[Session 7 - Barre Chords on the 6th String]

Other learning materials present barre chords in different shapes, e.g. c-shape, d-shape and g-shaped.

Question, Are these additional shapes barred from the different strings or do all barre chords fret off the 5th and sixth strings? When looking at the D-shape, which string is the root string?

 

[Scratchy Volume Pot]

Over the counter electrical contact cleaner and Q-Tips work for cleaning the toggles. Very little risk of spill/overspray. If that doesn't work, open the back and spray clean the switch.  If you put a rag in/around the switch it should catch any excess spray. The Q-Tip cleaned my LP toggle quick and easy.  It's amazing how much dirt accumulates there.

[Resonator guitar pickups]

I'm considering an electric pickup for my "repop" Tricone.   Will a string pickup mounted to the metal body work? With no guitar repair/electronic setup experience, I wonder what would be my best option.  A contact mike looks easy, but I would prefer a string pickup with a mounted cord jack.  Any recommendations on these options? 

[Symptoms of a Wet or Dry Guitar]

Thanks for the pdf.

[The Vox AC30 Guitar Headphone Mini Amp]

I have the new Vox mini in British.  It's great!  Batteries last a long time, but I keep spares handy.  There isn't a low battery warning.  BE CAREFUL WITH THE VOLUME,  the level can change significantly with little movement.   The batteries won't last as long when using the effects.  Fits in guitar case for ease of transport or storage.  I recommend it for anyone without an amp, and for anyone wanting electric practice in the quite times.

[Favorite Guitar Picks]

I choose picks based on the particular instrument being used.  Electric guitars I use Fender Heavy celluloid, acoustic guitars I use Fender Medium celluloid, Resonator guitars I use a medium weight with gripping surface or pick with grip hole (no favorite brand yet).

[Play-along CDs - tempos]

Grog, great observation on my German.  Beautiful music in any language.

Fretless,  I got the three songs from internet;  L&M Bonus Resources.  I never had a CD.

Cindy, Thanks for the link.  I listened to the song on the internet to learn the phrasing, while I did learn the song I think it was a long process.

[Play-along CDs - tempos]

Thank you Fretless.  I didn't see "Turkey in the Straw" or "The Entertainer" listed.  How about "Fleur Elise", these three titles are from bonus materials.  Does anyone play these?  Are they from an earlier version of L&M not available now?

[Session Nine]

Thanks to everyone for their responses and encouragement.  Does anyone know the beats per minute for "Turkey in the Straw" and "The Entertainer"?

[Session Nine]

Thanks for the insight.  I'm sure if/when I have session 10 completed it won't seem so bad.  For all of us on this endeavor just remember, Time flies when your learning (having fun).

[Session Nine]

Working on session 9.    I'm close to finishing the session and was thinking about skipping the fingerpicking.  I'm not very coordinated.  I feel I'm making great advances in my playing and I'm afraid session 10 will slow my progress.  Is it as hard as it looks, or is this paranoia?