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Post by Victor on Jun 11, 2018 19:39:57 GMT
Yes, fine thanks cg. Just very busy at work trying to run my two little businesses so have to squeeze practice in when I can. But I’m definitely getting better. Never going to be a Blackmore or Clapton but able to strum a few recognisable tunes now. Do a half decent “Killing me softly” (lots of chord changes but mostly easy except for that flaming B7!) and 4th Chord, you’d even recognise my attempt at “Downbound Train”! Anyway, all quiet at home so going to practice now.... Hate a particular chord shape?....change the key, or buy a capo. Job done. Oh yes. The blessings of a good capo !
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Post by curiousgirl on Jun 11, 2018 21:44:27 GMT
Hey smq, I'm very impressed with that update. Especially as you have plenty of reasons to make excuses and not practise. Does sound like you're getting a lot of pleasure from learning to play and isn't that what matters. It is for me. And thanks for your encouragement Victor. I'm sure you're right. I need to take a leaf out of smq's book and keep at it in small chunks. I was going through my old sheet music and not only do I have the original Quo song book with that wonderful cover, I also have Just Supposing and 1+9+8+2. And some single sheets music too. Anyone would think I was a Quo fan.
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Post by smq on Jul 22, 2018 16:21:48 GMT
smq , my cousin lives in Brighton and offers guitar lessons to suit any level. He is also a lovely, lovely guy. Offers Skype lessons too. He even toured with the Quo (as support band). True story! His name is Malcolm Troon, to be found probably through Google/Facebook if you like. Just had my first lesson with Mal gav! Wasn’t working out with previous teacher and was close to packing it in but feeling enthused again. Literally happened on him by chance and booked a trial and then having got home remembered someone on here had recommended a teacher in Brighton so looked back through thread. What a coincidence! Can confirm all of above. He is a smashing guy and told me about touring with Quo. Hoping he can develop my pretty poor playing at least a bit further. Hope he likes a challenge 😬
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Post by gav on Jul 22, 2018 17:13:23 GMT
smq , my cousin lives in Brighton and offers guitar lessons to suit any level. He is also a lovely, lovely guy. Offers Skype lessons too. He even toured with the Quo (as support band). True story! His name is Malcolm Troon, to be found probably through Google/Facebook if you like. Just had my first lesson with Mal gav! Wasn’t working out with previous teacher and was close to packing it in but feeling enthused again. Literally happened on him by chance and booked a trial and then having got home remembered someone on here had recommended a teacher in Brighton so looked back through thread. What a coincidence! Can confirm all of above. He is a smashing guy and told me about touring with Quo. Hoping he can develop my pretty poor playing at least a bit further. Hope he likes a challenge 😬 That's just great, i'm really happy to hear that! 3 chords is all you need Cheers, and best of luck.
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Post by childof60s on Jul 29, 2018 22:46:12 GMT
It cannae be that hard tae learn - this wee French lassie's only 16!
It says she's 17 here -
(I liked the David Gilmour/Pink Floyd bit!)
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Post by smq on Sept 8, 2018 19:02:54 GMT
It cannae be that hard tae learn - this wee French lassie's only 16!
It says she's 17 here -
(I liked the David Gilmour/Pink Floyd bit!) The crucial bit being that she’s 16 and I’m an old fart of 52 who hasn’t really tried to learn anything new for years! So yes, I’m still rubbish and finding progress very slow but haven’t given up yet (although sorely tempted on many occasions)
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Post by Victor on Sept 9, 2018 5:50:53 GMT
It cannae be that hard tae learn - this wee French lassie's only 16!
It says she's 17 here -
(I liked the David Gilmour/Pink Floyd bit!) The crucial bit being that she’s 16 and I’m an old fart of 52 who hasn’t really tried to learn anything new for years! So yes, I’m still rubbish and finding progress very slow but haven’t given up yet (although sorely tempted on many occasions) Ah stupid age...i'm 55 and know all about it. I refuse to let it stop me though from anything I want to still learn. Stay motivated. There are people who only started to learn to play a musical instrument in their sixties
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Post by Gaz on Sept 20, 2018 11:45:22 GMT
The crucial bit being that she’s 16 and I’m an old fart of 52 who hasn’t really tried to learn anything new for years! So yes, I’m still rubbish and finding progress very slow but haven’t given up yet (although sorely tempted on many occasions) Ah stupid age...i'm 55 and know all about it. I refuse to let it stop me though from anything I want to still learn. Stay motivated. There are people who only started to learn to play a musical instrument in their sixties Geez, thanks Victor, I'm bordering on 60 and still got the guitar I bought when I was 20 (now covered in 2 inches of dust). I'm watching smq progress and seeing no inspiration for me. Maybe I'll just forget it and appreciate those that do play why'll I sip a whisky.
