#beginner guide to guitar

[joy-of-jamming]

Lesson 26 - Play 8 - Open Chords - D Major - Learn How to Play Guitar

[andronicmusicblog]

A Peaceful Perch: New YouTube Channel Offers Sanctuary for Stressed Souls

In a world that's constantly bombarding us with noise and demands, finding moments of tranquility can feel like an impossible task. But a new YouTube channel, A Peaceful Perch, is aiming to change that, offering a virtual sanctuary for those seeking solace and relaxation.

Launched just last week, the channel is already gaining traction with its carefully curated collection of music designed to soothe the mind and body. Focusing on calming melodies, ambient soundscapes, and nature-inspired tracks, A Peaceful Perch caters to a wide range of needs, from meditation and yoga to study and sleep.

"We wanted to create a space where people could escape the stresses of everyday life and find a moment of peace," says [Channel Creator's Name], the brains behind the project. "Our music isn't just about entertainment; it's about promoting well-being and helping people connect with their inner calm."

The channel's description emphasizes the scientifically proven benefits of relaxation, citing studies that link it to lower blood pressure, reduced stress, and even boosted immunity. But the creators believe that relaxation offers more than just physical perks.

"Relaxation is a gateway to creativity, intuition, and a deeper sense of inner peace," says [Channel Creator's Name]. "We hope that our music can inspire people to slow down, take a deep breath, and rediscover the joy of simply being."

A Peaceful Perch is already garnering positive feedback from viewers, with many praising the channel's calming atmosphere and the high quality of its music selections. It seems that the channel has struck a chord with those seeking respite from the hustle and bustle of modern life.

Whether you're a seasoned meditator or simply someone looking for a way to unwind after a long day, A Peaceful Perch offers a welcoming space to explore the transformative power of relaxation. With new content being added regularly, this channel is one to watch for anyone seeking a musical oasis in the digital desert.

[astudyinfandom]

A beginner’s guide to A Study In Red

So, you’ve stumbled across my page or you’re looking for a quick guide to all things A Study In Red. Well here it is: a guide to whatever the fuck they’ve got going on over there down under.

Key info:

There are 4 members. Always 4. Don’t ask which 4, the answer is always wrong

They’re from Melbourne, Australia

They’re a punk/metal band

No one knows why they’re bloody, but that means we get to guess. Send me your theories

Permanent Members

Sarah

Vocals

Rhythm guitar

Screaming

No braincells, absolutely none, smooth brain

She’s short but that’s okay look for the red hair

Aviators

Red eyes???

Idk there’s something up with that

Tomas

Lead guitar

Beanie collector

Proud owner of 3 total outfits

Likes the taste of roses

Band dad

The only one with any braincells

Trying his best

Drummer and Bassist Timeline:

Now to be totally honest I’m not sure they even have a real drummer, or a bass guitarist for that matter. I’m actually convinced that it’s just Sarah and Tomas in disguise, but duty calls, so here’s a timeline of their totally real drummers and bassists.

Pre-Clockwork Heart

Drummer: Nick

Always in a cardigan

Usually the one filming

Looks pretty serious

The band’s current photographer & videographer

Bassist: Josh

Curly hair

Usually in a t-shirt with a button up over the top

Looks about 12

Clockwork Heart

Drummer: Lucas

Only existed for the music video??

Maybe a figment of my imagination tbh

Bassist: Josh

Post-Clockwork Heart

Drummer: Shir

Has absolutely no idea what’s going on

No thoughts just vibes

Chill

Bassist: Asher

Confused the majority of the time

Best at tolerating Sarah’s bullshit

Has like 2.5 facial expressions

[roublesguitarschool01]

Top 7 ways of learning a guitar

I think we all are familiar with the feeling we get when we listen to a very soothing and pleasing song and wish that we could also play it. That feeling is so strong that the incapability of playing the guitar almost makes us sad and angry. That’s when we decide to learn the instrument.

Learning to play guitar is not easy, and you cannot expect yourself to learn it in a few days. At first, you can get annoyed, and frustrated if you are not guided properly. But remember that things take time. Patience and practice is the key to learning things effectively. In this blog, I will list some ways for you to learn a guitar as a beginner.

Start with the basics.

As a beginner don’t rush to learn the most difficult of pieces. You have to crawl first before you learn to walk. Whether you are learning on your own or taking guitar classes nearby, it's best to learn and practice the basics before moving on to more advanced techniques.

Learning the names of your strings and the various guitar parts will help you become more familiar with your instrument, even though it may not be as thrilling as taking your first solo or playing the chords to your favorite song.

Find a guitar that best suits you.

Whether you are learning to play acoustic or electric guitar, finding the right instrument is crucial. Shopping for your first guitar is an exciting experience for most of us. You might be tempted to buy a guitar purely for its looks, but there are other factors that need to be considered such as your budget, the type of tone you prefer, whether you are left-handed or right-handed, etc.

Develop the right learning environment.

If you want to learn guitar dedicatedly, then setting up the right learning environment is a must. Whether you are learning guitar at home or at a guitar school in Noida, having conducive conditions can make a lot of difference. Make sure that your guitar is well-displayed, you have the perfect chair for sitting, and there is absolute quiet in your room. 

Upskill by learning simple songs.

The foundations of your musical education undoubtedly include learning to play notes, scales, and chords. But using those methods in a song you're learning is the best way to learn guitar. There are tons of songs to choose from. Learn to play the easy ones first, then move on to some challenging ones.

