OhWowMan
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Very nice improv! Thanks for sharing! 👍
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Wow. That was great!
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☺Thank you @Loraine @David_Leo Can either of you direct me to a good source of songs for beginners? As far as I know, the TAC website doesn’t have a music library… not that I’ve found, anyhow. Suggestions or recommendations on where I can find a few songs to play with the chords I’ve learned?
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Congrats! Way-to-go 👍
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@Moonhare @Loraine @jumpinjeff @Bill_Brown @Carol-3M-Stillhand
Thanks all for the advice and encouragement 😊👍
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Hi @GregF I learned to play the G chord same as you, but it was 40 years ago in high school. Even though I haven’t play the guitar in decades, it’s difficult to “unlearn” what was habit forming so long ago. I’ve practiced and practiced Tony’s G, for about a month now, and I still find myself struggling. Just curious: How are you doing?
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Hi @Danny75 I know how you feel. I’m relatively new here. It was recommended to me to start with the “30 Days to Play” course. After that, consider “Your Next Six Chords.” That’s my plan. I don’t expect to be ready for the “Daily” challenges for a while. I’m starting out slow. Everyone’s different. YMMV 🙂
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Hi @Sungreen I’m new here, too. I just recently finished my “30 Days to Play,” and I decided to do the “Next Six Chords” before doing the Fretboard Wizard. I thought it would be a good choice for me, but everyone is different… you might want to get right into it. I feel like I need to learn a few more chords, get a bit more comfortable with the guitar, and then look into the Fretboard Wizard course. I was told that if you bought the Fretboard Wizard course, you own it, and it’s yours forever. You can take the course whenever you want, whenever you’re ready, and as often as you like. 🙂
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Hi @Dirk_R I, too, have shoulder problems. Instead of surgeries, I opted for physical therapy. It helps. Not only rotator cuff issues for me, but also a ruptured biceps tendon on my fretting arm (surgery no longer an option for me). I struggle at times with my Taylor dreadnought, because of it’s size and weight, but I still manage to play. I recently bought a Martin D-Jr, primarily as a travel guitar. It’s lighter, comfortable, and fun to play. It’s 4/5 the size of a full size dreadnought, so it’s a little bit bigger than the Taylor GS mini. I like that! Additionally, it has a 1 3/4” nut, which is the same as my Taylor dreadnought. The GS mini has a smaller nut. I prefer a wider neck. You may need to shop around, spend some time visiting different music stores, play a few different models, and figure out what’s the best fit for you. I hope you’ll share your choice of instrument. Best wishes to you, and good luck. 🙂
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@Loraine @Bill_Brown I have to say, interestingly, the “vice grip” works very well on the first and third frets. The “thumb press” is what I need on the eighth fret. Go figure!
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@Loraine There are three photos attached. I can make the F chord, starting at the first fret, and it rings true. Sounds good when I play it! I can either squeeze the neck with my palm (I call this my vice grip) or press against the back of the neck with my thumb (I call this the thumb press). Which is correct form?
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@Clyde78 I’m not always able to watch on Tuesday, either… for one reason or another. You can always watch Acoustic Tuesday at your leisure. All the shows are archived. I’m not much for Instagram. I can’t offer any other suggestions. 😊
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Folk, Country, Rock…I’m into a lot of stuff from the 70’s — like John Prine, Neil Young, James Taylor, Cat Stevens, and such. Last few years I’ve started to get into Americana and Bluegrass. I’ve become a Billy Strings fan, but I’m not anywhere near ready for flatpicking! I’d like to start out strumming a few simple songs and then work my way into some other stuff 😊
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Hi @Loraine — I’m new here and still learning my way around the website. Fretboard Wizard was offered when I initially joined TAC, and I purchased it, but I haven’t gotten into it yet. Did I just happen to time it right? I’m curious, why it would be only offered twice a year? Does Tony interact live online with his students? I recently finished my “30 Days” course and now I’m playing through the “Next 6 Chords” course. I was thinking I should gather a little more playing experience, before I mouse over and click on “Fretboard Wizard.” 🐭🤔