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  • Mrfredsporty

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    July 30, 2022 at 4:36 am in reply to: Chord Recognition

    that is a seriously great small win!

  • Mrfredsporty

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    July 30, 2022 at 4:35 am in reply to: small win sound outs since my last posting

    Holy mackerel, Brian! That is a boatload of wins! Especially compared to my 5 songs.

  • Mrfredsporty

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    July 29, 2022 at 6:40 am in reply to: Small win 800!

    FANTASTIC! (hope i didnt yell too loud)

  • Mrfredsporty

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    July 29, 2022 at 5:08 am in reply to: Gravy Boat Improv

    Very nice. I like the up the neck stuff.reminded me a little of Bill Withers “Ain’t no sunshine when you’re gone”

  • Mrfredsporty

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    July 29, 2022 at 5:03 am in reply to: Guitar story

    That is a great win TOC!

  • Mrfredsporty

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    July 28, 2022 at 1:04 pm in reply to: if only….then I would be a REAL guitar player!

    Guys you are the best!

  • Mrfredsporty

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    July 28, 2022 at 7:58 am in reply to: Daily Challenge

    Great job of venting JoeT!What if I said you are absolutely right, but not quite. I was a dabbler for years and could never LEARN enough. Then I stumbled onto this site. At first,I tried the 30 days to do this etc.. How to get going etc,. I was getting discouraged. Btw im 78 so I could croak any day. But then slowly I started taking the pressure off myself. I established a regular daily practice time . I took the courses and am still working on them.Some are still way out of my league. Then I started trying the daily Challenges throwing up my hands many times.BUT…as time goes on I can do this one and almost do that one and have a goal of being able to do another one next year.For me one of the best sources of reenforcement is the small wins area followed by people of all abilities playing on the forum. If I could Id like to suggest just a couple of slight changes to your routine. I think You are trying too hard and playing too often. Back off a little. show up everyday but dont insist that you be able to do such and such. It will come and you wont even know it is happening. suddenly you can play that chord or almost do that lick etc etc. There is a great Jerry Butler song and the title says it all “take It Easy on Yourself”. Said with empathy and understanding

  • Mrfredsporty

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    July 29, 2022 at 11:09 am in reply to: Taking a chance on a future big small win

    Good on you subsailor!

  • Mrfredsporty

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    July 29, 2022 at 9:53 am in reply to: Taking a chance on a future big small win

    Gosh, I’m beginning to feel the pressure already

  • Mrfredsporty

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    July 29, 2022 at 9:52 am in reply to: Taking a chance on a future big small win

    Guess I’m a very challenging guy! Now if I don’t 🐓 chicken out…..

  • Mrfredsporty

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    July 29, 2022 at 8:07 am in reply to: Taking a chance on a future big small win

    ps. I already know what song i will try. My version of Bob Dylans “Dont Think Twice”

  • Mrfredsporty

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    July 29, 2022 at 8:05 am in reply to: Taking a chance on a future big small win

    As always, I thank you KM. I hope my mouth doesnt overload my butt. Even so it is my goal within the month (or so)to “gitter done”

  • Mrfredsporty

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    July 29, 2022 at 6:20 am in reply to: Gravy Boat Improv

    yes I understand. Life with a guitar can be very dangerous.🙃

  • Mrfredsporty

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    July 28, 2022 at 7:21 am in reply to: 71 240z, Harleys and….STRINGS!

    maybe Santa will give me a set of Santa cruz for Christmas!. I hear very good things about them.

  • Mrfredsporty

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    July 28, 2022 at 5:31 am in reply to: 71 240z, Harleys and….STRINGS!

    Ha ha. I heard that! In all seriousness the Marines treated me like a king and I would do anything for them.

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