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Wide - just more confortable.

nela

TD, I've been a superintendent / project superintendent on several student housing projects across the states so I know what you are going thru. One is a challange, 3 is headache. Just wait until the students start moving in and things get destroyed - then the owners want corrections made as a "punchlist" item.

Lets keep the PATW going, folks. I think I've had the package 3 different times and I am going to keep my eye out and see if I can get it again.

NELA

Sounds to me that it's a matter of too much too soon. By that I mean, from your post, you are moving on to other things before she has a handle on where she is at. Back off and let her concentrate on getting better at what she knows before overwhelming her with MORE instruction. It might be that she needs to slow down and regain the fun part of playing the guitar.

NELA

A capo is a tool that allows the player to fine tune a song to the singers voice. Aloso it allows a player to play over a wide range of "Keys" by using the same chord formation. As a simple example.

A player is more comfortable playing a "G", "C" and "D" chord progression but the singer sings in the Key of "A". By the player placing the capo on the 2nd fret he can continue to play the "G", "C" and "D" chord progession but the chord voicing will be "A", "D" and "E". By placing the capo on the 4th fret and playing the same "G", "C" and "D" progression the chord voicing would "B", "E" and "F#". Difficult chords now become easy. There is a capo chart posted here on Chordie that explains this very well. You should print out this chart and keep it with you as you practice. If you need any more help in understanding the capo, just continue to post and we will try to help answer your questions.

NELA

Well, got the stitches out but due to the location and a couple of areas still not completly closed the doctor placed 4 "butterfly" strips on each
hand and wants them to stay on for a week. I am still having some pain in my fingers and a whole lot of stiffness but the doctor say's that that is typical with this type of surgery. If ya'll will look at the palm of your hands, I was cut right on the "lifeline" of each palm from the index finger to the pinky. Could not be in a worse place as you you can't do anything for yourself. The doctor says that normally physical therapy is not needed after this surgery as nornalo usage of the hands works just as well. Haven't played anything in nearly a month but I beginning to get the itch. Mayby in a week or so I'll be able to give it a try.

NELA

Welcome to the forum, jackqui. No. it is not a chord problem, it is a strumming problem. Learning the correct strumming pattern for each and every song you play will take time and effort. You need to learn to hear the "beat" (base notes) of the song as they will give you the "tempo" (strumming) of the song. I know the song you are refering too but it is one I don't play. I've been trying to come up with the strum pattern but just can't get there. I know someone else will respond, quickly, so don't give up.

Also, try tapping your finger on the table top as you listen to the song. Keep doing this until you develope a rythem to the song. Once you are able to to do this apply it to the strumming of the song. Just don't give up.

NELA

People should look at the dates of when the post were orginally made before replying. I know that there will be times when an old post will have a valid point to be re-opened but most times, not. Heck, I just got a "editing your post" e-mail from a moderator that was well over a year old that bothered a new member.

nela

The people who work together to make this site what it is is what makes me keep coming back. It's like family where everyone can depend on each other for help and well wishes when needed. Just like any family there are times when we don't agree on everything but we always get along with everyone. Questions asked are questioned answered - and some of those answers take hours of research.

nela

Went to a singing tonite and while knowing better I played 3 songs while my wife sung. Had to quit as my left hand began to hurt, badly. As I was sitting and listening to the other singers my index and pinky fingers (left hand) curled up and froze in place. I can straighten the fingers by forcing them to open with my other hand but that is extermely painful. Have my hand wrapped in a heating pad and hoping that will help.

nela

After suffering with this "trigger finger" problem for way too long I finally went to see the doctor. The pain, in both hands, is getting unbearable so it is time to get something done. At this time it looks like I will be undergoing surgury
week after next - after the doctor returns from vacation. Also, I am taking a "blood thinner" that I will have to be off of for at least 7 days prior to the surgury. The surgury will be on the 4 fingers of my left hand AND all 4 fingers of my right hand. Yes, both hands and 8 fingers all at the same time. Other than having a (both) "palm" full of stitches the doctor said I could expext immeadiate results. I twill take several days before I have complete use of my hands back.
As soon as I have a set date for the surgury I'll let ya'll know.

Nela