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bensonp wrote:I just became interested in Travis picking yesterday and am fumbling along. I finally kind of have the pattern down but still can't do it without watching my fingers closely. I really feel like a spastic with my right hand, but I am determined to learn it. Practice, practice, practice, I guess.
I feel what your saying, I have had the hardest time learning to feel chord changes and string playing WITHOUT looking. I am such a klutz. BUT, there is hope on the horizon, since I began my group "Olde time string band" classes, I have improved on the transition from one chord to another without looking. When your in a solo lesson or practicing at home, it's easy to be lazy.
But in group, it's either keep up and learn. <grin>
Maybe so, thats why I avoid music that affronts my senses and sensibilities. And made my listening to SouthPaw's playing as well as those of other Chordie members on YouTune especially enjoyable and apprciated!
deadstring wrote:I wish I could read music too. I play by ear and they are starting to get sore!
But then again, I have seen and heard that playing by ear is a rare skill unto itself.
Peace
Condolences from me as well! Take care of yourself, badeye!
I just saw a YouTube video of Celine Dion singing AC/DC's "Shook me all night long". <groan>
Anybody got any brain bleach??
James McCormick wrote:Bike thieves - a pox upon their gonads!
One of my neighbors reconditions old bikes and then gives them to people who need transportation. People bring him unwanted bikes. He has a garage full of frames and parts. His little hobby has grown into a wonderful service.
Indeed! gggrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr
I wish I could read music fluently, but, I can't. There is just a disconnect from eye to brain to fingers. But, put a letter note down and I can figure out pretty fast which fret to press on which string to get the note. Same with finger picking chords.
I'm playing music, I don't care how, it's good enough that I can make a decent tune with my skill level as it is. Maybe someday with practice and more practice the neurons will connect in the old brain. But, until then I'm going to enjoy the music no matter how I come to make it.
Rock on Chordie!
AccoustikNoyz wrote:Detman you might need a break so maybe try fingerpicking a SINGLE chord until your right hand (picking hand) learns the "dance" on its own. Try Travis picking (thumb, 1, thumb, 2) where your thumb picks bass note index finger (1) picks next, thumb picks bass note, and middle finger (2) picks a note. Just don't give up. It will make you hear differently. After a couple days do the same with anothre chord. In a few more, try to move between those chords while continuing the pattern. You should start hearing music patterns differently.
Good luck but don't fret.
Good advice, good pun! <grin>
bensonp wrote:Yes, we all have soul, just takes some longer to mold. Like me. I've just decided I want to learn how to fingerpick. Talk about uncoordinated, but with a little practice every day for the last week, I have gotten a little better. It'll take me longer than most, but hey....
Amen, you hit the nail on the head.
bensonp wrote:Sometimes I find myself coming across old songs that I know how to sing very well, but I can't seem to get the rhythm down. Then I will come across it again several months later and all of a sudden it seems to work out. Go figure. And some days I sit down with the guitar and can't seam to play anything quite right and other days where I really sound good to myself. I know it takes me longer than most to get simple patterns down, but the more I practice, the better I sound. So, keep trying, over and over.
Agreed, sometimes a little "rest" then returning to a piece with fresh eyes and ears goes a long way. A lot of times I go over some old stuff with my teacher and it feels better.
As for the not having a soul, if you love the music, you got a soul!
Hang in there!
Happy New Year, one and all and especially to those Down Under who got started on 2009 before the rest of us. <grin>
I usually will search out a song here first and if I can't find it here. Then I'll google it and see what pops up. Though be careful, one site had a version (I can't remember what the name was) of "darkness, darkness" by the Youngbloods that when I played it made no sense at all. (this was before I discovered chordie) Fortunately, my teacher has quite a library of tunes on his computer and we hashed out the appropriate chords together.
Just got back from Florida and it was great meeting SouthPaw41L at the place he was playing in Indian Rocks Beach, Florida.
It was a great vacation break from the cold and snow of Maine. And it was neat meeting an admin. and fellow guitar lover from chordie. Plus, as we left, he played my favorite song, "After Midnight" by JJ Cale. Thanks SouthPaw, that was a nice touch in a very enjoyable vacation. In fact it made my wife start planning the 2009 trip to the same place for a new years date. Now if I can only get enough practice and skill under my belt to be able to fill in on his breaks! OY the pressure...<grin>
So this thread is for any other random thoughts by chordie members as they pop up.
Nice song, I want the info too. Thanks!
