Oldjock
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Preetam, exactly what Diane and TJ said. Plus I would add that the required finger pressure is greater for an acoustic guitar. Switching to an electric I always tend to push a bit too hard causing some notes to go sharp. Practice will help you find a comfortable finger pressure that sounds good.
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6 hours ago, matonanjin said:
I think a lot of people are especially excited about this one, @Steve Krenz. I know I will be there.
Agreed, I'm in.
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Thanks for posting Mandy. This was an excellent article for me to learn from. I found it very interesting that out of the ten points or steps to take when learning a song, the author does not pick up the instrument till step eight. Thus highlighting the requirements to plan, prepare and to anticipate difficult parts of the song. Perhaps my greatest downfall in learning a song is grabbing the guitar and immediately diving into playing, just to hear the sound. I suppose the point of the article is to be patient, using, ".... the fear of being unprepared" as motivation to be a better player.
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Very nice Neil, you kept the same tempo throughout the song and the notes were clear. Well done, I enjoyed listening.
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So are locking tuners worth it or not? I can only add my experience. I have a PRS SE Santana which seemed to have problems staying in tune. The strings were installed and stretched properly but after a few songs tuning would go flat. I installed the Schaller Locking Tuners and have never had a problem since. For me this was a $200. upgrade, was it worth it? Yes, less hassle stringing and no more worries about staying in tune. Possibly the size and angle of the post on PRS tuners may contribute to going out of tune quickly. The PRS forum lists the installation of locking tuners as a first priority when upgrading. What do you think Ron? Any issues with yours?
Here is an attachment from Sweetwater, " 6 hacks for keeping your guitar in tune".
https://www.sweetwater.com/insync/6-hacks-for-keeping-your-guitar-in-tune/
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Right Neil, so much technology. I could envision using this unit through the Aux In on the MX-80. The idea of practice songs with background track and visual chord diagrams reminds me of the old RIFF station site which was purchased by Fender. For me the main draw back is that this is a monthly subscription based service. So it’s a no go.
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Yes and no. As you are learning a song you must watch your left hand to make sure the fingertips are going where they should. Once you become more confident that the chords or riff sound good , that’s the time to shift your eyes. Practice will help smooth it out.
It is very difficult to ski while watching your feet, yet the movement of the feet control the path. After a few falls it becomes second nature to trust your feet to make the right moves. Playing guitar is much the same, trust your fingers.-
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Thank you for posting these exercises Neil. The fretboard becomes very tight for my fingertips after the 12th fret.
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I have never been one to make resolutions but continue on my path and go with the flow. The L&M course has never had a deadline for me, so I keep plugging along, learning and loving this wonderful instrument.
I have been sidetracked with learning to play songs. Jamming with my group gives me an opportunity to learn from more experienced guitarists. I constantly find myself drawn back to the course to increase my knowledge and understanding of a song I may wish to learn.
A sort of resolution this year will be staying on Chapter 13 Playing the Blues for a bit, because this genre of music tugs at my heart.
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@revster congratulations, that beauty will give you much pleasure to play. Now it's time to start thinking about playing some Gordon Lightfoot songs. "The legend lives on from the Chippewa on down ............"
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9 hours ago, Eracer_Team-DougH said:
I'm 13.5 ring, for what it's worth
My main goal like Barb, as long as my note is clear and not muting anything
Btw, my ring finger and pinky curve towards my middle finger, so I struggle with extending at some frets, my pinky wears most on it side.
So I'm a pretty percussive player as my notes aren't always clear.
I dont worry about where it is, just that I can.
Like you Doug, my ring finger and pinky curve towards my thumb. Seems no amount of finger exercises can over come the broken fingers resulting from sports injuries. The ring finger seems to be trying but the pinky has a mind of its own. I try to adapt as much as I can but muting a string or two in the overall song is no big deal.
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Interesting topic, for what it's worth my ring size is 16 1/2 and the string indent, which is very slight, is 1/4" from the nail. I have always had to concentrate fretting on the fingertips.
