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    Something To Practice

    in Guitar Open Talk

    Posted · Edited by Plantsman13

    Doug.

    I think Triple-O is referencing Scales Mastery Intermediate Level of Steve Krenz.  For instance, the C scale he plays:

    C E D F E G F A G B A C B D C (easier to play than to spell out).  He then reverses the pattern: C A B G A F G E F D E C D B C (backwards is a killer to spell out). 🤔

    He does this pattern with all of the scales in the workout.

     

    Bryan

    Reverb guitars

    in Guitar Open Talk

    Posted

    @Triple-o  I've purchased two guitars and sold one on Reverb without any problems.  I contact/message the seller about things not listed to get a feel of the seller based on their response.  I always keep the adage; if it's too good to be true, it probably is.

    Good luck in your search,

    Bryan

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    Fretboard Oil Discussion

    in Guitar Care, Repair & Building

    Posted

    In the new Wood and Steel from Taylor someone "asked Bob" about the ebony with more colors not being prevalent as it pertains to Taylor's Ebony project.  Here's an excerpt from Bob's response:

    Thanks for asking, Bill. No, we haven’t backed off that goal at all. In fact, we use more ebony with color than ever before, making up nearly 70 percent of the ebony we buy. That said, I’ll try to solve your curiosity of why you aren’t able to find a vast array of colors when you shop. At Taylor Guitars, our first coat of oil that is applied to a guitar fingerboard and bridge is linseed oil.
    We use it because it sets in the wood, whereas mineral oils evaporate. This first coat provides a long-lasting base that enables a player to then use fretboard oils that are available on the market with- out building up a finish, because they, too, evaporate. We don’t recommend that customers use linseed oil because only one coat is needed, and we do that at Taylor. Linseed oil wets the wood, and since it sets and doesn’t evaporate, it darkens the wood, not as a stain, but in the way that water darkens wood while it remains wet. So the colors just black- en. It requires almost severe amounts of color in the raw state to equal any color in the linseed-oiled state. This is some- thing I wish other manufacturers would believe and adopt, because when our Crelicam partner, Madinter, sells ebony wood from Crelicam, they are constantly asked for the blackest of wood, of which there is little. But at Taylor we know that the less-black wood can be used, oiled and also satisfy customers.

    I found this interesting since it contradicted the Taylor restringing video where the Taylor employee recommended boiled linseed oil to use on the fretboard prior to restringing.

    For what it's worth...

    Bryan

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    ACOUSTIC GUITAR VERSUS ELECTRIC GUITAR AS A BEGINNER

    in Guitar Gear, Amps, Effects, Pedals

    Posted

    Bruce,

    Great advice and encouragement from everyone!  Enjoy the ride, and discover the potential joy that comes from within you from making music.  You can share your musical journey with others; however, you are the master of your ultimate path and success that comes with it.  You can strive to be the next Eric Clapton, or simply enjoy sharing your music with family and friends.  That's the real beauty music and playing any instrument has to offer anyone willing to take up the challenge.   Best of luck in your journey.

    Bryan

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    Notes on the fretboard.

    in Guitar Playing & Technique

    Posted

    @ak0693  Excellent advice above.  It seems everyone has a theory on learning the fretboard.  I now believe it is achieved with repetition and time.  I personally, utilize Steve's shapes/patterns of scales across the fretboard and only focus on one starting note.   For instance, for 6th string C I start the scale with my index finger.  Then I use my middle finger, and finish starting the scale with my pinky.   Next I find C on the 5th string and repeat the shapes associated with the starting finger.  I shift to the 15th fret C to utilize the pinky.  Find C on the 4th string and repeat the starting finger regiment.  The 3rd string (G) is where I only start with the index finger to finish the pattern on the 1st string C.

    Each day I pick a new note to repeat this process.  My basic understanding of the fretboard is progressing.

    Another method I've tried is to select a note, say G, and try to locate its occurrence on each string and play it (don't overlook frets above 12). Over time, my need to "count up" a string is diminishing.

