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We asked, you commented, we listened.
Tune in this coming Monday for the first in a series of mental_floss guitar lessons. First episode: Buying Your First Axe. Thanks for speaking up! See you Monday.
I’m considering a video feature with a weekly guitar lesson for beginners. By that, I mean I’d be showing the real beginner a thing or two each week in a 2-3 minute video. Starting with the presumption that you’ve never even held a guitar in your hand and moving slowly through different chords and techniques, I’d take the lessons as far as I can, so long as people are watching them.
But I’m only going to attempt this if there’s real interest out there. And by real, I guess I mean 100 or so weekly viewers, if not more. So, by a show of comments, anyone think they’d actually get into something like this? For those who like to read the blog but never comment, and we know that’s most of you, now’s the time to speak and be counted.
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I’ve been playing guitar for a couple years (self-taught), and I’m an avid mental floss reader. I’d definitely watch these videos; you never know when you’re going to pick up something new, even if it’s a beginner lesson!
posted by John on 6-22-2008 at 2:23 pm
I would LOVE something like this, and would definitely participate.
posted by Mary on 6-22-2008 at 2:25 pm
I would highly appreciate that
posted by dazed on 6-22-2008 at 2:44 pm
Oh my goodness, I hope this goes through! I love guitar and had one as a kid, but have no idea how to play. I’ll totally read/watch it if you post it.
ReCAPTCHA: is ‘Bert MacMullen’ a real person?
posted by adrienne on 6-22-2008 at 2:44 pm
I would like it
posted by Katy M. on 6-22-2008 at 2:45 pm
This would be awesome! My daughter(11) has been wanting to learn for about a year but I have her in Kung Fu and can’t afford to do both. This would be perfect…we can both learn at the same time!
posted by Artemis!! on 6-22-2008 at 2:47 pm
Yes, Yes, Yes, please?
posted by Gretchen on 6-22-2008 at 2:48 pm
Would be appreciated!
posted by dazed on 6-22-2008 at 2:48 pm
i also hope this goes through. I would actually do this every week. Please do this!!!!
posted by logan on 6-22-2008 at 2:49 pm
I’m down :D
posted by Sondra on 6-22-2008 at 2:55 pm
absolutely, go for it
posted by Jackson on 6-22-2008 at 2:55 pm
I would but my guitar is broken.
:(
I would totally watch them once I get a new guitar!
I SWEAR!
Just please make them dyslexic friendly, smart start guitar is not at allll dyslexic friendly, that is how I ended up learning the strings backwards. :/
posted by C.Bukowski. on 6-22-2008 at 3:07 pm
yeahhhhhhhh do it!
posted by amanda on 6-22-2008 at 3:09 pm
yes please?
posted by annak on 6-22-2008 at 3:11 pm
Yes, I would love that. I play the cello but I’m looking to learn something more contemporary. Currently all I can do is play the intro to “Nothing Else Matters” by Metallica ha ha.
posted by Michael on 6-22-2008 at 3:12 pm
Count me in.
posted by Seth on 6-22-2008 at 3:13 pm
I’m also interested ..
posted by Jocelyn on 6-22-2008 at 3:14 pm
Absolutely. yes.
posted by Robert on 6-22-2008 at 3:22 pm
Totally in.
posted by holly on 6-22-2008 at 3:26 pm
I would definitely use these lessons. I play the cello but I want to learn something more contemporary.
posted by Michael on 6-22-2008 at 3:30 pm
Very interested.
posted by holly on 6-22-2008 at 3:30 pm
Yes please.
posted by Bob on 6-22-2008 at 3:34 pm
I’m interested! Whenever people try to teach me guitar, it always sounds like, “Okay, pick a song. Now… play the song.”
o_o
posted by Tracy on 6-22-2008 at 3:40 pm
I know how to play guitar, but I’ve been looking for something to encourage my niece. So count this as a “Yes, please!”
posted by JunieB on 6-22-2008 at 3:42 pm
Great idea! I’m in.
