Quote Originally Posted by Thanatos189
Just got my first guitar yesterday (BC rich warlock ). I'm at a loss for what to start doing really, and while I'm going to take lessons they won't start for at least 2 weeks from now. I was just wondering what I could do until I start taking lessons. I know some people are self-taught but I learn better if I have someone there showing me how to play. So if any seasoned guitar players on here could give a beginner some helpful pointers, I would greatly appreciate it. btw, I'm starting out on a electric guitar.
my friend uses that in our band. it sounds nice. i have a jackson king V... i love it (gf says more than her...which isn't true...keyboard is questionable)...

anyway...um...a good thing to learn is how to drop tune if you like metal...which i assume that you do...why else buy a BC rich...pitch by ear will do help you soo much...cuz a lot of new metal songs are in drop C or drop D....also another thing to learn is the circle of fifths...music theory will help you no matter what instrument you decide to play...sides for drums...