Guitar victories

[synkronized1]

What are some recent victories you have had lately relating to the guitar? That difficult song you finally nailed, playing in front of people for the first time, writing an amazing new song, managed a tricky installation or upgrade yourself, whatever. There seem to be a lot of people contributing to this forum on a regular basis - everyone must have a story.

Mine: I finally figured out The Wind by Cat Stevens and Blackbird by the Beatles. A huge struggle for me as finger-picking has not been easy to pick up. Practice made perfect. Victory! Next on the list... Signe.  :GRN>

[dberch]

I've had some pretty significant guitar victores (for me, anyway) in the past.  One if my favorites was learning Leo Kottke's "The Fisherman." But the most recent victory for me came when doing a live duo show with an unbelievable talented harmonca player.  I was able to finally relax, not obsess about my own playing, and enjoy the performance.  Well, after the first couple tunes anyay  :GRN>  Man, that was fun.

David

[dermot]

Finaly coming to terms with a thumbpick.... have been using them for a month now with no backsliding.. gets better everyday.. and LOUD!

keeping my thumbnail for use on the classical tho

[jeremy3220]

dermot, check your pm box


I recently started working on tunes in open D.
I've noticed too, songs have been easier to learn. I've been working through Grossman's Avalon Blues book and the last few songs I've learned seemed easy. Some songs it takes awhile to be able to play them correctly even after you've memorized the notes, but the MJH songs I've learnt lately I just have to memorize it, the skill part is no problem.

[Gemnoc]

After 15 years of strumming with my fingers, I've finally learned to use a plectrum. Took me about 5-6 months. I'm still not 100% comfortable, and I'm slow at flatpicking, but I'm getting there. I like the added volume a lot. Still experimenting with pick thicknesses and materials.

This past weekend I found the chords for a song in about 15-20 minutes. It's an easy one, strumming only but with a fast rythm. Perfect for campfire. But I can remember when it took me hours to do that.

Now if it could be that easy learning that Tommy Emmanuel song... ^_^

[Daysailer]

I bought 2 Larrivée s,  without getting a divorce         :GRN>

[Gemnoc]

LOL ^_^

[kdonovan]

I bought 2 Larrivée s,  without getting a divorce         :GRN>

  :mellow:  Thats Funny :GRN>

kdonovan

[Randy_R]

I've gone 6 months now without buying a new guitar... :rolleyes:

[ronmac]

I've gone 6 months now without buying a new guitar... :rolleyes:

Looks like we have a winner!

[Randy_R]

Looks like we have a winner!

what do I win?   A new guitar?   ^_^  -_-

[ronmac]

You'll do anything to get another guitar, won't you?  :GRN>

[Denis]

You'll do anything to get another guitar, won't you?  :GRN>

I think we're all in that boat Ron.  :WNK>

[Danny K]

Yesterday I received my Newtone TD .012-.054 strings and this week will receive the Tusq Pins I bought.  Hopefully these will give my LV-03R the sound and feel I am looking for.

[d03nut]

This is not going to sound so rad, relatively speaking, but switching to a bone saddle, and going from D'addario to Martin SP's have made a big difference in the tone department for me..............small victory but victory nonetheless.....