Learn with other newbies.

The best way to boost your morale is to train and learn with other beginners. It gives you an opportunity to connect with others and learn from their skills. Being able to connect with other artists and music enthusiasts can help keep you more inspired to play, practice, and support one another.

Practice.

Practice makes a man perfect. Well, I think practice makes you better. Don’t rush to become perfect. Instead, try to be better than what you were yesterday. Your competition should be you. Don’t waste your time comparing yourself with others.

Enroll in a guitar school.

If you are looking for a disciplined and professional way of learning to play guitar, then try enrolling in guitar classes near you. They will provide you with the best environment, instruments, and instructors to help you fulfill your journey of becoming a guitarist.

[thefage]

In the beginning of Given, Uenoyama talks about how it took him a while to be able to play the guitar how he wanted. Uenoyama plays a Fender '72 Custom Shop Telecaster. At first I did not know the significance of this line, but after having attempted to play a telecaster twice I can tell you that bitch does not make any of the sounds you want it to, nor that you would expect it to, and that line actually points to this fact and tells the audience exactly how skilled Uenoyama is on the guitar.

[shxleo97]

Can anyone give me tips with how to unmute guitar strings?? I tried multiple ways but it’s not working.

[hanjsquokka]

a hidden world.

han jisung × fem!reader — established relationship, fluff

summary — spending the weekend in the quiet intimacy of a log cabin in the forest with your boyfriend was a dream come true. an unexpected storm reveals something that wasn't part of your fantasy, something you never expected, even in your wildest dreams.

warnings — tooth rotting fluff, kissing

word count — 1.3K

author's note — hello hello everyone! i haven't had time to write a fluffy fic in a while. this can be read as a part two to this fic, but can also be read by itself! and here is hanji singing rewrite the stars which inspired these two fics <3

Jisung strummed his guitar, not in any particular tune as he tried to find the right note to start playing. His hair fell into his eyes, still damp from the shower he took earlier after the two of you fell into the lake while canoeing. You bit back a chuckle thinking back to the moment that happened a few hours ago. Your boyfriend was so confident about his fishing skills, only for both of you to end up taking a dip in the water fully clothed.

He must've heard you, because he looked up at you, a smile tugging at his lips but he tried to look annoyed. “Why are you laughing?”

“‘M not!” You couldn't hold back anymore and started laughing softly, your hands coming up to cover your mouth as Jisung playfully scowled at you. After a moment, you cleared your throat. “I'm serious. Very serious. You haven't met another person as serious as me.”

That made him crack a smile, shaking his head. “You're so dorky.” He looked back down at his guitar, adjusting the keys before he started to play. Rewrite the Stars. You would be lying if you said you didn't tear up, mostly because of his wonderful singing. It was so… beautiful. The way his body slightly swayed as he really got into the music, the small glances he gave you with a smile and as he continued for you.

Just for you.

Your heart was swelling as he continued to play, more and more until it was ready to burst at the seams from all the love that you held for for him. The ambience of the place you were in—in front of the cabin, sitting on foldable chairs around a small fire that warmed you from the cool evening air, fairy lights in the shapes of stars hung over you and the calmess that surrounded everything.

“And why don't we rewrite the stars? Changing the world to be ours…” Jisung played the final notes and stopped strumming, meeting your eyes with his big, doe ones. “How'd I do?”

“Perfect,” you said, getting up from the chair you were sitting in. Jisung placed his guitar next to him as you went over and sat in his lap. You let out a small, content sigh as you settled onto him, feeling his arms wrap around your body and holding you close to his chest. “As always.”

“You praise me too much,” he said with a laugh, kissing the side of your head, which made your stomach flutter. “Gonna give me an even bigger ego.” Jisung brushed the hair out of your face, twirling the strands around his finger as he nuzzled his nose against your cheek, making you giggle. “Mm, keep laughing like that, baby, and I'll wife you up this instant.” Even though you knew he was just teasing you, you couldn't help the blush that creeper up your neck or the way your heart skipped a beat. “Hey, why don't I teach you how to play?”

“Huh?”

“You wanted to learn, right? We have the time now.” He adjusted you in his lap so that your back was pressed up against his chest, your sock covered feet resting on top of his. Jisung picked up his guitar again and placed it in your lap, his chin resting on your shoulder as he guided your hands to the correct places on the instrument. He told you a few beginner points, like the notes of the strings and the keys, how to adjust the tone and play a note. You struggled, much to his amusement, grumbling along while trying to follow his words and him doing nothing to help by kissing the side of your neck when you were just about to get it right.

“My fingers hurt,” you mumbled, looking at your reddened fingertips.

“Oh, we can't have that now, can we?” He pulled your hands to his face and kissed each of your fingers. “There, you'll feel better in no time.” Both of you giggled, getting back into a comfortable position once he put the guitar down. The two of you sat there for what felt like hours, trapped in your own little hidden world, away from the prying eyes of other people. You could feel the vibrations of Jisung's humming, some jazz song that he'd been listening to frequently, against his chest, right next to your ears.

You were almost lulled into a peaceful nap.

Almost.

A crack of thunder boomed across the sky, making both of you jump. You blinked as a drop of water fell on your nose and another on your cheek. You were quick to get on your feet, putting on your slippers and gathered your stuff and his guitar and speed-walked into the cabin. Once those were inside, you came back out only to find your boyfriend still sitting on his chair in utter denial of the thunderstorm.

