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beewithtwoes · 10 months

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💐🪐KURT COBAIN SEMI-RARES PART.4🪐💐

sorry for taking so long to post another part🫀

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smokeitm · 1 year

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random guitar (and bass) tips; growing pains and ergonomics

Just some info bits I've gathered over time that I would've appreciated when I first started playing guitar.

Disclaimer; I'm not classically trained, nor am I a medical professional.

Don't play for an hour at a time.

It's actually not optimal, at least in my experience. It can lead to recurring or worsening joint pain, especially in the fingers, wrist, and elbow. If you're trying to play for an hour everyday, try to space it out over the course of the day in 15-20 minute chunks.

As a personal note, this is why I hate when my bandmates push for long sets (45 minutes to an hour). It usually puts me out of commission for at least a day. Moreover, I've always gotten bored when watching bands play for longer than 45 minutes; it's around that time that everything starts sounding very samey.

Conserve your joints.

There are so many things you can or have to use your joints for. If you're trying to practice guitar on any given day, consider the amount of work you need to do that heavily utilizes your joints; common examples include typing, writing, washing dishes, folding laundry, video games, drawing, etc.

This also extends to the joints in your back and legs; if you spend a long portion of your day standing/sitting, consider doing the opposite while practicing to avoid overexertion.

Play through (some of) the pain!

Soreness on the pads of your fingers is to be expected, especially when you are first learning guitar. This is pain that you can play through, if you choose to.

Hand/finger cramps are usually a good sign to stop, as is joint pain. If these kinds of pain are recurring despite efforts to avoid them, consider and experiment with the ergonomics of how you are playing; examples of adjustments you might make are guitar strap length, strap positioning, the way you sit/stand (get some lumbar support!), the angle at which you pick, the way you hold a pick, pick thickness, string gauge, chords/licks/songs you play, and even the instrument itself.

Parting notes

In my opinion, playing guitar should be fun and comfortable, not painful. Experiment; try a new pick thickness, even if you've been using the same kind for years, or that new guitar with a tummy cut. Moreover, remember that learning to play an instrument doesn't have to be a race; practice 15 minutes a day, every other day, or even once a week and you will see progress.

If you have any suggestions/additions/arguments, please feel free to add.

(Link to my most recent random tips)

#seattle #diy punk #grunge #queercore #punk rock #music #queer artist #queer music #musician #seattlemusic #guitar #bass guitar

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homedecorandmorefun · 1 year

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Check this out! ❤️❤️❤️

#howlinjack #spotify playlist #newmusic #alternative rock #music #singersongwriter #post grunge #soft grunge #adult contemporary #love songs #sad songs #seattlemusic

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arellanes · 1 year

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Got the chance to photograph Japanese Breakfast at Day In Day Out fest in Seattle last summer! Here are some of my favorite shots of Michelle ! :)

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vividverses · 1 year

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#alternative #alternative rock #hard rock #acoustic rock #grunge #spotifyplaylist #listen #seattlemusic #Spotify

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introcut · 1 year

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Jan 31 @stopbitingatlofi w/ @_slurgeon & @northerndraw +Resident DJs @ac_lewis @absolutemadman @introcut @djmagicsean 9pm-2am $7 Cash or Venmo💥Every last Tuesday @lofiseattle since 2004! . . . #lofiseattle #stopbitinglofi #seattleevents #tuesdayseattle #seattlenights #seattlemusic #seattlehiphop #seattledance #seattlelife #breakdancing #lofihiphop #beatmakers #housemusic #seattlebars #seattledj #seattledjs #ableton #mpc #sp404 #abletonlive (at LoFi Seattle) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cnm2Ya6P3On/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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mpdgcore · 2 years

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this weekends shows!! turnstile and prince daddy and the hyena as headliners.

citizen, ceremony, macseal, and insignificant other were the openers we caught that were all great!

turnstile was a cant fucking miss set. if you ever have the chance to see them, GO

#turnstile #seattle #livemusic #seattlemusic #prince daddy and the hyena #citizen #ceremony #hxc

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centralsaloon1892 · 1 year

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Tonight! @shaker_bloomheart @jet.lag.sea and @plashband shred your Saturday! . . . . . . . . . . . . . #seattle #seattlemusic #livemusic #supportlocal #band #rock #grunge #pioneersquare #guitar #portrait #seattlenightlife #seattlewashington #mariners #seahawks #sounders #dance #music #historic #venue #oldestbarintheworld (at The Central Saloon) https://www.instagram.com/p/CnIaWKJShCr/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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toadyco · 1 month

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I made another Seattle rock show flyer. Darrell’s Tavern! Friday, April 26th! Be there! If you like this sort of thing! Tell ‘em a picture of a swole pink primate sent ya!

