HOW to to get better.

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HOW to to get better. Feb 16, 2023 15:56:54 GMT -5

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Post by Derick on Feb 16, 2023 15:56:54 GMT -5

Well I've found it, the video with all the answers to getting better, this is the real thing, all you have to do it watch it, then do it, you will get better, watch now.

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Garland The Mostest Bestest Member Posts: 4,661 AKA: Gdjjr Thistime Location: Texas! Playing guitar since: off and on since 1960, a lot more off than on	HOW to to get better. Feb 17, 2023 9:59:06 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Garland on Feb 17, 2023 9:59:06 GMT -5 Derick, watch now? Can I watch later? Practice, practice, practice... even the best have to. But, I will watch it.... later.
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Garland The Mostest Bestest Member Posts: 4,661 AKA: Gdjjr Thistime Location: Texas! Playing guitar since: off and on since 1960, a lot more off than on	HOW to to get better. Feb 17, 2023 17:16:11 GMT -5 Derick and williamtk2021 like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Garland on Feb 17, 2023 17:16:11 GMT -5 Derick, I bet he would be a great in person teacher- I will insert a quote from my Mother- You can do anything you want to... IF you want to bad enough.
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HOW to to get better. Feb 17, 2023 17:29:20 GMT -5

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Post by Derick on Feb 17, 2023 17:29:20 GMT -5

Feb 17, 2023 17:16:11 GMT -5 Garland said:

Derick , I bet he would be a great in person teacher- I will insert a quote from my Mother-

You can do anything you want to... IF you want to bad enough.

Garland,

I thought he made a lot of sense, he has quite a few very good guitar videos on YouTube.

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ancient1 Elite Member Posts: 817 Playing guitar since: late 50's....always a beginner	HOW to to get better. Feb 17, 2023 22:16:28 GMT -5 via mobile Derick likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by ancient1 on Feb 17, 2023 22:16:28 GMT -5 He has some good ideas/theories for you young fellas. I plateaued 50 years ago and have barely broke any new ground since.
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HOW to to get better. Feb 18, 2023 9:16:10 GMT -5 ancient1 likes this

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Feb 17, 2023 22:16:28 GMT -5 ancient1 said:

He has some good ideas/theories for you young fellas.
I plateaued 50 years ago and have barely broke any new ground since.

You have to want to... that can't be taught.

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HOW to to get better. Feb 18, 2023 10:26:31 GMT -5 ancient1 and Garland like this

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Feb 18, 2023 9:16:10 GMT -5 Garland said:

Feb 17, 2023 22:16:28 GMT -5 ancient1 said:

He has some good ideas/theories for you young fellas.
I plateaued 50 years ago and have barely broke any new ground since.

You have to want to... that can't be taught.

Garland,ancient1,

He is an excellent teacher, he has quite a lot of videos on YouTube, for all want to learn more and become better guitar players.
Some people think they know all there is to know about guitar playing, go watch some of his other videos, it may surprise you.

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HOW to to get better. Feb 18, 2023 11:45:19 GMT -5 ancient1 and Garland like this

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Post by TonyKgull on Feb 18, 2023 11:45:19 GMT -5

Oh my goodness. I could barely listen to the psychology BS in the vid. Psychologists over complicate simple things to make themselves sound smart. There have even been and still are to this day scientists that are still vetting psychology to see if it's really even a branch of "science" or just a lot of opinions based on observations and nothing more. lol.

Garland , and his mom are correct, it all comes down to what you want; what you're after.

If you're after excellence, then that is what you will pursue. If you're after adequate, or functional, then that is what you will pursue. And there's nothing wrong with either by the way.

It's all about what the desire is. Think about it. On the one side of the coin, try to get someone to do something, anything, they do not want to do. Good luck with that. On the other side, try to stop someone from doing something they really want to do, ya, good luck with that too. lol.

I've not met anyone that was psychologically "stuck" on any plateau they did not want to be stuck on. I've only ever met and seen people who are happy with where they're at, and others (some of us call them perfectionists) that are never happy with where they're at and are always pursuing improvement and excellence because that's what they really want; that's what they're after.

In other words, no one is going to pursue and/or acquire something they don't want bad enough. Skills and experience and not a right; they are a reward for those who pursue them with passion and perseverance.

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"Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will
give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I
am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your
souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light."
- Jesus, from Matthew 11:28-30

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HOW to to get better. Feb 18, 2023 12:28:38 GMT -5 Derick, TonyKgull, and 2 more like this

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Post by blues90 on Feb 18, 2023 12:28:38 GMT -5

Derick, I wouldn't last 5 minutes with this fellow as a teacher.

Derick,Garland,ancient1,TonyKgull,

He makes it sound and presents it as if everyone is wired the same way like mass produced robots. Many well know players never play the same song the same way ever for the most part. There are always exceptions.

Not everyone who got a guitar stays with it and those that do may put it away for a while then come back years later.

If one puts in the work and does practice they will get better, to what degree depends on many factors.

I think he took that unicycle in the right hand corner for a ride to many times.

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HOW to to get better. Feb 18, 2023 12:40:33 GMT -5 via mobile Derick, TonyKgull, and 1 more like this

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Post by ancient1 on Feb 18, 2023 12:40:33 GMT -5

Also: some people have Natural ability. There are natural athlets, poets, gardeners, etc including guitar players.
Being careful here not to use the word 'taught' but literally have shown a number of friends over the years how to do the basic cowboy chords. It was amazing that there were some that couldn't get it after years of trying, others that took to it right away and one in particular, my x brother in law. He grasped the basics right away and within weeks far exceeded any in our group.
One must have a feel for certain things,naturally, then a desire to improve. It is not necessisarily based on lessons or phscology..but who am I to say

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HOW to to get better. Feb 18, 2023 16:14:57 GMT -5 Derick and ancient1 like this

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Post by Garland on Feb 18, 2023 16:14:57 GMT -5

Derick, ancient1, TonyKgull, blues90, you and Tony are both correct in your assessment and ancient1, has a valid point, illustrating we're not all wired the same...

The psychology is interesting and semi-sort of important, but not the be all, end all to anything...

If it is, then why have I, after years and years of being satisfied with the 3 or 4 cowboy chords I knew learn new, (to me) cowboy chords? Was I on a plateau? No. I just didn't devote any time to improving on what I could do by adding more... I didn't want to. Period. Then I did. Period.

And, bar chords are not psychological, btw.

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Guild D140 Natural
Epiphone Dove Pro (limited edition)Alpine White
Luna Artwood Vintage Distressed Folk Body
Washburn HG75SEG-0 (gave to my youngest son)
Gretsch 5420T in Aspen Green
Orangewood Ava w/LR Baggs Lyric
Martin 00015M w/LR Baggs Lyric
Lag T118ASCE-BLK
Guild D240E
A-M-I J45 clone
Squier Affinity Telecaster in White

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