“It's raining? But rain wasn't on the forecast—” You stopped Jisung mid whine and pulled him to his feet and hurried into the cabin before you could get too soaked.

Inside, it was much warmer, making a pleasant tingle run through you. You tugged at the ends of the hoodie you were wearing, Jisung's obvious, he rarely let you wear your own clothes at times like this, and pulled off your muddy socks. Jisung was still sulky, making a big deal of pulling on the elastic of his sock and throwing it aside and then doing the same to the other foot.

He was still sulky when the two of you were tucked into bed later that night, huddled close to keep warm and safe as the rain pattered on the window.

For you, this was the epitome of comfort.

For Jisung, it was the biggest possible catastrophe that could happen in his life and other than whining and complaining about it, he wasn't letting you in on the root of his pettiness.

“‘s not fair! I picked this weekend because the weather forecast said sunny, sunshine and rainbows. Not gloomy, dreadful, sad rain,” he rumbled, pushing his face further into the crook of your neck, as if that was possible. You carded your fingers through his hair in an effort to calm him down, but it didn't work. “Stupid forecast. I knew I shoulda never trusted you.” He let out a huff and you almost laughed, picturing the frown he must've had on his face with his eyebrows scrunched up and his lips turned in a pout.

“It's just rain, Ji. It'll be fine tomorrow—”

“But I don't want the rain today!” You laughed at his tone. “Stop laughing at me!” His words made your body shake even more. “I hate you.”

“I love you too,” you managed to say through your giggles.

He was quiet for a few moments, letting your laughs die down before he spoke. “I had everything planned out. I was going to sing you a few songs and we would have s’mores and then you'd go feel geek mode over the constellations thinking I don't know anything, but jokes on you, I actually learnt a few of them. And then when you go on rambling about the story of Orion's belt, I pull out the ring and—” He stopped himself. You felt his face heating up as did your own.

Did he just—

“Now look what you made me do! I spoiled the surprise!” He let out something between a cry and a whine. “Damn you and your ability to make me say stuff ‘m not supposed to say.”

“You'll get another chance tomorrow,” you said quietly. Hopefully he couldn't see your flushed face or the heat of your skin or the way your palms became sweaty and your heart was going crazy in your ribcage. “I heard nothing.”

He lifted his head up to look at you in the eyes. “Nothing?”

“Nothing.”

He nodded before assuming his previous position.

“Why Orion's belt though?”

“Baby!” He stretched out the last syllable, kicking your legs with his. You smiled and pulled him closer.

Your happy place.

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[ms-demeanor]

hi! i am not sure if you will have good advice for this but your photography guide made me think about this issue. i grew up quite poor (school supplies were a struggle every september) and now as an adult i am not as financially stable as id like. this has made me very scared to use any art supplies because im always thinking that im wasting them on not good enough projects or not good enough skills or similar thinking. however that leads to me having supplies bc of gifts and whatnot (ie watercolor paper) but not using it out of anxiety. do you have any advice? thanks!

There are two ways that I go about getting over this kind of issue:

Get out the supplies right now and start making any marks. Cut a piece of watercolor paper in half. Draw a line down the center of a page in grease pencil. Do anything to just start using it to get over the "can't open it, must save for special occasions/projects" mindset. Once you've broken the seal on a first use, it's a lot easier to use tools or notebooks or paints a second time.

Plan projects for yourself like they're assignments. Give yourself a deadline and materials list, write it up like a school assignment sheet, and then do the assignment.

And, if it helps to think of it this way: you're likely hesitant to use your materials because you don't want them "going to waste," but at the moment they are being wasted because they aren't being used.

It is solidly my opinion that art supplies used for art are never wasted; not all "art" is meant to be kept and a part of the process of creating art is practice, which should lead to massive piles of clumsily made, "bad" art that you wouldn't want to hang up on the wall but is nonetheless a part of the process of making art that you'd want to hang on the wall.

You may be looking at the watercolor paper and thinking "I shouldn't break into this because each piece of this paper needs to be something special to show that I value this gift" but you don't get better at painting with watercolors if you use them on printer paper. You need to use the paper (and the paints, and your brushes) to maintain and improve your fluency with the medium.

Many people are hesitant to "waste" sketchbooks or good paper or canvas or expensive paint because they think they are throwing away the good things they *could* make if only the had the perfect plan and create the perfect piece of art with each page and each new tube.

But these things are consumables. Your sketchbook is not a guitar, and it is not a finished song, it is a set of strings. The lovely watercolor paper is a gift for you to make art with, but it is also a gift for you to *practice* making art with and the practice is just as much a part of the gift as a finished artwork would be.

So you're not wasting it if you just get out your paper and start painting with no plan, or if you "mess up" a piece, or if you just use the paper for practice.

So, if you're trying to get yourself to use watercolor paper specifically, I have an assignment for you:

Watercolor Thumbnails Assignment

Materials: Watercolor paper, 2 colors of paint (your choice), Hard pencil Tools: Ruler, Small and medium brushes, Palette

Instructions:

Using your pencil and your ruler, divide the page into 10 equal rectangles.

