How Can I Improve My Guitar Playing?

by joe
(glasgow)

Hi there

i have been playing for around 5 years now and i need help.

i have been having lessons the whole time and know my diatonic scales back to front, the problem is i hear fantastic solos by my favourite guitarists and go online to get the tabs, even videos on youtube which get 5 stars by many raters but i just cant seem to play it anything like it should.

i feel as though i haven't improved in about 2 years

thanks

ANSWER

Hi, Joe--

It is difficult for me to give you any specific advise because your question is so general.

It is entirely possible that the tabs you are getting on the internet are inaccurate. They are written (and rated) by amateurs for the most part.
I think that the Guitar Pro and Power Tabs seem to be a little more accurate than the regular tabs.

If you could tell me a specific solo and also tell me what the specific problem is when you try to play it, I might be able to help.

Lynne

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