[Loraine]

Welcome to the TAC family Juan. Ultimate guitar is a great site for chord and tab sheets. It will probably differ from Tony’s instruction, but it shouldn’t be that different. There are other sites too that offer the chord sheets,tabs, and some have instruction videos. YouTube has a lot.

[Loraine]

@joseph-vitzen Welcome the TAC family.

There’s a great way to practice transitions by using a metronome. It can be either a physical one or an app. I use a metronome app called Pro Metronome. Set it at 4:4, turn the dial to a low tempo, such as 30-40. Work on transitions between 2 chords. I typically take the first 2 chords in a song, then I take the 2nd and 3rd, 3rd and 4th and so on. Any chords that are next to each other, but only work with 2 at a time. Start the metronome. On the first click strum your chord, then transition to your next chord during the 2,3, and 4 beat. On the beginning of the next set of 4 beats, strum the chord, and again use the 2, e, and 4 beat to transition. Once you’re able to do that 20 times in a row with any errors, the bump the speed up by 10. Start the process again. Keep increasing the speed as you’re able to transition smoothly and without erre. I guarantee this works.

I learned power chords both with 2 and with 3. 2 is definitely much easier. Give it your best shot with 3 fingers, then mark it complete and ove on. Don’t let it trip you up and stop your momentum or energy. We’re all about progress rather than perfection. You will continue to improve just by the forward momentum. Also, of a 2 finger power chord works for you, keep on doing it.

[Loraine]

Great question @tonyf60. Another geek will probably be able to explain it better, but here is what I found when I researched the question.

“In music theory, the ‘A7’ is termed as a dominant seventh chord, constructed by adding a minor seventh to a major triad. The term ‘dominant’ here refers to the fifth degree of a diatonic scale, called the ‘dominant’. In this case, ‘A’ being the dominant of ‘D’, the ‘A7’ chord becomes the dominant seventh of the ‘D’ scale.

[Loraine]

It’s funny when that happens. I have some good habits like that, but then I have some unconscious things I do that are not correct and because they’ve become habitual it is hard to break.

[Loraine]

I agree with the others Brandon. You will progress, as long as you keep moving forward. Don’t worry about perfecting any skill during the lessons. They roll around again every 8-9 months typically, bit you will see others recur more often if an essential skill. Each time you’ll get better at it.

The guitar is not an easy instrument to play, but if you do the minimum each day, you will improve. Sometimes slowly, and sometimes quickly. The trick is consistency/ routine. Give it your best and move on.

[Loraine]

Click the arrow next to your profile picture. A menu should open. Click on messages. Don’t click new messages. Just click messages. It should open and you can click on my message.

[Loraine]

I just messaged you on TAC. Not sure if you’ll receive a notification on the bell at the top right or not, but if you click on your picture, you should see that you have a message. Now you have to check out the forums here more often!

[Loraine]

Hi Jo. It’s really good to hear from you! I miss many from JMG, and I miss the VOMs in general and most of the people, but it was time to move on. I hope you’re doing well. Feel free to message me if you want to catch up. 🙂

[Loraine]

I agree, and others mentioned the video. I’ll have to watch it. I’m sure he was bound bypassing time at the live event, so there may be additional info in the video.

[Loraine]

@John_Bolling_Hall If you own a Martin, I highly suggest becoming a Backstage Pass member. You’ll receive special offers, sales, giveaways, etc. just go to their website and sign up.

[Loraine]

@Philb We met in where they store all the wood. Look in the background of the photos where Chris Martin and Craig Thatcher are sitting, and behind the photo with all the guitars. All the wood stacked floor to ceiling and all humidity and temperature controlled. Now imagine a warehouse with stacks upon stacks of every imaginable wood. It smelled so good.

[Loraine]

Yup, really cool experience.

[Loraine]

It was a wonderful experience, to be sure. Chris told a lot of history of Martin Guitar , the differences in past Martin family Presidents, the guitars, and when and why developed. The R&D folks explained the process of creativity and challengesħ to continually innovate, and the challenges that they encounter and the solutions.

[Loraine]

Congratulations on your 3rd TACiversary!

I think I remember this Darryn. I too was amazed with your playing</font><font face=”inherit”> ability early on, and your artistry. I think your background with the keyboards may contribute to your advancement so quickly, as well as a lifetime of working with musicians. But I personally think the biggest influence is simply that you have an innate creativity. </font>

[Loraine]

That’s nice to hear about Hallelujah. I’ve since gotten better at the syncopation of the song. It’s really fun to play. I don’t participate at JMG anymore, so I’ll have to take your word.