K delivered L's old guitar on Sunday morning and after taking the kiddies to the swimming pool (I mean going swimming, not taking a dump), I spent a bit of time starting to learn some chords.
I got through the first lesson and can now make some reasonably competent D, E and A chords. I really enjoyed it and am already looking forward to moving onto some minor chords this evening. The only real problem is that I have completely numb finger tips on my left hand as a result of pushing the strings down. I guess my fingers will get accustomed to the strings much as my backside became accustomed to sitting on a bicycle seat but in the meantime, I guess I'll just have to man up.
Next up I am told that I need some new strings for this guitar and I could do with a plectrum or two.
Stick at it - more fun than the cello?
ReplyDeleteGood to have another string to your bow.
I think that I'm wearing a pair of MK's socks - black with grey toes?.
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If they are only too big then they're mine, a bit too small then MK's, much to small then J's and if you can't get them on then they're DK's.
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Poor mk, next you will be coming home with an array of guitars and amplifiers...I have lived through it all! Perhaps you Ben and Tim can serenade us at Easter (Adrian, stop sniggering! )
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Fantastic idea, E.
ReplyDeleteWe should all take an instrument & have musical evenings.
J is good on the penny whistle, I recall, we have the odd harmonica, tambourine, spoons, etc....
The socks do seem to fit me perfectly, is there a clue there?
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I am looking foreward to hear you playing the old x-mas tunes!!! while we are dancing around the tree.
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