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Blackbird
Hello TAC family! Workshopped Blackbird this weekend. First learned and posted it here 4 or 5 years ago. However, I needed to reinforce it onto my fingers, as it was gone. Used the G scale to bring it back to life. Couldn’t post both versions, but will try in separate post. I feel a more musical presentation now, and playing less as a “trained monkey” and more with some fretboard knowledge.
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Well done, sounding good! Also, nice setting, playing it outside. Fits well.
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Yes, the birds in the background added something! Thanks for listening Phil!
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Just wow! That has to be one of the most difficult songs ever written to sing while playing. You do both so well, it’s a delight to watch!
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Thanks Pete.
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Loved it. I am working on Blackbird too so I loved your inspiring rendition.
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Can’t wait to hear yours!
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I’ve also been working on Blackbird. But the actual way that Paul McCartney played it. He never learned Travis picking, and only used is thumb and index finger, and he kind of “flicks” the strings with his index finger. I learned this song before, not the McCartney way, and it’s been pretty challenging changing lanes and trying to play like the original. I saw an interview with him, and he kind of showed how he does it “wrong” and jokes about it. It sound pretty right to me.
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I saw that as well! Musical genius! He is something else to watch… can’t wait to see your post!
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I’m too chicken to post anything 🙂
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Very nicely done. Inspires me to learn it, but its probably above my pay grade right now.
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Start with the G scale I posted… it will get those fingers moving!
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Awesome Marisa! I consider myself a beginner at playing guitar. I can play easy open chords and campfire songs. I joined TAC today because I wanted to learn more. If I can learn here to finger pick and move up and down the fretboard like you I’ll be over the moon! Thanks for the inspiration!
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This reply was modified 7 months, 1 week ago by Ang.
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Welcome to TAC Ang! Trust the process and you will achieve you guitar playing goals.
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Thank you, it seems like a great place to learn
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I was in the same boat 5 years ago when I joined TAC. Learn to read tabs and get that finger picking going. Landslide is a great song for that, but really, taking any chord and finger-picking gets you there. Check out my g chord post and you will know what I mean. Welcome aboard!
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I was in the same boat 5 years ago when I joined TAC. Learn to read tabs and get that finger picking going. Landslide is a great song for that, but really, taking any chord and finger-picking gets you there. Check out my g chord post and you will know what I mean. Welcome aboard! @Ang
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This reply was modified 7 months ago by Marisa. Reason: Not replying to correct person’s post…
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Thank you Marisa, I will!
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Nice job. Great tune. I myself was working on it again last night on the front porch for about the 1000th time (:
I can’t really sing along like you as I a concentrating too much on the playing (:
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It’s all good! Enjoy!!
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VERY NICE! PS, The birds in the background was super synergistic.
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This reply was modified 7 months ago by Renee K.
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It was the birds that made me record the song!
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Thank you, much appreciated.
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As usual, beautiful playing and vocals, Marissa!
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Thanks Loraine
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Very well done Marisa!
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Thanks Guitargeezer
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Bravo Marisa…
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That was so good!! I’m hoping my finger picking can get there like yours. And those chord changes were so fast. Very Nice.
I like the standing up playing too. I need to try that.
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@Marisa is a performer @DanTheMan . But that does raise the question, when should one begin to play standing if the goal is to be able to play while standing? Maybe we should do part of our daily routine while standing as beginners. I don’t know the answer.
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I started standing from Day 1… I liked the feel. I prefer to play that way. @DanTheMan
@petelanger thanks for calling me a performer! I’ll take that compliment with gratis!
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@Marisa I’ve seen quite a few videos of you on the stage, that makes you a performer and a very good one! 🙂
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@petelanger By golly, I guess you are right! Thanks to TAC, I have been enjoying my gigs here and there… And, I thought I was just a Chiropractor! LOL
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This reply was modified 5 months, 3 weeks ago by Marisa.
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Awesome Marisa. Beautiful playing and singing. As usual you are inspirational….thanks for the tune sister
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Thanks for the love, @Braden Keep on playing!
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Wonderful! One of my favorite songs beautifully rendered. The trifecta, sweet song, sweet playing, and sweet voice.
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Thanks @Carl_T
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