posted by Dave on 6-22-2008 at 3:44 pm
Count me in, my Strat would be so happy if I could give it some more chords to play!
posted by Florian Hollender on 6-22-2008 at 3:46 pm
I’m in.
posted by tuscy on 6-22-2008 at 3:46 pm
/me raises hand to be included.
posted by Hapax Legomina on 6-22-2008 at 3:52 pm
I’m in, do it! I’ll be watching.
posted by tie.crawler on 6-22-2008 at 3:52 pm
OOOh! Me! Me! Me! I’ve had a guitar for years, but I just have not figured out how to play it. Well, I got a slow version of “Classical Gas” down once, but that was it. So, please!
posted by Nicole on 6-22-2008 at 3:55 pm
Please! I have three in my home that will follow religiously. So count this post as 3 affirmatives.
posted by jennifer on 6-22-2008 at 4:00 pm
yes please! that would be amazing :)
posted by anni on 6-22-2008 at 4:02 pm
It would be interesting to see what I taught myself wrong. :)
posted by Case on 6-22-2008 at 4:06 pm
Yes.
posted by Devon on 6-22-2008 at 4:08 pm
ppppppppplease!
posted by Zach on 6-22-2008 at 4:11 pm
I would definitely be interested! :)
posted by Julianne on 6-22-2008 at 4:16 pm
Yes please!
posted by Dean on 6-22-2008 at 4:17 pm
Yes! I would love guitar lessons!
posted by Tricia on 6-22-2008 at 4:21 pm
I’ve known several teachers who use guitars to great effect in their classrooms, and have been looking into doing the same myself. I’d dig these for sure.
posted by Nathan on 6-22-2008 at 4:24 pm
Sounds like fun.
posted by Wayne on 6-22-2008 at 4:25 pm
Definately would be cool!
posted by CJ on 6-22-2008 at 4:32 pm
Sounds like a good idea!
Maybe to keep a range of readers’ interest, you could do a beginner lesson and an advanced lesson within the same lesson. That way advanced players won’t have to wait for 216 episodes before it applies to them.
Or at least clearly state what you’re covering in your video title or description so that in the future advanced players can skip right to the good stuff.
posted by owl on 6-22-2008 at 4:33 pm
I’ve been playing guitar for a few years, but I would definitely check those videos out.
posted by Peter on 6-22-2008 at 4:33 pm
Count me in!!
posted by Mike on 6-22-2008 at 4:42 pm
I’d watch. May even try to find a cheap guitar and learn along. :)
posted by Thomas Brock on 6-22-2008 at 4:45 pm
Please do! My husband could finally get some lessons in between work, commute, and our busy lives.
Muchas Gracias!
posted by skz on 6-22-2008 at 4:46 pm
100% yes. Great timing too — I’m about to start learning how to play guitar.
posted by Kasra on 6-22-2008 at 4:47 pm
Absolutely would LOVE that!
posted by kaiser on 6-22-2008 at 4:50 pm
Yeah, I’d love it!
posted by Moon on 6-22-2008 at 4:51 pm
Very interested!
posted by Amber on 6-22-2008 at 4:52 pm
Yes! Yes! Yes! I have been wanting to learn how to play guitar for a while now, but don’t really have the time for formal lessons. This would be perfect. I can’t wait!
posted by tcteechr on 6-22-2008 at 5:06 pm
I was given a pretty nice guitar a few years ago, and have picked it up to learn a couple of times now. About time to try again. I’m in.
posted by Turi on 6-22-2008 at 5:08 pm
This is a great idea. I’m looking forward to seeing your videos and hopefully learning something.
posted by Nan on 6-22-2008 at 5:09 pm
I am very interested in online lessons! I can finally learn how to play the guitar that’s collecting dust in the corner of the room :-)
posted by CG on 6-22-2008 at 5:14 pm
This would be great! It’s tough to figure out exactly where to start with a guitar.
posted by KJE on 6-22-2008 at 5:18 pm
Do it!
posted by Matt on 6-22-2008 at 5:22 pm
I would love this.
posted by Stina on 6-22-2008 at 5:26 pm
That does sound cool.
posted by Average Jane on 6-22-2008 at 5:51 pm
YES PLEASE!
