tvarga learning On The Horizon guitar lesson

[tvarga]

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I've been really motivated to learn this beautiful song that Neil wrote. I think I've got it down pretty well although I admit that I'm not playing the 2nd measure correctly. I just can't do the pull-off with my pinky because the callouses are too creased by the strings making it hard to do it predictably. I do plan to work on it though.

Unfortunately, my 'stage fright', or performing in front of the camera isn't improving. I get stressed, my fingers get stiff and I end up making mistakes all over the place. After doing a few dozen takes, this is the best I could do. Hopefully the mistakes won't be too detracting.

-Tom

[jim56]

Hi Tom

Gotta hand it to ya, you picked a very challenging lesson. It's rated a level 8 I believe. I gave it a go but the 2nd measure was giving me fits. Bit more practice and you'll have it. Thanks for the look. Jim

[Craig]

Tom,
Nice job on a very tough song. It sounds like you are getting it down pretty good. The stage fright still gets me too! Let me know when you find a remedy! Thanks for sharing. Keep up the great work.
Craig

[willem]

Tom,i love this instrumental so much,on the moment i put it away,,you are very much on your way,i wish i was,,then i put a candle on my balcony and played it all night,looking at the horizon,,you did it justice,..

[tovo]

Great work Tom. It's pretty good for sure and it's only going to get smoother and more flowing as you become more familiar. Some big stretches in there! Well done.

[Lavallee]

Very nice , you are certainly a quick learner as this beautiful song has not been available for a long time and still you are playing it quite well. I think that the stress you are referring would probably be reduced by doing some hand exercises to remove the tension in the fingers(easier said than done, I know). Maybe someone has a suggestion on these that could benefit to everybody (in another thread).

Really enjoyed your post

Marc

[BobR]

Tom,

Wow that looks extremely difficult. I think you did a really fine job. Your finger stretch is great.

Bob

[neverfoundthetime]

Nice job indeed Tom! That is sounding really good. We all know what it's like when the camera is running ... so no worries on that.

[jayswett]

Your abilities as a guitarist are demonstrated well with this difficult piece. I aspire to your level of playing and hope to be there in a decade or so. I'm sure Neil will be pleased with your performance. I can't add anything helpful from a technical standpoint, but I will say that I enjoyed watching you play that.

[dekotaj]

Bravo!!Sir,

Just a beautiful song.Good job with it.

Kevin