Visit this website and click the "surprise me" button. Select 10 artworks to create monochrome thumbnails of. (you can click as many times as you need to, but the goal here is to do thumbnails of art that you aren't familiar with rather than seeking out art that you know well for this assignment)

Reproduce each of the images as a monochrome thumbnail in the ten rectangles you've marked on your paper. You don't have to mix a unique color for each rectangle, but you should mix a few different colors and use only one for each rectangle. For instance, if you are using green and yellow paint, some images should be yellow, some should be green, some should be green-yellow, some should be yellow-green.

Purpose:

To use your materials

Work on achieving different values with single colors by layering or diluting your paint.

Composition study

Time Limits:

Once you have collected your ten images and have your station set up, you should take no more than one hour to complete your thumbnails.

Due Date: July 20th 2024

___________________

If you are not familiar with watercolor, here's a good video on some of the basic techniques for painting with watercolor:

And this is a good example of a monochrome painting done in watercolor; if you want, you can watch the video and use it as a tutorial to practice getting a feel for monochrome painting.

Use this assignment to practice! Make use of the gift that you were given by familiarizing yourself with the medium and thinking about art and working in color.

I'm going to play along too and will reblog this post with my thumbnails on July 20th - anyone who wants to join in is welcome to do so as well.

And everyone please remember: time and materials spent doing something you love or practicing a skill you enjoy are never wasted. Even if you don't end up with a "good" finished product, you have learned something and that, in itself, is valuable.

[majinbangus]

Here's a banner I made cause I actually really love the thought of drum teacher!Soap x reader:

Drum pictures found on google "drummer aesthetic"

Drum teacher!Soap sitting behind you, thighs bracketing yours and hands circling your wrists in a firm grip as he guides you how to hold the sticks and how to play.

His chest is so warm, even through his clothes, as he's pressed tightly against your back. You think you can feel his heartbeat. It sets a tempo you follow along as he uses you as a puppet to play the drums.

You don't learn anything in this lesson (it's spent with him miming your body and you not really doing anything), so he offers to make it up so your money isn't wasted, focusing it on rhythm because it was something you had trouble with.

The make up lesson is spent learning rhythm in an unconventional way (hint: he fucks you)

Bonus thoughts:

I can see this going a dark path where it's more creepy drum teacher!Soap finding excuses to touch you and give you extra lessons, even if you don't need it, but maybe i'd write it as a separate thing

Bonus Bonus thoughts:

He works at TF-141's Music Box, and the rest of the team works there. They used to be a rock band, "TF-141". Pretty famous nationally, but they're retired from that now and sell instruments and other music-related products. They offer lessons, and are good for beginners, have an affordable price, and highly reviewed with a majority 4-5 stars.

Soap teaches drums

Ghost teaches guitar

↪but he has some knowledge of the guitar

↪and he can play a little bit of drums and bass

Gaz teaches bass

↪he can also play some guitar

I like to think Price's instrument is also drums and keyboard (with a little experience with guitar and bass, like Ghost), and he was the lead singer, but he doesn't teach lessons.

They have a rival band and now also music shop "The Shadows" (guess who)

[russolover]

requesting a quick imagine for Lessi: reader is Lessi’s girlfriend, and is a global superstar/ musician less wants to play a song on guitar so reader does that thing where they’re stood behind Less guiding her hands to play along and it’s just so fluffy

Muse

The days you got to spend with Alessia doing nothing were the days you loved the most. Since both of your jobs require you to travel and train a lot, rest days meant spending all day cuddled up on the couch ordering sushi.

After the 4th episode of friends your girlfriend was bored and looked around the room to find what she was looking for you.

There it was, your favourite black fender guitar with lots of stickers on it. You were collecting them from all the places you were playing concerts at and those were going directly on your guitar.

„Y/n can you show me how to play?“

The blonde asked as she brought back the guitar to where you were sitting. You smiled softly looking at your girlfriend before you told her to sit in front of you. You sat behind her placing your hands over hers trying to guide her fingers on the right strings.

"what song do you want to play my love?"

You asked her while resting your head on her shoulder.

"Ours"

she replied simply and you knew exactly which one she meant.

"So the chords for the first part of the chorus is B, F#m, A, E and B. After that it's F#m, A, E, B. And for the last part its F#m,A E, B."

"Baby you know I'm a beginner right"

She turned her head to look at you

"We're doing this together don't worry"

You chuckled as you placed her fingers on the correct chords before guiding her fingers to pluck them. It was more difficult than it seemed since alessias hand kept plucking the wrong chord.

"Wrong chord baby"

You chuckled before receiving a huff from the blonde.

"I didn't know it would be this hard"

She mumbled as she kept trying to play the right tunes.

"What if I sing the line? it'll help"

The blonde only nodded as her focus was on getting the song right.

"We start with B my love, ready?"

She nodded and gave you a sweet smile before you started singing the lines.

"Cause all of the small things that you do"

"Are what remind me why I fell for you"

"And when we're apart and I'm missing you"

"I close my eyes and all I see is you"

"And the small things you do"

"This was pretty good less"

"Thanks to you superstar"

She smiled as she gave you a sweet kiss. Her familiar strawberry taste making its way onto your lips.

"You never told me when you wrote our song"

She asked as she put the guitar away and leaned back into you.

"It was a little before I told you that I'm in love with you, remember the party after the euros?"

"The one at Leah's?"

"Yeah that one, on the way back to my place I just knew. I had most of the lyrics written out but the chorus was missing. But in that moment it just came to me.

"I love it so much"

The Italian smiled softly at you before hugging you tightly.

