Learning guitar adventures continue! Today I’m practicing a beginner version of the Eagle’s song “Desperado” that creeps into intermediate level a bit. The chords are familiar, but instead of chords appearing only at the beginning of a lyric (first level beginner), or every few words (second level beginner), the chords sometimes change in the middle of a word (advanced beginner/early intermediate). Changing chords more often, and in more challenging places, means I have to play faster, smoother, and try not to get too rattled while doing it.
I love singing this song, so that helps. It’s best to choose songs we know quite well when trying something a bit harder, so we can focus more on learning new skills instead of figuring out the song. If you are also learning how to play guitar, I hope- like me- you are having a ball!
And a painting update: We’ve purchased another guitar for me to paint on and we’re picking that up tomorrow, so I’ll be working on that soon. We wait for great bargains on used instruments, and sometimes there really aren’t any good deals. That’s OK, I have plenty of things to work on when waiting. Looks like my next painting adventure will be on an electric guitar. I’ll share it when ready!
This song is an eagles classic and Iconic song that will be remembered for decades to come. Good work!!! Chaplain Al Cobb