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Tips and tricks on Acous…
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Capo Users Group
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Songwriting Review
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Resonator Players
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Baritone Guitar
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Steve Kline's Discussions
Dean Markley Pickup - Artist Transducer - Residue?
Replied Jan. 25, 2009
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That's true, Mark, if you have the opportunity to do that, but from the sounds of it, Michael doesn't have that opportunity and might have to rely on word of mouth. By the way, Michael, I've heard a lot of good talk about Cole Clark, but I haven't h…
Ian,
There are some beautiful guitars on the Mattsen web site. Good call.
Steve
very peaceful. I like it. well done.
Well done, Colin. Sounds good to me.
No reason to make them cheaper.
Charles, you have a misconception here. A bolt doesn't have to big and heavy. There are some very small bolts out there in the world. A bolt would be better than a screw, in my opinion, because a bolt with a washer on the nut side will not pull out…
I had a 6-string guitar that had the bridge pull free. The guitar was re-glued and it lasted about 15 years, with not much playing time, when it pulled free again. I wasn't playing it when it broke. It was hanging on my wall. The next time the bridg…
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- Which one of the following describes your involvement in music? (Check all that apply)
- Amateur or recreational musician
- How many years have you been playing guitar?
- More than 30 years
- Which of these instruments do you own or play?
- Flattop steel-string acoustic guitar, Electric guitar, Mandolin, Banjo, Resonator guitar
- The make and model of your guitar(s) and/or other instruments and gear.
- Martin (OM28V, SW00DB, DR), Tacoma (Thunderhawk), Goodall(GCC), Gretsch(Sierra Jumbo, Resonator), Ibanez, Brian Moore (iGuitar), Alvarez
- What is your website address?
- http://stevekline.bandcamp.com
- What type of music do you like to play?
- accoustic (all types)
- Do you subscribe to or regularly read Acoustic Guitar?
- I subscribe
Steve Kline's Photos
Comment Wall (14 comments)
- At 11:23pm on January 15, 2010,
Olav Loef said… - Thank You for the comment!
olav
- At 1:48am on January 6, 2010,
John Lillo said… - Hi Steve
Thanks for the comment on my music. It means alot to me!
J
- At 10:52pm on October 21, 2009,
Donna Zitzelberger said… - Hi Steve,
I teach the 5-7 y/o's ukulele. It's very fun for them and is the perfect path toward the guitar. The guitar can be a little much for children that age. It can work, but there would have to be very short 15-20 minute lessons done one on one.
The ukulele is very easy to hold and manipulate with little fingers that are just learning fine motor skills (i.e. holding pencils and writing). Teach 4-5 chords: C C7 F Am G7. These are the beginning chords that are really simple and there are a boatload of children's songs you can do with them. To teach rhythm, have her clap out the rhythm and then strum. Don't worry about getting perfect strumming - the uke can be strummed with the thumb, one finger, the backs of 2-3 fingernails, or a nice big felt pick. The idea is to just get the child to feel the rhythm and enjoy the music. The ukulele is one of the coolest instruments to introduce total fun with music and singing. Most of the parents in my classes end up learning how to play just from helping their little ones practice -- it's that easy and that fun!
With the chord progression C to G7 to C I teach the concept of guide fingers. And with the progression of Am to F to G7, I teach the concept of shared or pivot fingers. And the seed is planted for classical guitar playing.
My favorite brand of ukulele is the Lanikai standard or concert. These are inexpensive and hold their tuning. They have been dropped, sat on, and banged and hold up well. :)
Hope this helps -- have fun!
Donna Z
- At 7:38pm on October 21, 2009,
Patrick Smith said… - Hi Steve,
Listening to For the Fallen, beautiful. I'll be back to listen more.
Scattered Hearts
- At 7:18pm on October 21, 2009,
Walt Pilcher said… - Welcome to the Newb group, Steve. It's always great to have more experienced players in the group, and we all learn a lot from each other. I'm listening to your music as I type this, and it sounds really good. As for your discussion question (Teaching a child...), I'll be surprised if you don't get a good post from Donna Zitzelberger. She specializes in teaching children. If she doesn't post, you could go to her page and ask her in a comment. Leanne Regalla is also a teacher, and I see she is one of your Friends. She may have some good ideas too.
Walt
- At 12:32pm on March 14, 2009,
Mike Nepper said… - Thanks Steve, it's very encouraging to have so many nice comments - guess I'll continue with my adventures in video recording................Mike
- At 7:07pm on February 19, 2009,
maplebaby said… - thanks so much for the kind comment on my video....all the best!
dale
- At 3:03am on February 15, 2009,
Staffan Svahn said… - Hello!
Happy lazy Sunday to you. What a wonderful collection of guitars you have got.
Did I see a Rainsong there? I have never played on a Carbon. How is the tone?
Best regards
Staffan
- At 10:27pm on February 8, 2009,
John Wilson said… - I'm curious about the guitar in picture 4/6 on the far left, next to the Deering Goodtime banjo. I seem to recall seeing those in an old magazine - not sure which one. I have some dating back to the late '70's.
Nice collection, BTW.
- At 10:12am on February 8, 2009,
ivorybill said… - thanks-
hmm, u musta picked up a few since you did inventory!
--is that a Babicz, a carbon?
and so now which one is your favorite?
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