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Jonathan wrote a new post 4 years, 5 months ago

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Susan Johnston started the topic Wondering (worrying, actually) about left thumb position in the forum Questions & Struggles 4 years, 5 months ago
A very long time ago, I played classical guitar (not well and not for long) and have the training/habit of keeping my left thumb in the middle of the back of the neck. As I work, now, with a stiffer steel-string, on the E family chords, I’m not clear on what to do with my left thumb. I’m starting to feel pain in the lowest joint and wonder if I am pressing too hard, in the wrong position,…Read More
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Ken Gregg changed their profile picture 4 years, 5 months ago
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Stephen Folker changed their profile picture 4 years, 5 months ago
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Rev.David Rios replied to the topic download song sheet and chords in the forum General Discussion 4 years, 5 months ago
Looking for music sheets to the song your presence is heaven to me=- in E minor core
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ike eke replied to the topic Not able to memorize the verses of a Song in the forum Questions & Struggles 4 years, 5 months ago
Thank you Sir for the quick response. Your words are always encouraging and uplifting.
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Jonathan replied to the topic Not able to memorize the verses of a Song in the forum Questions & Struggles 4 years, 5 months ago
Hey Ike, I also struggle with memorizing songs, and I always read from a chord chart. Even when playing in front of people in a small group I’ll pull up the song chord chart on my phone. So don’t feel bad. It’s totally ok.
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Lex Haagen changed their profile picture 4 years, 5 months ago
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ike eke started the topic Not able to memorize the verses of a Song in the forum Questions & Struggles 4 years, 5 months ago
Dear Jonathan,
I have found it burdensome to memorize a song while strumming but I am able to strum while reading the song sheet or tab. I am 70 years old, must I memorize a song or can I just sing along from the song sheet or tab?
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Jonathan wrote a new post 4 years, 5 months ago

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Jonathan replied to the topic Hello from Kansas in the forum Introductions 4 years, 5 months ago
Hey Ken, your first introduction to the guitar sounds a lot like my story.
Now is your time to finally learn! You can do it! Put in that practice time, a little each day, and whatever you do, don’t give up. It’s going to get hard and frustrating. Your fingers will be soar and other things will come up. But don’t give up and you will make it, no doubt!
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Michael Onderko changed their profile picture 4 years, 5 months ago
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Ken Gregg started the topic Hello from Kansas in the forum Introductions 4 years, 5 months ago
Hello everyone, I’m Ken and I just signed up.
I got my first guitar for Christmas when I was twelve years old and was so excited to learn to play. My parents couldn’t afford to get me lessons, so all I had was the little book that came with the guitar. (This was way back before the internet, even before the VCR) My excitement soon turned to frustration and I ended up putting the guitar…Read More -
Sheila A replied to the topic Slower Version of Joy to the World in the forum Questions & Struggles 4 years, 5 months ago
Okay, thanks
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Jonathan replied to the topic Song Suggestions in the forum General Discussion 4 years, 5 months ago
Hey Gloria, glad to hear you are enjoying the course so far. I’ll definitely check it out and add it to my list of songs to draw from for future lessons. Thanks for the suggestion.
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Jonathan replied to the topic Slower Version of Joy to the World in the forum Questions & Struggles 4 years, 5 months ago
Hey Sheila, in the 7 Day Song Challenge section, there’s no slower version of those songs. But, all the songs in my song library can actually be slowed down. While watching any song from the song library, you can click the gear icon in the bottom right corner, and then you will see a playback speed option that you can change to make the playback slower.
So, if you want, you can find “joy…Read More
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Sheila A started the topic Slower Version of Joy to the World in the forum Questions & Struggles 4 years, 5 months ago
Jonathan, I was wondering if you already have a slower version of “Joy to the world” song recording. I noticed I was progressing much better playing it at a slower pace than the recorded.
I know I will get to play it like you by the end of the 7th day challenge. I am looking forward to it.
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Gloria Preston replied to the topic Song Suggestions in the forum General Discussion 4 years, 5 months ago
Hi Jonathan,
I’m really enjoying your corse so far. I’m wondering if you might think of adding a song by Joey and Rory”s That’s important to me, to your Song Library. I’d love to learn to play that song for my family.
Gloria Preston
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Sheila A replied to the topic Struggling with Am7 in the forum Questions & Struggles 4 years, 5 months ago
Thank you John and Jonathan. That was helpful!
I’ll get there😆
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