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And I would say that her long thin fingers contribute to her success, but then I look (in amazement) at Steve's fingers!
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And she talks some theory here, pentatonic and dorian. I've always admired her. She and Molly Tuttle were classmates. https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=10154217701324119
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We watched it last night, and it was excellent. Diane, thanks for recommending! Else I wouldn't have known about it. I need to rewatch Wrecking Crew.
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If you had told me 3 years ago I'd enjoy ukulele, I would have laughed or grimaced, recalling seeing Tiny Tim on TV as a child. Yet here I am enjoying that instrument. Our public library offers free checkouts of instruments and instruction, and their monthly ukulele circle motivated me to try it. I really enjoy it. The good thing about all the music I've gotten for the monthly circle is that the chords are the same as for guitar (the chords themselves, not the fingerings). For a more classical approach and some beautiful music that isn't "singable" I'm enjoying Arpeggio Meditations for Ukulele by Daniel Ward and his teaching videos. Mandolin could be next on the horizon.....my son-in-law recently started it. Beautiful instrument.
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News from the 2023 Retreat
Nancy Lawing replied to DianeB's topic in Guitar Gathering Conferences & Retreats
I'm not afraid of mistakes, but I am afraid of the shakes......that could be a blues tune! Maybe small groups of 3-4 people would amend the lack of performers? Thanks, Diane, for the great photo-journalism and your wit and clarity. Great stuff, fun to read. -
News from the 2023 Gathering
Nancy Lawing replied to DianeB's topic in Guitar Gathering Conferences & Retreats
Oh my, so much to take in here! I see Cory Congilio in one photo....I have taken 2 of his excellent online courses. So now I want to take on DADGAD, seems appropriate for Father's Day weekend! Good luck this morning, hope someone is taping your performance so we can enjoy that remotely. Poco.....one of my fav groups. Wishing you safe travels, and thanks for helping us enjoy GG remotely! -
News from the 2023 Gathering
Nancy Lawing replied to DianeB's topic in Guitar Gathering Conferences & Retreats
Wonderful re-counting of all that's happening (hope next year I will be there again), with humor, fun details and great writing. As a UNC alumnus who was there same time as Michael Jordan and the national championship, I would have loved to have heard all the dishing about Coach K! Thanks, Diane. -
Diane, I am so sorry to hear this. I feel for his family and for you.....and for other GG friends who knew him. Sudden shocks make a loss even harder to bear. Your writing and photos are a tribute for all to treasure.
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Yes, Ericsson has been somewhat "debunked", for lack of a better word. In my sixties now, I want a balance of deliberate but also FUN. I'm hoping to get to a level where I can improv and enjoy it, keep up. THAT would be fun! I, too, enjoy studying music theory....just have trouble applying it sometimes. It's easier for me to picture a piano keyboard as I study it....the frets and multiple locations of the same note at the same pitch continually confound me! Kudos to you for studying theory on average 82 hours a year, or about 1.5 hours a week!
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Doug, thanks for posting the L&M resources and Words of Wisdom in your signature, very helpful! L&M got me started in guitar. I want to resume it at Lesson 14 and finish.
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And that log of hours practiced doesn't include on stage or jams, right?
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Oldjock, give yourself a pat on the back for STARTING at 69! Diane, look at #5 again, WOW!! You certainly encourage me. I could kick myself for not putting in more time. Now that arthritis is hitting my hands, I especially regret it..... You should have added as an accomplishment all you do for this group, especially on our Tuesday nights together. Kudos to you! Thanks for posting this.
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News from the 2022 Retreat
Nancy Lawing replied to DianeB's topic in Guitar Gathering Conferences & Retreats
Thanks, Diane, and so beautifully written! I'd love to hear about the how to practice session. Hope to go one day and enjoy that coffee and bacon.