This is slightly in response to the thread about how you learned you first guitar song, and also by my complete inability to figure out a song by ear. I have had several problems in learning guitar and every time I have been helped out a great deal by everyone here. I hope I can get some more help!!
I really, really wish to be able to learn by ear and I feel a little dirty each time I have to go to look for tabs. At first I just thought it was being a beginner and needing to put more time into it, but after spending some time with my neighbor today I think I have some serious work ahead of me. I have tried learning many simple songs, or transcribing short riffs and I can't seem to get a single thing right. I have tried using Justinguitar to help out, specifically with this:
Free Guitar Lessons - BC-118 ? JUSTIN...stin Sandercoe
Basically he plays chords and you write down what you think they are etc...I have a lot of trouble doing this. My neighbor who has a guitar but can't play did all the exercises on there and didn't use his guitar and was able to hear the differences and he said it was very clear to him. He was shocked that i couldn't hear a difference or if I did it was just very slight. I even have trouble hearing between major and minor chords, even though I know what to listen for.
So, any help at all? Please?
Tyler