I'v made a couple of requests and they have all been answered. Most notably when I asked for "Swamp Witch" by Jim Stafford. The answer was very gratefully received and appreciated. I apologize for not doing thanks until now! <sad>
Well, I remember the 60's, but alas, I was too young to enjoy all the decadence and sin! (birth year--1955) WAAAAAAAAAH
<grin>
Does that count! LOL
Isn't there a country song called "How can I miss you, when you won't go away!" ?????
Sort of reminds me in a twisted way of "My get up and go, got up and went."
Talk about a leap of logic! lol
Sick, but, sickly clever. LOL As a nurse, that is very appropriate sick humor. <grin>
LegoGE61104 wrote:I'm pretty much self-taught using some chord books, and Alfred's Basic Guitar series. Also I took some lessons from a local pastor who teaches guitar free of charge as an outreach of his church.. It's sort of frustrating though not having anyone to help me on an ongoing basis. And being unemployed I'm not able to pay for lessons.
That was pretty much how I felt when I first started decades ago. Thats why I thank the heavens this place is here, it gives me incentive as well as a lot of info.....we're all in this together.
Take care
Peace
AccoustikNoyz wrote:Ozy, I was taught by Duncan Wood who showed me finger picking in a number of patterns, and some (little) classical, and strumming over 7 years every 2 weeks and I never thought my hectic schedule would allow it. But it forced me to give that time to MYSELF. I'm thanking him here publicly for giving the gift of music. I'm on my own now but plenty left to learn on my own now having started at ripe old 40.
If your old time string band is interested see if you can get them to play "Wagon Wheel" by Old Crow Medicine Show. That would be a hoot and it has harmonies and multiple pieces for everyone to get a go.
Thanks and kudos to you for keeping on! Also thanks, I will dig up that tune and see what happens!
Peace
dfoskey wrote:ozymandias wrote:dfoskey wrote:I am still self teaching but i have used books and lesson DVDS. Anyone ever try playing Estebon style trying to learn? It's impossible.
Is he the guy who shows up on one of the shopping channels pitching his "signature" guitar and lesson plans??
Yes and i got one thinking it was a good deal but was i wrong. The lessons are not as easy to follow and the guitar is pure crap. I sold it.
My wife and I watched the shopping channel sales pitch and we both thought that his "signature" guitar looked more like something you'd hang on the wall as a decoration than actually something you'd play! lol
ken cattell wrote:i cant believe I'm responding to this but... when mates ask me which guitar I'm taking out to jam with, if its the Washburn Maverick its "smokey joe" on account of its yellow smokey finish (I know washburn have a term for it but I can never remember it! If I'm going with the Burns Marquee its "Isambard" The reason being (and this is abit convaluted so stay awake) IF Enzio Ferrari had designed a guitar it would be a Fender Stratocaster, all sleek and minimal, If Isambard Kingdom Brunel had designed a guitar it would have turned out as a Burns Marquee, solidly engineered, quirky but does the job well (those in UK can look at the Tamar Rail bridge or SS Great Britain for reference). Mmm a bit worrying they are both blokes names given some of the other responses, still I havn't got a name for the Ashton semi yet which is translucent green in colour so that could be rectified now.
Snot should do it, yep Snot it is! Sorted.
Seriously, we name the things we love. ANd if you name your guitar something close and personal, it just means you love the music even more! <grin>
Doug_Smith wrote:This could be a fun thread, so here's my contribution....
Recreational and educational reading (I could include hanging out on Chordie as part of that)
Advanced Culinary Arts (I like good eating, so I am a good cook)
Outdoor activities, (hiking, camping, fishing, hunting, motorcycling, mountain-biking, canoeing)
Antiques Restoration (furniture and such, musical instruments, autos)
For awhile I was training for the Olympics in anticipation of Scotland gaining Host Status. Single Malt Consumption in the Middleweight Division. Sadly the event was rejected by the IOC.
Happy Christmas Everyone!
Take Care;
Doug
I make a point of trying a new single malt scotch at least once or twice a year. My latest sampling was of Talisker. Any suggestions for my next one!??
washed by Him! wrote:guys, am i offensive or something because it seems that after i post on a topic that no one touches it?
No, it just means that your question may take more time for someone to answer it. I have no idea how many people here are acoustic, electric or both. Though my best guesstimate is that the majority are acoustic.
deadstring wrote:Zurf wrote:ozymandias wrote:small minds are not worth large amounts of energy
Hard to say it any better than that!
- Zurf
Some folks suffer from Optical Rectalitice.In other words they have a crappy outlook on life.
Good one, deadstring, good one!
lol
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