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Cheryl Davidson replied to the topic E chord family / Folk pattern chord change progress question in the forum Questions & Struggles 6 years, 4 months ago
Update: I have a small list of things I have noticed:
- My posture affects the guitar position. (not sure how drastic this can affect play)
- My posture is affected by the type of chair I sit in when playing.
- My right forearm rests on the guitar body, and my arm pivots on that point.
- When strumming: My hand/wrist do not pivot in a consistent arc pattern like yours does in the pr…
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Cheryl Davidson and Ann Hepner are now friends 6 years, 4 months ago
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Cheryl Davidson replied to the topic Notifications malfunction? in the forum Questions & Struggles 6 years, 4 months ago
Part 2:
If I click on the “message box” icon, I get a new box, that constantly has the updating wheel. It doesn’t progress any.
Hope this helps.
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Cheryl Davidson started the topic Notifications malfunction? in the forum Questions & Struggles 6 years, 4 months ago
Hello Jonathan,
I have an orange highlighted message by my name on the top menu bar of the webpage. It says I have 2 unread notifications. I cannot get to them. I am pretty sure I have read replies to my questions, however, I tried clicking on the orange highlight icon.
It takes me to a boxed set with notifications, friends, etc. When I hover or click with a mouse, I do not get my…Read More
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Cheryl Davidson replied to the topic G Chord family in the forum Questions & Struggles 6 years, 4 months ago
Hello Mr. Mathers,
I share your finger issues, and your frustration with them. I did get a little better with practice.
As for the sound, I am not sure how to help. I have seen little tests to see if the guitar needs adjusted, like measuring tune on the 12 fret, string height, or harmonics. I am not a luthier, but I have watched and asked them questions.
As for my sound pro…Read More
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Cheryl Davidson replied to the topic Hello everyone in the forum Introductions 6 years, 4 months ago
Hello Mr. Mathers,
I am glad you are back practicing. I admit I have days when I had so many tasks, I could not even get near my guitar. I recently had family visiting for an extended stay, and I just couldn’t stop to practice because of all of the hostess demands on me. I did miss “me and my guitar” time.
I am not sure your previous teacher really was “teaching” you. Inst…Read More
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Jonathan commented on the post, I Cant Smile Without You 6 years, 4 months ago
Awesome James! I wish you the best.
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Jonathan replied to the topic Beats per Minute in the forum Questions & Struggles 6 years, 4 months ago
Hey James, great question. For me, that number is really relative. It’s not set in stone. I begin to play the song, and then I’ll put on a metronome to match near the speed that I play it at. When I perform, I never actually use a metronome or BPMs, however, I know for practice, it’s useful for people to know the BPM, so you can practice the song away from the computer on your own with a…Read More
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Jonathan replied to the topic G Chord family in the forum Questions & Struggles 6 years, 4 months ago
Hey Rich, the G family chords are what I think is tripping you up (G, Cadd9, D/F#, and Em7), as opposed to the traditional C, D, and Em. Probably the main issue is with your pinky and ring finger getting that clear sound. If you could solve that problem, then I’m assuming you would be fine with these chords.
Your ring and especially pinky finger will be your 2 weakest fingers, and will…Read More
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Jonathan replied to the topic Hello everyone in the forum Introductions 6 years, 4 months ago
Hey Rich, so glad to have you back in the swing of things.
Is there anything in particular about strumming that you’re still struggling with? If you can make it to the next live class that would be great, so you can explain visually. We do them now every week, and I announce on Monday the day and time.
For the C and Cadd9 selection, Cadd9 will be really only used when you’re playing a…Read More
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Rich Mathers started the topic G Chord family in the forum Questions & Struggles 6 years, 4 months ago
I think I confirmed my frustration for going and forth with the G (4 finger & 3 finger G, C, EM etc) when I play the Cadd9 family (4 finger chords) I’m not happy with the sound, plus the D?F# is very hard for me to play. I am trying to keep my pinky and ring fingers down hard but the sound just doesn’t sound as good as a G and C chords. any suggestions? I know practice makes perfect but I…Read More
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Rich Mathers replied to the topic Song suggestion in the forum General Discussion 6 years, 4 months ago
I have been playing off and on a song by LANCO, its called “Greatest Love Story”
I would love to see how you do the strumming pattern. I think I focus too much on the strumming pattern and should just try to play the song.
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Rich Mathers started the topic Hello everyone in the forum Introductions 6 years, 4 months ago
Hi everyone,
My name is Rich Mathers and I live in NJ. I will soon be 57 and live by the Jersey shore, so summer time is a busy time for me. I have been playing guitar off and on for a few years and seem to get frustrated when I get in a groove, attempt to get to the next level and then I stop. I started out with private lessons and it didn’t work out. It seemed like my instructor got…Read More
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Cheryl Davidson replied to the topic E chord family / Folk pattern chord change progress question in the forum Questions & Struggles 6 years, 4 months ago
Hey Jonathan,
I think I may try playing in front of a mirror to try and “see” what I am doing. If that doesn’t work, I may try recording myself with a camera. With what you are describing, I may not know how to fix my problem if I can’t “see” what I am doing when I mess up.
Until class-time,
Cheryl
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Jonathan replied to the topic New Lessons Available! in the forum General Discussion 6 years, 4 months ago
Hey Cheryl, that is a good question.
The chord variations are definitely for more advanced levels, and wouldn’t really apply at the beginner stage. And it was a thought of mine that it might end up being too confusing to have all of that information up.
One thing I was thinking of doing was only putting up chords and variations that I actually use in songs, and only put up new…Read More
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Jonathan replied to the topic E chord family / Folk pattern chord change progress question in the forum Questions & Struggles 6 years, 4 months ago
Hey Cheryl, that’s a great question, and it is a common problem to miss that first note on the 1st beat of each measure. In general, it’s a good rule of thumb to keep your strumming hand relatively still, and just move the wrist and fingers to make your strumming and plucking. This allows you to memorize what angle of the wrist will allow you to pluck which string. If your whole arm is…Read More
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Cheryl Davidson started the topic E chord family / Folk pattern chord change progress question in the forum Questions & Struggles 6 years, 4 months ago
Hello Jonathan,
Just curious, as I have noticed I have to keep my eyes on two places at once while I am in this next phase: When I change chords, I keep failing to keep my base note “pick” on the correct string for the folk pattern, then I have to keep checking my fingers for the correct chord position. I almost feel like I am working my neck harder than my fingers!
I think I need t…Read More
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Cheryl Davidson replied to the topic Hello Everyone:) in the forum Introductions 6 years, 4 months ago
Hello Pam,
I think you have found a great place to start! Your dancing ability will come in handy keeping a toe tapping to the beat!
Happy strumming to you!
Cheryl
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Cheryl Davidson replied to the topic New Lessons Available! in the forum General Discussion 6 years, 4 months ago
Hey Jonathan,
The new format looks to be jam-packed with information. I realize your hard work and moves to perfect your curriculum and strategies to share about guitar; playing, picking, strumming, chords, rhythms, song progression, etc., etc. At the development stage of guitar playing I am currently in, I say that these changes would explain more than the previous examples I have u…Read More
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