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Originally Posted by Kirk
That's good that you're looking for other positions to play bits that you find don't suit your hands, Ed. As we know, there are many many ways of playing exactly the same thing on a guitar, unlike a keyboard. It's quite a leap up the fretboard that you're doing there, but they're exactly the same notes, and if it feels better for you to do it that way, great.
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Yes, I agree that there is no one "correct" way to play it. And yes, it is very good for even beginners to be looking for other ways, usually personally easier ways, to play things.
For my hands, the one big quick
slide up the neck from the D note to the A note (the A is plucked) was easier and more fluid than playing the D note and then lifting the finger and, extremely quickly, putting it on the G note, plucking the G and sliding up to A (the A is not plucked) on the first string. I just leave the little finger on the string and slide and pluck the A note. In other words, I big slide and pluck (easier for me); instead of lift, place, pluck, and little slide. I also completely avoided the bar chords up the neck (easier for me).
Regarding sound: I like the sound of the slide up to the A, as you did, but then also plucking the A melody note for emphasis. Plus the following G note rings much longer, and C bass note rings a little longer for me. I find it easier to play legato this way.
I am in no way being critical of your excellent work, Kirk. Again, there is no
"correct" way. I am just trying to get folks to think about ease of play and sound, and to offer another alternative for those that have hands like mine.
Kirk, thanks for the encouragement and your help. Great work!