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Thanks for the story! Yay, Molly!
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At last report, Steve has plans for Friday night, but hasn't announced them yet.
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Simply beautiful, Maria. Your voice is a wonderful instrument, too!
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Chris, you're making progress! That's what it's all about. The "Zone of Proximal Development," or "Sweet Spot" as Daniel Coyle calls it, is where about 50-80% of your reps are correct. You want to practice at the edge of your ability, but not so far beyond that you practice making mistakes. Slow down as needed, relax, use good technique, and you will be rewarded.
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Steve, two proposals for your consideration:
An index to the Live Lessons would be helpful. If you saved your scripts, this would be fairly straightforward: perhaps a few sentences or keywords describing the topic, the guest, interesting questions answered, and links to the video and any PDFs you still have available (see next suggestion). This could be a section of the discussion board, possibly in “Articles”. Yes, I know, there are at least 76 vids on the YouTube page now (sigh).
Some years have passed since you completed the original Learn & Master course. Now you know how students use the course. You’ve produced the spotlight courses, supplemental videos, and countless Tuesday night lessons, and kept teaching all the while. You might want to revisit the original curriculum with this perspective. I was originally inclined to suggest a second edition of the Bonus Resources book. But probably better would be a new publication, under your own imprint, perhaps with a video to accompany it.
Using the original course outline as a framework, you could place the Fretboard Workouts and spotlight courses in context. You could incorporate topics from live lessons (with those rough draft PDFs polished up), adapt the old Power Workouts/Skills House exercises, discuss the NNS, and expand a bit on music theory as you use it. You could address, in print, topics such as: working with a private instructor, playing in ensembles, and performing for an audience. It could include a bibliography of resources you recommend; no need to duplicate what’s already out there. Perhaps Dino Pastin would be interested in contributing.
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That's just terrific, Cap! You're an inspiration!
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My faithful companion for many years has been my 1975 Rhode Island Guild D-35. She was only about six months old when I bought her directly from the owner of a music store in Durham, North Carolina, for the then-princely sum of $200. My long arms seemed to fit around her perfectly. She is a warm voiced, full-throated dread that can fill the room. I had not encountered another like her until 2014, when at my monthly jam, a new guy pulled her sister from his case. We were both amazed; the serial numbers were about 90 apart.
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Hi, Cort,
There are many delightful music-related and historical sights in the Nashville area. A good place to start your planning is the official visitor’s web site, visitmusiccity.com.
If you’re a fan of country music, then visits to the Ryman Auditorium and the Country Music Hall of Fame are in order. Considering how far you are traveling, I recommend allowing some time to escape the city and enjoy the Tennessee countryside; it is beautiful. Weather permitting, of course: it can be hot and humid in late June, and summer thunderstorms are fairly common.
We don’t know yet what Steve has planned for Friday night or Saturday morning, so I’m leaving those time slots open. After the Saturday morning session, Steve and Greg will probably start packing up their gear as we say our goodbyes and everyone goes their way. Saturday night presents a good opportunity to enjoy the show at the Grand Ole Opry (so far Tenille Townes and The Steel Woods are scheduled that night; others will be added as the date approaches).
Unless someone comes up with a better idea, I plan to go to Third and Lindsley Tuesday night to see Mandy Barnett.
Stay tuned to the Gathering Facebook page to see what’s cooking. Looking forward to seeing you!
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40%, with two lucky guesses! Apparently, Hal Blaine didn't play on anything worthwhile
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Hi, Cort,
Dave just described my own feelings and experiences with the last three gatherings very well. If there is any prerequisite at all, it is to share your joy in learning to play guitar. Just like Dave, I’ve had a few moments when I wished I knew more theory, or could just keep up. So I watched, listened, and learned what I could.
Steve gives careful thought to who leads the workshops. He seeks artists that we’ll not only admire and respect, but who can relate to us as students. They are aware of how varied our skills are. Look at Dave’s picture with Phil Keaggy. All of us who’ve attended have similar memories of moments with the professionals who generously gave their time to advise, encourage, hang out, and joke around with us. I fondly remember Will McFarlane showing me his family pictures on his phone.
