guitar chords sound fuzzzy? can't understand part of acoustic guitar tabs?

Question

I'm a beginner at acoustic guitar & when i play the E string on the 9th fret, it sounds fuzzy. it's ok when i play it on any other fret & i know that i'm applying enough pressure. & when my G chord is open, it sounds ok, but when i play it w/ any finger on any fret, it sounds fuzzy & i know that i'm applying enough pressure for it. & i know i don't have 2 fingers on the same chord. Does this mean that i have to change the chords? i've only had it for about a month!

PART II:

there's a song that i got tabs for & part of it reads "6/8; 5/6" & i don't know what it means or how to play it. No clue at all!

CONCLUSION:

so if you have a question for either one of those, thank you for your help

PS.

i am a girl & i'm small & 15 (I just like Gerard Way to the point where i set my profile picture as a pic of him)

Answer 1

Your questions reinforce the reasons why Gtarczar, I, and many other seasoned guitarists always recommend a beginner to take some lessons. You have to start with the basics before attempting to play something beyond your limits for now.



If you cannot afford lessons, ask a guitar-playing friend to show the basic chords and how to form and change from one to the next. Learn some music theory and don't rely upon tablature to teach you.



Don't expect to become an instant guitar player capable of playing like Eric Clapton does.



The fuzziness you describe could be the result of a misaligned neck or saddle. Take your instrument to your local music store and ask a technician to look it over for necessary adjustments.



Your "6/8; 5/6" might mean to play the referenced note in the sixth fret and then again in the eighth fret. The same holds true to notes played in the fifth and in the sixth frets.

Answer 2

If your one string sounds fuzzy in just one place, then I'm going to suggest that you might one one fret wire that is a little bit high(that would be the wire at the top of the 9th fret/bottom of the 10th fret) That would cause fret buzz. If you buzzed on avery fret above the 9th, then it would most likely be a neck alignment problem and might need a small truss rod adjustment.



I'm a bit "fuzzy" (LOL) on the "G" chord thing you describe, it sounds more like you're saying the "G" string open is OK but if you play any fret on the "G" string it buzzes. So....then I think maybe you do have a bit of a neck problem.



It could also just be a tuning problem. If you are not using a digital tuner and ensuring you are tuning to the proper pitch, you could be tuning low and that makes the strings loose, which can cause buzzing.



I have small hands for a boy/man and if your guitar is OK then you should have no difficulties as long as your fingers are aligned straight over the frets.



If you take your guitar to a music store, they should check it out for you and advise you what might be wrong. ( most stores should do that for you for free as part of good customer service.) They can tune it easily and see if there are any weird things going on.



As far as the fractions on the TABS ( I despise TABS by the way, I think (along with many experienced players) they are a somewhat confusing and inaccurate way of learning to play guitar.)

Those fractions "may" indicate a timing change in the song. but don't quote me on that.

I have never used tabs in my life. and even after I've played for over 40 yrs, I really can't make heads nor tails about how to use them.

TABS SUCK.

they are really only useful if you've heard the song and just need to know the fingering. Tabs don't normally indicate timing at all. you never see how long each note should be played, like true musical notation does.



But as far as not knowing how to play that certain song, if you have the song to listen to, then you can listen to the song and follow along on the tab and see how the timing changes



Good Luck

Answer 3

I've got a feeling you may not be clear on the difference between a string and a chord, and this is keeping you from describing the problem in a way anybody can understand. If the high E sounds funny on the 9th fret only, check to make sure the end of the 10th fret has not lifted on that side. I can't really understand the rest.

Answer 4

I don't think that either of us understand what you're talking about! I don't know what you mean by fuzzy. According to what you say, you only have a problem when you play the low E at the 9th fret. Ignore the problem and begin learning how to play the guitar.



Tablature is meant for competent players, so ignore that too until you can play. In any case, tablature won't include the "symbols" you list (6/8). Whatever you have, it isn't tablature!

Answer 5

Your description of the problem is vague. It could be that you are simply playing the part incorrectly or it could indicate that there is a problem with your guitar. As far as your other question; without seeing the tab I cannot explain what you are referring to. Perhaps if you posted a link to the tab and indicate where in the notation you are talking about, we could give you a better explanation.

I strongly recommend taking lesson with a good qualified local instructor so that you have someone who can help you with these basic problems and explain them to you.

Answer 6

If you would be playing lead guitar I would say tabs, but rhythm guitar would be better for chords. Also the acoustic guitar has a wider neck, making it easier to play both.

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