clubchamp98
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Nobody is teaching her slide guitar.
I suggested it because you can’t play if your fingers are sore.
But you can just mess about with a slide.
So what are you going to do instead?
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I suggested it because you can’t play if your fingers are sore.
But you can just mess about with a slide.
clubchamp98
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I wouldn’t buy one yet .
Just use a shot glass or tumbler to mess about with.
Just give your fingers a rest
Best one I had was a piece of chrome plated 22mm copper tube.
AmandaJR
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I think anything that might have me able to play and fiddle around with the guitar for longer is worth a try for sure. At £6 for a capo and ditto for a glass and chrome set of slides (both excellent reviews on Amazon) - I figure why not give it a go. Without doubt IF the capo means less pressure required and easier on the fingers that would be great. I think I've got some sort of blister on my 1st finger tip now - no pain no gain and all that 
Orikoru
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I wouldn't say using a capo makes it any easier to play, all it does is fret all the strings at whatever fret you put it on - so then you can make your A chord shape, but relative to the capo you're now actually playing B, C or whatever - depending on where it was.I think anything that might have me able to play and fiddle around with the guitar for longer is worth a try for sure. At £6 for a capo and ditto for a glass and chrome set of slides (both excellent reviews on Amazon) - I figure why not give it a go. Without doubt IF the capo means less pressure required and easier on the fingers that would be great. I think I've got some sort of blister on my 1st finger tip now - no pain no gain and all that
But I dunno, maybe I'm wrong. I've never noticed it being any easier with a capo on.
AmandaJR
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I think from what Fish said it could act to lower the strings so the chords are easier to play - in terms of pressure required?
clubchamp98
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Depends on the height of the nut to the first fret.
But your right it would be minimal , and change the notes so her voice might sound out of tune.
But not heard Amanda sing so might help
SatchFan
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Like Amanda, my wife is also learning the guitar, choosing electric over the acoustic as it's easier on the fingers particularly as she has a touch of arthritis. Currently following JustinGuitar.com and really enjoying it.
AmandaJR
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Depends on the height of the nut to the first fret.
But your right it would be minimal , and change the notes so her voice might sound out of tune.
But not heard Amanda sing so might help
You are so right. The dogs think I have a great voice and love me singing to them...
AmandaJR
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Sorry to hijack the whole thread but...
Just had another play and for sure the quality of the chords is improving until fingers won't allow enough pressure. So then I just played with moving between D and A with a strum but not really concerned with the chord sound rather than learning the nimbleness required to move between the two. So didn't exert enough pressure to hurt fingers nor make a good chord sound BUT it felt of value???
Just had another play and for sure the quality of the chords is improving until fingers won't allow enough pressure. So then I just played with moving between D and A with a strum but not really concerned with the chord sound rather than learning the nimbleness required to move between the two. So didn't exert enough pressure to hurt fingers nor make a good chord sound BUT it felt of value???
clubchamp98
Journeyman Pro
The thing is playing your guitar and singing in your own house is fantastic.You are so right. The dogs think I have a great voice and love me singing to them...
But if the dogs like it that’s a bonus.
clubchamp98
Journeyman Pro
Yes it will it’s like a practice swing.
Try doing it watching TV when adverts come on ,just have a few chord changes.
Then back to your programme.
SatchFan
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I think there's quite a few of us who would be happy to talk guitar all day long so carry on.
AmandaJR
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I'll have to learn the dog's songs - Daisy, Daisy (of course) and Championee Oh Lay Oh Lay (since he became an agility star)...
I can't sing very well at all but it sooths the dogs!
SocketRocket
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You just have to keep at it until the skin on your finger tips harden. It does get easier (eventually) ?
chellie
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Bought some rhubarb, ginger and caster sugar. Already have the gin so making rhubarb and ginger gin. Will be ready in four weeks.
ScienceBoy
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What cases did they go in?
GreiginFife
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One was in a Silverstone SST and the others were AsRock Deskmini A300s.
AmandaJR
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For the guitarists on here. Well I'm still playing ("playing"!) every day and really enjoying it too. Fingers have developed some nice callouses on the tips so I can practice a bit longer before they hurt.
You know the very sensible advice about NOT buying an acoustic guitar? Well I had to scratch the itch and managed to buy this beauty after lots of searching as everywhere (including Yamaha) are on about 2 months back order.
It's a Yamaha F310 and I love it. So much easier to play than the electric we have and sounds lovely.
I've been working on my chords following justinguitar and have also learnt some 1 and 2 string songs - Happy Birthday, Twinkle Twinkle and When the Saints. Just started a 3 string go at Love Me Tender. I like the mix of the proper learning of chords but also trying to play something.
Question - thumb/fingers or plectrum? I've used my thumb to strum/pick but today tried a plectrum and the sound was more consistent and sharper...borderline harsh to my ear but just what I've become used to. I can see it will set me back a bit learning to use it but also how it can improve the sound...
Thoughts?
You know the very sensible advice about NOT buying an acoustic guitar? Well I had to scratch the itch and managed to buy this beauty after lots of searching as everywhere (including Yamaha) are on about 2 months back order.
It's a Yamaha F310 and I love it. So much easier to play than the electric we have and sounds lovely.
I've been working on my chords following justinguitar and have also learnt some 1 and 2 string songs - Happy Birthday, Twinkle Twinkle and When the Saints. Just started a 3 string go at Love Me Tender. I like the mix of the proper learning of chords but also trying to play something.
Question - thumb/fingers or plectrum? I've used my thumb to strum/pick but today tried a plectrum and the sound was more consistent and sharper...borderline harsh to my ear but just what I've become used to. I can see it will set me back a bit learning to use it but also how it can improve the sound...
Thoughts?
clubchamp98
Journeyman Pro
Plectrum is a natural amplifier and it’s in your interest to learn both.
I don’t use one myself I prefer a softer tone.
But also try some finger picking that’s great but hard to do at first.
See what’s natural to you that’s always what’s best.
nice guitar , I much prefer acoustic.
Orikoru
Tour Winner
My acoustic is a Yamaha as well, a CPX 700. I think they're quite underrated as a guitar brand.
I nearly always play with a plectrum, I'm crap with my fingers. Too fiddly.
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