Hey Schen

[Saucy_Jack]

You have a reputation as a bit of a shredder yourself! I only picked up guitar later in life. I got lessons for a while in high school but didnt have the patience for it and I regret not sticking with it. I picked up guitar about a year and a half ago just to muck around and have some fun with it and I just jam on old metallica and slayer tunes. I haven't really starting playing solos yet, just a couple of easy Iommi ones. Whats the bet way to develop playing leads. Should I hit the scales or just play along to cds starting with some easier solos.

 

[Salvatore]

Yeah I need help too. I played bass for 15 or so years with a little guitar here and there. But 2 years ago I switched to the guitar, rythem wise I can play well but I can not play a lead if my life depended on it. And music theory is like Chinese to me , I would just play what sounds right on bass but on guitar I cant bull shit my way through a lead. So If you have any advice I'm all ears.

 

[schenkadere]

You have a reputation as a bit of a shredder yourself! I only picked up guitar later in life. I got lessons for a while in high school but didnt have the patience for it and I regret not sticking with it. I picked up guitar about a year and a half ago just to muck around and have some fun with it and I just jam on old metallica and slayer tunes. I haven't really starting playing solos yet, just a couple of easy Iommi ones. Whats the bet way to develop playing leads. Should I hit the scales or just play along to cds starting with some easier solos.

You absolutely need to hit the scales...start with your Pentatonic and Blues and find some finger exercises online...practice with a metronome. As boring as that sounds, it's the only way to acheive the dexterity you need. There are a lot of great, free guitar resources online. You can find chord charts, scales, arpeggios...as well as help with setting up your guitar for optimum performance. Learning to improvise by playing along with CD's is great...also figuring out solos you admire is great for your ear. Don't get stuck in one style...open your ears to different players. Keep at it and good luck...it's never too late. I'm 39 and I love playing more than ever...I'm playing better now than when I was younger practicing 6 hours a day. I don't get to play nearly enough anymore, but mybe it makes me appreciate it more.

 

[Saucy_Jack]

Thanks for the advice. Just downloaded a metronome program so Im off to sink my teeth into some scales.

 

[schenkadere]

Thanks for the advice. Just downloaded a metronome program so Im off to sink my teeth into some scales.

Anytime, dude. Let me know if you have any other questions. I'm happy to help a fellow six-striger. Good luck and keep shredding!:hotjump: