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June 2023 Challenge Response – David G

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  • This topic has 20 replies, 21 voices, and was last updated 2 years, 2 months ago by Pap.
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    • July 9, 2023 at 2:16 pm #347075
      David G
      Participant

        This is not normally a lesson I would dig into. I found it challenging – just to follow and learn the lesson so nothing fancy here. Basically survival. Well that’s a good thing I guess, being stretched.

        Thanks for that Brian.

      • July 9, 2023 at 2:36 pm #347085
        Marie Jarreau
        Participant

          David,
          I’d say you more than “survived” that one! Nicely done!
          And a nice sound from that sweet Taylor.
          Regards,
          Marie

          “Laissez les bon temps rouler“
          Marie Jarreau

        • July 9, 2023 at 2:47 pm #347088
          John H
          Participant

            Nicely played David. Also, AMAZING tone. You should be very proud of this. Played flawlessly btw! A great listen.

          • July 9, 2023 at 3:14 pm #347100
            charjo
            Moderator

              Played with some real sensitivity, David. What a lovely sound from your Taylor.
              John

            • July 9, 2023 at 3:40 pm #347103
              Vincent K
              Participant

                Well played David,

                Excellent rendition, smooth and tastefull

                🎸 Vincent 🎶 🇳🇱

              • July 9, 2023 at 4:33 pm #347110
                Phil B
                Participant

                  Nothing wrong with that!

                • July 9, 2023 at 5:03 pm #347122
                  JoLa
                  Participant

                    You have survived this challenge for sure, David 😉 I agree the lesson in itself is challenging and just getting it under your fingers is an accomplishment. Anyway, your version sounded great, well done!

                    🎸JoLa

                  • July 9, 2023 at 5:16 pm #347126
                    AndréM
                    Participant

                      Very well done.
                      You nailed it.

                      AndréM

                      AndréM

                    • July 9, 2023 at 6:02 pm #347139
                      Alan L
                      Participant

                        Smooth and relaxed. Nice work!

                      • July 9, 2023 at 7:44 pm #347187
                        Reuben B
                        Participant

                          That’s for sure more than just survival. You played the song really well, very smooth and expressive. Great submission.

                        • July 10, 2023 at 1:32 am #347217
                          Manfred M
                          Participant

                            I would say you survived in a very skillful way, David. You have made a very fine job wit a great sounding guitar. It was worth to dig into this one.

                            Take the chance to meet your AM friends on Zoom
                            The next Meetup is expected to take place in November 2025

                            There will be a detailed announcement here in the forum in good time.

                            I look forward to meet you.
                            Manfred

                          • July 10, 2023 at 2:25 am #347224
                            Garry
                            Participant

                              Nothing fancy (and that’s okay) but nonetheless very well played technically and musically David. 👏👏🌟👏👏 Beautiful tone coming from your acoustic also. Keep on pickin’ and all the best! 🥸🎸🥸

                            • July 10, 2023 at 4:01 am #347231
                              Gary W
                              Participant

                                You did a lot more than just survive David! Great stuff. I found this very challenging too – but very rewarding. Well played.

                                Gary

                              • July 10, 2023 at 10:34 am #347269
                                James B
                                Participant

                                  Smooth and steady, David. Just learning to play this is an accomplishment. Sounds great.

                                  James

                                • July 10, 2023 at 1:07 pm #347291
                                  Michael L
                                  Participant

                                    Hi David, really great job on this one. If it’s not a style you would normally play, you did quite well with it. Glad you decided to go for it this month.

                                  • July 10, 2023 at 4:13 pm #347324
                                    Martin W
                                    Participant

                                      I’d say you survived this one with room to spare ! Sounds great , the tone is superb ,mission accomplished 👌

                                      Martin

                                    • July 10, 2023 at 6:07 pm #347339
                                      JoeD1
                                      Participant

                                        Nothing wrong with getting outside your comfort zone…it’s a good way to learn! You did real fine!

                                        Joe

                                        The sight of a touch, or the scent of a sound,
                                        Or the strength of an Oak with roots deep in the ground.
                                        --Graeme Edge

                                      • July 11, 2023 at 5:46 pm #347439
                                        Tom D
                                        Participant

                                          You played that really well David. That’s an awesome thing to be able to play a song that is not your typical style and play it so well. Nice touch on the Taylor.

                                          Cheers, Tom

                                        • July 14, 2023 at 6:58 am #347523
                                          Mark T
                                          Participant

                                            Well, your introduction certainly fooled me! I wasn’t expecting such a precise and faultless performance – truly impressive! If this was pushing yourself, David, then good on you and perhaps try it more often 👍🎶

                                          • July 15, 2023 at 3:12 am #347550
                                            WBlues
                                            Participant

                                              Very nice, emotionally played. Everything was served by you. You played the tones accurately and created a piece of tonal warmth with a beautiful sound of your guitar. Thumbs up.

                                              Play guitar just like you live; don't get bogged down in theory, it's just a tool without feeling.

                                              Wilfried

                                            • August 11, 2023 at 9:51 am #349263
                                              Pap
                                              Participant

                                                David, nice job playing this one and great sound from that Taylor. Cheers. Pap

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