Bill_Brown
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Hi @LRB3 and welcome to TAC. Between open chords, barre chords, triads, “slash” chords, etc., there are more ways to play the same chord than you could imagine. And not just in one location on the fretboard, but all over – I’m not even considering alternate tunings, just standard tuning. Anyways, I want to let you know about a fantastic (FREE) web site that I found that can show you all these things and much more. Take a look, make sure you bookmark it, because you’ll want to go back to it often.
oolimo.com
Guitar chord compendium. Learn guitar chords with interactive chord diagrams, chord finder, chord analyzer (chord namer), theory, quizzes. Learn common chord types and chord progressions in pop/rock/jazz.
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That was very nicely played @lecassandra !
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Very nicely played @Marty75 ! I really enjoyed listening. Wishing you the joys of a very merry Christmas and a happy and healthy New Year my friend.
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Great rendition @albert_d , loved the “effects” too!
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Hello @ShelleyC63 and welcome to TAC. If you log-in (and log-out) every day, you’ll be able to keep your “day streak” going. That’s how I do it and my current streak is at 1731 – I’ve just started my 6th year here at TAC and I really enjoy the camaraderie with this Community.
I hope that you’ll find that out for your self, here, as your guitar journey grows!
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Hi @grizzdog55gmail-com and welcome to TAC. The answer is quite simple – you need to get more “arch” in your fretting hand fingers. However, the methods to do that are not so simple to explain. Might I suggest that you experiment – move your palm around the neck (in and out) – maybe the palm doesn’t even touch the neck – use your thumb to help grip the neck. Make sure your fingernails are trimmed so that only your finger tips are touching the strings. I’m sure other TAC members will chime in with their suggestions.
Good luck and don’t give up!
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Hi @Ang , I agree that the regular price is high. However, in the past, Tony has been known to put the course on sale for about $150 US. It has happened in the spring and I’ve also seen it happen in the fall, but you have to look regularly for it because it’s not advertised. You have to look on the “TAC Help Center” page at the bottom – if you see “Fretboard Wizard” there, then click on it, because that means it’s on sale.
Best of luck!
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Another fantastic rendition @KevinZ ! I really enjoyed listening and watching you use your fingers to play guitar – you did it so nicely. As I told you before, I really don’t know much about Alan Jackson other than “Mercury Blues”, but your work is getting me to pay closer attention. Keep up the great work my friend!
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What a great rendition @Philb , I loved it! Do you have this tabbed out? Would you share? I’d love to learn it!
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Good to see you my friend @Marty74 . I enjoyed watching and listening to your rendition. I hope you’re doing well, best wishes to you and yours!
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@KevinZ , that was another spectacular performance my friend. I don’t know too much about Alan Jackson (other than Mercury Blues) but the way you played that song makes me want to listen to more of him. Thanks for posting, I really enjoyed watching and listening.
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@stevep , Loved It!!! Great job with the 3 track mash up also. Did you do it yourself or did you have help?
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Hi @aprildemesme-com and welcome to TAC. Just so you know, I prefer to play full barre chords so there may be some bias in my response. Are you playing power chords with two fingers or three? Personally, I find two fingers a little uncomfortable and (for me) playing that way can lead to sloppiness. That’s why (for me) three fingers are more comfortable – index on the root, ring on the 5th and pinky on the octave – my entire fretting hand feels comfortable this way and all I have to do is “lock in” the shape and I have no problems with transitions – fret to fret or string to string.
But I’m sure as you continue to practice, things will come back to you as they used to be. Enjoy the journey and remember to have FUN along the way.
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That’s right @puresterling-925gmail-com , baby steps – you have to learn to walk before you can run – so many have tried otherwise. I’m glad to hear that your taking it slow – that’s the way to do it – congrats! Always remember to TRUST THE PROCESS, you’ll be much better for it. Best of luck on your future journey.
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Thank you @jorgemac for giving more explicit instructions (in my mind) – much better than I could have given.