In the last week or so

Garland,

I'd have to say you're graduating into what I call.....

"Feelin' it" instead of just playing it. 

Welcome to the wonderful, indescribable, magical world of song! 

Yesterday and this morning I'm listening to Colter Wall- a 25 year old with an "old man" voice, Canadian cowboy singer songwriter and his guitar playing is making me envious- finger picking AND singing at the same time. I hope I last long enough to get at least close to that.

I impress myself when i remember how to play a GsusD

It's actually a great thing to work towards.

Some university of neurosciences in England did a study with MRIs.  They found that one of the healthiest things you can do for your brain is play an instrument and sing at the same time.  Apparently, your brain is doing more gymnastics when doing that than almost anything else; including reading, playing chess, writing code, doing math and etc etc.  They said it's one of the best ways to prevent or fend off for longer the onset of Alzheimer's, dimensia, and a bunch of other things.

So, keep practicing to play and sing at the same time cuz it's not only fun.....

....it's great for your health too! 

TonyKgull , LOL- my voice does most of the gymnastics- my playin is more like monkey bars - one thing then the next. If i could get my guitar playin to equal my voice note for note that would be gymnastic.

TonyKgull, Thanks TonyK- I learned another one yesterday- and once again not watching you tube until today I find I do it almost identical, vocally, to the version by Hank Jr- he plays different chords than the simple ones I use, C, F, and G7, but the effect is the same- very soulful.

I play Time to Say Goodbye while singing All Along The Watchtower, my Alzheimer's is doing great!