Philb
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As TerryG said; each day you do that challenge as best you can for whatever period of time you decide to practice; then move on. Each week you will be going through the 5 essential skills. The specific lessons may be different from week to week (though as she mentioned, some repeat); but the skills and techniques you are learning do repeat through the various lessons every week. You will see that in time, your skill in each area increases. You will surprise yourself.
When I first started, the thought of doing a whole song half way decent by memory; whether chords, finger picking, or flat picking; seemed impossible. Through developing my skill in the techniques taught weekly; I am able to do so now. It builds over time with consistency and sticking with the process. I was so encouraged when I could play through the many chords of Hotel California (with bass lead ins), in a proper order, and with decent timing. It hit me that though it seemed like I was not gaining much at times day to day; it was indeed happening. Enjoy the journey, and you will see you can play.
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Way to go! Good to see you playing again.
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Yes; as Moose408 said; download, set to unlisted; then make a post in the Forum section of TAC. Write a title and description; then copy and paste the link. I have found it challenges me, and has helped with progress.
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Way to go!
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Definitely a win! When they hear you practicing every day, sometimes the same thing; it is hard for them to have passion for your passion. That is great.
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Nice post; playing well; and it seems you also are enjoying the journey. WY to go; and keep going! Enjoy!
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We all start out at a place where the fingers hurt, aren’t as flexible as desired, and don’t go where we want (or as quickly as we’d like). Over time, with consistency and repetition, it comes around. I started at an older age, 67, and been in TAC about 4.67 years. I can’t believe what I can do now, as compared to where I started. I will never be great; but I can play some things. I have improved. It seems like such small, incremental steps at times; but keep at it and you will surprise yourself. Enjoy the journey!
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Making it your own; nice!
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Nice! I am an America fan and saw them in Prescott Valley, AZ in August. That one was written by Dan Peek, who left us far too young. Thank you!
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Most excellent first post! Your guitar playing was quite good. I have posted many times, some singing, but I do not have a good voice, and so sing, just because. You, on the other hand, have a nice voice. I look forward to more posts. Merry Christmas!
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Can’t play guitar yet……..so, buy a guitar. I get it!!!! LOL Enjoy!
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Thanks @KevinZ! So much fun! Keep well and warm my TAC friend.
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@stevieblues Sorry to hear about the back. Our mature age has it’s challenges as the body has taken wear and tear along the way.
I hope you can figure out what is going on with your guitars. Maybe, as you said, it is just a neck adjustment. I have become more comfortable with adjusting my own at times. There are some good videos out there that guide in that process and tell you what to look for (which I’m sure you know). I had to have a luthier in our area help me with a major issue though earlier in the year, and it was worth it. May you figure it out quickly; know relief; and keep on picking. Keep well!
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