Just fifteen minutes ago, I was telling someone I really wanted to learn to play guitar.
posted by Eileen on 6-22-2008 at 5:53 pm
This would be an excellent Idea.
posted by Nate on 6-22-2008 at 6:07 pm
I have really been wanting to take up guitar, but can’t afford lessons, and would love something like this to help me get started and over the hump. Please do this!
posted by Shawn S on 6-22-2008 at 6:12 pm
absolutely, this is exactly what I want!
posted by Dan J on 6-22-2008 at 6:13 pm
In honesty you could show a weekly clip of paint drying and I would probably read it! I think I read every article, so why not that.
posted by grrrr on 6-22-2008 at 6:19 pm
sounds neat. :)
i don’t play, but maybe i could pick up MORE cool things to show off at parties.
posted by Lindsey Casper on 6-22-2008 at 6:20 pm
Let’s say our RSS feeders limited us to subscribe to only 10 feeds. I would subscribe to yours first due to the depth and variety of information that I receive here. This offering is a welcome and exciting surprise as I have been wanting to learn acoustic guitar and had been thinking about taking lessons. I know that if you decide to offer these lessons that you will do so with the excellence that you have always provided. I send links to your blog posts often to my friends and email acquaintances. Thank you for all you have given so far, and thank you even if you don’t decide to offer these lessons.
posted by Patricia on 6-22-2008 at 6:22 pm
my daughter and I were just sitting down to teach ourselves to play–we would love some help!
posted by amber on 6-22-2008 at 6:32 pm
I have a guitar sitting in the corner collecting dust…I’d definitely like some pointers to help me get back into it!
posted by Carson on 6-22-2008 at 6:32 pm
That would be great!
posted by sb22 on 6-22-2008 at 6:34 pm
dig it toatally!!! yes
could their be base lessons once guitar lessons are finished?
posted by moovingcow4u on 6-22-2008 at 6:54 pm
I’d absolutely love something like that.
posted by kramertron on 6-22-2008 at 7:05 pm
Count me in…
posted by John on 6-22-2008 at 7:22 pm
I could go for some.
posted by Shaina on 6-22-2008 at 7:32 pm
Yay! I’ll do it- and my bf, so that’s two votes! :D
posted by Alisha on 6-22-2008 at 7:43 pm
Totally cool idea. I can play a bunch of different woodwinds, but I’ve always wanted to learn guitar. Would it be possible to also make it available as a podcast? If not, that’s cool. But it would be very cool if it were more portable than my laptop. :-)
posted by Amy on 6-22-2008 at 7:49 pm
I’d do it.
posted by Benjamin Baxter on 6-22-2008 at 7:50 pm
for sure! I’d love it!
posted by janet on 6-22-2008 at 7:51 pm
Yes, yes, a thousand times yes.
posted by Jennifer on 6-22-2008 at 7:52 pm
Yes! Very yes!
posted by Aemi on 6-22-2008 at 8:01 pm
i would watch.
posted by kat l. on 6-22-2008 at 8:02 pm
If you’re going to make me comment the a big yes, I’ve always wanted lessons but have been to cheap/busy. Excuses.
posted by akmargie on 6-22-2008 at 8:02 pm
i’d definitely watch. i just recently purchased a guitar and was all excited about it until i realized i had to take lessons. i’ve seen some online, but i’d definitely be interested.
posted by may on 6-22-2008 at 8:11 pm
That would be amazing!
posted by Carrie on 6-22-2008 at 8:13 pm
Mos def. And even if your audience is smaller than you’d like while you’re recording the lessons, people will keep discovering them over time. And that will be awesome.
posted by ThePolynomial on 6-22-2008 at 8:15 pm
definitely interested
posted by Dan Smith on 6-22-2008 at 8:19 pm
Oh yeah. I’d definitely watch this.