Short one but thanks to @ohgrays for the song choice <3

[himabyul]

Satan & Violins

I share a lot of similarities with Satan, even when before they canonized something about him; one of them being violinist!Satan😭 In spite of me having a mini identity crisis following the drop of his canon violinist card, i think it makes sense! heres why.

Disclaimer!

1. I have not picked up an instrument in years

2. This is purely bcuz my brain is so busy thinking abt Satan so its kinda rambly. . Pls bare w me T_T

3. THIS IS LONG IM SO SORRY

4. Not too used to tumblr writing just yet sorry if it's messy

(Uploaded on my twitter aswell :D)

The violin and its family, unlike other string instruments (ex. the guitar), doesnt have these little things (that i forgor the name of because im a bad musician) that separates every note. those little separating thingies are the reason why people who dont know shit about playing a key on guitar but memorize musical scales (me) is at least able to strum a simple one octave melody.

Obviously, the two come in with their one difficulty (i prefer the violin myself), but it's a little bit harder to pull that trick with the violin. As you can see, theres not exactly something to tell you where each note begins or where they end. Nothing to determine where is where. You simply have to memorize the placement and the distance between each note. You basically play the violin with Your Gut (1). We'll keep this in mind for now.

Moving on, let's talk about body posture.

Beginner violinist usually directlty face towards the strings when playing, as they aren't used to letting their 'gut' lead the show. However, more experienced players would find no need to do so. A quick glance at Satan's art could tell us he was at least above beginner level to be brave enough to face (us) instead.

When you're not facing your violin, you would usually lean your head towards it, resulting in your ear becoming the closest thing to it- here's a real life example:

Now, if there was anything my teacher warned me before starting violin, is that even without having your ear be the closest thing to it, the strings are already LOUD😭 so its even louder when you alr have ur ear on it. The violin is considered one of the most emotional instruments ever, their lower sound resemble what we use to express sadness in speech. Basically, what I'm trying to say is, you as a player are forced to feel what you're playing. Thus is also why you play the violin with Your Heart (2).

So, how does this tie into Satan? It's no secret that our handsome man is incredibly romantic, and to me if he ever wants to express something to us and making sure the message is clearly received, the equally emotional violin is his best bet! The violin allows Satan to play heartwrenching notes that would quickly be felt by the listener.

Lets get technical.

There's still another side of the violin, as there is another side to Satan. The way you stroke your bow matters, the way you angle it so you'll only hit the notes you want. (thankfully if you mess up, the violin is made to still sound graceful😂). Satan too, is quite the detail oriented person. He is tactical, analytical, observant, a man obsessed with striving to be the perfect one, etc etc. The need of preciseness of the violin is definitely right up his alley. The way you need everything to be correct to be rewarded for a beautiful sound. Idk exactly where I'm going with this but it's basically intelligence meets emotion kinda thing, do you see it too?!?!

In conclusion, the violin is a wonderful instrument that both requires great attention to detail yet is also incredibly emotional and heartfelt, an instrument that requires your gut and heart guide your play without abandoning technique. Satan, the incredibly smart yet fluffy softie, is quite literally made for this and I LOVE HIM for that RAAAAAAHHHH. im normal.

THATS IT RLLY im soooo sorry if it's incredibly messy please have a sugarry picture <3 ily

[theereina]

I wanted to create list of different activities you can do if you are a busy person or have little time. So, here are some hobbies that you can pursue with limited free time:

Reading: Reading is a great way to relax and unwind. You can read anything from novels to biographies to self-help books. It’s a great way to learn something new and expand your knowledge. Find what you like. Remember, audiobooks are an option, too.

Writing: Writing can be a great way to express yourself and explore your creativity. You can write anything from short stories to poetry to journal entries. It’s a great way to improve your writing skills and explore your imagination.

Gardening: Gardening is a great way to get outside and enjoy nature. You can grow anything from flowers to vegetables to herbs. It’s a great way to get some exercise and enjoy the outdoors. Choose plants that don't require constant watering or strenuous work.

Cooking: Cooking is a great way to explore new flavors and cuisines. You can try out new recipes or experiment with your own creations. It’s a great way to improve your cooking skills and impress your friends and family. Find recipes that don't require too much prep work.

DIY Projects: DIY projects are a great way to get creative and make something with your own hands. You can make anything from furniture to home decor to clothing. It’s a great way to learn new skills and create something unique.

Photography: Photography is a great way to capture memories and explore your creativity. You can take photos of anything from landscapes to people to animals. It’s a great way to improve your photography skills and create something beautiful.

Hiking/Walking: Hiking/Walking is a great way to get some exercise and enjoy the outdoors. You can explore new trails and enjoy beautiful scenery. It’s a great way to clear your mind and reduce stress. Even quick walks provide some benefits.

Yoga: Yoga is a great way to improve your flexibility and reduce stress. You can practice yoga at home or in a studio. It’s a great way to improve your physical and mental health. You can find apps that provide guides on poses and breathing exercises. YouTube has tons of videos that have full routines for beginners.

Learning a New Language: Learning a new language is a great way to expand your knowledge and improve your communication skills. You can take classes or use language learning apps. It’s a great way to challenge yourself and learn about new cultures. Focus on common phrases and everyday language.

Playing an Instrument: Playing an instrument is a great way to express yourself and explore your creativity. You can learn to play anything from the guitar to the piano to the drums. It’s a great way to improve your musical skills and have fun.

