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Your First Three Chords
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Randy Woolvett
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Your videos are the best..the slow motion technique really helped. Thanks Colin
SHIRLEY
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I TOOK IT FOR A WHILE BUT GOT LOST AND STOPPED. I REALLY WOULD LIKE TO LEARN BASS BUT I HAVE BOTH. THANKS
SHIRLEY
priscilla
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this helps me greatly since it shows what string to hold and what number of fret it is.thanks
arnold
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i want to understand how these chords are used i have learn them but i can not play anything senseble
Julia
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It doesn’t want to play because I have school computer, I think that, since you are getting such great comments, that I will talk to a teacher and ask the school if they can unblock these. But for that I will need to know if there is anything inappropriate in this, or any video’s you make. I don’t get to have guitar class, and I really want to learn but, again, this is a school computer and it won’t let me watch the video. Have a good day/night! C:
Jonathan Boettcher
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Hi Julia, I don’t believe we have anything that would be considered inappropriate in any of our videos. Cheers, Jonathan
Rose Marie
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Its been so long since I took guitar lessons I hope Im not too old. I know its gonna take a lot of time . Im 57. but I really want to learn again. patience I guess.
David Taiwo Hephzibah
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It really help thanks so much but I need more lesson how can I access that here
Jonathan Boettcher
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Hi David, you can find the larger lesson here:
http://shop.riffninja.com/beginner/
Kennethia Vanessa de Waldt
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Hi this is awesome, but i'm struggling with the strumming a bit, any videos on that?
Amadu Sheik Bangura
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I want to access the video teaching proggramme. Please Help
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Jonathan Boettcher
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Hello Amadu, you can find all the details on the course here:
http://www.shop.riffninja.com/beginner/
Gabriele
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hello.
I would like to ask if a guitar (acoustic)is very old (more than 6 years was laid in the corner and no one played with it) could it be too old to play with, or maybe I need new strings (or even a new guitar)? Because it sounds not like it should (I tuned the strings, but it still has got a bad sound). what the problem could be and what should I do?
Gabriele
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Hello again 🙂
wanted to ask about fingers. I had never played a guitar before and after trying few chords my fingers seems to be too soft – they start to hurt. is it any way to avoid that? I want to practice more, but my finger hurts. does my fingers later will become not so soft and the pain will be gone? 🙂
Jonathan Boettcher
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Old guitars are no problem at all – I have one that is 40 years old and plays and sounds great. The real problem is the strings are going to be totally dead after that time, so they need replacing, but that’s only a $5 problem. I would replace the strings and go from there.
Jonathan Boettcher
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Unfortunately there is no way to avoid the initial discomfort… if your fingers are soft right now, they will toughen up through practice. I would say don’t let a little discomfort stop you from practicing, however if it gets to pain, then you should stop for a bit and try the next day again.
Gabriele
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Great to know that in future my fingers will be all fine for a guitar. Thank you again ! 🙂
Jonathan Boettcher
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Yes – part of the issue is making sure that you have a guitar that is well-suited to your body size. You may need to search for a smaller guitar, but there are good ones available.
james
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hey, really loved the vid, but no matter what i try, my fingers always end up touching other strings, what do i do?
Jonathan Boettcher
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Well, one possibility is that your fingers may be a little large for the neck of the guitar you’re using. Practice certainly helps, and with practice, it’s possible to play on smaller guitars, but sometimes for learning it can be a factor.
Andrew
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Hi my Is Andrew and I would like to know if you have lessons on soloing and lead guitar thank you andrew
Jonathan Boettcher
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Hi Andrew, I’d recommend checking out our Guitar Improvising Secrets course, I think you’ll find it helpful. We’ll be releasing a second edition pretty shortly here; stay tuned!
Robert
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Love how you teach. Was going to buy your lessons , but in Canada and with money exchange wow …. that would be a lots off money for me right now.
Anyway good work and good teaching . By the way I like that high def. video.
Jonathan Boettcher
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Hi Robert, if you contact us directly through support, we might be able to do something to help you out with the exchange issue.
Caitlyn Cash
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Well, I have a Folk Guitar by Fender with 6 strings, I do not have long fingers, but I exercise my fingers before starting so I do not have an issue. But if you have short and stubby fingers, purchase a smaller guitar so you can make sure you don't have an issue. Although this comment is…. 2 months — almost 3 months old, so I don't know if you have found another way.
waret chastain
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I am 73 years old, and just want to learn new things. I did practice the three chords. I will be practicing more, until I get how to do it without looking the guitar strings. Thank you, it was a big help.
Emmanuel Brian Edos
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Thank you so much for signing me up, am very sure of learning a lot from you.
Esther Bosibori
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Thank you so much,but still i dont know how to get along with the chords above please need a little view on the same,thanks in advance
Jonathan Boettcher
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Hi Angie, yes, we cover a lot of strumming. It depends on the DVD in question though. Of course, there is Essentials of Strumming & Rhythm which is all about strumming. The Acoustic Beginner course also has a lot of strumming content, and the Easy Strumming Songs collection does too.