Rock Class 101

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May 24, 2022 at 2:34 pm in reply to: Participate in the May 2022 Member Challenge – WIN $6,000 Kanile’a Ukulele #52005

herbdrawsaline
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Thanks @andrew !

May 22, 2022 at 9:28 am in reply to: Participate in the May 2022 Member Challenge – WIN $6,000 Kanile’a Ukulele #51986

herbdrawsaline
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Hi all,

This was a fun challenge. I really don’t like the Yellow Submarine, but Matt’s take on it had such a happy vibe to it that I really enjoyed playing it. Somehow on camera I stumble everytime, my mind wanders and then I crash, but this take was passable. 🙂

All the best!
Herbert

PS I don’t want to participate in the lottery, the import fees will tear me a new one.

March 29, 2022 at 7:42 am in reply to: Participate in the March 2022 Member Challenge – Theme: Movie Magic! #51314

herbdrawsaline
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Thanks for your positivity and tips Andrew! Left hand form is a work in progress.
Good luck with the last days of the challenge, lots of work cut out for you with such a big class. 🙂

March 27, 2022 at 6:31 am in reply to: Participate in the March 2022 Member Challenge – Theme: Movie Magic! #51306

herbdrawsaline
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Note to self, just go slower. I just played it a lot slooower and the notes rang loud, and soft attack was so much smoother. Forget about my self-raised bars, music sounds better when it’s not forced.
Sorry about the rambling to myself everyone. 😆

March 26, 2022 at 9:37 am in reply to: Participate in the March 2022 Member Challenge – Theme: Movie Magic! #51299

herbdrawsaline
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Man, I really love that Jurassic Park theme, my dad took me to the cinema to watch the film, what a thrill that was!
And I love these monthly challenges, cause they give me focus and make me practice, thanks to you all!
But my performance is pretty horrible, I just can’t seem to step it up to okay. Strum too loud, not enough pressure on the fret, or not even on the fret, it’s tough haha! Any tips appreciated.
PS I don’t want to participate due to shipping and customs and all that jazz.

Best wishes,
Herbert

March 1, 2022 at 3:01 am in reply to: Participate in the February 2022 Member Challenge – Theme: Strumming Songs! #51072

herbdrawsaline
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Thank you Stephen! I understand the pointer you gave, I find it hard to shift from strum to pluck, time to practice some more. 🙂
All the best!

February 26, 2022 at 1:40 pm in reply to: February 12, 2022 – Live Lesson: 3 Ways to Get Faster at Changing Chords #51024

herbdrawsaline
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I’d suggest to try a leash. Or for starters a piece of string tied around headstock and body, costs you less than a fancy product. It frees up your left hand. But I’m just a beginner, so maybe someone else has a better tip.
There are no rules, only tools. Use ‘m if they help you. 🙂

February 26, 2022 at 5:55 am in reply to: Participate in the February 2022 Member Challenge – Theme: Strumming Songs! #51022

herbdrawsaline
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Hi all,

I tried the beginner’s blues, recording a performance without too much hiccups was challenging, sheesh!

Best wishes,
Herbert

January 22, 2022 at 4:30 pm in reply to: Participate in the January 2022 Member Challenge: Celebrating 500 Lessons! #50490

herbdrawsaline
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Hi Andrew,

Thanks for that feedback and the pointers to study on. Really appreciate it and I’ll start working on that soft attack. 🙂

All the best!
Herbert

January 22, 2022 at 8:01 am in reply to: Participate in the January 2022 Member Challenge: Celebrating 500 Lessons! #50485

herbdrawsaline
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Hi Andrew et al.,

I’ve taken up the courage to film myself and post it to partake in the challenge. “Dream a little dream of me” at about 60%, that’s my limit before my fingers and brains start to short-circuit. Any feedback is welcome. I recently became a premium member and I’m loving it!
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