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Difficult to follow where fingers are on tutorials
I’m finding it really difficult to see where Im up to by looking at Tonys fingers on fretboard when watching the play along tutorials. It would be so much easier if there was a text indication of note/chord/section?
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This discussion was modified 2 months, 3 weeks ago by
andywillis1960.
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This discussion was modified 2 months, 3 weeks ago by
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Are you saying that the provided tabs aren’t helping as well?
I usually have the play-along going while having the tab pulled up (as he shows during the 30-day beginner course).
Are you saying you wish he had the chord diagrams on the video?
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I would find it easier if a simple “A” / “D” was showing on the same screen as the play long. Either that or a verbal indication of the next change coming, that way my eyes wouldn’t be going from screen to where my fingers are.
I guess it will become easier but having a verbal or Text indication would be good.-
@andywillis1960 I get you, because I was there too when I stated TAC. But now I think all of that made me a better player. Having to learn how to deal with reading TABs while learning to play, all the mental gymnastics you go through really makes you stronger.
After way too much time and having printed out a large number of TABs, and still no way to turn a page unless I stop playing, I finally realized that once I have learned the chords all I need is to write down the chord progression:
I use little 3.5″ by 3.5″ note pad and jot down the sequence – problem solved. Now I can take this anywhere, to my TV room for example and I have it while I’m watching a movie or a show.
D G D D
D G A A
D G D D
C G D D
F F C C
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He has chord charts for some but not all challenges. I agree with @andywillis1960 that this should be SOP, I have often stated this in the forums and under the challenges. You can open a support ticket, but I doubt it will do any good.
I’ve created my own charts in the past. Now I’m at a level of familiarity with the material that I know longer need a chart. But these absolutely would be beneficial for newcomers!
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The card system is a great idea, thanks.
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Early on I would print out the tab and above the chords I would write up or down arrows for pick striking directions.
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Tagging on to #jorgemac’s last comment
Is there a way to read the tab sheet to know the up/down strum direction and the count (1&2&3&4&)?
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Check out the skills courses. There is a section devoted to this topic.
https://tonypolecastro.com/lessons/golden-rule-flatpicking/
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