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April 2026 Challenge Response – DermotM

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  • This topic has 8 replies, 9 voices, and was last updated 58 minutes ago by Pap.
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    • May 11, 2026 at 12:04 pm #415576
      Dermot M
      Participant

        Hi all.

        Apologies for late posting – swapping broadband providers at the week-end is always a mistake! Who knew mobile hot spotting could be such a crawl when you’re trying to work with video?? 😉 Oh well. Lessons learnt.

        Not confident that any of these licks constitute an actual hook – but I had fun trying.

        Looking forward to seeing what the rest of you came up with.

        Thanks for watching.

        Dermot.

      • May 11, 2026 at 12:24 pm #415581
        JoeD1
        Participant

          There’s a melody in there for sure…and with a little more development I’m sure one of those licks will make a nice hook. Great job Dermott.

          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

        • May 11, 2026 at 12:27 pm #415583
          Michael Krailo
          Participant

            You definitely caught me off guard with the path that you took. I like where you were going with this Dermot.

            Go slow and practice correct technique, and your abilities will dramatically improve.

          • May 11, 2026 at 12:42 pm #415589
            Alan L
            Participant

              Catchy melodies and smooth clean playing. You’re growing as a player Dermot, getting better every month. Keep it up! 🙂

            • May 11, 2026 at 1:40 pm #415607
              Michael L
              Participant

                Dermot, you’re getting better every month! These licks have some real potential and sound great.

              • May 11, 2026 at 2:33 pm #415618
                JoLa
                Participant

                  So nice to see your consistency, Dermot, because you are improving in leaps and bounds. Glad you made it.

                  🎸JoLa

                • May 11, 2026 at 5:48 pm #415627
                  AndréM
                  Participant

                    Great hook.
                    Well done.

                    AndréM

                    AndréM

                  • May 12, 2026 at 10:53 pm #415684
                    Dieter
                    Participant

                      Very nice.

                      Dieter

                    • May 13, 2026 at 1:49 pm #415751
                      Pap
                      Participant

                        Nice job Dermot! You can do a lot with that. Cheers. Pap

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