[albert_d]

Kind of reminds me of the song, “The first thing I needed the last thing this morning was to have you walk out on me.” by Gary P Nunn performed by Willie Nelson and later Chris Stapleton. I like your rendition.

[albert_d]

I think Paul Simon has had such an insightful understanding of human nature to be so young at the time he wrote these words.

[albert_d]

Looks like you did more than “try”. I think you nailed it.

[albert_d]

Well aren’t you just the cat’s Martin’s meow? Have fun.

[albert_d]

There is something I like about the intimacy of fingerpicking and the tactile connection with the instrument when the muscle memory is kicked in and it all works. I recall a John Denver performance in Ft. Worth when the band left the stage and he came to the front of the stage and sat down and fingerpicked.

[albert_d]

Congratulations to @drbrow and @Kona_Bruce each on your Taciversary. It is right and good to pause and ponder on the passage of this 4th milestone. May your journey to #5 be filled with wonderful songs learned front to back.

[albert_d]

That is a long and joyful run. Congratulations. I suggest to all newbies to get the lifetime membership. It is a great value if you are really wanting to incorporate lifetime guitar learning into your life. We’ve seen TAC evolve over those years and that in itself is so interesting. Many more Taciversaries to you.

[albert_d]

“If it sounds good, it is good”. There are many ways to transition chords. I like to play it the way presented though just for the versatility and discomfort it brings me so I get a new tool on my toolbox. The theory here is that there is a harmonized “bass run” going on from chord to chord. It is good to experiment with it.

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[albert_d]

Such a great fingerpicking song and you are picking it up well. I love the enthusiasm that comes through your performance and enjoyed your structure on it. Thank you.

[albert_d]

Nice of people to hit the tip jar! Like the key changes. Keep at the fun.

[albert_d]

You have blossomed as a player and a performer. I am so happy for you.

[albert_d]

Others have asked for that explantion and Tony has occasionally done so. But if you go to previous Acoustic Tuesday sessions especially right before the end of Acoustic Tuesday, Tony did a series of telling the back story of many of his guitars and how he came to possess them and why he likes to use certain ones for certain types of songs.

[albert_d]

Steady wins the race. Congratulations.

[albert_d]

Music and a purpose are always good medicine. Wishing you quick recovery and healthy kidneys.

[albert_d]

Please enjoy the fruits of consistency. And keep the fun in it.