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      Doug744 last edited by

      Hi all,

      I've been playing guitar for many years noodling around (fortunately for me and others I don't rely on my playing "skills" to keep food on the table) but this site is the best and most comprehensive one I've seen so far to help me break through the level I've been stuck on. Emil is a very skilled player and patient teacher and I embark on this journey hoping to become a much better finger picker!

      Doug

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        emilernebro last edited by

        Hi Doug!!
        So wonderful to read your message! We're super happy that you enjoy the lessons and my teaching as well!
        Let me know if you ever have any questions, I'm always available here on the forum. What are you working on at the moment?
        Kind regards/Emil

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          Doug744 @emilernebro last edited by

          @emilernebro Hi again Emil,

          I am all the way through The Cycle Solo and need to pick it up to 3/4 speed. Also just starting on the Squirrel Chase Rag. That'll be another "handful"! I like your phrasing and the way you blend chords with notes for those catchy tunes. I could use some guidance on how to use that technique for my own creativity.

          Cheers,
          Doug

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            emilernebro @Doug744 last edited by

            @doug744
            Great to hear that you're working on those tunes! The Squirrel Chase Rag is one of the most difficult songs that I've written, and it takes a lot of practice to be able to execute that melody. You'll find a lot of similar techniques used by the great Jerry Reed. And if you want to keep digging in that style of playing, check out songs like "Jerrys Breakdown", "The Mad Russian", "Funky Junk" etc. Also, check out Jerry Reeds solo on "Cannonball Rag" with Chet Atkins (from the album "Me and Jerry". Awesome solo!

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              Doug744 @emilernebro last edited by

              @emilernebro Just returned from a trip and catching up on posts. Thanks for those suggestions. I had listened to a couple of Jerry's performances on Youtube and am quite impressed with his guitar style. LOL, I bet half the population doesn't realize he was a very accomplished guitarist as well as being a movie actor in some Burt Reynolds movies.

              Doug

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                emilernebro @Doug744 last edited by emilernebro

                @doug744
                Haha exactly!
                Most people know him from the films, but he is one of the greatest songwriters for the guitar in history! Incredibly talented, funny and musical. He saw himself more as a "guitar writer" than "guitar player".. he said.. "I wrote it, now YOU play it!" :) But man,.. could he play... amazing!

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