How Am I Doing for 6 Months of Playing Electric Guitar?
Ok, I’ve been playing electric guitar for 6 months. I can play "Agape" from For Today, "Ready for the Fight" from For Today, and almost "Saul of Tarsus" from For Today. I play a strat and can do sweeps (Sweep arpeggios) easy. I can also play "Crazy Train" by Ozzy Osbourne. How am I doing for half a year of playing? And what else would you recommend I learn next?
Not to lecture, but remember…you will never be a good lead guitarist until you are first a good rhythm guitarist. Do not neglect this very important and often over looked aspect of being a complete musician.
I’m not very familiar with your song choices, but I always recommend studying the Ventures. Each song is an encyclopedia of guitar. YouTube the Ventures, and for some real inspiration, check out The Hellecasters on YouTube.
keep learning scales that seem relevant to the stuff you like.
and practice practice practice.
if you haven’t already, maybe try to start making some of your own songs
either with tabs or any other way.
most important, practice! and keep playing :]