posted by Kelley on 6-22-2008 at 8:20 pm
Oh yeah. These would definitely be appreciated!
posted by Kelley on 6-22-2008 at 8:24 pm
Totally all over it. I’ve wanted to learn for quite awhile now, and this will even give me an excuse to go and pick up a guitar.
posted by Josh on 6-22-2008 at 8:33 pm
I’m game.
posted by Step on 6-22-2008 at 8:38 pm
Do it!!!
posted by Ryan on 6-22-2008 at 8:38 pm
I would be most grateful. I could use some pointers while getting started.
posted by Erich on 6-22-2008 at 8:46 pm
yes!!!1
posted by Susan on 6-22-2008 at 8:47 pm
A marvelous notion! Please see it through to fruition.
posted by Matt Smrdelj on 6-22-2008 at 8:52 pm
Yes, please!!!
posted by Gail Reilly on 6-22-2008 at 9:05 pm
I recently tried to learn on my nephew’s Fender, and got frustrated that I couldn’t quite get the D7 chord, the 2nd chord in the training video. I would welcome a different teaching style. YES!
posted by Johnny Cat on 6-22-2008 at 9:06 pm
you betcha!
posted by Stewart on 6-22-2008 at 9:07 pm
This would be awesome. I would definitely be an avid viewer.
posted by Hector Silva on 6-22-2008 at 9:08 pm
I would one to watch the videos. This would be a great addition to mental floss!!
posted by Chipotle on 6-22-2008 at 9:10 pm
do… re… ME!!!!
=0)
posted by cass on 6-22-2008 at 9:13 pm
Since everyone I know is getting tired of hearing the bass line to “Smoke on the Water”, I think I could really use something like this!
posted by somefatchick on 6-22-2008 at 9:13 pm
I’m down with it!
posted by Shawn on 6-22-2008 at 9:16 pm
Sounds like a great idea
posted by Ssquach on 6-22-2008 at 9:31 pm
oh man…this was actually one of my goals to have done before college. i give it a thumbs up!
posted by ian on 6-22-2008 at 9:47 pm
I’d watch it for sure.
posted by Bryan on 6-22-2008 at 10:00 pm
Would love to, need to buy a guitar. Can you do a post a month or two ahead of video lessons on purchasing a guitar? I would do this for sure!
posted by Wendy W on 6-22-2008 at 10:10 pm
I’d like to see this!
posted by Amy on 6-22-2008 at 10:29 pm
Sounds great!!
posted by oneortwo on 6-22-2008 at 10:54 pm
If you post em, I’ll watch em. I have a guitar but no one to teach me, and I don’t have the time or money for real lessons. I’m looking forward to them!
posted by Josh on 6-22-2008 at 11:02 pm
I’d totally watch.
posted by Alison on 6-22-2008 at 11:08 pm
Yes! Totally would do it!
posted by Harrison on 6-22-2008 at 11:17 pm
I’ve got a guitar laying around here that could use a little work! I hope you cover tuning the thing first. It’s been sitting around for decades…
posted by Amanda on 6-22-2008 at 11:26 pm
oh yes. just what i’ve been needing.
posted by hellocasey on 6-22-2008 at 11:33 pm
Yes, interested!
posted by sara on 6-22-2008 at 11:59 pm
I used to play but quit after I broke my neck about 12 years ago… been thinking about starting again so this would be a nice refresher..
posted by Me on 6-23-2008 at 12:00 am
I am SO DOWN!
posted by Adele on 6-23-2008 at 12:12 am
I’m so down!!
posted by Adele on 6-23-2008 at 12:16 am
*Raises her hand and stands on her tiptoes and jumps up and down*
Me me me me!!! I took a guitar class in high school and retained some of the most basic stuff, but I want to get back into it.
Por favor?
