For the first time, I feel I'm making some progress playing wise. For the most part, I just tinker about in the house with my guitars. Fellow forum member Alanssaab used to come round, but the guy is light years ahead of me I'd usually end up sitting listening to him, which in itself was an education. But..... I got to talking to a dude when walking the dogs a few weeks back, turns out he has a few guitars, full drum kit, keys, etc etc. We've been jamming for a few weeks now, he came round today for a few hours. We had a bit of a chat before plugging in, and decided to really give it our best shot. The guy is at the same level as me playing wise, so we both feel comfortable with each other. So we knuckled down to it today, we managed to do two songs in full. While My Guitar Gently Weeps, and Train In Vain (The Clash version). It was freekin brilliant guys We got out timing right, smooth chord changes, and yer man actually managed the leads I've never felt so good as this in ages, everything fell into place today. Our next jam is Friday night, to be honest I can't wait. Up to now I've taken my little VOX DA5 amp, this Friday I'm taking a Fender amp (dunno what one yet) with a few pedals. We've agreed to nail these two songs, before we try anything else. Train In Vain is my kind of stuff but the other song is pretty cool too. Sorry to go on here, but I'm high as a kite Just wanted to share the vibe with my Fender bro's and sister's.

Rock on peeps

Fun when it works, huh Snowy? I'd say your on the right track....Rock on.......... Mike

_________________
The blues ain't nothin but a good man feelin bad.

Rawk on, dood!

Arjay

_________________
"Here's why reliability is job one: A great sounding amp that breaks down goes from being a favorite piece of gear to a useless piece of crap in less time than it takes to read this sentence." -- BRUCE ZINKY

Snowy, glad you're making good progress. I felt the same way when I started practicing to backing tracks, it really helped me to start to feel the beat. I agree it's a great feeling. Keep rocking.

~Kong

_________________

I know exactly where your at Snowy, Fellow forum member jayro and myself are doing the same thing. Man its fun!

Good luck

Bill

_________________
Hey, Boy Blue is back!

I appreciate all your comments guys, I mean it.

Mike, it's fun man, you're spot on!
Arjay, right backatcha dood!
Kong, the spider jam can be really helpful eh? (that was our drummer today).
Bill, you know exactly where I'm at bro. I hope you and Jayro are having as much fun as me.

Here's to Friday!

Well done there Snowman.

Did you set a couple of songs to learn for Friday?
You both ought to pick one each. Just keep em easy. Get a structured work plan and you'll soon be leaps and bounds ahead of where you are now.

Keep it fun though.

_________________
No no and no

We both agreed today, to work on these two songs abit more Nik. We are going to give it laldy on Friday mate But I hear ya, we plan to keep it simples for the foreseeable future. It really was a blast, I was singing too. It's been a while, but the old voice is still there. I'll chime in here Friday night, let you all know how it goes.

Snowy72 wrote



Thats cool Snowy, since i quit taking lessons some time ago (good bloke but it was ALL acoustic) im trying to pick stuff up on my own, play on my own and progress/enjoyment (somewhat connected methinks) is like 1 step forward and one step back. Some days i think yeah that was cool other times it seems a slog.

Praps i need to find a peep whos at a similar level to me or even better someone who knows more stuff so i can absorb stuff.

Yesterday i took the deluxe strat out the case and spent all the time trying to coax a usuable tone out the beast, eventually i did but it confirmed why i bought the CIJ 58 reissue with the texas specials which is the go to guitar now! (bridge pup not withstanding) lol

Maybe .......... i need to get a dog

Great story Snowy! Glad to hear you're having fun and making progress! Play on Bro!

_________________
you can save the world with your guitar one love song at a time it's just better, more fun, easier with a fender solid body electric guitar or electric bass guitar.

Well done on finding someone who you enjoy jamming with, it can be difficult sometimes.

There's few things that beat the feeling of acomplishment after playing something well, especially when you play with someone else.

I'm glad to hear that report Snowy my friend!! Life is good huh?

_________________
Being able to play and enjoy music is a gift that's often taken for granted.

Don't leave home without it!

That's great to hear Snowy,it's always great to find another player that's on the same musical wavelength.

_________________
'65 Strat,65 Mustang,65 Jaguar,4 more Strats,3 vintage Vox guitars,5 Vox amps,'69 Bassman with a '68 2-15 Bassman cab,36 guitars total-15asst'd amps total,2 vintage '60s Hammond organs & a myriad of effects-with a few rare vintage ones.

Delighted for ya Snowman, keeping it easy is the way dude and this other guy is gonna help. Before you know it, you're building a set list, feeling confident and life is good.
Rock on dude

_________________