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STEP 2: Click the "PLAY" tab below the video to play along with Tony until you can do it on your own.


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  1. I’m playing a Fender Squier Strat. Decided to try and learn a few months ago, I’m in my 60s and never played an instrument before. Slightly confused the fingers don’t always work but I’m OK with it.

  2. Yesterday I was playing my D18…. Today my Old, old Sears Silvertone. Great job teaching…. Finally someone who understands my years of frustration!

  3. I have a Cortez 870 that I bought around 40 years ago and it mainly collected dust. After watching your videos, it definitely needs a setup. I have a Yamaha FS400c on order.

  4. I have a fender dg. My parents bought it for me used about 25 years ago when I first took lessons. Like any middle school kid I didn’t practice and it got hard and I quit. It sat in my rooms for a few years. Tried to pick it up again in college again never had the patience to get it. Now I’m 36 and have a goal of being about to play well before I turn 40 and showing my kids that we can do hard things. Still working on defining “well.” Enjoying the lessons so far!

  5. I have an old harmony made in China. First time player complete beginner having a hard time because I have fat fingers. I like the way you teach. I’m hoping that after the five days I will carry on with it. I’m retired living paycheck to paycheck. So even the $200 is a little rough for me to try to get together. I’m hoping to be able to do that. But for now, I’m just going to do the five days and see how it goes.

  6. I’m 72. I tried learning Guitar years ago and gave up. A few years ago using YouTube I taught myself to play ukulele (minus barre chords).
    My son bought me a Baby Taylor guitar and I’m using this for your 5 day challenge. I’m a clumsy beginner, taking my time. Thanks for this opportunity.

  7. Hi currently on Day 2 – now I havehad a guitar for 10 years but never managed to get started. The TAC concept appealed to me but here are my challenges – I have very big fingers so i often touch 2 strings at same time instead of just one – any tips?, 2. I cannot seem to get the movement from fret to another fret or fret board and then also the movement to different string (rememebring the numbers is one thing but moveing fingers agilely is a challenge – any tips and 3. coordinating the pick hand on the same string as the fret hand/fingers -so eg. I can be on 2nd string with pick hand but on 3rd string with fret fingers – any tips on coordination? The slowing down mode is good but still seems to be too fast – will keep trying.

  8. Got through day two. Seemed to go better than yesterday. For me, working through it with the tabs first is best, then to try it playing along with you. I feel I need to hear myself fumble through it a few times first before I pick up on the melody and timing, which then helps to put it all together.

    As for my guitar, I’m playing these exercises on a 1981 Washburn D15N acoustic. I picked it up at a local music shop, probably around 1983, for $99 plus tax. Can’t recall if it was used or new when I bought it. For my purposes, it seems to be a good instrument. I probably wouldn’t know a good one from a bad one. Someone with more guitar intellect and knowledge than me, may think it’s a piece of crap, who knows. Ha. See you tomorrow!!!

  9. Have never heard of this song and have no idea of what the melody is supposed to sound like to be able to know if I am playing it correct.
    The demo you play is so slow and I totally lose the rhythm unless I look at the tab to see eighth vs quarter notes, etc.
    I prefer not to give the devil any acknowledgement or recognition anyway.
    Would prefer a different more main stream song.

  10. I am playing on a Teton model STG105CENT electric acoustic. I bought it in April 2025 and I love it, especially after getting it set up. It’s easy to play and sounds great.

  11. I am so confused. How do I learn about finger placement on the fret bar? which finger go with the different strings? how much pressure to you place on the strings in the different finger positions to get the different sounds? you appear to be using a pick. is the the ideal way to play for beginners? Help me please. LOL

  12. I have a 12string ARIA. I’ve played this for years. Mostly dabbled and learned chord progression.
    Now I’m retired and time is not an excuse. I like the sound of the 12 string

  13. Good afternoon. I wasn’t sure I was going to get this lick but after a few thousand tries I got it. I play a Martin Billy Strings D-28. I’m still a beginner so thanks for making this so much fun. Love it.

  14. Ibanez RG series I got on FB Marketplace, and a Schecter Hellraiser Diamond series I bought from a friend. It desperately need a setup, and I’m trying to avoid big box stores. I am in NE Ohio, if you have any recommendations!!

  15. I have a donner hush x, i know these are day by day, but I’m spending a few extra days learning it more clearly and im totally loving it 🙂

  16. I have a Yamaha cg-100a classic nylon. I no lie found it on the side of the road in some rich neighborhood leaning against their mailbox. The cool thing is my only guitar before was a similar one loaned out by the library. I have very large hands, so the strings are wide.

  17. I’m playing a Taylor GS Mini. I thought the smaller size wouldn’t work for my fat fingers, but a friend introduced me to it and I like it much better than my full size Yamaha

  18. I messed around with guitars a few times in my life, but decided to focus on music this year. I now have a PRS SE studio standard. I’m also retiring and going traveling in a few months, so I picked up a Taylor mini to take with me. I use both daily at present.

  19. I have a little Fender Mini Redondo for my acoustic. I got it because it was inexpensive and easy for me to transport.

  20. Good morning. I’m playing an Ibanez PC15VS Performance Grand Concert. I chose it specifically for the narrower and thinner neck. I just got it last week and I’m having so much fun with it!

  21. I’m playing on a rosewood Taylor GS mini. Definitely a struggle to get the pull off notes to play cleanly but fun challenge on Day 2.

  22. Zager ZAD50CE Acoustic Electric Orchestra Model (smaller). It’s easier for chord reach than my classical guitar due to the neck shape.

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