Muchas gracias
posted by peacefulvalley on 6-23-2008 at 12:22 am
i’ll follow it
posted by Nero on 6-23-2008 at 1:04 am
please do!
posted by Rachel on 6-23-2008 at 1:28 am
Yes, please!
posted by Me on 6-23-2008 at 1:36 am
Yes! Definitely! I’ve always wanted to learn how to play the guitar, but I’m too poor for lessons and too self-conscious to self-teach.I haven’t been exposed to chords and progressions since nigh school orchestra so this would be an interesting refresher. I’m all in!
posted by heather on 6-23-2008 at 2:09 am
that would be awesome… please do!!
posted by Leeenda on 6-23-2008 at 2:13 am
yes yes!!! where do i sing ?
posted by asif on 6-23-2008 at 2:16 am
While I don’t have a geetar yet it’s one of those things I plan to do. So while I may not follow the lessons now it could help me (and numerous other people) in the future.
posted by Eilrahc on 6-23-2008 at 2:28 am
This would be great! I’ve been looking for something exactly like this. I’ve got a Tele I can’t play a chord on.
posted by Jeremy on 6-23-2008 at 2:32 am
sign me up!
posted by asif on 6-23-2008 at 3:38 am
definatly would be interested!!
posted by patrick stuart on 6-23-2008 at 3:45 am
well you finally got me to start commenting on this website that I read on daily basis. consider me interested
posted by Andre on 6-23-2008 at 6:45 am
I would totally watch guitar lessons here
posted by Michael on 6-23-2008 at 7:00 am
Wow, you’ve inspired me to de-lurk!
I’ve been toying with the idea of taking up the guitar for some time, but was too intimidated by the musical talent of my friends to ask for help. I would love to secretly learn to play! XD
posted by Anzi on 6-23-2008 at 7:41 am
Yes!
Hmm, my reCaptcha words are “Fail Quietly” – hopefully not in reference to the guitar-playing idea.
posted by Jess on 6-23-2008 at 7:45 am
You can count me in.
posted by AuntieDawn on 6-23-2008 at 7:52 am
do it! thanks. :)
posted by courtney on 6-23-2008 at 7:55 am
I will be watching your video.
posted by Eric on 6-23-2008 at 8:18 am
I’m not a beginner, myself, but I’ve got several friends who are always begging me for pointers would love an online tutorial. I’d happily point them in your direction.
posted by Mary on 6-23-2008 at 8:34 am
I have a guitar just collecting dust and would love to have the opportunity to do something with it other than just stare at it. Please do these videos.
posted by Rob on 6-23-2008 at 8:36 am
Pretty please…with a cherry on top?
My sister bought me a guitar about 2 years ago, and I’ve taught myself how to play somewhat, but I don’t really know what I’m doing. I mean, I can fake it, but I’m always looking for a hookup on free lessons and theory so that I can play for real.
posted by Liz on 6-23-2008 at 9:01 am
Yes — got a guitar — need help.
Also — would like some advice. Am pretty ambidextrous — but find it more comfortable holding the guitar lefty.
Should I restring… get another guitar or what?
posted by GENAPOP on 6-23-2008 at 9:18 am
I’m in!
posted by Heather on 6-23-2008 at 9:37 am
I’m interested. But I’d be starting at the real beginning.
posted by aak on 6-23-2008 at 9:44 am
this sounds great, count me in.
posted by JON on 6-23-2008 at 9:56 am
i would absolutely love it! i’ve always wanted to learn how to play. now i just need a guitar…hmmm.
posted by rox on 6-23-2008 at 10:06 am
I’d watch!
posted by Empty Jay on 6-23-2008 at 10:11 am
i’m in!
posted by oneguynamedjosh on 6-23-2008 at 10:58 am
I think this is a great idea considering I’m still trying to learn myself!
posted by Christopher on 6-23-2008 at 11:13 am
Count me in! I have a guitar and was going to start on my own. This is perfect timing!
posted by Jadey on 6-23-2008 at 11:24 am
would love it!
posted by stella on 6-23-2008 at 11:34 am
Heck yeah!
I was learning the guitar a while back and stopped after a year of progress. This would def. be something that can start me again!
posted by babel on 6-23-2008 at 11:36 am
yes please! and start with how to buy a decent guitar?
posted by lu on 6-23-2008 at 11:45 am
Hey y’all, count me in!!
