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Ever wonder how to add a "walking bass line" to you chord playing? This article shows you how with sound bite examples and easy to follow diagrams; https://acousticguitarlessonsonline.net/how-to-play-a-walking-bass-line-with-chords-on-acoustic-guitar

You no doubt gave a gift of at least a moments joy to those two souls.

Just a comment; my complimentary strings did show up in the mail as promised. Nice to see a company that looks after it's customers. (George followed up with an email too...:-)

Sit in on a "private lesson" with "The Captain' Lee of Andertons Music Co (UK) , and Justin Sandercoe, ( justinguitar.com ) who coaches Lee on soloing and breaking out of playing the same old stuff... how to turn scales into real music ...... Episode 1 of a series.?

Funny you should ask today as I had just finished a session with my faithful acoustic. My Godin 5th Av archtop is kind of my go to guitar, but for a pure acoustic I still really like my 1968 Ovation Balladeer Model 1111. I've owned it since 1969. It was made in Hartford Connecticut USA in the fall of that year and is one of the first production run models which were hand made. It has a Sitka spruce top, 5 ply binding, large rossette, mahogany neck with maple stripe, pure black (Madagasgar? ) ebony fingerboad and of couse, the famous "Lyracord" deep bowl shaped back. I found it slightly used in a small shop in Toronto as a teenager. I had very little money but i guess the owner liked me and let me put $25 down and come back and pay the rest of the $200 whenever i could. New ones where about double the price so I was very fortunate. Every Friday i brought in my $25 part time earnings till it was paid off.. To think Ive had it almost 50 yrs.! It was wonderful projection and clarity, a sweet slightly bright yet mellow tone which has only improved with age. Its slimmer neck profile was designed to accomodate electric players snd is very easy to play. (I know the rounded back isnt everyone cup of tea, but to me it was never an issue. ) I have tried dozens of high end Gibsons Martins Taylors etc . and so far I have yet to find one where I like the tone better. Even if I did find another acoustic , the Ovation will be with me until my playing days are through. (wow that was long... ? lol)

Hi Cindy; If I can ever figure out how to use Reaper DAW, I might participate in one of you recordings in the future... (if you'll have me..) Regards Neil

Sounds like a great approach Tony... Welcome aboard ?

Embarking on Session 13 , anyone else with me?

Regarding the CAGED system , I understand the concept, but it does make me wonder. Isn't this making the process a bit too complicated? I think that's the reason many teachers and players like our mentor Steve K, only give it a passing comment, and don't really teach it in their courses. And I think they get along quite well don't you agree? It's sort of like learning all the MODES of all the scales in every key... nice to know if that turns your crank; BUT.. is that going to make you a better sounding player or musician? Who really cares if you know that except maybe another musician? I"m not too sure about that... In my humble opinion, most players could do well just to memorize chords on with 6th, 5th, and maybe 4th string roots (like "jazz chords" )and triads, and they would have plenty in their toolbox.

Well after about 3 weeks of working on Session 12 Advanced Chords, I believe I've met the criteria for "moving on". After hearing me playing along with the backing tracks my wife says I "passed the exam" so that good enough for me ?. I enjoyed learning some new colourful sounding chord shapes which I will certainly incorpoate into my playing. No more boring chords! The 2 chords, major7 , and m11 are very rich full sounds that will really set your sound appart from what almost everyone else plays. Even if you're not at this level I suggest you take a look and give it a go. Personally I didnt find this Session overly difficult and quite fun. Onto S13 Playing the Blues ..?

If you're looking at different ways to learn and play scales, modes, pentatonics, II -V's , etc. with exercises, such as 3 note on a string you could look at a book I bought through Steves' store (not there now unfortunately) called "Guitar Seeds" by Jack Grassel. The exercises are described in great detail, and I learned 3 note on a string major scales quite quickly, all over the neck (this isnt covered until Session 15 ish in think in the LMG course ). It shows you how to treat the fret-board horizontally (up and down). You cant help but improve your reading. It's on my "to do list" in paralell with the other courses.. ( @V7#5b9 @gotto @Randy120 Maybe Steve has some copies ... you may be interested..If not you could get it here; https://www.jackgrasseljilljensen.com/store/p38/GUITAR_SEEDS.html PS You'll need at least a basic notation reading ability, as there is NO TAB in this book.

