, KY Posts: 1,679	The first song I learned all the way through and was able to sing along with was a crappy acoustic version of "Mad World" by Tears For Fears. My family members grew tired of me playing such a depressing song constantly, so I was forced to learn other songs. The first song I learned all the way through, solo and all, would have to be "Joy" by Phish. I'm actually really proud of that one, even if it's pretty much straight open chords. The last song I learned was "Grenade" by Bruno Mars, because a lady I'm trying to woo asked me to do so. She's probably made me sing and play it at least 20 times now. I still think it sucks (my version - I really don't have much of an opinion on the song itself) but she seems down with it. I'm working on learning "A Case Of Ice and Snow" by Trey Anastasio, because I think it's lovely and depressing. I'm in that kind of mood. __________________ Phish: Studio Discography Reviewed 100 Albums I Heartily Recommend My last.fm It's a hand-me-down, the thoughts are broken Perhaps they're better left unsung

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~~James~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Scotland Posts: 4,483	bass First:Seven Nation Army by The White Stripes Last:Pump It Up by Elvis Costello

04-14-2010, 04:03 AM	#45 (permalink)
littleknowitall Pow! Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,671	Guitar: First actual song I learnt I think was 'The Clansman' by Iron Maiden, before that it was just random riffs i'd learnt from my guitar teacher at the time who taught out of a church down the road. More recently, I learn't 'Besame Mucho' for Acoustic Guitar. Fun piece to play. Bass: First would be Londons Calling by The Clash Last would probably be a very low brow and lazy version of Victor Wootens Amazing Grace Banjo: First I learnt how to claw-hammer and drop thumb on youtube then last week I sussed out brown eyed girl by van morrison and mgmt kids using the clawhammer technique. Mind you I havent been playing more than two weeks yet.

02-09-2011, 03:53 AM	#49 (permalink)
Howard the Duck Live by the Sword Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Posts: 9,075	first - Little Richard - Good Golly Miss Molly (21 years ago) last - Sheila on 7 - Pilihlah Aku (that was three years ago) didn't cover anything after that, now mostly doing free jazz and Beefheart-ish sketches and noise-rock

02-09-2011, 08:52 AM	#50 (permalink)
DoctorSoft Rocket Appliances Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 1,335	First: Nirvana - Polly Last: Dillinger Escape Plan - 43% Burnt Well, the easier riffs from it.