[albert_d]

I use the quarterly goals to add new songs. On a new song I will first get the rhythm down and then add the chord progression and then add lyrics and then add special techniques such as word, transitions or bases fills or runs. I try to add different styles of songs so that I would have a flat picking fiddle tune, and a folk song, and perhaps a love song going at the same time so that it does not become monotonous. I also each quarter throw in a song that is very difficult for me so that I will be uncomfortable. I do not expect to master that song over any short time period. I find the songs on guitar Tabs & Chords or Laura Bateman or the stellar guitarist. I do not believe they compete with TAC because they are generally simple versions of songs I want to cover. I hope that helps.

[albert_d]

And she is back! Happy your recovery is far enough along to play again. Thanks you.

[albert_d]

A great big congratulations to you. A second Taciversary is a wonderful thing to celebrate and also congratulations on a successful rotator cuff outcome.

[albert_d]

For years Tony did Acoustic Tuesdays. After the birth of his last son, he stopped doing them for a period of time. Then he added a new season and has again stopped. It was a definite part of his routine and interesting. It is especially fun to see some of the early versions which included Levi and other guest.

[albert_d]

When my grandson started working with me at Christmas to record a few postings, he kept laughing at me because I would get off beat which makes lining up tracks difficto impossible. So I added rhythm to my TAC quarterly goals to overcome my cavalier attitude about timing. (And get rid of the disgrace of having my grandson laugh at his Poppy).

[albert_d]

The things we nerd out on just makes me smile. I would laugh out loud but then I read the whole thread with intrigue so I too think the production of sound by vibrating strings is a marvelous thing.

[albert_d]

Tuesday used to be my hardest, but now I enjoy it. But Friday is my favorite.

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[albert_d]

Congratulations. The mental and emotional aspects of playing help us focus outside of ourselves. So kudos to you on your Taciversary. Celebration is part of the guitar journey.

[albert_d]

The usual rule is down on the “beat” and up on the “and”. That works here for me even on the 3/4 and 2/4 measures.

[albert_d]

I think you have a good plan to deal with this “overhead of life” situation. Lord grant you quick healing.

[albert_d]

And even better news. You have many, many more mind blowing epiphanies in store for you! Nice progress. Stay with it.

[albert_d]

Really accurate rendition. You captured that John Prine vibe. COVID took him too early, but I love his body of work. Thanks.

[albert_d]

I try to spend a weekend playing session on song review along theme lines like Love Songs or Flatpicking Tunes or Religious Songs or Traveling Songs or Protest Songs or Country and Western Sings. It’s fun and motivating.

[albert_d]

Thanks for your encouragement. I know we are both enjoying our guitar journey.

[albert_d]

Nice to be on the journey with you. Congratulations.