#rockflier #rockflyer #artists on tumblr #drawing #gorilla #seattlemusic

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last-angel · 3 months

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go follow DEADNETTLEband on instagram && come to our shows in Seattle next week ! <3

#shoegaze #grunge #emo #goth #guitar #slowcore #punk #seattlemusic #seattle #seattlegrunge #pnwband #pnw #pacific northwest

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beewithtwoes · 11 months

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🪐💐KURT COBIAN SEMI-RARES part.3💐🪐

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smokeitm · 1 year

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buying gear: new or used??

Some things I like to consider when buying instruments and accessories

Disclaimer; I deal mostly with guitars, basses, FX pedals, and amps. I've very little experience buying any other instruments.

used?

I'm heavily biased towards buying used gear for a number of reasons;

carbon footprint - I figure getting things second-hand means I'm not buying directly from the factory, but from someone who bought it from someone online who bought it directly from factory. I like to think that means I'm cutting fewer trees down.

informal (or less formal) economy - a lot of used gear can be found at local music shops or sites like craigslist. I generally try to avoid shopping online or buying from Guitar Center (though for some items, it's more difficult to find anywhere else) because it feels better to give money to my neighbor than to a corporation.

price point - used gear is often (though not always) cheaper than newer counterparts. the major exception that I can think of is vintage gear.

"character" - unless the piece was kept in a temperature controlled case for years on end and never used, it's likely to have collected a ding or sticker here and there. i don't go out of my way to scratch or sticker my gear (i don't like to sticker them at all, but that's personal preference), but a chip here or there is like a scar, and a reminder that objects age just as we do.

storied - used gear often has more of a story associated with them, even if that story only goes as far as "i met with some guy from craigslist in a sketchy parking lot at 9pm."

new?

All that said, though, there are some reasons one might prefer to buy a new piece of gear.

safety - you're much less likely to get mugged at Guitar Center than at sketchy parking lot at 9pm. that being said, i've never been mugged.

reliability - buying from craigslist keeps money local, but also relies on the good faith and honesty of people not bound by economic/corporate constraints. stores (including guitar center) generally have some form of quality control and regular maintenance.

wear & tear - simply put, new gear (unless it was blemished during manufacturing or transport, in which case it is usually discounted) usually lacks cosmetic wear; if you're looking for a shiny new piece, this is the way to go. moreover, certain gear components require specific skills and/or tools to repair or replace, something that is more commonly required for used gear.

parting remarks

as stated, i'm heavily biased towards buying used gear. nearly all of my gear (amps, FX pedals, and guitars) was purchased at a used music store or on craigslist. if you have any additional ideas or reasons for/against new or used, please feel free to comment and add to the discussion.

#seattle #diy punk #grunge #queercore #punk rock #music #queer artist #queer music #musician #seattlemusic #guitar #bass guitar #music gear

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homedecorandmorefun · 1 year

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Now that’s a name!❤️

#alternative rock #grunge revival #post grunge #hard rock #youtubemusic #youtube playlist #grunge #grunge rock #modern rock #seattlemusic #pearl jam #alice in chains #nirvana #soundgarden #seether #foo fighters #progressive metal #experimental rock

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game365llc · 6 months

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Seattle's Rap Rising Star: Dive Into Itz.Pz Musical Brilliance - Ep.7 - (Podcast) | Game365llc.com

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steveplaysguitar · 1 year

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Upcoming music gigs #yousingkaraoke #isingmusicinthemarket #Seattle #seattlemusic #Kirkland #karaoke (at Seattle, Washington) https://www.instagram.com/p/CrjbQVqPsED/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#yousingkaraoke #isingmusicinthemarket #seattle #seattlemusic #kirkland #karaoke

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nakedgiantsband · 1 year

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2016 vibe

#2016 vibe #naked giants #sluff #rip ep #seattle #seattlemusic #music

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