    An electronic app I've experimented with is Fret Tester.  You can select a range of frets and it will play "guess this note (and tone)".  I find it helpful when I don't have a guitar in my hands.  I'm sure there are other apps as well.

    Be patient, and things will come along for you.

    Bryan

     

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    Fretboard Oil Discussion

    in Guitar Care, Repair & Building

    Posted · Edited by Plantsman13

    Good evening.  Interesting opinion from the latest Acoustic Guitar on the benefits of oiling the fretboard.  I recall Bob Taylor claiming the first year he liked two applications with subsequent years getting one application.  I'll continue to dress up my fretboard, but this makes me stop and reconsider my opinion on the topic.

    OBTW: I included a second page from the issue declaring a new recording from TE and John Knowles after the first of the year...kind of close to the Finger-style Retreat attendees.

    Paul Simon is the featured artist and interesting reading to be had. The sidebar on his guitar sideman of over twenty years really makes the eyes roll.  The song, Fifty Ways to Leave Your Lover seems like only yesterday...talented artist for sure.

    Enjoy.

    AG313.pdf

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    Tools/aids we use to practice

    in Guitar Open Talk

    Posted

    Thanks to all for their input.  I struggle with video that doesn't have tab to go along with it; so finding ways to "show me more than one time" are necessary.  I have not explored the improved video features on Tru-Fire to any degree because I feel they interfere with the task at hand.   I see there is potential software and a learning path that awaits me.  When it comes to backing /jam tracks I'm looking for ways to reduce their interruption in my routine and let them become a seamless part of my practice.  Right now, they are the pebble in my shoe during practice.  I had not considered SD cards in that regard, so another door opens.  I have an amp that accepts them, but never considered it.

    I think my mindset follows @Oldjock to the letter in most regards.  I feel a need to learn to play the instrument and better appreciate its mysteries come first and foremost; the reasons I set out on this journey.  However, it's the creative minds from fellow pickers that I hope will continue to open closed doors for me.

    Thanks again

     

     

     

     

     

    Tools/aids we use to practice

    in Guitar Open Talk

    Posted

     

    I just can't seem to sit in front of a computer screen and do on-line courses.. 

    but for some strange reason I can sit in front of a 50" tv and do Steve's.. go figure?  @Eracer_Team-DougH

     

    This response in the On Line Sites topic started me to question just how many of our GG group use aids / electronics to assist in practice.  I'm not looking for a BEST guitar, pedal, DI, or amplifier discussion; but creative methods for how we focus during practice sessions on a task and follow through on them.  Using Doug again, he has discussed his "practice set-up in the car over lunch" in the past.  I personally do not have an electronic system in place when I "woodshed".  I try to use an iPod with speakers for jam track playback because earbuds get in my way.  I own a Ditto looper but have yet to really blow the dust off of it.  Other members have mentioned video playback software that can slow things down.  

    Can fellow GG inspire other members to change the way they practice (for the better) by creative ideas?

    Bryan

     

     

    What on-line sites

    in Guitar Open Talk

    Posted · Edited by Plantsman13

    I cannot watch any screen while I'm working on improving my guitar skills.  I find it too distracting.  I will watch and review the "visual" lesson; then I will utilize the printed workouts with my guitar in hand.  When stumped, I will review the "visual" again in that specific area.   

    I am one with "too many irons in the fire" overall, but I like to focus on techniques and workouts that reinforce them.  Steve excels in that category for me.  I will say Steve's Finger-style course is one of the best I've worked on to date.  I also work on Tru-Fire acoustic blues courses and find them very rewarding.  I struggle when the Be Bop and Jazz element push them to levels of sophistication beyond my comfort level.

    I can add GuitarZoom.com to the instruction list; however, my complaint is the bombardment of sales pitches can become extremely annoying.

    The White Album turns 50

    in Guitar Open Talk

    Posted

    @V7#5b9  I must agree there was wandering all over the "road" on this topic.  

    On the topic, I found the discussion of the fundamental differences in the approach (and the environmental changes in their lives) to making Sgt Pepper versus the White Album of particular interest.  Ringo's memory of the terrible speakers at EMI after all of these years made me chuckle.

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