I hope these suggestions help you find a new hobby that you enjoy! What other hobbies have you guys tried?🤔

Cheers to more life!🥂

[tearsinthemist]

Want to learn something new

Want to learn something new in 2022??

Absolute beginner adult ballet series (fabulous beginning teacher)

40 piano lessons for beginners (some of the best explanations for piano I’ve ever seen)

Excellent basic crochet video series

Basic knitting (probably the best how to knit video out there)

Pre-Free Figure Skate Levels A-D guides and practice activities (each video builds up with exercises to the actual moves!)

How to draw character faces video (very funny, surprisingly instructive?)

Another drawing character faces video

Literally my favorite art pose hack

Tutorial of how to make a whole ass Stardew Valley esque farming game in Gamemaker Studios 2??

Introduction to flying small aircrafts

French/Dutch/Fishtail braiding

Playing the guitar for beginners (well paced and excellent instructor)

Playing the violin for beginners (really good practical tips mixed in)

Color theory in digital art (not of the children’s hospital variety)

Retake classes you hated but now there’s zero stakes:

Calculus 1 (full semester class)

Learn basic statistics (free textbook)

Introduction to college physics (free textbook)

Introduction to accounting (free textbook)

Learn a language:

Ancient Greek

Latin

Spanish

German

Japanese (grammar guide) (for dummies)

French

Russian (pretty good cyrillic guide!)

Jan 2, 2023

Want to learn something new in 2023??

Cooking with flavor bootcamp (used what I learned in this a LOT this year)

Beekeeping 101

Learn Interior Design from the British Academy of Interior Design (free to audit course - just choose the free option when you register)

Video on learning to read music that actually helped me??

How to use and sew with a sewing machine

How to ride a bike (listen. some of us never learned, and that's okay.)

How to cornrow-braid hair (I have it on good authority that this video is a godsend for doing your baby niece's black hair)

Making mead at home (I actually did this last summer and it was SO good)

How to garden

Basics of snowboarding (proceed with caution)

How to draw for people who (think they) suck at art (I know this website looks like a 2003 monstrosity, but the tutorials are excellent)

Pixel art for beginners so you can make the next great indie game

Go (back) to school

Introduction to Astronomy (high school course - free textbook w/ practice problems)

Principals of Economics (high school course - free textbook w/ practice problems)

Introduction to philosophy (free college course)

Computer science basics (full-semester Harvard course free online)

Learn a language

Japanese for Dummies (link fix from 2022)

Ukrainian

Portuguese (Brazil)

American Sign Language (as somebody who works with Deaf people professionally, I also strongly advise you to read up on Deaf/HoH culture and history!)

Chinese (Mandarin, Simplified)

Quenya (LOTR fantasy elf language)

Dec 26, 2023

Want to learn something new in 2024??

Beginner-oriented video on how to sail

This guy has so many videos on baking different types of bread. SO very many.

Coding in Python - one of the most flexible and adaptable high-level programming languages out there - explained through projects making video games

Learn to swim! (for adult learners. I don’t care if you live in Kansas or Mali or wherever. LEARN TO SWIM.)

Learn how quantum mechanics works. Then read some more about it

[Learn about quantum mechanics again, but in a more advanced engineering/mathematics class. Then read more about the math and physics of it]

Poetry Handbook, by Mary Oliver

Something I learned this year: how to sew a quilt (Here’s a very easy beginning pattern that looks amazing and can be done with pre-cut fabric!)

How to hit the ball in softball

Tutorial video on what is under the hood of most (gas) cars + weird engine sounds and what they mean

Full beginner mechanics technical training, if you want to go more in depth

Playlist on how car engine physics work if you want to go ultra in depth

Lecture series on architecture design through study of buildings

How (American income) taxes & tax law work (choose “audit course” at checkout for free class)

Pickleball for beginners (so you can finally join your neighbor/friend/distant cousin who is always insisting you join their team)

+ Para-Pickleball for beginners (for mobility aid users!)

School is so much more fun when there’s no tests:

American Law - Contracts

Shakespeare’s Life and Plays

Fairy Tales: Meanings, Messages, and Morals

Modern Poetry

World History [Part 1, Part 2]

Learn a language:

Arabic + Resource Guide compiled from Reddit (includes info on different dialects)

Chinese (Cantonese) (audio)

Urdu (frequently recommended course on Reddit) + Resource Guide

Yucatec Maya

[black-arcana]

A beginner’s guide to symphonic metal in 5 albums

Few genres do grandiose like symphonic metal. As the name suggests, it marries the scope and ambition of classical music to the power of metal. The result is orchestral, opulent and sometimes OTT, but it’s a hard heart that is completely resistant to it.

The seeds of the sound were sown in the 80s, when diverse trailblazers such as Celtic Frost and Savatage began incorporating orchestral instruments into their music. But it began to accelerate in the late 1990s, with bands such as Therion, Nightwish, Within Temptation and cult favourites Haggard began to properly fuse the two genres.

Today, symphonic metal has become an unlikely commercial force. Nightwish and Within Temptation are festival headliners, while a constant stream of newer bands have emerged in their wake. For anyone who is new to this grandest of genres, these are the five albums to start with.   

