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Day 5 – ‘A’ Shape Exam
Responses
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Unfortunately, my ringer finger doesn’t bend back enough on acoustic guitar to do the A-shape Tony’s way. Tony is doing a 4-string B chord playing strings 5,4,3, and 2 ( A,D,G,B). I’m choosing to play the four highest strings (D,G,B,E). It’s a bright, clear sound played with four fingers and no bar. Both Tony’s way and mine are four string chords. However, I can play Tony’s version on electric guitar.
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getting faster but I still need work, arm gets sore after a while, take a break for arm and fingers.
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it was odious at first, but then only terrible, and finally more bearable . A very good exercise overall
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Play a bit, stop shake out my hand and forearm…start again…repeat.
It’s easier than the E chord as there are only 4 strings involved. I use my last 3 fingers to make the A shape. It works better for me. Got up to 1.5 oin the timing. -
I’m playing this okay…but now a little worried about B-minor…but I guess that’s later!
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Well this needs work, barre chords have been my nemesis. Just have to keep working on them!
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A little better at 80 bpm. Compression gloves definitely help the pain after the session. I’m ready for the next challenge.
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Done, Yeah. My left wrist is thanking me for stopping.
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Cramps, cramps, cramps…. Play on!
Congratulations, !
Challenge complete
Come back tomorrow for your next challenge
Unfortunately, my ringer finger doesn’t bend back enough on acoustic guitar to do the A-shape Tony’s way. Tony is doing a 4-string B chord playing strings 5,4,3, and 2 ( A,D,G,B). I’m choosing to play the four highest strings (D,G,B,E). It’s a bright, clear sound played with four fingers and no bar. Both Tony’s way and mine are four string chords. However, I can play Tony’s version on electric guitar.
getting faster but I still need work, arm gets sore after a while, take a break for arm and fingers.
it was odious at first, but then only terrible, and finally more bearable . A very good exercise overall
Play a bit, stop shake out my hand and forearm…start again…repeat.
It’s easier than the E chord as there are only 4 strings involved. I use my last 3 fingers to make the A shape. It works better for me. Got up to 1.5 oin the timing.
I’m playing this okay…but now a little worried about B-minor…but I guess that’s later!
Well this needs work, barre chords have been my nemesis. Just have to keep working on them!
A little better at 80 bpm. Compression gloves definitely help the pain after the session. I’m ready for the next challenge.
Done, Yeah. My left wrist is thanking me for stopping.
Cramps, cramps, cramps…. Play on!