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Awesome! And I know… here we are almost over with March and I still haven’t gotten one. True story, I had planned to start low G lessons in October. Soon! I actually was trying some out at Uke Republic this week. And I’ve already got a few lessons planned for when I get one!
Hi Mick, here is a short video with a few ideas to help you practice switching between chords, but making it a little bit more musical, as in more fun than a straightforward exercise.
Thumb should produce a warmer tone. Honestly, I’d need to see you playing it to figure out what’s happening. Feel free to post a video, happy to take a look 🙂
Different woods create a different timbre, which I’m guessing is probably the difference you’re hearing. Honestly, it sounded great to me. 🙂
Much better! But I am hearing that you are swinging the eighth notes, which sounds cool. Just be sure to understand the difference between swung versus straight 8th notes.
Here is a video showing you how to activate a click count in, so you can start on bar 1.
I think it was the second question in our lightning round video where I discussed which metronome I use for my smartphone and tips for using it.
As far as recommendations for songs, I’d give anything in level 1 or 2 a shot.
Going to rename the song from this week to “Go! Lisa, Go!” LOL! that was awesome! Such a fun song to play, I really need to add another jig for next year 🙂
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Hey Awesomestrings, don’t beat yourself up. I didn’t get serious in my practicing until 13/14, same age as you. So I had started playing at 10, but it took years until I became focused. There were a number of factors on why 3 years passed and I didn’t progress, but the bottom line was I hadn’t fallen in love with music… yet.
When I stumbled onto Van Halen, I was hooked. I had a Non-Stop passion that began with one band and spewed into countless other artists, genres, and instruments. The most important thing is to have this passion, where you know that this is what you want to do, without doubt. I knew that music was what I wanted to do at 15, but I didn’t know what or how I was going to do it.
I’m not going to lie, this is a really tough career field. I wouldn’t recommend it unless you have the passion. If you do, it is the best career because there is no Option B.
Check out this video from my friend from Music College. We went through the entire program together. He makes a great point on the reality of being a a professional musician, which is it is not enough to only play an instrument. You have to wear multiple hats. For example, take a look at what I do here: I compose, perform, and teach. Three different hats 🙂
Welcome Machie! I loved your backbeat progress video! I even shared it on our Facebook page. One of our other members, Carmelo, is doing a similar project where he is recording a 100 day challenge of himself working on one of Jake Shimabukuro’s songs. You can follow his journey here 🙂
Hi DD, the pickup should make no difference. Ca you share a video of you playing? I’ll be better able to help you if I can see exactly what you are doing.