Don’t expect three days of guitar craziness in Nashville to send your skill level through the roof. But you can expect to make some true guitar friends. That’s priceless. The shared experiences keep the fire inside burning. I wouldn’t encourage you to travel halfway around the planet if I didn’t think so. Bring some songs to play for us.
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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!
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From here, it looks like an Ab7 with Eb in the root: Eb-Ab-C-Gb. The next one is a C7, and the last an Eb7.
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Happy birthday, Sylvain!
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What a burst of sunshine! Enjoy!
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Oh, my, Maria, that’s disappointing news. And just when your finger had recovered. I’ll be thinking of you next Tuesday. It'll be all better, soon.
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Happy birthday, Rick! Play on!
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Dave, I'm not sure if this is what you're asking, but if you change from say, C major to C minor, the third of the chord is dropping a half step. In this example C major (C-E-G; 1-3-5) changes to C minor (C-Eb-G; 1-b3-5). We say the quality (major, minor, augmented, diminished) of the chord has changed. C minor is the parallel minor of C major; A minor is the relative minor of C major. See also: Parallel key.
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Best wishes for quick healing, Maria. Here's a tune to take with you when you need a distraction
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Doc64,
In past years, Steve sent an e-mail survey to Gathering registrants a few weeks before the conference. I expect he will do the same this year, asking if you want to schedule a setup(s) with Greg, if you want to play in the student showcase, if you can help with logistics, and so on. He will likely do this when he thinks the list of attendees has stabilized.
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Welcome, Colder!
In every room, we’ll be surrounded by rows of chairs. An acoustic is probably more versatile for the workshops and jams. If you want to play your electric in the student showcase, there will be cables, amps, microphones, and a professional audio system. The main room will be locked and secure when we’re not there, so you can leave your gear. Make sure your guitar cases are well labeled; there will be a hundred black cases lying around -- in a black room.
Other than the obvious (picks, tuner) I recommend bringing: a couple of pencils and a small notepad, business cards, a folding guitar stand, and cash for lunch, Greg’s setups, and other incidentals. I bring a pad of sticky notes, my chord block stamper, my foot rest and a small seat cushion. I think you can leave the music stand at home. If you have a specific brand of strings you want Greg to use, bring them with you, otherwise he will use D'Addarios.
Go to the 2018 Guitar Gathering Facebook page and register. Steve will approve you.
Trevecca has a very nice food service only a short walk from the music building. So lunch is easy, but bring cash. I think it was about $6 last year.
In a few weeks, Steve will e-mail the registrants with a survey asking: Do you want to reserve a setup with Greg? Can you help with logistics (ride sharing, for example)? Do you want to play in the student showcase?
From Steve’s program description, it sounds like the afternoon jam sessions will again be structured, with a pro to facilitate each one. Out in the hallway, though, anything goes. See ya there!
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I've been playing for three years, I only play alone, as I wouldn't have the foggiest idea how to play with someone else even though I've attempted it several times which ends awkward and unmusical.
Mike, I think you would really benefit from having someone to make music with. I did a quick search of guitar Meetups in your area, and I found the “Back Porch Music Jam” in Guilderland, near Albany, about 45 minutes from Sharon Springs.
Another possibility is to check the music stores in your area for other informal ensembles, or even the SUNY campus.
There are things about music that can only be learned by playing with others. It's a skill like any other: you get better with experience. There are guitar joys that can only be experienced in the company of others. Please do not wait until you think you are “good enough”; that day is already here. Go. Pick up your guitar, and get out there.
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This is from a tour of the Nazareth, Pennsylvania Martin factory in 2016, showing installation of top bracing.
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Welcome, Mike!
Changing Barre Chords
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Slimshaky, a principle that my tutors have consistently impressed on me is: economy of movement. If you’re shifting up or down the fretboard with the same voicing, relax your fingers only as much as necessary to prevent string noise. It’s not always necessary to lift them off the strings. Noise from sliding is more likely to be a problem on wrapped strings. Sometimes I struggle with this issue, too, especially on fast changes.