Kim-Fitz
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Nice! What kind of guitar is that?
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Wow! That’s seems like one thick pick. Very cool how that came to you. My thickest pick is a .73mm. I have one that feels thicker but it’s not marked. I’m always switching between the different sizes. I’ll have to try a thick one like you have. Would love to hear about your slide experience. I’ve been interested in learning to play slide, but I’m putting it off for now. I’m committing to learning some strumming songs right now. It takes me such a long time to learn a piece. All I play is finger style stuff like ragtime. I don’t have many songs in my repertoire.
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That’s a great small win. I need to do that too!
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Nice Alfred, I like your piking. It is so even and steady. Really pretty and easy to listen to.
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That was really nice. I enjoyed your playing- so smooth
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Nice Job.
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Thank you for sharing your journey, very heartfelt and inspiring.
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Hi Dave,
Here’s my 2 cents. If you can fit 2 fingers next to each other on other cords such as the Em or Am then your fingers should fit on the G cord. I think it just takes practice. You may have to move your fingers up or down, or change your hand position. You should try playing around with it. I guess I just figure you will have to put 2 fingers next to each other in many cords anyway so why not practice.
I originally learned the G using 3 fingers but now I’m forcing myself to do the 4 finger G. My hand does not have complete muscle memory yet and it’s slower for me to transition but I’m much better now than when I started and I do like the fuller sound better.
The other thought is your guitar. If your string width (nut width) is narrow depending on the make/model this will make it harder or easier. You may want to check out other guitars and see if that makes a difference. Ultimately you want to enjoy the process so maybe play with 3 fingers and practice 4 fingers or just do what keeps you playing.
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<div>Great job! I can appreciate the challenge of playing this style of music. I have been working on some ragtime and rag blues and such as well. I haven’t tried any arrangements that use a pick yet. I looks difficult! Check out the YouTube below. It’s of Stefan Grossman playing Dallas Rag back when he was younger. If your not familiar with him he teaches this style of music. I think he’s a great guitarist. </div>
some other of his music not rag
<b style=”font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit;”><yt-formatted-string force-default-style=””>”Tightrope” played by Stefan Grossman</yt-formatted-string>
<yt-formatted-string force-default-style=””>”Spirit Levels” Stefan Grossman & John Renbourn</yt-formatted-string><b style=”font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit;”><yt-formatted-string force-default-style=””>
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Love it!
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Hi Brian,
Small world! Glad your enjoying TAC. Kim Fitzpatrick
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Way to stick it out. It really does feel great to finally get the hang of something challenging. The best part is it will start to get easier.
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Thanks
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Hi John, I also don’t understand most of the scales and fretboard. Is there a book or site that would be good for beginner guitar theory. I don’t have access to Fretboard Wizard for some reason and have contacted support twice about availability but have not gotten any answers. I would really like to learn this stuff and I feel like what I’ve seen online is not explained at a beginner level. Any thoughts?
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I’m not familiar with Zager. In your video it looks like the depth is deeper that the average guitar. It’s very pretty. How do you like it?