I’ve started and stopped soooo many times, perhaps this time the lessons will stick! lol
posted by Erik on 6-23-2008 at 11:46 am
I’m down! I need a good way to learn the basics, and what better way than through one of my favorite blogs??
posted by Marc on 6-23-2008 at 11:56 am
Hey thanks guys! I think we have enough to give it a whirl. Check back in September for lesson #1: buying the right guitar for you. (or some such thing)
Don’t worry beginners, we’re starting at the very beginning!
And keep those ideas coming in the comments for what you’d like me to cover.
posted by David K. Israel on 6-23-2008 at 12:20 pm
I’m in!
posted by Clotho on 6-23-2008 at 12:35 pm
Oddly enough, my boyfriend got out his old dusty guitar this weekend to sell, but I asked him to keep it so I could try and learn online. What timing! Count me in.
posted by Brittany on 6-23-2008 at 12:49 pm
This is awesome. I’ve been playing for just a few months now, just learning on my own. I bought a simple chord book and spend half my time learning from that, and half just trying to “pick along” to some of my fave tunes. I’d love to see another approach.
Please remember to consider women with smaller hands in all aspects of the lessons. MORE CHIX need to be playing guitar, and as one with tiny little bird hands, I’ve had to modify or avoid some chords altogether. AND the only guitars I feel comfortable with are kiddie-sized acoustic and mini-flying-V.
I also started on a thrift store ukelele, which was a great intro to basic concepts.
posted by Bbxx on 6-23-2008 at 12:50 pm
YES!
I Love playing guitar. I’ve been playing for 28 years and teach lessons on the weekends.
This is a good idea. Keep the guitar lessons coming!!!!!!
posted by kelly on 6-23-2008 at 1:10 pm
Count me in!!!
posted by Carolina on 6-23-2008 at 1:34 pm
DO IT!!
posted by Jennifer on 6-23-2008 at 1:54 pm
Yes please!
posted by Fireball on 6-23-2008 at 2:01 pm
Well, I’m not a real beginner – I’ve been self-learning guitar for about 3 years. But I’m with John – I’ll take a look, even if they’re beginner lessons.
Bbxx – I’m a woman with teeny little hands too – I have 2 Daisy Rock guitars (Stardust and Rock Candy) and they are a nice fit. And there are some good travel or 3/4 size out there too.
I know it’s cliche but it does get easier…And you will find you have more stretch and more strength as time goes on. A couple months ago I even added an acoustic Yamaha 12-string to my arsenal.
Still can’t quite get certain chords on any of them though!
posted by Nerak on 6-23-2008 at 2:05 pm
Sound clips/mp3s accompanying each picture so we (the students/readers) will know what a correctly played note should sound like would be a nice touch.
posted by AG on 6-23-2008 at 2:18 pm
Absolutely! My daughter and I would both be interested.
posted by Greg on 6-23-2008 at 2:23 pm
This is a great idea! I look forward to it.
posted by HeyBeckyJ on 6-23-2008 at 2:31 pm
Absolutely. Go for it!
posted by Ashley on 6-23-2008 at 2:37 pm
I’d be interested.
posted by Ron on 6-23-2008 at 3:07 pm
yes please! anything to put me on a more regular schedule with picking mine up!
posted by Sue on 6-23-2008 at 3:23 pm
I love Mental_Floss and I hope that efforts like this continue and are rewarded!
posted by Ryan on 6-23-2008 at 3:27 pm
I’ve been trying to self-teach myself the guitar so these extra lessons would be excellent! :)
posted by Angelica on 6-23-2008 at 3:45 pm
I’m in.
posted by Cameron on 6-23-2008 at 4:05 pm
Sound good to me!
