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Takamine GN30CE NEX
great! thank you for sharing with us!
I love the idea of bite-sized guitar challenges like this. It’s such a friendly invitation for beginners to dive into playing without feeling overwhelmed. Starting with small, achievable pieces of music can make learning so much more enjoyable and less intimidating. It’s like taking small wins that gradually build confidence. I agree with you; it’s akin to the satisfaction of mastering short, rewarding tasks like racing in an Eggy Car game. What a fantastic way to make learning guitar accessible and fun!
This looks like a fun and accessible way to get started with guitar! I appreciate the bite-sized approach; sometimes learning an instrument feels overwhelming. I remember when I first started, even learning simple chords was a struggle. I wish I had something like this back then! It reminds me of the addictive fun of games like, say, racing around in an Eggy Car – short, sweet, and rewarding. Keep up the great work!
I can’t get the tab and video so play side by side. Is that because I’m in a marketing demo version or am I doing something wrong? Considering, but haven’t bought the course yet.
Seagull S6 Folk cedar top I’ve had for 20 years or more
I have a ~1966 Gibson B-15 that I bought in 1989. It is in excellent condition, as it has spent most of it’s life in the case . . . which may prove that I did not deserve it.
but I am keeping it in wonderful shape for its future owner.
but I have been working on this challenge on an unplugged Tele copy (from Monoprice). because I *do* deserve a $79 guitar.
Seagull S6 Mahogany Deluxe
my Yamaha FS5
Martin 000-16GT!
So far I like the format!
Guitar I’m playing at the moment: Martin Custom shop D-35
Oh, No! I haven’t received a lesson in two days. I know I messed something up as I am
not computer literate at all! I hope I can “undo” whatever it is I “did!”
Love u Tony – been watching u on the side lines for years – I’m a part time luthier, so I never stop completely, but 50 years ago I crushed my vocal chords and lost my voice, but it comes back occasionally and I still have my love for guitar and singing – I will b joining u n 2025 – love ur system of teaching and love ur weekly talks
Tab would help
Aha Tony…..you have tab in the play along…… how I missed that yesterday is a mystery. I got it now………….
Martin hd28
My Dad’s 1948 National guitar made by Gibson.
Takamine GN30CE NEX
This is much easier than strumming chords. Really enjoyed!
Fender “Tim Armstrong”
Zager ZAD900CE
Tabacco Sunburst
Martin D18-V
Tony. I love this, but I’m already falling behind. I’m 69 years young and I started playing guitar in the teens. Back then I got pretty good. Even had a band (Swamp Grass). However, (I’m sure you’ve heard this before) I put my guitar down to pursue my economic fortunes. So here I am, decades later, trying to pick up the guitar again (the fingers just don’t move like they used to).
I have an old (from my teens) 12 string acoustic Framus, but I’m trying to re-learn on a couple of inexpensive Fender Squires (an acoustic and an electric).
Anyway, love what you’re teaching, I’m just not sure I can keep up. I’ll keep trying, but let me know if you have anything for old (dormant) rockers like me. THANK YOU!!
MikeMc
I have to admit it was a big leap to go from simple chord changes to minor picking. As we are beginners, I would suggest when you say “Play the open G”, for now, id the string itself. Just a suggestion. I’ll have to replay this lesson often to get it.
Martin D-X2E KOA
Yamaha FG-420A
Godin Seagull, left handed.
I have a Yamaha APX900.
I have a Little Martin acoustic folk guitar and a Cordoba C9 Classical guitar. Both are beautiful and fun to play. I am a beginner and I am coming back after a hand & wrist injury 3 months ago, so I’m feeling a little frustrated right now!
I’m playing my 25 year old Taylor 310
Martin Backpacker
Wow! That was very hard again. So much going on there for a beginner. The whole starting on the third beat added an extra layer of difficulty. Plus the slide thing. Plus the up down picking sometimes but down down picking others. I guess when you use real songs they are not that simple. I’d have preferred a few measures with single notes in an order with each note being one beat. The first four notes are half as long as the last three notes with the slide thing note being thrown in between.
I only got through the first half and it took me over 90 minutes. But this is only my second day. I discovered looking at the tab/musical score while listening to it over and over helped.
I have a Lucero LC 100 guitar. I think it cost $100 12 years ago when my son started taking lessons. He got a more expensive guitar a few months into the lessons but his older sister took it over and took it with her when she moved out.
I relate to what you’re saying Allen, but as beginners I think we just need to s.l.o.w. it down to a crawl until we gain confidence!
My go to guitar for learning to fingerpick alone at home is a Taylor 712e – 12 fret that I inherited from a long time friend. I play a Taylor 414ce R, also inherited, when I play with friends. I play my Eastman AC422, the first guitar I bought for myself, when I want to hear that sound I first fell in love with. And I am so happy to have an Alvarez Silver Anniversary 12 string – it was a gift from my wife who knew I had to have a 12 string to die a happy man (lol). I only play it outdoors in the forest where I can pound away on it with a flat pick. All four guitars have spruce tops and Indian Rosewood back & sides. I have my eye on an all mahogony Martin and who knows, maybe even a resonator some day – well into the future!
Playing a Washburn D56SW. This lesson emphasizes my child-like enthusiasm but demonstrates a set of fingers getting old….. yep, another child that’s grown old. Nice day 2.
My teen years guitar:
Yamaha FG-335
Michael Kelly Forte Exotic Zebra Acoustic Electric
Taylor 224ce-K DLX, koa top 200 series.
My very first guitar – Zager ZAD20. Solid spruce accoustic, sounds awesome!
Breedlove Oregon Concert
Taylor big baby
Playing an Epiphone DM 500 MCM and I love it!
I have six guitars – Will be using either the Taylor 224ce-K DLX or the Taylor 214ce DLX
The other two acoustics are junky guitars my cousin gave me.
Also have two electrics – Gibson Howard Roberts Fusion and an Epiphone ES-335
Used to play in my younger years (Late 70s early 80s) but in my old age (68), forgot just about everything and the skills are not coming back. Used to read music, now I can’t. Finger dexterity is not there anymore. Stopped playing for about 35 years. Started dabbling again with keyboards and guitars over the last the last 7 years – with not much improvement.