A really interesting article. An amazing effort for a guitar company to be ecologically and socially responsible. Well worth the look. While I've not so far been a fan of Taylor's guitars, I think I may look at them a bit differently from now on.

Hey Steve; how about a video of your performance with Michele Pillar ?

Obviously not Steve... I'm no expert, but Greg, if you mean (Untangle Me) the 2nd last bar of Chorus 1 and 2, doesn't that mean 2 beats of Bm7, followed by 1 beat of E(maj) with a G# in the bass, followed by A(maj) with a C# in the bass? (I couldn't find any other bars where a Bm7 is followed by an E.... learning like the rest of us) That is an amazing skill; to able to hear the song and just "write out" the charts with all the advanced chords, and complex song structure.

So I decided to email D"Addario about my experience. It was my choice, but I just wanted to suggest they put the guide on the package, so others would make the best choice for their needs. They were kind to email me back and say sorry for the hassle... can we send you a complimentary set of Chromes? Ah... sure! Thanks to George Santos; Customer Service at D"Addario. (now that's customer relations ;-)

Hi Cort Welcome to the forum, and congrats on your progress so far! That would be amazing if you could travel all the way from Australia to attend the Guitar Gathering in the USA. "What guitar theory/ chords/ chord progressions would be beneficial to know before I attend?" I have not yet attended myself, but this topic / FAQ can be found in this forum.. But I have it on good authority, no one should be self conscious or embarrassed at their skill level; everyone is there to encourage each other and learn. I'm sure Steve and the gang would be very pleased to see you. As an intermediate player, I would suggest you would get a lot out of the conference by knowing your barre chords, basic music theory and major scales and intervals. If you knew the basic 1 - 4 - 5 blues progression, and a "jazz " 2- 5 -1 or even the 1 - 6 - 2 - 5 progressions, I would imagine you could hold your own with 80% of the attendees, and jam with them on almost any common song. All the Best! Neil

Congratulations on your progress so far. Its easy to get sidetracked with pther paths and approaches. At this point I recommed you stick with learning barre chords with 6th string and 5th string root, as per the course. This is plenty to learn at this stage. The CAGED system is a method that can be learned at a later date.

Which one of these V-Picks would be more suitable for a jazz tone? Thicker, more rounded... I'm using a Jim Dunlop 1.25 ? mm rounded point triangle shape. (blue) It's nice, but I find it a bit slippery.. (they fall a lot) I dont' like to hold the pick too tightly as it tenses up my wrist...

Ron; As site administrator , I defer to your judgement to use , modify or delete as you wish.

Having read numerous posts from Learn and Master Guitar students who are still using this great course, (the core of what many of us do) I went ahead and posted topic headings under each of the 20 Sessions in Learn and Master Guitar section. While it would be nice to have a lot of the "old" content, we have to start somewhere, so starting afresh seemed to me the best way. I hope you approve.

A Forum for Learn and Master Guitar Students to ask questions, make comments, receive advice and encouragement, and post their progress. CONGRATULATIONS! WHEN YOU'VE MADE IT THIS FAR, YOU ARE AMONG THE DETERMINED AND AND TALENTED FEW WHO CAN TRUTHFULLY SAY, "I'm a guitarist" !

A Forum for Learn and Master Guitar Students to ask questions, make comments, receive advice and encouragement, and post their progress.

A Forum for Learn and Master Guitar Students to ask questions, make comments, receive advice and encouragement, and post their progress.

A Forum for Learn and Master Guitar Students to ask questions, make comments, receive advice and encouragement, and post their progress.