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Marty, you deserve a medal for perseverance. A terrific positive attitude is what most people hope to achieve when the medical issues hit. Kudos for grabbing the guitar as soon as you could.
Merry Christmas
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@Ning, glad to see you found your way home.
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Thanks for sharing Ron. Very timely for me as I am learning Harvest Moon.
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Dan, I'm getting into this conversation a bit late but I installed Schaller locking tuners on my PRS Santana. I did not encounter any problems swapping them in. They work as advertised but still need to be tweaked which should be normal.
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I constantly find the jazz genre trying to pull me away from country rock. I love the sound and how learning to play the scales brings me closer to becoming a jazz player. Here is another video which shows how to use the Am penatonic scale to play a nice jazz lick.
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On 11/19/2019 at 8:11 AM, gotto said:
Like Fretless, I too use an iPad, OnSong and the Airturn 4 pad unit for group practice and performance play. The OnSong is a bargain in my opinion and all of my band members also use it so that we can all easily exchange song charts with each other. Very convenient as we build sets and add songs. Also there are so many features such as transposing keys quickly, modifying charts , highlighting and scrolling, creating your own charts, night lighting etc. I have had the app for years and updates and added features are always free.
Best app I have ever purchased.
Greg
I like the idea and advantages of using an iPad with OnSong but my problem is being able to get the font large enough to view while playing. My binder uses a 14 pt. font on an 8 1/2" x 11" sheet.
Can the font on the OnSong pages be increased without losing the ability to "see" the song being played?
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2 hours ago, NeilES335 said:
@columbo @Oldjock That is somewhat surprising about the Fishman Loudbox mini. I've played they in the store, and always thought they were great sounding. If I ever got an acoustic amp, that would (would have?) be my first choice. If the store won't do anything about it, I would certainly make an inquiry with Fishman. Overall I think they have a good reputation and would want to make their customers happy. At least they could correct the problem.
Apparently that's not the case Neil. A check of most guitar forums will show that this is a common problem with the Lb Mini. It is a terrific acoustic amp with little competition in the marketplace. I love it for the sound, so I look past the appearance.
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My fishman Loudbox Mini started to peel when less than a year old. It peeled at any location which was bumped but especially under the handle caused by fingernails. Fishman wouldn't do anything about it.
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As far as guitar picking goes, if I make the same mistakes at the same time every day,
people will start calling it a style. (John Prine)
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Sorry, made a mistake. The correct name of the wood filler is Aqua Coat.
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Great video Old Guy. I spend much of my time woodworking and also have a need to fill wood grain. The product that I use is named Aqua Fill which has served me well. It requires multiple coats between sandings in order to achieve that final super smooth finish, especially for kitchen cabinets. The Aqua Fill is clear so any staining must be done prior to filling. I noticed that the ColourTone filler you used is tinted. Will this match your final stain colour or rather will the filler highlight the grain under the final finish?
I agree with you that projects like this are a labour of love but also a severe test of your patience. Looks like you have both.
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I have to agree with everyone that the entry level gear today has improved. There are also many used and demo pieces of gear which still perform as new for a great reduction in price. I have a PRS SE Santana and often think that with a better guitar my playing could improve along with a different sound. Upon reflection, I think, with a multi effects pedal I can make my guitar sound like any guitar sold. The most important issue with a guitar should be how it feels when you play it. Is it comfortable, is it too heavy, is the neck too thin, does it look good. In the end I suppose the need for a new guitar is only to serve a hidden want to own something nicer. I'm happy with my setup knowing that I have never paid full price for any of it.
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A Reading List
in Music Theory
Posted · Edited by Oldjock
Thank you all for the great list of books. If I may add another book to the list, one which I have read a few years ago and seems to remain in my mind. Brain Rules for Aging Well: 10 Principles for Staying Vital, Happy and Sharp by John Medina.
Brain Rules for Aging Well
I can recall how the author characterizes the changes in the brain as we age and how to become self aware of those changes. This in turn helps us to better understand how we can improve our behaviour in social settings.