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  • Philb

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    April 11, 2025 at 5:15 pm in reply to: River

    Yes you did! Way to go! It’s okay; music and emotions go together well.

  • Philb

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    April 7, 2025 at 9:20 pm in reply to: This week’s improv.

    Good to see you again! That sounded great; so clean and clear. I think I am jealous of your Gibson.

  • Philb

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    April 7, 2025 at 4:34 pm in reply to: Hello TAC Family (experiment)

    @lecassandra

    I have enjoyed using an acoustic amp and different pedals to give a variety of sounds. I have found quite a few used, cheaper, to save. My favorite guitar pedal is a delay. A chorus, or chorus combined with delay is also nice at times. I use a modest reverb to fill out vocals. I hope you get a chance to experiment and see what you like.

  • Philb

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    April 6, 2025 at 4:54 pm in reply to: Hello TAC Family (experiment)

    @charlie_d @albert_d

    Thanks guys!

  • Philb

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    April 4, 2025 at 9:28 pm in reply to: Hello TAC Family (experiment)

    @petelanger @Tricia_Lynn
    Thanks for listening, and allowing me to waste your time. I was just messing and thought I would share (not sure why). I have found that as I have played longer, it is fun to experiment with different sounds. Thanks again!

  • Philb

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    March 30, 2025 at 7:15 pm in reply to: Finally Getting Back to Playing

    That’s great. I had learned a few chords maybe 15 years ago, but was too busy working and with life to be consistent, and I had no direction. I joined TAC in 2020 and have found it great for what I needed. I am 72 now, and so starting quite old (and with the usual limits of mobility and arthritis in the hands), it has been a challenge; but playing daily, I have progressed, enjoy it, and finally feel like I can say I play guitar (even though I have my limits). The skill courses offer quite a variety, and once you are into the Daily Challenges, you are on your way. Even when a week of the Daily Challenge has been over my head, and ability, just playing through, the best I can; I have grown. Keep on going and enjoy the journey. Welcome!

  • Philb

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    March 29, 2025 at 7:37 pm in reply to: Grandson’s first request

    Nice!

  • Philb

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    March 27, 2025 at 12:59 am in reply to: Mr. Lennon

    Nice! Way to begin.

  • Philb

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    March 27, 2025 at 12:57 am in reply to: Yesterday & today

    Way to go!

  • Philb

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    March 27, 2025 at 12:55 am in reply to: Premier Performance – Hahaha – Mr. Lennon

    Nice job!

  • Philb

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    March 25, 2025 at 5:14 pm in reply to: Help with C chord hammer on

    I am probably misunderstanding; but with an open C chord; the 5th string (A), C note (fretted on the 3rd fret), would be using the ring finger the way I believe it is usually played; unless you have a different way of fingering it.

    By the way; 72 here; I get the challenges with older hands, stiffness, and arthritis.

    • This reply was modified 1 year ago by  Philb.
  • Philb

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    March 25, 2025 at 4:24 pm in reply to: Mr Lennon.

    Nice job on today’s skill!

  • Philb

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    March 23, 2025 at 8:16 pm in reply to: From zero to….?

    @lecassandra
    Yes, the skill courses offer quite a bit. Whenever you start the Daily Challenge part; which works on the same essential skills every week, Monday through Friday, but with different material; it will seem overwhelming (at least it did to me). Step in, put in your time, do the best you can; and move on, day to day, then week to week. Perseverance, not perfection. I had weeks I didn’t really understand much. It is the daily consistency that, even though it seems to add up slowly, that eventually builds up the guitar skills. Keep it fun; don’t compare; and just enjoy.

  • Philb

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    March 22, 2025 at 2:25 pm in reply to: St. Annes Reel & Down By The Salley Gardens

    @Bill_Brown I should have mentioned that was in DADGAD tuning.

  • Philb

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    March 22, 2025 at 9:51 am in reply to: St. Annes Reel & Down By The Salley Gardens

    @Bill_Brown It is a Washburn, concert size; all mahogany. It is not that expensive (around $550 when I bought it); but the sound beat out other guitars up to $300 more.

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