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On 3/22/2020 at 5:51 PM, Randy120 said:
I like my Fishman Loudbox Mini, and it definitely peels.
Yep, I have one of each size.
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Neat. Wish I was out on a lake right now. Sorry for the job loss, been there/done that years ago. Also, I"m a GS Mini "convert," back in 2016. Best Wishes.
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I had already revamped practices about a month or so ago. Actually, without being quantitative, I am practicing more efficiently, and accomplishing more than before to include learning the Mandolin via another website and trying to relearn the Piano which is going very slowly, but who's in a hurry? What's the point!
I'm also retired, over 60 (62--high virus risk), wife had minor meniscus surgery below the knee. But this doesn't mean that I practice twelve hours a day, but focus on quality practice. Occasionally, we drive to a nearby Reservoir, sit in the vehicle and enjoy being outdoors, read, movie at home, etc.
Thanks for the post Colder as I've been thinking for several weeks now to post a blog about practice.
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1 hour ago, Eracer_Team-DougH said:
I'm getting less, not even my car practice.
The company I work for supplies computers to the large banks in Canada, the banks requested literally thousands of computers setup from us.
I'm working 12 hr days 5 days a week and 8hr weekends.
Trucks are not inspected for produce, medical supplies or TVs or computers.
As long as the trucks for of computers allowed on the roads , I'm at the office working along with my staff and the warehouse staff ,
But let's see who posts here and in the recording challenge.
Hang in there.
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Yep, been "redoing" the scales lessons for about two months now and interested in this lesson about scale boredom. Ha!
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Donated my course to a young lady that plays bass and wanted to learn guitar but have LMG lesson book on desktop. I'm only using Steve's scales lessons, primarily a strummer/vocalist, "some" guitar flat picking, learning the mandolin on another site, and slowly relearning piano. Yes, there are other guitar sites with "lessons," which is usually, "learn these tunes or licks," …..but …….the LMG should be the "go to" for anyone desiring to learn the "core," of guitar playing to especially include the scales lesson.
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GREAT THREAD !! May get a photo of my group and post.
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Looked through the books listed in your original post (January 2018, edited). Anyway, I just ordered "The Practicing Mind." The author's journey and mine are similar; guitar player returning to piano as an adult, etc. It's easy to forget the journey and want immediate results especially when technology provides so much available at our fingertips. He even discusses this very thing in the book.
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3 hours ago, NeilES335 said:
Interesting @DianeB (was that a co-incidence or was he talknig about you? 😉)
Here's a summary from this Podcast;
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Brent tells his story.
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Stop comparing yourself to others. Focus on your personal record.
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Play from where you are not from where you want to be. This means accepting where you are at on your musical journey all while working towards improvement.
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Don’t put all of your self-worth into music. You’re worth so much more. Don’t make this mistake.
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Remember that if music stops being fun for you, it means you took a wrong turn somewhere. Step back and re-evaluate.
While I'd love to think I will eventually play like my jazz guitar hero's like Wes Montgomery, Joe Pass, or Frank Vignola, I know this isn't very realistic. These artists started very young and dedicated their lives to it. I do have goals and am always striving to be better. But I try not to "get down on myself" and remember that this is for me a passionate hobby, and if it's not fun then it's time to take a short break and refocus in a not so serious vein.
"Be in it for the journey, and not the destination". - Brent Vaartstra
Needed this one today. Practice was a bit disjointed, uncoordinated feeling or something.
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Yep, you're on the right channel. Seems like most progress, especially the more difficult/new, is rather slow at times then . . . boom, you got it. Hang in there.
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Neat….
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13 hours ago, Randy120 said:
Refreshing...
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I'm primarily a strummer & singer but also do some flat picking instrumentals and currently working on some Carter Style tunes (Music With Ryan website).
+On the instrumentals, I look back & forth, music/tabs to fret hand (left) a good bit until slowly memorize. Once memorized, I don't have to look at the music and look at fret hand. If having difficulty with a certain part then go back and work on that part looking at both music/fret hand. The basic chords in first position are easy, but there are lots of slides, double stops, pull offs & hammers ons. Just learned a tune up the neck to 12th fret and have to look!
