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February 18th, 2006
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First finger picking tune: Hotel California
Ok, all this talk about finger picking, and after going through some lessons from Kirk, and after hearing some great tunes from all of you, I had to give it a try.
Here's my 11 string version of Hotel California. I busted the G string. (a common occurence on 12 strings)
For someone who has only strummed (with the exception of the intro to Dust in The Wind) for the past 8 months or so, this was a challenge!
My right hand is used to only going up and down and my fingers are used to clenching a pick. But this was fun, if erratic. After listening to it, I realized I forgot to play the bass note many times in search of some melody.
I also found it really hard to get any "noise" or ring from the F chord and had similar trouble with dminor. Is this common?
Feeback is welcome, as this style is totally new for me, but I like it.
Now when I search the house for a pick and can't find one, at least I can still play some guitar! 
Last edited by CanuckTodd : April 5th, 2006 at 02:31 PM.
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February 18th, 2006
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The F chord is the problem child of the guitar world it seems. Never heard of a problem with a Dm though.
12s are so great for that jangley tone. Great fun. Ya done good.
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February 19th, 2006
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I agree... I find it easier to play the F bar, than the traditional open F...!!!
Nice job Todd...!!! When ever I can't find a pick, I'll make one out of a credit card...
I just cut it up to look like a pick, and viola...!!! (I'm sure Visa will love me for that...!!!)LOL
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February 19th, 2006
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Originally Posted by nocat
I agree... I find it easier to play the F bar, than the traditional open F...!!!
Nice job Todd...!!! When ever I can't find a pick, I'll make one out of a credit card...
I just cut it up to look like a pick, and viola...!!! (I'm sure Visa will love me for that...!!!)LOL
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Just remember not to leave home without it (visa card) 
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February 19th, 2006
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No one can master every aspect of guitar playing, they just get better everyday.
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February 19th, 2006
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Thanks Nagusuh,
You certainly are an upbeat fellow!
Thanks for the support. It is a great tune and I'd really like to hear a skilled player take a crack at it.
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February 19th, 2006
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Yes me too buddy !!! I'd love to listen to and play (someday in future  ) the whole arrangement ! But i really say, that you have done a very good job with it already ! Thanks for sharing it with us buddy ! 
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February 19th, 2006
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[quote=nocat] When ever I can't find a pick, I'll make one out of a credit card...QUOTE]
I find it best to use my wife's credit card 
Very nicely done CannuckTodd, especially as you usually play with a pick. 12 strings certainly have a special sound I reckon.
Thanks for the listen. 
Geoff
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February 19th, 2006
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Here, Here, about the wife's cc's. I made picks of those a long time ago.
Nice job on Hotel CA. 12 string is a beautiful sound. I stop in pawn shops all the time hoping to find a gem, but search continues.
One day ...
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February 19th, 2006
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When ever I can't find a pick, I'll make one out of a credit card...QUOTE]
I find it best to use my wife's credit card
Very nicely done CannuckTodd, especially as you usually play with a pick. 12 strings certainly have a special sound I reckon.
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That could save me in SO many ways!
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February 19th, 2006
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Canuck,
Good job! If that's your first time out on finger picking, you're well on your way. And to start out on the 12 is even better!
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February 19th, 2006
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Hmm... credit card, huh? That's a great idea. And a much better use for one!
Wonder what else I could use for a pick. Milk bag clip maybe. I'm sure there are a host of household items. Then again, I could fork over 50 cents and buy one!
Thanks again for the feedback.
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