After nearly a year of guitar practice, the author shares excitement about mastering new techniques, particularly finger strumming alongside using a pick, exemplified through their favorite song "Bring the Rain" by MercyMe. They discuss a new electric guitar gift and reflect on seasonal changes while preparing for Christmas.
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Letting Go while Learning Guitar
The post reflects on the author's emotional connection to music while playing guitar, emphasizing personal growth and the joy of learning. They focus on the importance of practice, experimenting with tempo, and connecting with lyrics, particularly in MercyMe's "Here with Me." Despite challenges with certain chords, the author encourages fellow…
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My First Original Song! “Come to God’s Garden”
The author shares their first original song, "Come to God's Garden," inspired by their gardening experiences and relationship with God. The journey of songwriting has enhanced their guitar playing skills, promoting a deeper understanding of chords. They express excitement about creating simple songs, encouraging other novice guitarists to engage in…
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“Who am I”, learning to play Casting Crowns
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…
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“Desperado”, learning new guitar skills
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…
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Singing & Guitar – “Homesick”
MercyMe's song "Homesick" evokes profound emotions about loss and hope for reunion with loved ones. The author shares personal struggles with grief and learning guitar, specifically challenging chords and the advantages of finger strumming over using a pick. This method fosters deeper emotional connection, despite some difficulties in speed and…