Plantsman13
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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.
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@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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@matonanjin Manual transmissions were far more interesting to use when cars were still "mobile"; versus today's "slow moving commuter parking lots"! Extinct vocabulary, "four on the floor" or "three on the tree". ?
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Note on vote: I keep Steve's L&M course materials around as reference and regularly pull out studies to refresh my mind and fingers. I haven't officially finished; however, most of the material was completed along with progressing in the Fingerstyle course. Jazz appears to be my kryptonite. The Fretboard workouts have all been recent works in progress. The Blues course has been the hardest to undertake, not for the difficulty, but the overall "vague" instruction I get from most blues oriented studies IMHO.
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@Dave White Tape breaking...not good! And it always involved one of my favorite tapes; probably no coincidence! My deck was mounted under the dash in front of the floor stick. I do recall looking over the dash and feeling my way around while inserting tapes. The invention of the "tape case" sure eliminated the sliding tapes around the passenger seat when those "hard turns with speed" were necessary. ?
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8-Track tapes...my mind drifts off to my '66 Mustang convertible rolling down the highway cranked to anthems such as Leslie West playing Mississippi Queen (among many others)! Perhaps that's partly to blame for my loss in hearing. ?
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@Dave White Me too...along with all of the "bonus noise" from all of the wear and tear on it!
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Today's Chicago Tribune had an article on the re-mixed 50th Anniversary box set of the Beatles' White Album. A little pricey for my tastes, but it contained a number of interesting facts. Enjoy!
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I might add it doesn't have to be two people, albeit singer/guitarist or two guitarists. In acoustic blues you can have a melody lick that is then "answered" by the vamp with only one guitarist. I'm sure others here can delve deeper than my over-simplification.
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Here's wishing everyone a fantastic guitar collaboration with fall colors in the Nashville area! Keep the rest of us posted. ?
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Here's a link to a Tru-Fire course I just viewed.
https://truefire.com/blog/guitar-lessons/free-slide-guitar-lessons-from-lee-roy-parnell
Enjoy
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I've never used a slide, but a recent AG article was interesting to read. She uses the slide above the joint claiming better dexterity. Enjoy the read.
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I too have understood acrylic nails can have negative side effects on your existing nails. My wife just concurred wholeheartedly. I use the "pink tube" of Vaseline nail conditioner Steve recommended at a LL; it does seem to reinforce my nails. This raises the question of how fingertip picks are considered by GG members. I see the metal and Alaska tips advertised and used by many guitarists. Any comments?
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@V7#5b9 Agreed, just far easier said than done! ? I'm still trying to "lose the training wheels" when it comes to blues...much less, ordering my new Ferrari (but I will keep the poster of it on my wall)!
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@Eracer_Team-DougH I've also heard of the need for neck resets for older acoustics. I recently watched the following video on a slick tool for removing a neck. Enjoy.
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@IanD Look under Guitrar Training Resources - Events on the menu above.
Enjoy your day
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Katana thread I can respect...but, Ouch! Where's the steel ruler across the knuckles approach to your bedside manner?!
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@V7#5b9 Here, here! ?
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All good advice. Ask Greg Voros or even try contacting StewMac to see if they would have an opinion on the type of repair(s) you might be facing if you add it to the stable...
Either way, good luck with your search.
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Pat,
I also think of Joni Mitchell when talking of alternate tunings, but I'm not sure if DADGAD was one of them. A fellow Canadian who plays in alternate tunings is Don Ross. My fingers and hands tire just listening to him play.
Mike's audio file above isn't a bad place to look either. Nice on the ears.
Enjoy your weekend
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Pat,
I would investigate Pierre Bensusan (sp) if DADGAD is your interest. He specializes in different tunings and DADGAD is one of them. Did I mention he is an amazing guitarist as well (and worth catching a live performance if possible)?
Good luck in your search,
Bryan
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@Dave White I think they are machined stainless steel (customization available) in several finishes. There was talk of a satin finish to go with the polished one(s). I recall the plastic/rubber piece can be replaced if necessary. I have seen where Eric Skye uses the Elliot as well. One reviewer noted, should last a lifetime...if you don't lose it. I've never handled one, so thanks for your comments regarding weight.
I too, have limited experience with a capo, but needed one while learning "John Barleycorn" with a local instructor. Steve Winwood did a YouTube video of it (and one of "Can't Find My Way Home") on an acoustic in front of a "crackling" fire. Really nice on the ears.
Thanks,
Bryan
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Good morning,
To go along with last night's show; here's a recent review in AG on a cradle style capo. People mentioned the Elliot (sp) brand which comes at a hefty price tag, but this one looks to compete with the G7 dollar range. I use a Shubb because it's footprint was smaller than Kyser and it was cheaper than the G7. ?
I have seen this type of capo used by fingerstyle artists with a strong emphasis on jazz. I have since learned that great bluegrass pickers have supported this style over the years. Can anyone comment on its pros and cons?
Bryan
P.S. Bonus discussion of zero glide nut comes along for the ride
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@NeilES335 Jazz guitar isnt for the faint of heart but it is so cool and very rewarding to start thinking of yourself as a musician rather than "just a guitar player" When I feel down I just listen to Steve play or maybe Joe Pass or Wes and think to myself... I'll be able to do that one day...soon.
I appreciate your love of jazz; but I don't believe jazz is a defining element of a musician who happens to play the guitar. I am personally infatuated with the inclusion of jazz elements with the blues; but many an outstanding bluesman didn't utilize jazz in their work.
Tools/aids we use to practice
in Guitar Open Talk
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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