Born Again: Cyg relearning the guitar

[jacksoncsplayer]

Glen Tipton has a serious case of the flying pinky.

[Cygnus X1]

I had a bad problem with muting going up the strings, but I'm getting it. It's a shame you didn't figure some of this out on your own, cyg ..probably would have saved you some time. Be slow, steady, precise. I usually keep my fingers relatively tense to keep them in control (the pinky), but like you said a lot of good players don't pay attention to their pinky unless their using it in a run.

Taken in stride, my friend.
Several decades of habits tend to accumulate.
Thus the thread isn't "A newbie learning guitar"...
It's a bit more challenging, an old timer that has been paying for almost
30 years relearning the guitar.

[jacksoncsplayer]

Taken in stride, my friend.
Several decades of habits tend to accumulate.
Thus the thread isn't "A newbie learning guitar"...
It's a bit more challenging, an old timer that has been paying for almost
30 years relearning the guitar.

So not only are you a post whore, your'e an old guitar whore too :ROTF::ROTF::ROTF:

[Cygnus X1]

So not only are you a post whore, your'e an old guitar whore too :ROTF::ROTF::ROTF:

I won't be the first to say you said it,
But...
You said it.

[jacksoncsplayer]

I think i'll be around this weekend, c'mon down.

[jacksoncsplayer]

Hey, we can pretend we're British. I'll be rsmackser and you can be willinski

:ROTF::ROTF::ROTF:

[Cygnus X1]

I think i'll be around this weekend, c'mon down.

I'll bring the Family, the dog, and all three cats.
Make sure to stock up on the Jimmy Dean breakfast sausage.
We go through at least two packs for breakfast, alone.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4RNb3tt0LM

[jacksoncsplayer]

I'll be sure to get the 16oz roll. :ROTF::ROTF:

[anuske9]

Taken in stride, my friend.
Several decades of habits tend to accumulate.
Thus the thread isn't "A newbie learning guitar"...
It's a bit more challenging, an old timer that has been paying for almost
30 years relearning the guitar.

I bet; Jason Becker routinely kicks my ass and helped me out a lot, perhaps you should try some of his tabs. Good luck with all of it.

[Cygnus X1]

Small update:
Been real busy, and broken at some times...
I had a company trip to do, and then my back went out.
Forget about any idea of hefting a guitar off the wall.
It's better now, and now I'm working on an amp project for a friend, and am on nights this week.

So, bottom line, I've been away from playing for about a week. I pick it up
for a short time toniight, and my training is kicking in fast. I won't say I'm progressing
at a quick rate, but it's an enormous improvement over what I have been used to.

Maybe the break did some good. I feel more fluid in my timing. Phrasing is
different. And that's one thing I needed to work on, as much as my picking.

[Cygnus X1]

Back in it, so to speak.
My back has recovered nicely. I have been doing a bunch of amp work.
So, working on a Champ type amp doesn't lend itself to a "shred" technique, but after
rebuilding the amp, in the process of breaking it in, I went through the exercises I have learned. The clean picking sound of the amp really shows all of one's flaws.
So, still plugging away.
Having a vintage Champ clone helped my technique.
It tells no lies!

[DocNrock]

Too cool, Cygnus. Your story is very similar to mine. I quit for about 7 years and just picked it up again a couple of years ago. I picked up the Speed Mechanics book about 15 years ago (with the cassette) and never used it. I just broke it out a few months ago and started working with it, then broke down and bought a new one with the CD. I'm still at the point where he says not to go ahead until the 16th note open string exercise is over 132 bpm; I'm at 115 cleanly.

Regarding the flying pinky...glad its not just me!

[Cygnus X1]

. I'm still at the point where he says not to go ahead until the 16th note open string exercise is over 132 bpm; I'm at 115 cleanly.

Regarding the flying pinky...glad its not just me!

I'm a bit slow. I have not given up, I just really busy doing some other things,
and guess what. The dicipline goes away fast, but the new chops have stuck with me. I'm like that, it's kind of a blessing.
It did have the effect that I desired, that is, I don't play the same licks and chords over and over. I can get around the fretboard enough to keep my self entertained. And that's the stepping stone I was looking for. It's a good feeling!
Keep at it, but don't kill yourself trying. If it ain't fun, then reevaluate your goals. Great to hear from all of those who have gone through it!

[Jack The Riffer]

Any new updates Cyg?

[Cygnus X1]

Yes.
I have an serious illness.
It's called building amps.
I play about four hours a week, now.

I need to get back in it...sorry!