Therion – Secret Of The Runes (2001)

Therion remain the original and – the purists would have you believe – the best of all the symphonic metal acts. Named in honour of Celtic Frost’s second album To Mega Therion, the Swedes have been led by multi-instrumentalist Christofer Johnsson since 1987. While others have prospered by ‘sexing-up’ the genre’s principles, the Therion experience remains a pure one – sackcloth and ashes, almost. Take our word, it’s a beautiful thing.

After Forever – Decipher (2001)

The second album from this pioneering and much-missed Dutch outfit, who ran from 1995 to 2009, Decipher employed live classical instruments and a full choir to complement the stirring soprano delivery of Floor Jansen (now, of course, with Nightwish). Soon afterwards Mark Jansen quit, taking his growled co-vocals along to the guitarist’s next band of note, Epica. The album’s grandiose arrangements still sound masterful today.

Within Temptation – The Silent Force (2004)

Although you’re likely to be distracted by the captivating strength of Sharon den Adel’s upfront vocal dynamism, Within Temptation’s symphonic aspirations reached their most querulously romantic apex on this goosebump-inducing masterwork of the form. Although the guitars were louder and crunchier than on 2000’s Mother Earth, and the open- hearted pop savvy was at full widescreen pelt, this 2004 follow-up confirmed the band’s special affinity for wizardly orchestral bombast, here performed by the Ego Works Session Orchestra, under the noted Russian conductor Felix Korobov.

Epica – The Quantum Enigma (2014)

Formed by former After Forever guitarist Mark Jansen, Epica played a crucial part in the development of symphonic metal via a string of consistently impressive releases, but with The Quantum Enigma – their sixth studio record – the Dutch band raised the bar to a whole different level, hiring a live chamber choir and a string orchestra to enhance a collection of tunes that is uniformly strong. Throw in the soaring vocals of flame-haired mezzo-soprano  Simone Simons and the results are seismic.

Nightwish – Endless Forms Most Beautiful (2015)

You could pick anything from 2000’s Wishmaster onwards, but the Finns’ first album with Floor Jansen represents Peak Nightwish in terms of a grandiosity. A high-concept exploration of evolutionary science, featuring narration from scientist Richard Dawkins, it’s an absolute triumph. From the full-pelt throttle of Shudder Before The Beautiful and cinematic bombast of Weak Fantasy to the  life affirming anthemia of Alpenglow, it’s a constant stream of brilliance. Then there’s The Greatest Show On Earth, a 25-minute show-stopper most bands could only dream of writing. It’s no surprise this was the record that turned Nightwish into festival and arena headliners.

[unclewaynemunson]

(Pt 6 of my Steddie ft. Rose Harrington AU) | full version AO3 link

Steve didn't know whether he should feel guilty about missing Lucas' game or nervous about taking Rose with him to his guitar lesson. But when he arrived at the community center with Rose balancing on one arm and his guitar case in the other, he settled for nervous. Definitely nervous. He was always nervous before he went to his lesson, but this time, with Rose joining him, it was ten times worse.

'Steve, you're going the wrong way!' Rose exclaimed when he passed the hallway that led to the daycare center and walked towards the stairs.

'No, we're not here to drop you off, Rosie,' he answered before he carefully dropped her onto the floor in front of the stairs. 'We're gonna see Eddie. Do you remember him? Come on, you can climb those stairs all by yourself, can't you?'

He followed her as she ascended the stairs, slowly, step by step. When she reached the top, she looked up at him with a proud grin on her face, and he took her hand to guide her to the practice room.

Eddie was waiting for him at the other side of the door, as always, grinning widely.

'Rose, m'lady!' he shouted out when she and Steve came inside. He even got up from his chair to bow to her, complete with ridiculously elaborate hand gestures, which made her giggle. 'It's so good to see you again! Come in, I got something for you.'

Steve felt his breath catch when he followed Eddie's big arm gesture with his eyes: on the table in the corner of the room stood a tiny children's keyboard in a shade of neon green that hurt Steve's eyes.

'What's that?' Steve asked, taken aback, even though it was perfectly clear what it was.

Eddie just grinned at him. 'It's never too early to start learning,' he said.

Rose let out a delighted gasp and ran towards it, climbing onto the chair in front of the table to reach it.

'You didn't have to do that,' Steve said, softly.

Eddie didn't say anything, he just winked, then leaned toward Rose to help her turn the thing on.

'You wanna play?' he asked her. 'Guitars are way better, of course, but I figured your hands would still be too tiny for that. You have to grow some more, first, but I can teach you guitar when you're a bit older, and then you can play with your brother.'

As Eddie happily kept chatting along with Rose, guiding her fingers over the keys and discovering all the fun music buttons with her, Steve felt like he'd melt into a puddle right on the spot. How was this guy even real, with his leather jackets and chains hanging from his pants while also wearing the softest smile in the world when he was playing with an adorable little girl?

'Alright, why don't we turn this lesson into a nice jam session? You can pick some tunes from this baby while your brother and me provide some background music, what do you think?'

But Rose apparently had other plans. 'Steve, play the song you always play when it's bedtime!' she called out.

Steve felt a blush spread over his cheeks as Eddie gave him a curious look.

'What song is that?' he asked.

'It's a little cliche,' Steve was quick to admit. 'Doesn't really fit into the rock theme of the lessons. And I'm still messing up, like, half the chords.'

But Eddie only gave him an encouraging smile. 'No way, come on, go for it. I'll help you with it, that's what I'm here for, right?'

So Steve went to sit down and took his guitar out of the case. His palms were suddenly sweaty. 'Um... I have to warn you that I'm not a great singer,' he said, still blushing fervently.

