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Andy-

I also had trouble with this Daily.

Actually, in the comments below the Daily Lesson itself, I posted a comment that I didn’t care for this lesson and just didn’t “get” it. Must have been tired that day from work or whatever, but upon re-reading my post, I thought I sounded like a bit of a whiner. Felt bad about it………

My own post kind of kicked my own-self in the butt. It set my mind to working thru my personal feelings on it- and suck it up and get it learned. And I did…..

Now actually, I think I can play it pretty well, and I actually like it.

Maybe our small wins are a little bit similar?

Anyway- congrats on your win!

MJ

[the-old-coach]

Very sorry to hear of your loss. There aren’t any words better than the condolences shared here from our TAC family.

But I hope the time comes soon when you’re ready to pick up your guitar and play- even just a little. Thru the tears may come a smile somehow, because in your heart you will know he is still right there alongside you- and smiling.

This TAC community/family is indeed wonderful!

Mark J

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Edith–

I’ll throw in my two cents–

1. Most importantly— Go s – l – o – w at first, to learn it muscle-memory-wise…..

2. Mechanically-speaking, anchor your index finger first. (To me, the “C” is one of those chords where my fingers just kind-of “lay-in-there” perfectly– once the index finger has landed).

3. Pay attention to your pinky. Keep it “up” & out of trouble on this one….

4. Get your transition reps in— lots of them. in 1 or 2 minute spurts.

5. Work on another 2 or 3 chord transitions at the same time. That might some counter-productive, but planting that seed for “the next one” will pay benefits up ahead. Working and focusing too hard on just ONE transition that’s giving you trouble can freeze you up…… (believe me– I know).

6. Have the confidence that it will very soon come easily to you!- no worries, have fun with it!

Carry-on, all good.

Long-winded two cents-

Mark J

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😃👍

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JumpinJeff–

WOW– that’s cool stuff. My response to Mike’s post- (earlier)- is the very same…. here! (I don’t want to sound more like a dork than usual and repeat it).

One of my favorite songs of all time is Neil Young’s- “Old Man”. It was one of the ones I banged-away on, playing tabs– (shallow-ly like that method is)– for years. I could actually play that pretty well. You have now “peeled back a layer” on that song for me. I will dig in, pay much more attention to the workings of it, and attempt to actually learn it. I love that song- it will be nothing resembling work.

Thanks again- and as always- don’t hesitate to add more when it comes to you.

Mark J

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Awesome- thanks👍 I can see how those kinds of tips really work.

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Mike– Thanks for this well-thought-out answer. It’s perfect.

There’s a lot in there- I’ve already read it three times, and picked out something new each time. It’s gonna take me a bit to take these pieces of knowledge, one or two at a time, and start putting them in motion.

Wow- my guitar-excitement level just went waaaay up!

Please don’t hesitate to toss some more gold out there- I think there are MANY of us wondering about this same subject.

PS- your answer in the other thread is also right on.

Appreciative- Mark J

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Great stuff Mike

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🥁🎸👍

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Dave- Your last sentence is wonderful and powerful👍 M

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I don’t know any different than how it is on my laptop.

I type in “Tony Polecastro”, and hit enter. “Tony Polecastro TAC” shows up in a list that pops up. I click on it. The TAC sign-in page shows up. I sign in- (username and password)- and then always check the box that says “remember me”. It then takes me into the TAC site. I have to do all the same steps again the next time- it does not “remember me”. Never has.

Sounds like I may be doing something wrong- but maybe don’t realize it- (does NOT surprise me if that is the case).

If it’s not obvious- my computer skills and knowledge are limited- (and I’m OK with that actually). I just want the “remember me” to work, so that the sign-in to TAC would be faster.

Thanks

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Maybe they will get the “Remember me” button to “remember me”. I hit it every time and it still doesn’t do like other sites that have that feature. Hopefully it’s not just me😳

MJ

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👍 Famous unknown quote– “You can’t know which direction to go until you actually know where you are” 😉

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Ray–

East fix?– Print out any lessons- (the pdf’s)– you want to save– on or before the last friday at the end of the month! If you don’t– they are gone when the first Monday of the month rolls around.

Lots of TAC members hope the TAC crew will make it so that the prior month’s lessons will be kept around for one month.

There is another thread on this subject called “Prior Month’s Dailys” from a week or so ago. Check it out, it’s full of great help and suggestions better than mine here.

Keep diggin’- Mark

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😉