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For anyone who hasn't yet mastered Cripple Creek.

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From al-f on 12/27/2012 4:43:25 AM

I have been trying to learn to play without knowing any "mechanics" of scales, chords really anything basic.

So in the last week or 2 with the help of alot of people from right here on the hangout and i wont name them cause i dont want to leave anyone out i have figured out how scales work,how chords are made and named and basic chord formations.

now comes the hard but fun part, learning where the chords are on the fretboard and getting to where i can change chords with ease, both of these will come hand in hand but instead of just trying to beat out the 3 songs i have yet to get smooth at i will be doing alot more practicing with chord changes.If ya dont know where the chords are and cant change them smoothly you cant play, of course i can get the open G and D7 not too bad C i take a bit of time to get, not much dexterity in the left hand.

I am also getting more serious about the amount of time i put in per week, even tho my work schedule doesnt permit me to play everyday i can play 3 to 4 days a week atleast 3 hours a day most of the time more. Seems like i do better with a day or so inbetween i;ve always been like that tho, put something down for awhile and come back to it and its easier.

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	ITACUD says: 1/3/2013 6:00:48 AM My instructor is giving me this info in small doses.... It's gonna take a long time for it to sink in....
	Jim Stevens says: 2/28/2013 4:04:00 PM I'm just starting out as well but I'm concentrating more on rolls and making chord changes at the same time. I decided one day to concentrate on just the alternating thumb roll so I repeated it for at least 2 hours over and over again. The next day I concentrated on the forward roll for about the same amount of time. This was a few weeks ago and by maintaining the 2 hour a day schedule I have noticed a big difference. I've also started watching and practicing Rob Bourassa instructional video of Cripple Creek. I have learned a lot from him and would also highly recommend that you might take a look there also. banjohangout.org/topic/157339 jim
	goingraydog says: 3/9/2013 3:08:49 PM it looks like i may have found a HOME.... i have been "playing" the guitar for years, and as a result my brain and right hand seem truly offended by the thought of true finger picking. Has anyone else beaten this?? Are there any REALLY slow exercises out there to start with. I should be gettin' my new jo next week. its coming from up north through the snow storm that just won't quit. God Speed Little Jo!!! God Speed!
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