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Freedom-

My 2 cents to add-

There are some really good answers to your question in this thread- from some very caring and knowledgable people!

As for me, I- (used to- and that’s important— used to)- attack the “Dailies” like a flock of seagulls after a bag of Cheetos. Sometimes I’d work those babies for 6 or 7, 10-minute sessions- until I had them “down”. Or- worse- (way worse)- until I –DIDN’T– have them “down” —- and felt bad about it.

Experience and good listening- (here in this Forum)- has taught me nowadays to put in an —-honest—- effort and be fine with that. Not sayin’ give up easy– (remember……. it is a LESSON). Maybe go a couple extra days- (say, if it’s a mind- or finger- coordination issue that you want to strengthen a bit). Maybe make a note of it or Favoritize it, and come back to it now & again- (just for the fun of seeing your own improvement- and you WILL see it!- “build yourself in” some small wins!)- but just for 3-4 minutes and move on.

If you don’t already know- some of the Dailies will come much easier to you than others. Full disclosure- for me, I sometimes kind-of “coast” on those easier ones. Example- when the movement of the hands seems easy- I try to REALLY focus just on clear notes.

OK- my “dumb-guy” summary:

Keep it light, and keep it fun! But…. at the same time…. remember, we all bought into this Acoustic Challenge to learn how to improve our guitar playing…. (read that line again)….. And it is indeed a Challenge! (Here’s a weird comparison– NO golfer ever wants to play a boring, flat, straight, golf course— blah!). So give each Daily a good, honest, effort, go back if you want to, be honest with yourself about that lesson, and don’t let “expectations” take away the joy and FUN of hearing those sounds you just created!

(thanks Mike and Loraine for the nudge(s) that keep many of us going- me for sure)

Mark

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Mike-

Thanks for sharing this— and all the other help & advice I’ve been able to snarp-up in my 8 months in TAC.

Keep droppin’ those breadcrumbs…. they mark the trail.

Mark J

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My two cents-

Try this– try moving TO the mini-F FROM a similar chord- like maybe a C or an A-minor.

Just a thought- worked for me.

Mark

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No expert here for sure, but maybe try something like this…

Try going —TO– your C chord —from– a similar-shaped chord- like maybe an A-minor or “mini” F. See if that works.

Might be easier for you than just tryin’ to grab a C chord outta nowhere from a dead start.

Welcome to our TAC family!!!

Mark J

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Welcome to the TAC family!

You will find **THE** most helpful folks in here!

I have found the info and help to be well thought out and straightforward- and I’ve come up with some doozy questions and thoughts. NO QUESTION is too small or unimportant. Or if you just have something interesting that’s NOT a question- throw it out there, too!

You made a good choice! And this TAC family is here for ya.

My 2 bits- MJ

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Tails- Thanks for the answer. When I turn that G string down- (looking for that F#)- does it actually display “F#” ? Seems like some I saw may display the “F”, but there colors that you have to go to “off of “center” – (F) either flat or sharp. What you suggest you may be exactly what I need.

I can get it pretty close using the “fretting another string” method, and going by ear, but I thought having something that displays it- (F#)- clearly would be more accurate, faster and downright coooooooler!

Oops- (edited)- all of this is referring to the clip-on tuner- (the first one). The second method is WELL beyond my electronic-skill-level😀

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Mike– that emoji sequence is HILARIOUS…… and true…….. 😉

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Jeff-

In my long-winded reply, I forgot to say that I do just about that exact same thing as far as the Monday warmup lessons go- (I must be on the right track!😀). I use the Monday lesson as my warmup- (along w/ some other older warm-up stuff)- to start out each day’s practice that week.

BTW- I forgot to add YOU to the “list” of those who have kept me going- and on the right path- (along w/ many others🤨).

Mark

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THAT is good stuff right there, @jumpinjeff 😉

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A few months back, a TAC friend, “Punder”- (are you out there Punder?), had a thread that was long this same line. It was very interesting to me.

It’s a ways “ahead of me” but I remember the thread well- it fascinated me!

Cool stuff!

MJ

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Thanks for the tip!

I found the thread I was thinking of– (started by LMG 73) and “favoritized it” for future use.

Again- thanks–

MJ

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This is very interesting. And surely something I’m aiming for.

Question- How do I have access to a song that just pops into my head, that I might want to play and learn- (and save and set aside for future)- without the internet tab-stuff- (e-chords, etc)? It’s just so easily accessible, easy to print and save, easy to play along with, etc.

It just makes it so easy to get the repetitions- that make the memorization happen- (where you are). Me too, someday!

If I find a song- maybe an old favorite- that I really want to explore and get into, I make my word document, placing every word, line, verse, chorus, etc,– and then put in the chords above in red– in exactly the right spots. Sometimes I put an alternate chord in parentheses right next to the original chord- as I’m messin’ with it in my head- typing it out. I actually think there is some memorizing going on in just doing this step……

Anyway, it all seems to make it very easy to get the reps- (inc. any little parts inside the song that I’m stuck on— chord transitions, etc).

After a while, I’ve memorized the chords, transitions, etc, and I only use these sheets for the words- which I pretty-much have learned by then anyhow.

But then, it seems, that’s where I kind-of quit. I move on to something different… SQUIRREL!!😄

Maybe that’s where your suggestion- to “dig in” and put in the work to get it really learned!

I will take your suggestion to heart, pick one of my faves, and follow it through! Man, it would be cool, to just grab my guitar and play- (and maybe sing- at least to myself for now😳!)- a complete song— only off of memory!

By the way— what you have done there is a HUGE win!!!!

Thanks again— I hope more folks weigh in on this!

Mark J

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