It’s been a year since I began playing guitar regularly again. I wish I could say that I practiced daily, but it’s more like three or four times a week. In that time, there have been some interesting things happening. Against expectations, I rarely look at my old set lists for songs to practice. I rarely listen to other contemporary folk musicians that I knew in the way way back, and I don’t try to emulate my earlier playing style.
Instead, Charlie ( my old traveling guitar) and I spend time running progressions, and runs looking for stuff that just interests my fingers. Also, my picking and strumming styles have shifted. I have also purchased some new music. but not song books. Instead, it is material focused on progressions, runs, and musical concepts.
I find this new guitar playing me interesting. And I feel that it is leading somewhere, but I don’t have a clear understanding of where. I’m OK with not understanding because I feel excited by what it’s doing to my interest in playing the guitar.
Comebacks are weird!
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maybe you could record something, and post it. I would love to hear you play, Carver… hugs
Sorry, dear lady, but I’m not ready for prime time yet. We’ll see in the future.
I can’t argue that! My current nemesis is Karaoke, lol. Not sure my vocals were meant for the public, hehe… hugs
It is interesting to me how the role of music in my life has changed over the years. I am curious to see where your musical path leads.
I’ll update as needed!
” find this new guitar playing me interesting” — I hear this with all my senses. Yep.
What do the furry overlords make of the guitar?
She wants “what’s up pusseycat’ aand he wants “Ringtail Tom.” They are very particular.