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What tartan was the kilt???

Check out Chordie's chord chart here http://www.chordimages.com/ramimages/i4 … 4222_1.png

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Barre across the 2nd fret with your index finger and put your 3rd finger on 5th string 4th fret and 4th finger 4th string 4th fret.

Hi there, Tekaran,

Go here http://www.justinguitar.com/en/TE-000-Technique.php and scroll right down to the bottom of the page. There are 2 video lessons on finger picking technique. They are both folk styles but there are some great tips on how to start thinking about finger picking.

I have to admit to being really bad at finger picking, but everyone is different. I prefer to flat pick but my brother-in-law, who is quite an accomplished semi-pro, can't flat pick to save his life but is a demon finger picker.

Have a go. I've been tying for ages and still suck. More practice and longer finger nails is what I need.

All the very best.

Try picking a song from one of your most hated bands and doing an acoustic cover of one of their songs. Can be a very cool experience.

I've been looking online for some songbooks recently and if I do a search (say on ebay), guitar songbook usually gets me the best results.

One of the main reasons you see guitarists changing guitars during a performance is for this reason. Some folk artists may use 4 or 5 different guitars during a show because each one is tuned differently. I always thought it was just so they could show off how many guitars they had but now I can see the reason behind it.

Sounds like you are doing ok. There are a lot of self taught players on here (me too). The internet certainly has made it easier to teach yourself. I wish it'd been around 25 years ago - I might not have given up for 23 years or so. Check out www.justinguitar.com there are a loads of great excercises and videos on there. All free! From tuning and changing strings to song lessons and scales. Very cool.

There are times when you do get cheesed off but take a break, chill out and usually when you pick up again something clicks. Keep going, the bit you are at at the moment is the hardest bit.

Until the next bit....

Thanks everyone.

Really wierd Oldnewbie; after Rewind I went straight into Sweet Home Alabama

Doll - Jack Johnson has kinda passed me by. One of those guys I keep meaning to check out. I think I really must. And, man of the cloth? I think my cloth is a bit threadbare and still a work in progress.

NELA - Yup. Love those blues. Usually in the key of E (I think).

Now, geoaguiar, you have intrigued me with I Will Survive. Could be interesting. This is a song that a LOT of women sing in Scotland when they've had a bit too much to drink

Thanks again.

Never mind. Rewind by Paolo Nutini did it. 2 days lost. Thanks Paolo.

Aromatherapy for roses? I thought that was just a big pile o horse manure round the rose bed.

Shows how much I know.

Good calls.

Try the public books from the top menu bar. They are full of inspiration. I have a wee browse through them quite often - chordie is such a huge index you can miss a lot. Having a look through other people's songbooks always brings a new treat or forgotten classic.

You'll love it here.

Candles may be a good idea. I have just spent the past hour installing new ceiling lamps in the living room. With my track record in Home Improvement candles might be required when the lights blow out.