On a completely unrelated matter, don’t you hate it when the reCaptcha gives you made-up words?
posted by Pointy-Hatted Geek on 6-23-2008 at 4:13 pm
Yes please!
posted by Alison on 6-23-2008 at 4:30 pm
Just in case you don’t have 100 yet…yes, yes, yes…please. :-)
posted by Catherine on 6-23-2008 at 4:36 pm
Hey this sure beats Guitar Hero, eh.
posted by El Capitan on 6-23-2008 at 5:32 pm
This would be perfect!
posted by Dan on 6-23-2008 at 8:07 pm
It’d be a lot cooler if you did, man.
posted by Brandon on 6-23-2008 at 8:22 pm
I’d love to see this and I’d definatley tune in every week!
posted by Steve on 6-23-2008 at 10:34 pm
Oh, now I wish I hadn’t sold the guitar I never bothered to learn to play!
Perhaps I can lay my hands on a new one-I’m sooooo IN!
posted by Beth on 6-23-2008 at 11:13 pm
count me in.
posted by WILL CULPEPPER on 6-23-2008 at 11:38 pm
I would watch. (I took lessons for about a year about two years ago, so I’d love to brush up.)
posted by SJB on 6-23-2008 at 11:48 pm
Yes, please!
posted by Brandy on 6-24-2008 at 12:38 am
I would definitely watch! I’ve been trying to learn guitar for a year, and I still feel like a beginner. I know it would help me.
posted by Madelyn on 6-24-2008 at 4:41 am
definitely. sound awesome
posted by goat on 6-24-2008 at 12:58 pm
Great idea! Please do!
posted by Ruby on 6-24-2008 at 5:55 pm
Wow 182 comments!
Without reading thru them all, just wanted to suggest the series be called “Anyone Can Play Guitar” in honor of flossy band, Radiohead.
posted by Johnny Cat on 6-24-2008 at 9:36 pm
I would definitely watch!
posted by Bethany on 6-25-2008 at 2:02 am
Yes i would be interested!
posted by Bill Reichart on 6-25-2008 at 9:27 am
YES!
posted by Drake on 6-27-2008 at 7:09 pm
Its a very good idea! I also want to learn how to play a guitar.
posted by Manfred on 6-29-2008 at 10:18 pm
Sounds like a great idea!
posted by Rob on 7-4-2008 at 5:37 am
Looks like 100 plus…. My 12 year old has been interested in learning guitar for awhile now…
posted by Vickey on 9-26-2008 at 4:44 pm
Yes, please!
posted by Caroline on 9-26-2008 at 4:46 pm
I’m in. I bought a guitar because it was pretty and I have no idea how to play it.
posted by Kate on 9-26-2008 at 5:19 pm
I would be very interested in these lessons as my husband is a professional guitar player and I’ve always wanted to pick up a few things. However, I’m not big on internet video, so I’d like it if you could transcribe it for those of us who’d prefer to read about it.
posted by Carole on 9-26-2008 at 5:25 pm
yes have wanted to learn to play the damn think since i bought it. never watch qvc while drinking…
posted by mark on 9-26-2008 at 5:35 pm
Pretty please with sugar on top.
posted by Tricia on 9-26-2008 at 5:38 pm
Guitar + Mental_floss= SMILE
posted by Moe on 9-26-2008 at 5:47 pm
just got a guitar from a friend, but am having trouble catching on. would definitely be interested in this
posted by brian on 9-26-2008 at 6:13 pm
I have 3 boys who would love to do that! They bought a guitar with their own money, but their cousin who plays (he’s 28) won’t even show them the cords. I’ll finish reading all the articles later and am handing the computer to the boys now (I’m scared!)
posted by Lorelei on 9-26-2008 at 6:43 pm
This is an excellent idea!
recaptcha: frequent depicting
posted by nikki on 9-26-2008 at 7:09 pm
I think I’m 199 or 200. It’s a great idea. My son & I are looking forward to it.
posted by Sue on 9-26-2008 at 7:40 pm
Yes!!! I’m in.
posted by Krim on 9-26-2008 at 7:43 pm
YES YES YES
posted by cass on 9-26-2008 at 9:54 pm
yeah!
posted by m on 9-26-2008 at 9:57 pm
Most defiantly yes!
posted by Emmy on 9-26-2008 at 9:58 pm
For those who like to read the blog but never comment, —- thats me!
