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1. NorthShaun - Member

   Hi All,

   Just come back to the old guit after a long hiatus (caused by an a55hole of an egotistical singer/songwriter) and I'm loving it! Quite fancy moving through the RGT grades (1-8) to get some theory and technique behind me, but unsure of the route to take. Anyone on here done this?

   Ta

   NS

   Posted 2 years ago #
2. Fen_Downhill - Member

   How will sitting an exam make you a better guitarist or help you form a band? Unless you want to turn pro, just take some lessons, ditch the exams. Learn to play in styles that you want to play and enjoy yourself.

   Posted 2 years ago #
3. plumber - Member

   I did up to grade 3 years ago, it didn't help me be better but then I didn't really push myself - it was like all exams I have taken - learn the syllabus then gradually forget it all.

   Being able to learn something and then apply it to your guitar is much more important and I have had the good fortune to find a great teacher to help me do that in the past. I also find that playing a little bit of keyboard really helped me visualize things as well.

   Plum

   Posted 2 years ago #
4. NorthShaun - Member

   Fen - Its not the sitting of the exam thats the issue, its the knowledge & technique that comes inherent within the study. I love the sound of diminished arpeggios, but don't know how to construct or apply them to the specific chord progression required. I am a VERY competent guitarist, but just need direction & focus (I probably have some VERY bad habits!)

   Its all about being the player I always knew I could be!

   £25 per hour as tutor upon completion of grade 8 don't sound too bad either!

   Posted 2 years ago #
5. midgebait - Member

   Studying for grade 3 classical guitar at the moment and I agree with NorthShaun. When I started lessons I didn't want to go the exam route but the formal study fits the way I learn best and gives me focus and targets. If I was left to get on with it I would progress but there'd be less motivation there, especially to learn the theory. Assuming all goes well I suspect I'll have a decent break before I even consider grade 4. It'll be nice to get on and play tunes which aren't going to feature in the exam!

   Posted 2 years ago #

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