[Fingering the Dm7 chord]

Hi all, I am currently in S6. and I have a little issue. When playing the Dm7 chord Steve shows us to use fingers 1&2. I am having some trouble with this fingering. How ever when using 1&3 I am pretty much spot on. Is this an ok alternative or could it cause me some  problem with other chords down the road on this journey. So far it has been relatively quick and clean.

[Changing Kes]

Hi all. how do you change keys in a song to make it more suitable for my range? I used to know this but it has been so long since I have had to do this. Thanks for

any one who can help.The song is in G but I

think it is a little to low.

[Session 7 - Barre Chords on the 6th String]

On 4/23/2018 at 4:21 PM, Randy120 said:

Steve does not cover the CAGED system in the Learn & Master course, but he does have some videos on it. I don't think you should waste your time on CAGED at this point because you have so much to learn. You can always learn CAGED at a later date for extra credit, but if you think it is some magical system you must know to be your best then you will be disappointed. Desi Serna covers caged in his Fretboard Theory course. I think you have plenty of challenges just trying to complete Steve's course. It is easy to get sidetracked looking for some magical formula that will make you a great guitar player, but there isn't any. There is just knowledge, practice, and playing in the end.  

This is very true Randy. I personally found Myself caught up in this same situation and just ended up becoming frustrated. as much guitar can seem magical at times it all boils down to what is most comfortable to the individual and Steve being the seasoned professional he is I would just stick to the course. it is easy to start straying to find a short cut.

[Session 5 - Basic Open Chords]

On 5/29/2018 at 12:54 PM, NeilES335 said:

Chris;  Certainly some chord changes such as the open G chord when fingered this way using fingers 2, 3 & 4 , make for an easier (and quicker)change to open C, Am, Em, and D chords. Later, having your index finger 1 free allows for hammer on/pull off's of various "colour " notes, or chord melody, especially when playing fingerstyle. Its a good habit to develop. Of course it depends on the chord shape. There are no fixed rules on what finger(s) to use but rather what note makes up the chord played.

This is awesome feedback, When I finally got used to using the 2-3-4 fingerings on my G chord it changed my whole style of playing and naturally it depends alot on the progression. This is one incredible forum for one incredible instrument.

[Session 4 - Eight Notes]

On 1/20/2019 at 8:37 AM, Eracer_Team-DougH said:

@Funkcanna doing well with Minuet in C.. remember it's a Waltz type of song so it has a bit swing to it

1/4, 1/8-1/8, 1/8-1/8 per measure almost a triplet .. spoken like tr-pl-et,, 

Well actually,    first beat is longer, than the rest;  so trp-ll-et

 as Neil says.. Session 4 is a very good time to break out the metronome .. yeah I rarely use one.. but you'll need it for future recordings once you get the multitrack recordings like the other members put together in the 'Recording Challenge' Section

 

Yes this is where I introduced myself to the Nome on a more consistent basis. I hated it at first but like with everything else in this journey the 3 P's are a virtue. I can say it surely helped me out especially where the rests come in too play.

 

[Who Out There Is Studying the Learn and Master Guitar Program?]

Hi all, I started With Gibson's L&M and am still using it, although I am now using other Materials now that I can read  little. I surpassed the goals I had set for myself when I first started but afterward have set more goals for myself. I definitely believe this is my best route and am very satisfied at my progress. My wife and biggest Fan and (also critic) tells me she is amazed at the progress I've made.

[Session 2 - Reading Music & Notes on the 1st & 2nd Strings]

Just now, David Sopp said:

YGG. I have found this to be true on alot of practices. I actually have to make myself slow down. 

That is part of the journey, Not only learn by practicing but also learn how to practice. The 3 p's is a term I used to hear often when I was over at Gibson's Learn and master  Patience, Practice, Persistence. And another I heard a lot From John Wells. Lotsa Luck 

[Session 2 - Reading Music & Notes on the 1st & 2nd Strings]

On 2/17/2019 at 9:20 PM, costancr said:

Hello Everyone,

I'm about a week and a half into session 2 and I have started to find that I play better when I play at 65bpm than 60.  Although I know that hitting notes quickly is important to make music more fluid, I don't want to just become a "fast" player (I know I'm only on session 2 of a very long journey).  I wasn't sure if anyone had a similar problem or if this was something I shouldn't worry about right now?

YGG. I have found this to be true on alot of practices. I actually have to make myself slow down. 

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Wow, this is sad news. Dunlops is all I've  ever used. RIP Brother.

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