"@Walt, a "cheat" that I'm kind of fond of for the D/F# is to use my second finger onthe 3rd string and use my first finger on the 6th string. Then I either mute the 1st string with the backside of my third finger, or I use my pinkie…"
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Ken Rhodes commented on Derrick Miller's group Acoustic Newb"In case you mused it, Andy, what Phil said that answers your question is that yes, you are correct in that it just makes it sound different.
Sometimes you have to be a little careful about this kind of thing. Using the D chord example, adding the…"
Ken Rhodes replied to Jason Derrick's discussion Essential skills/proficiencies for beginning guitar instructors in the group Teachers"I've heard of that site before, but I don't have any firsthand knowledge of it. The best thing to do, imo, is to just get started. Ask for help with the things you can learn from others, and always keep in mind that the primary…"
Ken Rhodes replied to Jason Derrick's discussion Essential skills/proficiencies for beginning guitar instructors in the group Teachers"Yes, the first step is to just do it. And ask lots of questions along the way. Communities like this are priceless for that, and some of the best guitar teachers I've ever associated with are in this forum.
If you're wanting to…"
Ken Rhodes replied to Jason Derrick's discussion Essential skills/proficiencies for beginning guitar instructors in the group Teachers"Hi, Jason! There was one thing that I was told by countless others before is started teaching that didn't ever sink in until after I finally got started -- you are ready to start as son as you feel like teaching.
Here's the thing that it…"
Ken Rhodes replied to Michael S. Jackson's discussion Relative Minor and Major in the group Teachers"The pattern is meaningless if you are using the formula. The pattern is based on the formula, not the other way around. Knowing the pattern only allows you to play the pattern. This is great for the beginnings, but the formula is…"
Ken Rhodes replied to Michael S. Jackson's discussion Relative Minor and Major in the group Teachers"Michael, I wish you lived at the other end of the state!"
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- Which one of the following describes your involvement in music? (Check all that apply)
- Gigging or professional musician, Music teacher, Guitar student
- How many years have you been playing guitar?
- 20-30 years
- Which of these instruments do you own or play?
- Nylon-string guitar, Electric guitar
- The make and model of your guitar(s) and/or other instruments and gear.
- Cort (Randy Rhoads V copy), Ibanez Roadstar II, Yamaha CG 130
- What is your website address?
- http://www.kenrhodesmusic.com
- What type of music do you like to play?
- Any kind of rock or rock/blues-influenced music and classical guitar.
- Do you subscribe to or regularly read Acoustic Guitar?
- I don't regularly read Acoustic Guitar
Comment Wall (3 comments)
- At 12:10pm on August 7, 2011,
Michael S. Jackson said… - Hi, Ken! Honored...
- At 2:41pm on May 1, 2009,
Leanne Regalla said… - Welcome, friend! Glad you are here. So excited, can't wait to get my hands on our CD!
Le
- At 9:51am on May 1, 2009,
Donna Zitzelberger said… - Hey Ken! Great to see you here!
Donna
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