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Post by Victor on Sept 20, 2018 12:42:41 GMT
Ah stupid age...i'm 55 and know all about it. I refuse to let it stop me though from anything I want to still learn. Stay motivated. There are people who only started to learn to play a musical instrument in their sixties Geez, thanks Victor , I'm bordering on 60 and still got the guitar I bought when I was 20 (now covered in 2 inches of dust). I'm watching smq progress and seeing no inspiration for me. Maybe I'll just forget it and appreciate those that do play why'll I sip a whisky. It all depends on what you really want I suppose. I mean...I started early with playing, when I was 13... but then from my 30th on I was out of it for a long long time due to all sorts of circumstances... I only picked it up again some years ago and believe me I had to relearn a lot of things. All the stuff from the beginning again, the painful fingers, etc etc... but I managed to get it back at the level where I was, and now I just wanna get better, cos I am not gonna let age stop me from doing what I really want unless health prevents me from it. But: if you wanna sip a whiskey and appreciate those that play then that's fine too as long as it is what you want
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Post by Mustang Bass on Jan 2, 2019 23:37:40 GMT
While having few regrets in life, at 51 (nearly 52) my New Year resolution is to have a proper go at learning to play the guitar as I’ve always wished I had tried seriously earlier. Literally know next to nothing and using a basic acoustic. Any advice would be much appreciated as I know the board has many knowledgeable guitarists. Really hoping I can avoid the five up after three weeks syndrome! So, one year on....how's it goin'?
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Post by smq on Jan 11, 2019 15:59:19 GMT
Hi Mustang I’m still trying (and still not very good 😬) Progress is so much slower than I thought it would be but I am starting to sound a bit better and crucially I’m really enjoying it at the moment. 53 in 10 days and having kept it going for a year, I’m going to treat myself to a cheap electric to hopefully help keep me motivated. Can play a few simple songs and starting to get the hang of barre chords albeit so slow to change into them! Finger dexterity is improving and can now play G in the way one kind poster suggested earlier in this thread. So basically you’re not going to see me on the stage any time soon but I’m hoping 2019 will see an acceleration in my progression to passable guitar player..... Thanks for asking smq
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Post by Gaz on Jan 20, 2019 10:57:45 GMT
Hi Mustang I’m still trying (and still not very good 😬) Progress is so much slower than I thought it would be but I am starting to sound a bit better and crucially I’m really enjoying it at the moment. 53 in 10 days and having kept it going for a year, I’m going to treat myself to a cheap electric to hopefully help keep me motivated. Can play a few simple songs and starting to get the hang of barre chords albeit so slow to change into them! Finger dexterity is improving and can now play G in the way one kind poster suggested earlier in this thread. So basically you’re not going to see me on the stage any time soon but I’m hoping 2019 will see an acceleration in my progression to passable guitar player..... Thanks for asking smq Well dons smq, this has been a good thread as you had the guts to give it a go at your age... I’m older than you (60) and still have the guitar I bought 40 years ago but after following your posts have decided not to pursue my dream of possibly being next Rick Parfitt 😂 I’d still like to be able to strum a few basic chords on my back porch.
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Post by 4th Chord on Jan 20, 2019 11:05:27 GMT
Hi Mustang I’m still trying (and still not very good 😬) Progress is so much slower than I thought it would be but I am starting to sound a bit better and crucially I’m really enjoying it at the moment. 53 in 10 days and having kept it going for a year, I’m going to treat myself to a cheap electric to hopefully help keep me motivated. Can play a few simple songs and starting to get the hang of barre chords albeit so slow to change into them! Finger dexterity is improving and can now play G in the way one kind poster suggested earlier in this thread. So basically you’re not going to see me on the stage any time soon but I’m hoping 2019 will see an acceleration in my progression to passable guitar player..... Thanks for asking smq Well dons smq, this has been a good thread as you had the guts to give it a go at your age... I’m older than you (60) and still have the guitar I bought 40 years ago but after following your posts have decided not to pursue my dream of possibly being next Rick Parfitt 😂 I’d still like to be able to strum a few basic chords on my back porch. At your age making it to the porch at all is to be applauded.
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Post by Gaz on Jan 20, 2019 11:17:17 GMT
Well dons smq, this has been a good thread as you had the guts to give it a go at your age... I’m older than you (60) and still have the guitar I bought 40 years ago but after following your posts have decided not to pursue my dream of possibly being next Rick Parfitt 😂 I’d still like to be able to strum a few basic chords on my back porch. At your age making it to the porch at all is to be applauded. Thats enough from you, sonnyboy. I can still ban you from the JCQ section...apparently. 🤔
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Post by smq on Jan 28, 2019 14:52:35 GMT
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