[Loraine]

@BobbyJ I agree with @jumpinjeff that they are 2 distinctly different beasts. Power chords only play 2-3 strings; whereas a full bar chord is 5-6;strings. You obtain different texture and tone.

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I could think of much worse addictions @Mrfredsporty . You’ve developed a passion for all things acoustic, and you’re currently pursuing knowledge and expanding upon it. I don’t see any harm, and yes I’d say it is a huge win!

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@Kitman Excellent performance and cover. Your strumming was well timed and smooth, and great vocals. You should be very proud of yourself, and hopefully future videos won’t be so scary.

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Really nice performance @the-old-coach , even with the little hiccup.

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That’s pretty cool @MikeGaurnier !

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I think rebooting is a good thing, especially if you’re starting a new leg of your guitar journey, just coming out of a slump, or for whatever reason. I’ve had a few fresh starts and the counter reset, and it is a different focus and renewed motivation. Good for you!

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Absolutely loved this @Jonathandavid !

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Great win @Kitman ! Will you be trying to improv against the backing track?

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Last time I asked @VictoriaTACTeam about it, she indicated that they’re taking this cautiously and they’ll let us know if they have something planned in the future. It takes a lot of planning and coordinating with facilities and special guests, and current conditions in the nation/locally at the top of the list of what influences this, so nothing will happen this year.

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Thanks for the kind words Thomas. I find playing and singing to be so difficult, and many times I’m just not able to marry the two. This was a fairly easy song with only a few chords and the most basic strum pattern ever developed, so that helped. I find it nerve wracking to play live, so I’ve started just taping myself and posting those videos. Still struggle with the red light syndrome, but it’s less so than a live open mic.

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@the-old-coach Depends on the song, in all honesty. Power chords are great on the electric guitar for playing hundreds of good rock songs. I play them occasionally on the acoustic, but they have to really fit the song for me to use them. I think that both skills are good to have a grasp on.

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Thanks for listening and your kind words @Shi7hester !

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Really appreciate it @Marty69

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Thanks @Kitman – I have been accused of being my own self and unique at times 🙂

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Thanks so much @stevieblues!