Oh , and you've made me to pick up my guitar again and play... It would be great but I got to pass my exam tomorrow (mind that i got no hope to do that... that's a hard one)
anyway - maybe thats the way... I'm gonna be a guitarist, not a psychologist... If I only could play at least halfway as good as you I'd consider myself as a great, worthy guitarist (and now I'm just a lousy guitar player)
Some important things to be aware of Shibby:
1. You may well pass that exam, hard or not. You have the same brain and nervous system as the rest of us, therefore you are as intelligent as any of us if you care to develop it. As you appear to be studying, you are developing it. So, you the ability to pass the exam whether it's hard or not.
2. You can be a guitarist and a psychologist. Don't think in "all or nothing" terms or you will self-sabotage. In psychology this process is known as "splitting". Avoid it.
3. You are always a worthy guitarist. If you learn and practice continually you will be great. I doubt that you're any where near as lousy as you think you are.
Big yourself up, the beliefs that you hold about yourself will dictate the level of success you are capable of.
I have "known you" for years, I spend 36 years operating from the same belief system! If I'd started working on it in my 20's I'd be out gigging by now. The fact that you're interested in psychology at a young age is wonderful - keep going. If I could give you one piece of advice it would be this: don't compare yourself to how others play, be very clear about who you are as guitar player. All the great musicians I've ever met have this in common - they know what they want to play, they have a clear musical identity. They have the courage to keep it simple and play what sounds great and they enjoy playing the instrument. Don't confuse your development as a musician with your self-esteem. Enjoy playing and feel good about that. And finally - it's all about the song, not how "good" you are as a guitarist. If you love the song you're playing, you'll sound great.
Keep on keeping on.
It's funny to stumble on this post. I was way into Zep about 20 years ago, and pretty much shelved them. I recently dusted off an old cassette of Physical Grafitti and remembered delivering pizzas with that one cranked.
How sweet was that, in a '78 Bonneville, no less!
Can I make a request?
How about "The Rover" Like most, killer guitar riffs!
Nice playing, great band:friday:
Delivering pizzas in a '78 Bonneville ? listening to Zepp ? How cool is that !!
We play The Rover @ each show, it is a very sweet song, nice riffs, but it just doesnt "cut" live. I have 2-3 clips live, I'll sort 'em and post the nicest one shortly, just for you !![]()