Steve Krenz
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A few months ago, the week between Christmas and New Years, I was feverishly researching discussion boards.
Our old discussion board, was on life support - hopelessly out of date and non-functional due to factors beyond my control. So, it was way past time for a new board.
After a bit of researching of other guitar discussion boards I couldn't find any that seemed bright, colorful, friendly and helpful.
After a lot of research, a good investment of resources and some technical help this board was born. I wish I would have taken a picture of the board when it was first setup.
All it said was one topic "Test Forum" with one post "This is a test forum." Everything else you currently see here - pictures, menus, tabs, videos, chat was painstakingly purchased and added to create a great place for us all.
After a week or two of work it was ready to open the doors to our beta -testers - about 15 of our guitar family that came in and ruthlessly tested out every imaginable feature. And for a glorious week or so it was just the 15 of us in here. We'd come home after work and check in on the board, testing this or that, and chatting in the chat. I'm so thankful for that group.
Then, after another week or so, we opened up the doors and today we added our 1000th member.
I'm quite thrilled with our new little home. It's what I wanted - bright, colorful, friendly and helpful. I can go on here most any time, day or night, and start chatting with someone learning guitar.
I've got lots of plans for more things but I'm so thrilled at how this is turning out and so honored to be among you all.
Thanks,
Steve
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Rick,
So glad this worked. Hope all is well!
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Love it. Can't believe I just stumbled upon this great thread.
I'll try and post a pic of the group I'm playing with tomorrow at church.
Here's a clip from the choir special a few weeks ago on a Sunday I was playing...
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Nice! - Steve
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Great resource. Thanks Matononjin,
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I'd start the Major Scale Mastery: Level 1 around Session 8 or so of the main course. Major Scale Mastery assumes that you already know your notes and have a basic understanding of what a scale is.
Hope this helps and learn all you can!
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Ha! Well, I'm not really sure. What forms are you using? Perhaps you can put up a recording of you playing them both.
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He was a genius.
Such an amazing player.
Thanks for putting these up.
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Hey gang,
We will be referencing the Chords You Need to Know chord charts tonight so take a moment to download them.
THE CHORDS YOU NEED TO KNOW Chord Charts.
Thanks and see you tonight!
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Hey everyone,
I just put up a PDF covering 100+ chords that you need to know.
You can get all the info here...
Let me know if you have any questions.
Learn all you can!
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Wonderful! I love it!
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Tuesday February 13th, 2018Topic: Chords: Better, Faster, Stronger
7pm Central Time US
You can watch the lesson HERE.
Chord playing is the heartbeat of guitar playing. But many players are stuck knowing only the Basic Open Chords - C-G-D etc. This live lesson will guide you through knowing chords more fully - giving you some new forms and some tips on getting more from the forms you already know.
Plus, I'll be talking about how to speed up changing between chords.
Please download THE CHORDS YOU NEED TO KNOW Chord Charts.
As always, there will be lots of music, laughs, giveaways and more. I look forward to seeing you there!
Watch on our Guitar Gathering YouTube Channel HERE
- Steve
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Bernhard,
Yes, you are exactly correct. I knew that the violin was tuned in fifths. But David said the order in reverse (E-A-D-G) like the bottom four strings of a guitar so it confused me there for a second. So, as you know, when the order is E-A-D-G, those notes are all a fourth from each other. But, in actuality, it's the inverse of that. G-D-A-E which would correctly be in 5ths.
The mystery explained!
- Steve
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Tuesday February 20th, 2018
Topic: Flatpicking Guitar with Molly Tuttle
7pm Central Time US
"2017 Guitarist of the Year" - IBMA International Bluegrass Musicians Association
You can watch the lesson HERE.
https://www.mollytuttlemusic.com/
Molly Tuttle is one of the most amazing guitarists on the scene today. At 25 years old, she was named the Guitarist of the Year by the IBMA, the first woman in the history of the IBMA to win this award.
She has been on the cover of Acoustic Guitar Magazine.
Captivating vocals, impeccable musicianship.
Here are a few videos of Molly. Enjoy...
There will be music, laughs, giveaways and more. I look forward to seeing you there!
Watch on our Guitar Gathering YouTube Channel HERE
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Wow, that's amazing!
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I'm loving this!!!!
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I wanted to share a bit about my preparation for this lesson.
David called and gave me about 6 or so songs he wanted to reference tonight.
The songs were "San Antonio Rose" by Bob Wills, "I'll be there" by Johnny Bush, "Faded Love" by Bob Wills, "Wine me Up" by Faron Young, "Slide off Your Satin Sheets" by Johnny Paycheck, "The Other Woman" by Ray Price, and "Pass Me By " by Johnny Rodriguez.
It's been strangely emotional preparing for this live lesson.
Few know this, but when I was growing up in Texas there was only one kind of music playing - country music like these songs.
I quite literally have not listened to these songs since middle school yet I heard them so much around our house then I remember them clearly. It's like opening up a time capsule to then.
See you tonight.
Steve
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Yes, yes, yes. I stand by every word of this - even more so.
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RKL,
That's how progress is made.
You're doing great.
Keep going!
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Tuesday February 6th, 2018
Topic: Fiddle & Guitar Harmonizing with David Varnado
7pm Central Time US
You can watch the lesson HERE.
Well, the topic of this live lesson has shifted around a bit but there's been a quick change in plans.
I'm honored to have Hall of Fame Fiddle Player, David Varnado stopping by. David has played with Vince Gill, the Time Jumpers, Loretta Lynn, Johnny Paycheck, Chris LeDoux and the Grand Old Opry. He plays fiddle (violin), electric mandolin, and guitar. David will be playing a few tunes and showing us his amazing guitar harmonizer that he developed.
This should be a fascinating show, catching a true great as he's passing through Nashville.
There will be music, laughs, giveaways and more. I look forward to seeing you there!
Watch on our Guitar Gathering YouTube Channel HERE
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Hmmm.... I'll have to research this a bit.
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David,
I will try to discuss and illustrate this on the next live lesson next week.
Great question.
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Mr. Handsome,
Start using the Jam Along CD's as soon as you can. They are meant to go along with the concepts that you are learning in the course. Once you can play the song with a degree of competence then start working with the Jam Along Tracks to get used to playing along with the tempo.
You can also check out the Song Hits course I did. The songs in the Song Hits course were meant to go along with each sessions material in the Learn & Master Guitar Course as well.
You can see the Song Hits course here... https://www.learnandmaster.com/songhits/
Hope this helps. Learn all you can!
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Wlm,
Both are helpful to know but, for me, the 7th chord arpeggios are more useful in actual playing situations - particularly in a jazz style.
Hope this helps!
- Steve
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Live Lesson: March 6th Got Guitar Questions? Ask a Pro
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Tuesday March 6th, 2018
Topic: Got Guitar Questions? Ask a Pro
7pm Central Time US
You can watch the lesson HERE.
What has you stumped in your learning? Well, let's get it figured out!
Bring your questions and let's get you the help you need to succeed!
There will be music, laughs, giveaways and more. I look forward to seeing you there!Watch on our Guitar Gathering YouTube Channel HERE
- Steve