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    Barre Chords

    in Guitar Playing & Technique

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    14 hours ago, The deuce said:

    Barre cords certainly are a challenge, I have been in lessons 7&8 since May 15. Wish I could say Barre cords are done and I'm moving on. There is light at the end of the tunnel though. The support and encouragement of the community has gotten a lot of players (including me) through this difficult time. Seems barre cords are a turning point for a lot of guitar players. They quit or go on to be respectable guitarist. We must not ever  forget the 3 p's. I also have dangled a carrot out for myself, a new guitar when completing session 8. Probably not any two guitar students will approach their guitar journey the same. The important thing is to one day make that wonderful music that only comes from the guitar.

    Please let all of us know when you break through and get that new guitar!  I love new guitar day!  It's a joy meant to be shared!

    Barre Chords

    in Guitar Playing & Technique

    Posted

    1 minute ago, Fred Itz said:

    I do the something with you tube - thanks for the encouragement, as they say misery loves company! :) good luck and we'll keep on plucking away at it!! Maybe by next summer we will get to lesson 9! 

     

     

    We're gonna do it!

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    Barre Chords

    in Guitar Playing & Technique

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    As far as the index finger coming off the first string I try and get my thumb right under the Barre allowing for even pressure.  It took me a long time to ring the chords and now my battle is changing chords in time.  Complete muscle memory issue that I am working on.

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    Barre Chords

    in Guitar Playing & Technique

    Posted

    I haven't had elbow pain mainly pain to the outer wrist and the Big muscle on my outer hand.  I learn best by watching so maybe find some you tube videos of a good teacher, like Justine Sandercore or just watch Steve and note their mechanics and try to duplicate.  Of course every human is different so watch a bunch and see if you can find something that works for you.  Good luck.  I'm struggling with this too but we can get this!!

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    Barre Chords

    in Guitar Playing & Technique

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    Fred I am by no means a Barre chord expert seeing as how I've been on lessons 7 and 8 since last July.  Based on my experience the way to not mute strings  is to bend your wrist as much as you can so as to try and get straight up and down on the Barre chord.  The wrist will bend more and more if you challenge your comfort level daily.  And as to your other question, I find it helpful to touch the 6th string on 5th string Barre chords because it mutes it and your strum doesn't have to be perfect.  Hope that helps.  Probably not!  

    Robert 

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    Session Nine

    in Gibson's Learn & Master Guitar

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    I have been looking forward to session 10 since I started the course.  However I have been stuck in session 7 and 8 for embarrassing 7 months!  Fingerstyle is my goal.  But I know I need to get my chords crystal clear beforehand.  I watched Steve's Christmas live lesson and the beauty of his playing is all I want.  I purchased L&M Fingerstyle Guitar for myself as a Christmas present.  But I have a ways to go before my talent level meets this.  But this is my guitar new years resolution.   

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    Sight Reading Practice

    in Guitar Open Talk

    Do They Have Wings?

    in Speed & Agility Fretboard Workout

    Posted

    I'm concentrating very hard on hitting the frets and strings with the beat.  I'm listening to Steve tell me to keep my fingers close to the strings.  And at the same time I'm looking at my fingers fly up off the fretboard after each note!  :)Looking forward to more and more practice to improve my economy of motion!

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    A Reading List

    in Music Theory

    Posted

    Thank You Diane!  When I say the old site was going south I wrote down your list from there.  Nice to see a few additions.  The Practicing Mind is the first one I read and it was inspiring!

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    It's been a long time...

    in Guitar Open Talk

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    8 hours ago, Nutty said:

    Wow, thank you very much for doing this Steve and all those involved. I was so sad when the L&M site security certificate expired and was not renewed. 

    My very best wishes.

    Mandy

    p.s. I was North Devon UK Lady on the old site but have signed in as Nutty because it is shorter and it suits me?

    Nice to see You!  I was looking for your old handle!

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