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Has your playing gotten better in the last year?

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an4340
Posted 2009-03-29 9:37 PM (#421359 - in reply to #421334)
Subject: Re: Has your playing gotten better in the last year?


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every year I get a little better. I have to agree on the learning whole songs comment. It's a lot more entertaining for others if you can play the whole thing, or at least fake it.
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AlanM
Posted 2009-03-29 10:03 PM (#421360 - in reply to #421334)
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Yes, definitely...thanks to practice and better equipment -- Adamii
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ProfessorBB
Posted 2009-03-30 9:20 AM (#421361 - in reply to #421334)
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Guitar playing . . . a little. Musicianship . . . yes. Consistent practice and regularly playing in a band makes a difference.
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Tim in Yucaipa
Posted 2009-03-30 12:56 PM (#421362 - in reply to #421334)
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...better.
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Tim in Yucaipa
Posted 2009-03-30 1:07 PM (#421363 - in reply to #421334)
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:mad: ...(darned edit time out)... :mad:

...better probably because of this recent purchase:

SX "Les Paul"


:D :cool: :D
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hurricaneblue
Posted 2009-04-15 5:14 AM (#421364 - in reply to #421334)
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Yeah, probably a bit better. But it should, the band is now rehearsing twice a week and playing out, and I am finally getting serious about setting aside some time daily for some intense personal practice.
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GaryB
Posted 2009-04-17 10:16 AM (#421365 - in reply to #421334)
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I wish I was in a band again. Playing with others always hones whatever skills I have.
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Auriemma
Posted 2009-04-20 12:01 PM (#421366 - in reply to #421334)
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Nope... SSDD

Same Strummin' Different Day
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Dale Lutes
Posted 2009-04-20 1:09 PM (#421367 - in reply to #421334)
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I can't hear it, but Debbie says that I'm getting better. I play a LOT more than I used to, so she's probably telling the truth.
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IanS
Posted 2009-04-20 4:39 PM (#421368 - in reply to #421334)
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I think I'm pretty much stuck in a rut -

Maybe we should post something now and then come back in a year and play it again to see if there's any improvement - I've been struggling with Embryonic Journey for a year and still struggling.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wvN9ZLnS008

http://www.youtube.com/user/OvationUnplugged
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henry b
Posted 2009-04-21 8:08 AM (#421369 - in reply to #421334)
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Yes indeed, playing in a band and getting an Ovation C/balladeer helped a lot.
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twistedlim
Posted 2009-04-21 8:18 AM (#421370 - in reply to #421334)
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Yes, but I was not playing last year :) . After many years off I am please to say that I am playing better than ever which now brings me to the catagory of advanced hack :) .
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Guitarzannie
Posted 2009-04-21 8:27 AM (#421371 - in reply to #421334)
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Well, my teacher says so, so it must be true. :)

With working full time and taking an accounting class part time, I haven't had the time to practice as much as I should. For some reason, though, my playing has gotten better.

However, I must say that prior to taking the accounting class, I was getting pretty burned out from all the guitar practice. Now when I set down to play, I seem much calmer and more "into" what I'm playing.

Of course, I think things would be much easier for me when I get an Ovation. :) Love the neck on the Ovations compared to my Walden.

Michelle
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GaryB
Posted 2009-04-21 8:50 AM (#421372 - in reply to #421334)
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Now when I set down to play, I seem much calmer and more "into" what I'm playing.
I think you may have hit on a big one there, Annie.
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Guitarzannie
Posted 2009-04-21 9:53 AM (#421373 - in reply to #421334)
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Originally posted by Brooklyn:
Now when I set down to play, I seem much calmer and more "into" what I'm playing.
I think you may have hit on a big one there, Annie.
Thanks Gary! :)

One of the things I have used to calm myself down is playing "Looking for Space" by John Denver. I have found that if you play those chord progressions (D, Dmaj7, G, A7) slowly, they are almost dream like.

My teacher told me that I have taken a big leap forward in my playing. Kind of feels nice when I can notice it too!

I used to put so much pressure on myself, thinking about where I should be after taking lessons for 2 years. I keep comparing myself to others, but I'm trying to change that by thinking that everyone is different and progresses at a different rate.

Michelle
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Mark in Boise
Posted 2009-04-21 10:48 AM (#421374 - in reply to #421334)
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Playing with Karl inspired me to learn a few more chords. (I have been playing fingerstyle from tabs for so long I don't know many of the chords I'm playing).
I suddenly realized that I may not do well with lessons. The things I enjoy doing are things I've learned on my own and I've quit everything that I learned from lessons.
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Losov
Posted 2009-04-21 11:03 AM (#421375 - in reply to #421334)
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Guitar teachers will disagree, but unless you're planning on being a serious pro, you need four or five lessons, if that. How to hold it, tune it, a few theory basics and off you go.

Initially you'll learn by observation, imitation and assimilation. Later by experimentation.

Been doing this for well over forty years, never "practiced" a moment, just played. Talent? Nah. Persistence.
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