[Tomas]

Thanks Alan 🙂

[Tomas]

Hi Debra,

Welcome! Glad to know a little about you.

I look forward to supporting.

Tomas

P.S. I bet it’s a little cold right now in NY…

[Tomas]

I created a quick “on the fly” exercise to get you going (iPhone quality in my office).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_ReUgMfv7o

I’d be glad to create a more structured lesson and add to the website if you think it would be helpful. If so add it to the Lesson/Course Request section with a few details on what it would look like for you.

Tomas

[Tomas]

Hi John! Welcome. Glad you made it.

Getting competent at playing and singing can take a bit… I’m still working at the singing part 🙂

… But just take it one step at a time.

I look forward to supporting you in your musical journey.

Tomas

[Tomas]

Welcome Kristen! It’s great to have you here. I look forward to supporting you in your guitar adventure.

– Tomas

[Tomas]

Hey Tom… sounds like the “Boom-Chicka” pattern. This lesson might help: http://www.tomasmichaud.com/country-guitar-strum/

If you are looking for something more or different I’d be glad to add it to my list of lessons to create. Let me know.

It would help by the way if you added this to the Lesson Request Section. That way others can comment also, and it will be easier to find.

Tomas

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Here it is Debra…

https://realguitarsuccess.com/courses/must-know-guitar-scales-for-starters/

Not only did I include the Chromatic scale… I’ve included a handful of scales I think everyone should practice, at least as a warm-up. You’ll also find instruction on how to practice scales.

Let me know how you like it.

BTW… the Chromatic Scale is the last one.

“Must Know” Guitar Scales For Starters

[Tomas]

Yahoo… you made it Pat 🙂

Welcome!

Yes, what you’re describing is missing with many guitar teachers. I know because I’ve hired dozens for my music school here in good ol’ SF Bay Area.

One thing that will help right now is some review… go through my Beginner’s Journey Roadmap. It will take a little patience on your part… but it will be worth it many times over.

And don’t be shy about asking questions (or just letting us know how you’re progressing) in the Community Help Forum… I’m checking at least twice a day right now.

I’m looking forward to supporting you in your guitar learning adventure.

Tomas

 

 

 

 

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Yes, I do.

The D to the C is a common change. Also it involves moving around ALL the fingers.

1) You might want to try an alternative version of the C that I use in this lesson. It sounds really good and the change is easier. It’s just good to have in your repertoire.

2) I’ve tried many tricks with changing chords… All these things like pivot fingers, common notes, etc. but over time (45 years teaching and going strong) I came to realize that there’s something better than relying on crutches. That’s to take advantage of our natural ability to program physical movements.

That said I created some lessons that really emphasize that. For you it will seem like a review, but I think if you’re willing to spend time on these lessons it will help you moving forward tremendously. It’s the concepts I want you to learn more than the actual chord forms and tunes.

I think you can start here: https://realguitarsuccess.com/lessons/week-3/

Then progress through the following lessons.

If you feel you’ve missed something and you’re up for more review, go back and quickly go through the previous lessons.

Let me now how it goes.

 

Tomas

Week #3

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Hi Jack,

This is great. No need for hyperlink… video shows up right in the forum (ah… technology).

I haven’t watch the video yet, but when I close enrollment next week I’ll have time to create new lessons. I watch the video and see if I can make a better version keeping in mind your notes on this.

 

I’m really happy to see this.

-Tomas

[Tomas]

Welcome Dale from Michigan! Glad you made it. I’m curious what brand your guitar is?

I look forward to supporting you on your guitar playing journey.

– Tomas

P.S. What’s the “frozen thumb”?

 

[Tomas]

Hi Jack,

Thanks for participating in the community.

Maybe you could share the link to the video for everyone.

Also, let me know if you can think of a way I could improve on the lesson. I’d be happy to create one myself… just don’t want to rehash something that’s been done without adding to it.

– Tomas

[Tomas]

Hi Debra,

Yahoo! … my first request 🙂

First, here’s a chromatic exercise that I still use as part of my own warmup: https://realguitarsuccess.com/topic/chromatic-exercise-part-1-speed-developer-3/

It’s not a true chromatic scale because there are a few duplicate notes.

If you find this difficult you’ll see earlier in the course there’s a version #1 in the version #2.

Second… I’d be happy to create a lesson on the chromatic scale. I’ll have one ready in a day or so.

 

 

 

 

Chromatic Exercise – Part 1 (Speed Developer #3)

[Tomas]

Hi Terry. Welcome! Great to have you on board.

I look forward to supporting you with your guitar playing.

– Tomas

 

[Tomas]

Hi Debra,

Glad you figured it out, but feel free to ask for help any time.

Also, I usually include a workbook with the chord fingering (and sometimes TAB), and have the video to show the proper motion.

-Tomas

P.S Thanks for being the first to venture into the Community Help Forum… you are awesome Debra!

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