[the-old-coach]

Make sure to do your “stretching/warmup” exercises- (I think they are within the “Skills Course” section). Like Langerking says- “don’t do too much”, “focus on the fun”, and also…… learn to actually LISTEN to the beautiful sounds that YOU are making, get rid of ALL expectations you may have upon yourself, and, lastly, DON’T compare yourself to others.

Now go…….. have fun………

[the-old-coach]

LOVED IT-LOVED IT-LOVED IT!!!!!!!!!!!!

That is some excellent walk-downs and some WILD pinkie-lo-E string-bending goin’ on there!

Just great!– Thanks for giving us this!

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You have gotten some great advice already in this thread!

Think about this— maybe try to learn the A, E, Am, Em, and maybe the D chord(s)— withOUT using your index finger. The hardest part about barre chords ISN’T the “barre”– it’s learning the fret the other notes with your OTHER fingers. Once you get those “shapes” down– without your index finger– your barre chords may become WAAAAAY easier, because all you have to do is put that index to work- (remember– it’s just sittin’ there doing nothing).

Just my two cents

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[the-old-coach]

I really LOVE Loraine’s line— “Don’t give up before the miracle happens”…. How sweet that line is…. and soooooo true.

[the-old-coach]

As you can see, miss……. you have an entire team and rooting section behind you!

If I lived a little closer, I’d be bringing over dinners or something, or over to your place mowing your lawn or doing some other odd chores while you get better.

yop

[the-old-coach]

Awesome!

[the-old-coach]

Hey, kid–

I am amazed at how you are coping and adapting. I know, that’s easy for me to say, being a couple thousand miles away- (and only vaguely familiar with how bad your injuries were)- that it sounds like you are on the mend– and that is fantastic!!! I love it!

Thank you for being an inspiration for all of us, showing us courage and determination in the face of huge adversity!

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Thanks for those kind words. She’s pretty tough and I know she’ll be better soon, but it’s pretty hard to convince her of that right now. In the meantime……. I have gained an enhanced appreciation for those in nursing.

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It’s been a real tough week. My wife Karla had several vertebrae in her lower back fused on Monday early AM. In the hospital 2 nights/3 full days, so back & forth from home to there– (~ an hour away). Just got her home about an hour ago- (~6PM PST). I haven’t gotten much sleep and that part doesn’t look much better for the next couple days. But right here in TAC is one of my escape/enjoyments.

Again– great tune. Loved it!

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Moose—

This is a great tip! Took me some time to get used to “the feel” of it at first, though. I tend to keep the headstock/neck “close” to me somehow– (I dunno why– just the way I’ve always done it).

I’ll keep working on your method.

Thanks!

[the-old-coach]

I really don’t know anything about how serious- (medically speaking)- that your injuries are. I (we) can only focus on how strong you are, and the kind of person you are. Sounds like you really messed things up there, but, you are the same kind of really strong. So that would make it an even match…… but………. you are a really good person, which tilts the scale in your favor. But my guess is that it will take some time, but you already know this.

Lean on me … lean on us… whatever it takes. We are ALL here for you— for the long haul.

Like a loyal, old, dog—

theoldcoach- mark

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“…….. positive gains with your hand and fingers…….”

AND her spirit!- (always helpful and encouraging– always “pulling us UP”)

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Good news……. good thoughts.

You are stronger than these injuries.

Thanks for the update!

[the-old-coach]

Thanks a million for the update! (and thanks Jeff for the “nudge”).

Just so’s ya know, Loraine, there are likely quite few folks “watchin’ and worryin'” on your behalf in all of this. And we ALL wish you the best!

[the-old-coach]

Loraine–

You were the very first to welcome me into TAC– just under 4 years ago now. I’ve never forgotten that– and never will. All the best to you; you will crush this recovery.

yop

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