rkl312
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7 hours ago, Nutty1 said:
Hey @rkl312 have you decided on what to call your song yet?
I haven't given it any thought at all except done!
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Steve I just want to say thank you for all you've done. Some people have vision and make things happen for the benefit of the rest of us. You are that kind of person. Someday at some function I hope to meet you in person, shake your hand and say thank you.
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Working on it. It's been fun!
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Lenny Breau is one of the true geniuses of the guitar. I suppose he is a musician's musician. His knowledge of the instrument and the music is so vast, and I think that's what knocks people out about him. But he's such a tasty player too. I think if Chopin had played guitar, he would have sounded like Lenny Breau.
Chet Atkins
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When I bought my guitar my salesman said to always store in in the case with this little humidifier insert I bought. So I've always done that. In fact when I've left it out overnight after some late practicing I always feel guilty!
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On 2/15/2018 at 5:47 PM, Randy120 said:
I learned a lot from this series. I just finished video 4. It is good to see Joe struggled through what all guitar players do to learn.
Randy I just finished video 4. What a wonderful gem. I never knew how much I don't know! Anyway I'm working on restructuring my practice time to, in a small way, try and learn more about music. Thanks again for sharing.
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Interesting. Great song. Thanks for posting!
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On 1/3/2018 at 9:42 PM, DianeB said:
Don’t feel like practicing? That’s acceptable every once in a while. (For our purposes, “once in a while” is defined as “once every fifty years”.) If you’ve already used up your 100-year allowance, as I have, try these. The time frames are merely my suggestions. Tip: add a book to your Amazon Wish List, then later search for it at your local library.
For beginners or first year students:
First, Learn to Practice, by Tom Heany
The Little Book of Talent, by Daniel Coyle
The War of Art, by Richard Pressman
Grit, by Angela Duckworth
For second year students:
The Practice of Practice, by Jonathan Harnum
The Talent Code, by Daniel Coyle
Mastery, by George Leonard
Turning Pro, by Richard Pressman
For third year students and beyond:
The Practicing Mind, by Thomas Sterner
The Musician’s Way, by Gerald Klickstein
Do the Work, by Richard Pressman
Peak: Secrets from the News Science of Expertise, by Anders Ericsson and Robert Pool
Edly's Music Theory for Practical People, by Ed Roseman
Two other resources I have completed and recommend to anyone who is new to music theory and principles:
The Vaughn Cube for Music Theory
Understanding the Fundamentals of Music, by Prof. Robert Greenberg for The Great Courses
@DianeB I just ordered the Edly book. Thanks for the recommendation!
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I just talked to the Yamaha dealer here today and he is getting some of the Yamaha CGX122's in stock soon. I'm so glad I talked to him because i was about to pull the trigger on Sweetwater.com without playing. He is getting both the cedar and spruce tops which is good because I wasn't sure which way to go. Now I can see for myself what I prefer.
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@rkl312 It's a joy helping you out. And, learning is a real encouragement to your soul.
Quote from Steve Krenz tonight in the chat room. He is so right. What is your soul? Your soul is your journey to follow your dreams.
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59 minutes ago, Tony cash said:
Seems like pretty good hearted guy when I was around him at a guitar camp last summer. Has a lot fun sharing with students. He's mellow.
Wow that must have been quite an experience!
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4 hours ago, Randy120 said:
Randy that was a fascinating video. I love to hear how great guitarists approached the instrument when they started playing. Their passion for learning is very inspiring. Thanks for sharing that one. Awesome!
Robert
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On 2/11/2018 at 9:00 AM, Blue Dog said:
Here is a great lesion video on Chicken Pickin Blue Lick to the 12 Bar Blues In The key of A.
Great video. All I can say is maybe someday...
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23 hours ago, Popeye said:
@Popeye I saw this video for the first time last weekend and it sounds so beautiful. I have watched Gabriella on many occasions, including with Tommy. She is equally awesome You are correct it is very inspiring. Thanks for posting. This is my favorite kind of playing.
