[Loraine]

Great win. You might consider getting a chord book. They’re invaluable!

[Loraine]

@punder So happy to hear your arm seems better after the rest and going off the statins. That’s a fantastic win!

[Loraine]

Great wi @Stickmaker ! I agree with @Cadgirl about trying a capo higher on the neck, and then practicing your barre chords. I have a difficult time with A shaped barre chords due to finger strength and the bend of my finger falls right on the B string creating a gap, which prevents me from being able to barre the B string, but I compensate by using my pinky on that note.

[Loraine]

Great job @GuitarGeni . That’s the way to practice it. Start at a slower speed, then increase by a small few bpm (say 5) each time. You won’t even notice a difference when using a metronome between the 2 speeds. Then keep increasing the bpm as you accomplish each one.

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https://justmusicgeeks.com/index.php

Just Music Geeks is open to anyone interested in the virtual open mics (VOMs). It’s a great community forum, and there are VOMs and other learning experiences. Hope to see you there @docteny !

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Welcome aboard @Kafka ! I do believe this has been settled. Since Arsenal isn’t a part of a true guitarsenal, then you should have no qualms about showing off to us. Would love to hear your D-28. If not on this forum, you can visit us at https://justmusicgeeks.com/ & join us in one or all of our virtual open mics (VOMs) that are held throughout the week. All are welcome.

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Great win @Cadgirl ! I keep trying to use a metronome, but it doesn’t come easy to me. Keep up the great work!

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Absolutely not! @Unclerice If you enjoy singing, then you should just sing to your hearts content. Another option is you could always take voice lessons if you want to improve.

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I count you as lucky to be able to do the d, g & b. The bend in my joint prevents me from being able to barre them. Great win in my book @Stickmaker

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@westmassage@gmail.com Even when I’m not suffering from tendinitis, I am unable to do them too.

[Loraine]

Dzuy, Love the creativity, and your fingerpicking and vocals were wonderful, and those lyrics were perfect. Great job @zeebow

[Loraine]

@kdmathis Congrats on completing the 30 day challenge! I agree with @ted_h with the Next Six Chords, and the Jumpstart skills courses, as they’re a great introduction to fingerpicking, flatpicking and strumming. I’d also recommend doing the daily challenges. Each week is a different theme and focus, and each day builds upon the previous one. Some are easy and some pretty difficult, but I guarantee that if you commit to a minimum of 10 minutes per day just on the daily challenges, your playing will improve.

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@Marty69 Excellent rendition of this classic! Beautifully played.

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You definitely found the sweet spot @charlie_d ! Very. Enjoyable.

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Thanks for the suggestion @GuitarGeni – I’ll definitely check it out.