Rhythm Guitarist Wanted
bigal60
Allestree, Derby, Derbyshire
65+ yr old Male
Standard:Ok
Practice Place:At Home
My Genres: Rock, Blues.
I play: Rhythm Guitar, Lead Guitar.
I'm looking for people who play: Rhythm Guitar, Lead Guitar.
About me: Hi, I'm retired and living in Allestree, Derby. About 9 or 10 years ago I played rhythm guitar in two rock 'n' blues bands. I was VERY average in the first band and marginally better in the second. Anyway, we managed, and over 4 or 5 years I played around 60/70 gigs with those two bands.
Some 5 years or so ago I lost the 'spark' and decided to hang up my guitar. I also sold 90% of my gigging equipment, but decided to keep my Telecaster and a small practice amp. Nothing musical happened for about 5 years, and then, for no reason whatsoever, I decided to try playing the 'Tele' again. OMG - complete disaster!
Anyhow, I felt the need to play, so I booked a guitar lesson. That was 4 months ago, and I'm only just starting to feel comfortable with the instrument again.
I've always wanted to play lead guitar but, of course, as a rhythm guitar in a rock band that was never going to happen.
As my 'skills' slowly progress I thought that it would be useful to practice with another musician who plays rhythm/lead (beginner to intermediate and still working on improving). The idea would be that we could alternate practising lead and rhythm so that we would both make progress in these areas.
The lessons are great, and I'm learning a lot (never realised how little I knew about the guitar!); however, I'm only able to practice with a backing track. But, it's not really the same as playing alongside another musician.
Do I want to play in a band again? Honestly, I don't know. Never say never I suppose. At this point I would just like to practice with another musician, preferably someone over 50, and possibly living not too far away from Derby.
So, there it is. Let's see what happens. Cheers, Alan (wannabe lead player!)
Some 5 years or so ago I lost the 'spark' and decided to hang up my guitar. I also sold 90% of my gigging equipment, but decided to keep my Telecaster and a small practice amp. Nothing musical happened for about 5 years, and then, for no reason whatsoever, I decided to try playing the 'Tele' again. OMG - complete disaster!
Anyhow, I felt the need to play, so I booked a guitar lesson. That was 4 months ago, and I'm only just starting to feel comfortable with the instrument again.
I've always wanted to play lead guitar but, of course, as a rhythm guitar in a rock band that was never going to happen.
As my 'skills' slowly progress I thought that it would be useful to practice with another musician who plays rhythm/lead (beginner to intermediate and still working on improving). The idea would be that we could alternate practising lead and rhythm so that we would both make progress in these areas.
The lessons are great, and I'm learning a lot (never realised how little I knew about the guitar!); however, I'm only able to practice with a backing track. But, it's not really the same as playing alongside another musician.
Do I want to play in a band again? Honestly, I don't know. Never say never I suppose. At this point I would just like to practice with another musician, preferably someone over 50, and possibly living not too far away from Derby.
So, there it is. Let's see what happens. Cheers, Alan (wannabe lead player!)