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Hi @Whibs ;
I agree with all the comments, that you have done an amazing job. This project is jam packed with “small wins”.
First, you mention struggling with the strumming pattern. You mention that you were able to find something that worked by watching Tony’s video on how to work up a song. Let me just say before I continue, you did a really good job on the strumming. Ok, let me say, that the foundation of music is a beat, the rhythm. So to get the “feel” of a song, you must get the strumming right. Even when we are more advanced on our guitar journey, this can be a challenge. You have found the secret to this common challenge right at the beginning of your guitar journey. That’s a huge #small win.
Next, you said you felt a “little rushed”. That means you were tense, which makes it very difficult to play. So that’s another big #small win. To play and sing this well with tension is really difficult to do. But another #small win is this opens the door to your learning another huge lesson that challenges people well along on their guitar journey. Recognize that tension and learn to let it go. If you can learn to play without tension early in your guitar journey your progress will be much faster and far more fun.
Third, you recorded and posted. There are a number of #small wins contained in that accomplishment. You have made a wonderful start on a lifetime journey of fun and fellowship. Music is so fulfilling and the guitar is a marvelous instrument. I look forward to seeing more of your progress.
MG 😀