And i’m in!
posted by Jason on 9-27-2008 at 3:02 am
That would be great.
posted by Tim on 9-27-2008 at 4:48 am
I would DEFINITELY watch these! Please go forward and do this, please! Thanks!
posted by Jason Baz on 9-27-2008 at 5:45 am
Let’s do it!
posted by Tonester on 9-27-2008 at 7:20 am
Count me in as interested. My husband was a professional player and left us with some very expensive guitars no one can play. My youngest is taking a weekly guitar lesson, and I’d like to learn enough to help her along.
posted by Miss Cellania on 9-27-2008 at 7:50 am
I’d love to learn
posted by Ian on 9-27-2008 at 9:00 am
Yes! Thank you, thank you!
(Isn’t it strange that my ReCaptcha is “yes review”?)
posted by Kate on 9-27-2008 at 10:14 am
Sounds cool to me
Recaptcha – “weeds $175,000,000″
sounds like a wild weekend…
posted by Dave on 9-27-2008 at 12:20 pm
I’d definitely be interested. Not so much in the first few, per se, but once the lessons got rolling past holding a guitar and basic chords I’d watch religiously.
Thanks!
posted by Pk on 9-27-2008 at 1:14 pm
sure i’ll do it!
posted by Ally on 9-27-2008 at 2:47 pm
yes please. I’d love to learn the guitar.
posted by Isabelle on 9-27-2008 at 3:03 pm
Absolutely! I’ve had a guitar sitting under my bed for years now and still can’t play it.
posted by Pointy-Hatted Geek on 9-27-2008 at 5:43 pm
I’m interested :)
posted by Clotho on 9-28-2008 at 10:00 am
It would interesting. Any chance you could have a beginner’s lesson and maybe sprinkle in something more advanced as well?
posted by Chief Ninja Monkie on 9-28-2008 at 10:50 am
definitely interested. i’ve been looking to play for a long time.
posted by kristin on 9-28-2008 at 1:27 pm
Absolutely! Video is a great teaching method for guitar.
Some Blues please.
:)
posted by NewzGuy on 9-28-2008 at 6:24 pm
Great idea!
posted by TW on 9-28-2008 at 7:52 pm
I would like to suggest mp3s or soundbites of each chord so those with a guitar can try playing the chord then listen to hear if they’re playing it correctly.
My recaptcha was Costello Board. Made me think of Elvis Costello
posted by Angeline on 9-28-2008 at 8:21 pm
Please do this!
posted by Adriana on 9-28-2008 at 10:18 pm
I would like it very much; I would watch it. I think the weekly time period is a good idea. People would have more time to practice on their own.
posted by Megan on 9-28-2008 at 10:55 pm
I’m in, for sure! mental note: buy guitar.
posted by dangermouse on 9-28-2008 at 11:22 pm
Hells yeah!!
posted by jbot on 9-29-2008 at 8:09 am
I bought a Guitar for my daughter after she begged me for one and lessons. Paid for 3 years worth of lessons. She now is no longer is interested. I have picked it up and am now trying to find the best site on the web to self teach guitar, which isn’t easy. If you can do this that would be awesome!
posted by Don on 9-29-2008 at 8:50 am
I’ve been wanting to learn, but can’t afford lessons. I’d definitely be up for something like that.
posted by Heather Dawn on 9-29-2008 at 9:30 am
I would be very interested in a set of entries on this topic. I recently started learning guitar and would gladly accept any venue to gain insight.
posted by Flatulent on 9-29-2008 at 11:17 am
i’m down. i got a guitar for christmas like 3 years ago…i taught myself jingle bells a couple years ago but dont even remember how to play that.
and maybe if there was something to read, in addition to the video, that would be cool. my internet connection sucks at home and would have trouble with videos, but words i can def read! (but thats just me)
loooooves the idea :)
posted by ellen on 9-29-2008 at 12:04 pm