So I signed up for an on-line guitar course to learn some hot country guitar playing and joined the Facebook page for the course. Am I crazy or am I just an unbelievable snob? I can't believe how many people who can barely play a chord are sharing videos of themselves barely able to play a chord. I'd think one would at least wait until they've gotten something down pat before displaying their abilities to the world. :?
People want to be remembered till the end of time so they post on facebook,no big deal.
Love the sox where can I get some?
Quote from: Barefoot Rob on February 10, 2020, 05:06:29 PM
People want to be remembered till the end of time so they post on facebook,no big deal.
Love the sox where can I get some?
I'd tell you but then you wouldn't be barefoot. :winkin:
Actually they were a gift from my wife who, for some inexplicable reason, thinks she's really funny.
I think she's funny..
I wear sox in the winter or it gets below 68 degrees.
So were did she get them????
Quote from: ducktrapper on February 10, 2020, 05:58:14 PM
I'd tell you but then you wouldn't be barefoot. :winkin:
Actually they were a gift from my wife who, for some inexplicable reason, thinks she's really funny.
:roll
Quote from: Barefoot Rob on February 10, 2020, 08:30:50 PM
I think she's funny..
I wear sox in the winter or it gets below 68 degrees.
So were did she get them????
:roll
Where do you sign up for these lessons? Country you say? Surely it wouldn't be that hard to play 'Cowboy Chords' could it? :roll
Quote from: fongie on February 10, 2020, 09:28:15 PM
Where do you sign up for these lessons? Country you say? Surely it wouldn't be that hard to play 'Cowboy Chords' could it? :roll
Well, first you need the right hat. :beer
Quote from: Barefoot Rob on February 10, 2020, 08:30:50 PM
I think she's funny..
I wear sox in the winter or it gets below 68 degrees.
So were did she get them????
PM me your address and I'll send you the darn things! Okay, okay. I'll ask her. Here's the thing though. Unlike, say, a t-shirt or a hat, it's really hard to read someone's socks. Especially if they have pants on. :cheers
I'll wear the cuff's of my pants higher up. :roll
Quote from: ducktrapper on February 10, 2020, 03:43:29 PM
I can't believe how many people who can barely play a chord are sharing videos....
I am "video illiterate". One of these days......
Quote from: ducktrapper on February 10, 2020, 10:18:32 PM
PM me your address and I'll send you the darn things! Okay, okay. I'll ask her. Here's the thing though. Unlike, say, a t-shirt or a hat, it's really hard to read someone's socks. Especially if they have pants on. :cheers
:roll
Quote from: Barefoot Rob on February 10, 2020, 11:55:09 PM
I'll wear the cuff's of my pants higher up. :roll
Cuffs? You mean "Bell Bottoms". :roll
Been years since I ware Bell Bottoms.Strait legs with the bottom rolled up.
Quote from: ducktrapper on February 10, 2020, 05:58:14 PM
I'd tell you but then you wouldn't be barefoot. :winkin:
:roll :+1:
Sockfoot Rob does have a catchy ring to it!
Thats what my duo partner calls me when we play out doors and its cold. :roll
Quote from: Riverbend on February 12, 2020, 06:22:14 AM
:roll :+1:
Sockfoot Rob does have a catchy ring to it!
Heyyyy now that's not a bad name. :bgrin: :+1:
How about "One sock Rob" that's another. :wink:
Some people are just shameless attention whores. The wonderful world of ukulele is even worse! :roll
Quote from: Paraclete on February 12, 2020, 11:58:20 PM
Some people are just shameless attention whores. The wonderful world of ukulele is even worse! :roll
Some people need to know when to put a sock in it?
Regarding the course and the videos people are posting.... I think it's hard for some of us to remember how big of a deal it is to be able to even play simple chords. And then when you see someone truly great at guitar, the whole things begins to seem like a super power. I'm a lifelong mediocre guitarists and am sometimes still absolutely amazed that I can play at all.
Quote from: Silence Dogood on February 13, 2020, 04:53:44 PM
Regarding the course and the videos people are posting.... I think it's hard for some of us to remember how big of a deal it is to be able to even play simple chords. And then when you see someone truly great at guitar, the whole things begins to seem like a super power. I'm a lifelong mediocre guitarists and am sometimes still absolutely amazed that I can play at all.
I get that but I just think if you're going to share an accomplishment, even if it's a very simple one, you should make sure you've got it down. Heck, I'm somewhat reluctant to share recordings that I think are pretty good. Times have changed but back when I was more of a beginner, I'd work really hard to get a song down pat and then go perform it at a coffee house before a very friendly and forgiving crowd. If I got nervous and screwed something up, they were generally very kind. Often kinder than I deserved. I try to pass that kindness on. I click on some of these videos, if it's good I'll say so but more often than not I shake my head and I don't say anything.
