DianeB
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@matonanjin Ron, there's a fully tabbed chart at Ultimate Guitar, but it's a "Pro" version that presumably requires a subscription for all the bells and whistles. There is a free trial offer. I've never tried the Pro version; so far the free versions have been fine for my needs.
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@Curtis, I think an acoustic is probably a better choice for the workshops and lessons. In the main room, there may be as many as 80 guitars going off at once during workshops, and you will need to carry your guitar around to the smaller classrooms. The main room has amps and a full PA system for those who want to play their electric in the student showcase. No need to bring a music stand, Trevecca has them, but Steve does carry a dandy collapsible stand in his store.
One accessory I recommend is a collapsible guitar stand like the Cooperstand.
A year or two ago in a live lesson Steve discussed his experiences flying with his guitar. I wish I could recall the exact lesson; maybe someone else can. I do remember two points he made: leave your really good guitars at home, and get a tough hard case. Here are some other thoughts on the subject.
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@CliffMcCartney Cliff, I think a lot of us share your experience. Finding the optimum tempo for practicing a piece, or even a small section, is like hitting a moving target. Every day is a little different. We’re human, not machines.
You’re in session 4. I would not be concerned about failing to play anything perfectly until session, oh, 25. Just don’t practice mistakes. By that I mean: don’t repeat the same error sequentially. Stop and diagnose it. Likewise, don’t worry that you haven’t eradicated it either. Seek improvement, not perfection. Struggle a bit, but don’t founder.
Play for anyone you can, every chance you get. The more mistakes you make for a friendly audience, the less concerned you will become about those hiccups, and paradoxically, you will get better faster. Play on! ?
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@Jkindgren Jeff, I agree with Neil. Consider what kind of music and guitar(s) you want to play, any past experience, and go from there. Your acoustic will serve you well for now.
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David, here's a good tutorial on transposition.
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@Slug Welcome back, Peter!
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Hi, Cliff! Welcome to our guitar family! The guitar-in-retirement story is a familiar one in these parts. I like to direct the new folks to my reading list. With your background, you obviously won't need the basic resources, but there are some there that you might find helpful. The answer key to the lesson book is here. Enjoy the journey.
PS / Here are some Resources for Study.
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@gotto Way to go, Greg! ?
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From what I've read, the concept of "perfect" intervals dates back to at least the Pythagoreans. They were familiar with the particular consonance of a string divided by ratios of 1:1 (perfect unison), 1:2 (perfect octave), 4:3 (perfect fourth), and 3:2 (perfect fifth). I will leave discussion of equal temperament and the Pythagorean comma to more informed scholars!
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@costancr , Welcome back! Yes, move along. The first four sessions are an introductory unit. Here is Steve's overview of the course, and the links to his Roadside Assistance videos. A theme you hear Steve repeat often is: aim for competence, not perfection. And rest your hand as long as necessary if it cramps. Play on!
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@RichLich It sounds like you are progressing well and have a good plan. ? Considering how far along you are, I would urge you to complete the Major Scale Mastery workouts. Follow through. Learn those scales all over the neck. I'm nearing the finish line there, and it has all been time well spent.
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Wow, the old Allen Toussaint tune, I haven't heard that since it was on the radio in the 70s. Thanks, John.
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Ed knows where to find a good beach. ? I have a collection of shells from my own visits to Chincoteague and Assateague. Just had a look. None is suitably pick-shaped for testing, but I’m pretty sure that any one of them would saw through at least my top two strings by the time I got home to see my kin ?
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Here is the Answer Key to the Learn & Master Guitar Lesson Book (PDF, 111 K, 7 pages).
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Hi, Bruce! Welcome to our little guitar family! I can relate to what you're experiencing. The lower tension on an electric is really seductive. I see you are in Session 2, so I presume you are just starting out. Unless you want to play electric exclusively, my advice is to do the bulk (80%) of your practice on your acoustic for now. Strengthen those hands. But before you play another note on it, make sure that it has been professionally set up. It is money well spent.
I always start my practice with my warmups, exercises, and scales with my steel string acoustic. After a rest, I work on fingerstyle, which requires some tough stretches, on my nylon. Only when I've done all that do I pick up my electric. Then it feels like a reward of sorts for my left hand!
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11 hours ago, IanD said:
Another one just added. I'm coming to Nashville!!! ?
Welcome, Ian! You will have a great time!
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Hi, @ozy! Welcome to our guitar family. I collected several resources that I found helpful in this list. As you start out, you might find something helpful there.
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Mike, if we follow the pattern of the last two years, things will begin unofficially at 3:00 pm on Tuesday, June 11 with early registration and a meet and greet. We adjourned around 5:00 to head into town for dinner and shows on our own. You can expect official opening at 8:00 am Wednesday for registration, and the program starting at 9:00 am. Hope to see you there!
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Wow. We are approaching 1,500 members, our one year anniversary with the new forum, and I have exactly 16 fellow students with me still following Steve's course.
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@IanD, Greyhound has bus service to Memphis. Here is the Memphis web site for visitors. TripAdvisor had information -- that may be out of date -- indicating no train service.
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Wow! Danny, what a showcase of talent! That is simply fantastic guitar playing! Congratulations on completing the course! Take your bows! ?
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@Park Ranger, you might be thinking of a pair of Live Lessons Steve did in 2016. They are on the old Ustream site. Click on "Show More" until you get to them. A quick test revealed that they would play for me in Safari and Firefox. I don't exactly recall the book that Steve featured at the time, but it might have been this one.
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47/49, thanks to a few lucky guesses, and lots of late nights in the lab in the 70s with the stereo cranked up.
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Hi, Dan! It's great to hear from you again -- that's all good news! ?♀️
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