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by musicdoc522
Sun Dec 20, 2009 9:02 pm
Forum: Gear Heads Corner
Topic: What are your "Guitar Goals" for 2010?
Replies: 63
Views: 12892

Re:What are your "Guitar Goals" for 2010?

<t>Bill,<br/> <br/> Great idea for folks to get thier guitar goals in writing. I want to learn some slide guitar this year. I've tried a few times but have not really stuck with it enough. That's terrible since Duane Allman is one of my all time favorite guitarists. Also want to finally be able to s...
by musicdoc522
Wed Oct 28, 2009 4:17 pm
Forum: Gear Heads Corner
Topic: Barriers to Improvement
Replies: 35
Views: 9066

Re:Barriers to Improvement

One barrier for me is when I try to take on too much music and cant get to all the songs I am working on. Another is my difficulty with rhthym which makes strumming difficult at times and that is why I do alot of finger style songs. I am sure I will think of other reasons.
by musicdoc522
Wed Oct 28, 2009 4:08 pm
Forum: Life Outside of Music
Topic: Oldest and Youngest TG Members
Replies: 64
Views: 18178

Re:Oldest and Youngest TG Members

Well I am 62 and playing off and on for 30 years, but the past several months have been the most exciting guitar times with all the great things I am learning.
by musicdoc522
Mon Oct 26, 2009 12:26 am
Forum: Gear Heads Corner
Topic: What Songs Are You Working On?
Replies: 40
Views: 11208

Re:What Songs Are You Working On?

<t>I am currently working on Ripple. The intro is the hard part, but is getting better. I am also working on Here Comes the Sun, Dust in the Wind, Margaritaville (pretty much have got that down), If YOu Want to Sing Out, Sing out (couldnt resist learning it after the repetitive commercial), Who'll S...
by musicdoc522
Mon Oct 26, 2009 12:21 am
Forum: Gear Heads Corner
Topic: What Songs Are You Working On?
Replies: 40
Views: 11208

Re:What Songs Are You Working On?

HI Jay,
I saw her perform that song just a few weeks ago. I am a big fan.

Ed (musicdoc522)
by musicdoc522
Thu Oct 22, 2009 10:36 pm
Forum: Off The Beaten Path
Topic: First Songs You Learned To Play
Replies: 71
Views: 16686

Re:First Songs You Learned To Play

It was in 1971. Blowing in the Wind. Early Morning Rain. Leaving on a Jet Plane. That's What You get For Loving Me, 500 Miles.
by musicdoc522
Fri Oct 16, 2009 8:31 pm
Forum: Gear Heads Corner
Topic: How stupid is it to buy online?
Replies: 15
Views: 5958

Re:How stupid is it to buy online?

<t>I have gotten some great deals on acoustic guitars online, but I always buy from reputable dealers- Notableguitars.com for Larrivees, Musiciansfriend.com for Taylor, Gibson, Martin. Maurys guitars, MYFAvoriteguitars, musiciansbuy.com and Trinity Guitars for Martin. They are all reputable and have...
by musicdoc522
Fri Oct 16, 2009 5:08 pm
Forum: Gear Heads Corner
Topic: Are we getting a new song
Replies: 13
Views: 4837

Re:Are we getting a new song

Fire and Rain! That is great. I am also working on about 6 songs. I will be patient and not start it for at least s month, but having watched a few sections, I am convinced that I can learn it with a lot of hard work and Neil's excellent teaching.

Ed
by musicdoc522
Tue Oct 13, 2009 10:27 am
Forum: Questions and Answers w/ Neil
Topic: James Taylor Fire and Rain
Replies: 7
Views: 3044

Re:James Taylor Fire and Rain

there is enough material here to last for a very long time. I have to restrict my tendency to jump onto a new song when I still need to finish up on several I am already working on. The campfire songs are really a great way to build a repertoire.

Ed
by musicdoc522
Fri Oct 09, 2009 5:22 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers w/ Neil
Topic: dust in the wind interlude
Replies: 3
Views: 1499

Re:dust in the wind interlude

now I think I got it, but it will take alot of practice. That's what it is all about. Thanks!