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Don–
HUGE congrats, man!
Thank you for sharing this great accomplishment, along with chiming-in when you read one of us “newer” guitar-geeks has a question or problem.
Thanks again👏
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Mike-
Great job. Gluing that middle finger down on the 3rd fret of the B string seemed to work a little better for me also— seems to kind-of keep it “out of the way”.
I still am not even close to get thru that lesson with ANY smoothness or consistency, but I’m gonna give it about 2 more short efforts to see if there’s any improvement, then move on.
Mark J
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Danny 75–
First off- Welcome to the TAC community!- (and it is just that!), and also the TAC Forum!
In my opinion, you have made your FIRST great choice– to go into our Forum and ask a few questions. Remember that if you DON’T have a ton of questions, you’re doin’ it wrong. No question is too small here- there are very knowledgeable advisors in here, and everyone is here to help. Our Forum is a GREAT asset to your- (and all of our)- learning……… no matter what level we’re at. You’ll see!
I agree with anyone who says, “take it easy on yourself when you first start off”.
A world-famous, TAC, Circle-of-Honor member once said, “Expectation is Where Fun goes to Die”.
Remember those words………. Be cool, take it easy– and HAVE FUN playing- (the skill and ability will come!).
Goin’ back under my rock now—
Mark J
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Congrats on 1-year anniversary! Great stuff. Thank you for sharing your insights and thoughts about the JOY of playing. I’m mostly there, and beginning to see that that is the real fun in all of this.
Mark J
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Thank you for sharing!– Great post/ great story!
Mark J
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NewCreation-
Welcome to the TAC family!
I’m also sorry to hear about your mom.
You have gotten some VERY good advice here as you begin your guitar journey, from at least two of the nicest, most thoughtful people I’ve ever known- but never met…. (you know who you are!).
At the risk of repeating what they’ve said- my two cents: Hang around here in this TAC forum- explore it. There is golden advice in here- and for EVERY level of playing ability. We’re all on the same road, and the ones “ahead” are AMAZINGLY generous at sharing and helping- no matter how big or small.
Again- Welcome!
Mark J
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Thanks.
Both of you– along with many, many others– have helped me– (and, again, many others)- thru all the issues, questions, reflections, and all the various problems that come with learning to play guitar– way too many times to count. And you’ve had to put up with my long-winded and/or- “what the hell is he thinkin’ “- posts.😉
Our TAC-family is the best!
Again….. Thank you- (all).
Mark J
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Cool stuff
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Lisa — I agree with Mike all the way on this.
Months ago I bought a book titled “First, Learn to Practice”, by Tom Heany.
It leans toward focusing on the MOVEMENT BETWEEN CHORDS as the most important thing.
Learning the finger positions on all the individual chords is important, yes, but a chord just sitting there alone isn’t worth much. Playing one single chord over and over isn’t gonna be much of a song……
Can’t speak for anyone else, but I try to concentrate on efficient and accurate movement BETWEEN them.
And like Mike says– try to learn those slowly, smoothly, and correctly!
Take it from me!- it is hard to un-learn bad patterns and correct them. Do it right the first time.
Keep goin’, keep it fun, do the stretches, and don’t play long enough to hurt your hands.
Just my two bits.
Mark
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Thank you all for your thoughtful responses to my goofy-ass stories.
It was indeed an experience that I will never forget as long as live- it was so damn much FUN!
I felt like a kid again while walking back across the street home- and it’s been years since I had an excitement-kind-of-smile like that.
MOST importantly- it wasn’t how “good” I did- it was that I did it- period!
Kinda anxious/nervous today- but man I wanna do that again!
Thanks again, you-all, for all the responses and help–
Mark
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Cadgirl–
You said– “Just can’t justify buying another guitar till I start playing better”…..
That’s where I’m at with the 12-string I mentioned the other day. Upon re-thinking buying it, I reasoned that at my point in my guitar journey, it would almost be a sort-of “distraction” in learning to play the 6-string I have, here in TAC.
I don’t know if there’s a different “learning” – (different techniques, lesson-plans, etc)- with a 12-string, that I would have to search-out, or if the TAC lessons could also apply to a 12.
Anyway- I passed after all. Your reasoning nailed it for me.
Thanks- (and my wife thanks you also😉).
Mark J
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Wow, Mike-
Dang– I’m sorry I missed it. We were on a road trip latter part of Sept into Oct- but I had my guitar along and checked into TAC almost every single day- maybe missed 3 days in the 28 we were gone).
Can’t figure how that got past me!
Oh, well, I’ll keep my eyes open for it again.
Happy Holidays!
Mark J
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Yes- it’d be an “extra” guitar. I have two now, an old cheap one- (that I love but mostly because I’ve had it for 45 years), and my newer Fender- (not a real expensive guitar, but it also has a real rich sound, and I like it).
As far as cost- I think this 12-string is a screamin’ deal- I could without any doubt sell it for more than I’d have in it- if I changed my mind. I think borrowing it is out of the question.
I’m thinking I could play it to the “same level” as the 6-string, after playing it regularly for some time.
The deeper question for me is “why would I want one in the first place?”. Yes, the full, rich sound of the 12-strings just kind-of melts me. But I’m likely never going to play it for anyone else- it would really only be for my own personal sound-enjoyment.
Wait- did I just answer my own question?🤨
Thank you mightily for taking the time to respond- your advice means a great amount to me.
Mark J
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THAT is too funny!
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