Robert
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6 hours ago, Plantsman13 said:
TE is definitely the entertainer with a guitar (and phenomenal live); but Eric Skye gets my "smooth, in the groove" vote. From fiddle tunes, Miles Davis blues, to Herbie Hancock...he gets it done on an acoustic guitar. Here's a tribute to the late Glenn Campbell..enjoy.
@Plantsman13 this is the first time I've had the pleasure of seeing this artist. I love his playing. Thanks for posting.
Robert
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19 hours ago, IanD said:
Here's my contribution for this month. The song is 'Angel' by Sarah McLachlan. I recorded a single, live take direct to mp3 via a Zoom H2n recorder that was standing on the desk in front of me. I then uploaded it into Logic Pro and tweaked the gain and EQ and added bit of reverb and compression. (p.s. when I say 'single, live take' it was by no means the first :-) )
Ian
Beautifully done Ian.
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Wow Neil that guitar is a real beauty. i just love the color and overall look. Now let's hear it!
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That is a great looking guitar. Congratulations! No doubt you will really enjoy playing it!
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8 hours ago, KYSLOWFINGERS said:
Hey rkl312, I've been wanting a foot rest, but I dabble in wood working and would like to build one. I have some oak left over from a Christmas project that would work great. I have a question though, I know the ones like you bought are adjustable, mine will be fixed. What is a comfortable height? I'm right at 6' if that helps. I was going to try different objects until I found a comfortable height, but you may cut some of the R&D time with a close measurement LOL. Anyway, that question might be a stretch, but figured I would throw it out there anyway.
Thanks
@KYSLOWFINGERS I am 5 9 and I have it on the lowest setting, about 6 inches. I havent played around with the height much. It's comfortable for me where it is. Maybe get some books and stack them at different heights to see where your comfort level is.
Robert
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15 hours ago, Nutty1 said:
Here is an interim mix with the rhythm guitar tracks added exactly as Fretless suggested (I hope).
Wow, it sounds so much better than how I was thinking about doing it. Listen with stereo headphones to get the full effect folks.
I have learnt something really valuable here about mixing. Thank you @Fretless.
I have uploaded the rhythm guitar tracks and 2 versions of the Rhythm Mix (.M4a and .Mp3) to Box.
@rkl312 please let me know if you need any other type of file to practice/record with.
Great job Mandy.
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@matonanjin that is simply wonderful. I have a huge soft spot for children, especially those that grow up in difficult circumstances. You can see the joy on their faces that you guys provided. You get back what you give in life. God's bless you two.
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Thanks everyone for the excellent advice and videos. I look forward to watching them and trying to apply.
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5 hours ago, Fretless said:
I would use BrightandClean and SurfinInStereo. There is just enough delay used on one (or both) that panning one half way to the left and the other half way to the right they have a nice stereo separation, slightly jangly, reminding of The Byrds, and that would leave the centre free for rkl312's vocal to sit unhindered.
Uh, feel free to hinder.
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I'm having a heck of a time adding vocals to the songs I am practicing. I get my strumming pattern down and then when I try to add the vocal my strumming hand wants to mirror the inflections of the vocal, throwing the whole thing off. Has anyone else experienced and overcame this?
Robert
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Guitar Gathering Forum Collaboration GG1
in Guitar Playing & Technique
Posted
I know that now my heart can be happy
I know that all indications are good
I see it now my future before me
Like sand in the hourglass
Its flowing so good
Don't look back
Don"t loose your freedom
Its all up to you
Figure it out
Face the day
You don't need a reason
It all makes sense
When you conquer your doubt
Now that I know my heart can be happy
I see the world from a new point of view
Never afraid of the things that await me
I know that I'm not a product of you
Yes now I'm free my heart can be happy
It took awhile but I clearly see
All that you've done and all of the heartbreak
Is a mirror of you and not one of me.