+On strumming and singing though, I've never tried to memorize the lyrics, so look at the music and seldom ever look at fret hands; however, these are over 100 gospel, country, folk tunes that's just the basic chords (Rest Home Gig). Recently, I started a small band. We've done two gigs and working on a third which is 50's music (Lead Guitarist & Banjo, Bass, Strummer/Vocals (me), and Female Vocalist). The Lead Guitarist memorizes the entire gig, usually doesn't sing, doesn't look at the music. But yes, he looks at his hands especially on the guitar solo parts. Since we're going into uncharted chords for me, it's been a learning (self taught) experience on some progressions. For example,
Hello Mary Lou by Rick Nelson: Verses: D/A/E/E7/A/C#7/F#m/B7/E/A. It's at a fast clip, and I'm strumming/singing but when got to the A to C#7 to F#m to B7, and it was a train wreck at first. Had played A & B7 many times (and C7) but never the other two. With no one to show me, had to learn on A to leave middle finger planted then slide down then re-fret other fingers then to F#m to B7, and do I look/sing at same time? Well, I'm looking at fret hand during that progression for sure! Well, like Steve said above, it's more of a quick glance.
I've not been on here for a year or more. Can't say enough about the importance of playing with others, can really be both inspiring/motivational and has gotten me out of a rut. In addition, I'm slowly relearning the piano/keyboard from my teenage years (currently 61 years old) with Learn & Master.
Best Wishes
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And I don't think she played Freight Train in Standard Tuning either ….. ?
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Thanks for the background info. Yea, I've done ''some'' of it fingerstyle but not much a fingers guy, like the flatpack so just learned another tune ''Carter Style'' and fixing to do Freight Train ''Carter Style'' soon. Only do limited fingers stuff. Just me. Correct me if I'm wrong, without looking on You Tube, Didn't Eliz Cotten play left handed but turned guitar upside down for a right handed player ? ? I think.
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It's probably best known in the bluegrass flat picking world where a lot is played in the first position. Many times the bass notes are not played within a chord such as the basic G chord; whereas, only the "G" on the E string, open B, and G are played for speed (to move on quickly) cross picking between this example of three notes (a triple). That being the first string - third fret, then 2nd & 3rd strings. Cross picking takes a lot of patience/dexterity, I can do a limited amount of it; therefore, I find my older fingers learning the bluegrass "runs" and also gravitating towards the "Carter Style," playing. Get on You Tube and search, "The Art Of Guitar Crosspicking," by Steve Kaufman. There's something for EVERYONE on a guitar, just gotta find your niche. HA!
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On 10/25/2018 at 7:17 PM, Triple-o said:
I thought I was going to get rich by inventing a new design for artificial nails.Then I discovered “Tiptonic” nails. No glue, no more acetone, just lock them on.
Tried most every choice except these. Looking at a video on Tiptonic. Could you elaborate? Do the fingernails have to be very strong and/or how long? Beyond the tips of fingers?
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10 hours ago, Mike Hoodenpyle said:
Trisha
Good choice. My wife's name.
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Been sort of a "hit and miss" on guitar the past two months; however, did a "kick start" in the seat of the pants last week. Been spending too much time on computer tracking the news but not discussing that on here, and it can get addictive. Have broken that addiction. Aside from some other interests: grandchildren out of school, competitive shooting, swimming/biking/walking, spending much more time in music room. So, , , back on regular practice routine again: Stretch first, Scale workouts, starting back on a TrueFire Course, working on a few new songs to play/sing.
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Click on link below then click on the cover page or click on download pdf in one of five (5) languages. I get a hard copy in the mail, they're all good, this one is great with:
The Ebony Project, New V-Class Guitars plus Reviews & Test Driving Tips, Emerging Artists, Etc.
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SHOW ME THE QUAN !!!!!
Can't think of anything at the moment.
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On 4/14/2018 at 4:31 PM, DianeB said:
Very cool, Dave. I believe I see the Coricidin bottle that Gregg got for Duane when he was sick, and on which he learned his first slide moves. Thanks!
Like a few of their tunes but don't know any history. So, what's the story behind the Coricidin bottles?
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1 hour ago, Plantsman13 said:
@UncleHammy Definitely an acoustic blues fan! I came across an Australian female performer a few years back that lived for Delta Blues...
But if the wild hair rises, Chicago Blues, with the likes of Buddy Guy, can really get the juices flowing. Reverb just had blurb on Buddy Guy recently.
I recently came across some fantastic Blues on piano from the 50's that makes dinner preparation very soothing:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/alone-with-the-blues/216613957
Needless to say, I find pleasure in most any form of Blues I stumble upon. Enjoy!
Must've overlooked this post by Blue Dog. Like the finger style blues.
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On 4/1/2018 at 7:35 AM, Don said:
Tried all suggestions but still get a hum. The only knob which changes the hum is the master. If I turn it way down and use a higher gain it is not to bad. Will have to get it fixed.
That's unusual as I have one, and mine hummed a few days ago, but realized that didn't have the cable into guitar quite secure. Good Luck.
Are you getting a lot of playing in while socially distanced?
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Hang in There !!