[Tomas]

Congratulations Shulamit. Thanks for sharing your success with us.

[Tomas]

That’s cool! Thanks Shulamit.

[Tomas]

Hi Carol. Thank you for your kind words. I’m happy to hear you’re enjoying learning.

I love the photo. You look like a rockstar 🙂

[Tomas]

Hi Steven, It’s nice to hear from you. Maybe I could offer some suggestions to help. Tell me a little about what you’re working on now and what you like to play.

[Tomas]

Hi again John,

Here’s the lesson I just created for Scarborough Fair Chords: https://realguitarsuccess.com/courses/scarborough-fair-chords/

Scarborough Fair (Simon and Garfunkel)

[Tomas]

Hi John. It’s nice to hear from you.

When I arrange a piece for solo guitar it’s not meant to line up exactly with the words. This would apply to most solo pieces if not all. It has to do with the whole arranging process and what it takes to make it sound good as a solo piece.

That said you can certainly play a fingerpicking pattern (not the same as SOLO guitar) and sing the words.

If you’d like I can create a lesson to play and sing the song. I’d start with a simple strum and the chords, then add a fingerpicking pattern that would replace the strum.

It’ll take me a little while to get to it but I’ll move it to the top of my list.

Let me know if that would help.

[Tomas]

Hi David,

You got it. I made all to ones in RGS101 downloadable. My assistant is working on the ones in RGS102 as well. They should be good to go when you get there.

Take care,

Tomas

[Tomas]

Great questions. Part of what the practice plans are designed to do is to reveal opportunities. It looks like that’s just what it’s done.1. In the key of G the chord progression is G – D – Em – C (no Am). 2. Both versions of C are good. The version I use here is more common in modern pop music.3. In the key of D the 5 chord is A. I actually teach students to count on their fingers… D, E, F, G A. I think you’re overshooting by one. That should solve that problem.But now for the opportunity…All of these questions are dealt with in the Beginner’s Journey, the last few Adventures. More importantly, you’ll get a chance to practice and use some of these things… including this form of C (also called Cadd9). If you’re interested in how this works you may want to do these lessons:Real Guitar U > Practice Library > Guitar TheoryYou’ll find these 5 lessons start simple but you’ll end up having a great foundation to build on. And more information so you can has more great questions.

[Tomas]

Thanks for adding your experience to the knowledge pool Shulamit. I second the Elixir strings. They are good strings.

[Tomas]

Hi Tim, I made you a short video: https://www.loom.com/share/ef98adb87e634eb39b289b452d9353ce

[Tomas]

Hi Mike,

I made you a short video: https://www.loom.com/share/04b40464390a4e7287d0d89b61ceb9cf

[Tomas]

Hi Paul,

I’ve created a short post for you to read: Acoustic Guitar Amps under $400

[Tomas]

Hi Paul,

I hope you and your family are healthy. I’ve canceled the membership for you. You have access until May 18.

Tomas

[Tomas]

Hi Richard,

I’m not quite understanding… What do you mean your fingers tell you? Could you explain a little differently?

[Tomas]

Thanks Jack!

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