Of course, now even very accomplished artists put out expanded CDs with blown outtakes and such. I don't get that either. I don't want to know how the sausage is made. :smile:
Quote from: Silence Dogood on February 13, 2020, 04:53:44 PM
Regarding the course and the videos people are posting.... I think it's hard for some of us to remember how big of a deal it is to be able to even play simple chords. And then when you see someone truly great at guitar, the whole things begins to seem like a super power. I'm a lifelong mediocre guitarists and am sometimes still absolutely amazed that I can play at all.
I'll never forget my time as a beginner. The sore fingers, frustrations. I don't know how many times the word 'quit' flashes up in my mind. No internet like today. Yes, how grateful am I to be still playing today.
Quote from: fongie on February 13, 2020, 05:37:32 PM
I'll never forget my time as a beginner. The sore fingers, frustrations. I don't know how many times the word 'quit' flashes up in my mind. No internet like today. Yes, how grateful am I to be still playing today.
If you want to feel like a beginner, try learning something new I guess. Funny thing. I was going through an early lesson in this course covering shuffle/boogie rhythms which I've been playing with ease for years or so I thought. However, one of them was so dang simple it plum evaded me. Just alternate picking E - 6th string Open, A - fifth string Open, G (6 - 3rd fret) G# (6 - 4th fret) over and over. My brain wanted to make it more complicated and it would have been easy to skip it or make it more complicated but I've been playing this over and over for several days until I got it down. Never skip the difficult even if it's really simple. :beer
I know what you mean. I've been learning 'Rumba Flamenco' basic right hand strum/moves. Simple as. You think I can stay focus? So frustrating.
Quote from: fongie on February 13, 2020, 07:21:44 PM
I know what you mean. I've been learning 'Rumba Flamenco' basic right hand strum/moves. Simple as. You think I can stay focus? So frustrating.
Sometimes I think the reason jazz was invented is because a lot of guys, like me, just can't play simple repetitive things. :laughin:
I'm from the group that thinks they're worse than they really are. :thumb
Quote from: Mr_LV19E on February 13, 2020, 07:45:42 PM
I'm from the group that thinks they're worse than they really are. :thumb
Always a good place to be. I'm with you there. Then again .... maybe I'm exactly as bad as I actually am. :? :blush:
Another thing amazing to me: while drowning in a sea of musical possibilities, I sometimes find it hard to try something new to play or learn. Anyone else encounter this?
Quote from: ducktrapper on February 13, 2020, 07:57:45 PM
Always a good place to be. I'm with you there. Then again .... maybe I'm exactly as bad as I actually am. :? :blush:
Ha ha ha me too. Sigh
Quote from: Silence Dogood on February 13, 2020, 11:57:44 PM
Another thing amazing to me: while drowning in a sea of musical possibilities, I sometimes find it hard to try something new to play or learn. Anyone else encounter this?
There's million diversions out there. Oh look! A cat video! :beer
Justin (of Justin Guitar tutorial web site) is teaching himself to play left handed, and reacquainting himself with the struggles of a beginner. I've declined in skill over the last 4 years for lack of commitment. In my heart I'm still a guitar player, but not according to time spent with the instrument in my hands. I'm just tired.
Quote from: ryler on February 15, 2020, 11:45:50 AM
Justin (of Justin Guitar tutorial web site) is teaching himself to play left handed, and reacquainting himself with the struggles of a beginner. I've declined in skill over the last 4 years for lack of commitment. In my heart I'm still a guitar player, but not according to time spent with the instrument in my hands. I'm just tired.
Life gets in the way. I support a large family and often times at day's end I just want to get some sleep. I used to be a better player too. Priorities!
Quote from: ryler on February 15, 2020, 11:45:50 AM
Justin (of Justin Guitar tutorial web site) is teaching himself to play left handed, and reacquainting himself with the struggles of a beginner. I've declined in skill over the last 4 years for lack of commitment. In my heart I'm still a guitar player, but not according to time spent with the instrument in my hands. I'm just tired.
Very talented, I think he is Aussie if it is the same Justin we are talking about.
I believe I'm a better guitar player today than I have ever been. Imagine if I tried harder. I just don't play enough which is why I thought a course might help. :blush:
Quote from: Silence Dogood on February 15, 2020, 02:02:53 PM
Life gets in the way. I support a large family and often times at day's end I just want to get some sleep. I used to be a better player too. Priorities!
I appreciate this.
I ordered some sox...... :nanadance
Quote from: Barefoot Rob on February 16, 2020, 02:45:39 PM
I ordered some sox...... :nanadance
Really? Oh wait ... oh ... socks! I thought you said ... you know. :beer
Quote from: ducktrapper on February 16, 2020, 05:40:00 PM
Really? Oh wait ... oh ... socks! I thought you said ... you know. :beer
:roll