Did you guess correctly that the white roses design (in my post from earlier today, the painting on my daughter’s pink electric guitar) was inspired by song lyrics from this Casting Crowns song “Who am I”?
I hope you can see that my guitar playing is improving! Today’s practice involved a few things. First of all, I find it a bit challenging to play with a capo so far down the neck. But, very important to get comfortable using a capo, otherwise I’ll be limited in what I can play. Second, this song gave me practice with a short intro that repeats as an interlude. I tried playing it at different speeds. I preferred the slower tempo, I sound too manic when I was playing it fast. Third, the song has a strong pattern of chord changes, so there’s good practice in changing the chords in steady rhythm, trying different tempos and creative license.
I love Casting Crown’s songs, and “Who am I” is one of my favorites, so that helps. It’s always easier to play with emotion if we connect with the song. If you saw my painting on the electric guitar earlier (I posted that video today), the song lyrics about a flower fading fast was part of the inspiration for the white roses. Life is so short, let’s love while we’re here, and be joyful in spirit, as we never know when this day will be our last. or the last of someone we love.
Thank you for being a part of my journey to learn how to play guitar, while also painting on guitars. I’m already feeling the rewards because I’m playing songs that I truly love. I connect so deeply with “Who am I”, such a beautiful song! God bless you and yours, xoxo