'Stop doing that, man,' said Eddie. 'Have some trust in yourself.'

Steve cleared his throat, then started playing the melody he had tried to teach to himself. It wasn't a difficult one, but being the absolute beginner he still was, it sounded strained and unsure when he played it.

But Eddie made a gasping sound, already recognizing the song after the first few tones, and took up his own guitar to join in with an accompanying harmony.

'The other night, dear, as I lay sleeping,' Steve started to sing, and Eddie hummed along with him.

He was half a beat too late with most of his chords – singing and playing at the same time was still a pretty high bar for him.

'Doin' great, Steve,' Eddie murmured in between the verse and the chorus; Steve was too busy looking at his hands on his guitar to spare him a glance, but the encouragement made his stomach twist with happiness.

'You are my sunshine, my only sunshine,' they continued to sing, Eddie making up an accompanying harmony as if it was something natural for him.

'You make me happy, when skies are gray.

You'll never know, dear, how much I love you.

Please don't take my sunshine away.'

With Eddie supporting him, Steve stumbled through the next two verses, and by the time they reached the final chorus, it felt like something resembling music was finally emerging from Steve's fingers.

When he played the last chord and looked up from his guitar, he found Eddie giving him such an intense stare that he almost forgot to breathe.

'I don't ever wanna hear you say again that you're “not a great singer”,' Eddie finally said. 'It's setting a bad example for your sister, going around spreading lies like that.'

Steve couldn't help but laugh, the tension that was hanging in the air between them promptly driven away.

'My mom actually used to sing this one to me after she tucked me in bed, you know,' Eddie said, a faraway look in his eyes. 'One of the few memories I have of her.'

Steve felt brave enough to stretch out his hand and let it rest onto Eddie's knee, his thumb gently stroking over the bare skin that was poking through the tears in Eddie's jeans.

'It's nice to play it again,' Eddie confessed.

They spent the rest of the lesson going over the song over and over, Eddie giving him lots of pointers and tips, helping him get it as close to faultless as possible, while Rose was happily providing some countermelodies to it in the shape of dissonant chords or one of the pre-programmed annoying tunes.

I am in love with you, Steve had to stop himself from saying at the end of the lesson, when Eddie said goodbye to Rose by kneeling down to give her a tight hug and telling her that she could keep the piano and that she should practice every day. I am in love with you, and I want nothing more than to ask you out, but I know that that'd be asking too much of you and I can't do that to you.

Pt7

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[cringelordofchaos]

fandoms

(for my intro post)

Ace Attorney (/#aa)

Amphibia

Animation Vs Minecraft (#avm)

Avatar: The Last Airbender (#ATLA)

BAD END THEATER (#BET)

Brawl Stars (#bs)

Clive Barker's Undying (#undying)

Creatures of Sonaria (#cos + #rblx)

Flicker (+#rblx)

Freakblr

Friday Night Funkin' (#fnf)

ghost eyes (#webtoon)

Heartstopper (+#webtoon)

her tears were my light (#htwml)

I Am Not Okay With This (#IANOWT)

Infinity train (#IT)

Jacksons Diary (/#jd + #webtoon)

Minecraft

Minecraft Story Mode (#mcsm + #minecraft)

Moomintroll

my eyes deceive (#rblx)(I know it's not originally from Roblox but we'll pretend it is)

My Little Pong; Friendship is Magic (#MLP)

Ninjago

OMORI

ONE (by cheesyhfj) (#hfjONE)

Parappa The Rapper (#PTR)

Pokemon

Pseudonymous Bosch's secret series (#the secret series)

Royale High (#rh + #rblx)

Scott Pilgrim (#spto)

Skyrim (+#tes)

Sonic The Hedgehog (#STH)

Star Trek

South Park (#sp)

SpongeBob SquarePants (#sbsp)

Steven Universe (#su)

Stranger Things (#st)

the elder scrolls (/#tes)

The Loud House (#tlh)

The Mitchells vs The Machines (#TMVTM)

The Music Freaks (#TMF)

The Owl House (#TOH)

The Simpsons

The Truman Show

Total Drama (Island) (#TD)

Warrior Cats (/#wc)

Willcrafts's Monster school (#minecraft)

Wolfs Rain

Wolfwalkers

Your Favorite Martian (#YFM)

In general Ghost Eyes, The Last Dimension, Blooming Season, Post Harbor, High Class Homos, Will There Be A Tomorrow? (H), The Four Of Them, etc all on #Webtoon

And my own monster school fanfic

other interests / hobbies / whatever

psychology

physics

roleplaying

storytelling, writing

drawing

daydreaming

talking

Reading about neurodivegence

SOMETIMES Math

reading books or comics

watching television

sociology

basketball

Taking care of bees

singing

mask-making

flute playing

I'm also trying to learn how to play the piano. by just googling piano sheets online and going off from there. its going ok so far

and I'm also tempted to start playing the guitar, I have a guide for beginners, but like I'm not too into it

Collecting random little trinkets

collecting bottlecaps . like a ton of them

Making random uhh. guys. Out of trash/random stuff from nature. (IDK HOW TO EXPLAIN IT. I simply call them Jinklings.)

Shipping (yes I consider it a hobby)

Sometimes zoology

Playing with plushies !! Yes, I am childish, but I quite frankly don't give a shit

Writing

Will update with time