I admit to being luke warm on Green Day overall, although I kind of like Ordinary World as a progression, but I do admit that their music is pretty accessible for the most part.
Bring the juice! Play like you care about the words and the tune. Passion is more important than all the other bits and pieces. Make the music have some depth in the context of a rhythm, beat and most of all a groove. It’s music, which is an art form and mode of expression. Take a step back and play something that you are passionate about, no matter how simple the song.
When you can play three blind mice with empathy toward the Farmer’s wife, the mice, and whoever is a witness to this calamity, you will be on the right track. Play on Playa!
Doing a self assessment is a great idea. Maybe add a couple of things you did well too! I thought you had great timing, and I also really liked the bit of movement / swaying you did. Re suggestions, I love Clint’s note re finding the passion. My additional input would be to explore some dynamics, bring a few changes in for both vocals and strumming.
Thanks for sharing, Jeff, and well done on the playing/singing combo! I am yet to venture down that path (although it may be coming soon) and having the grit to give it a whirl, let alone capturing it for others, is to be applauded my friend!
Agree with the comments above, bring the passion, that’s where it is at! Although I dare say that will come easier with a deeper memorisation of the lyrics, etc., allowing you more freedom to be expressive.
Also, I wonder if having a backing track, sans guitar, would help with getting that vibe going? Certainly does help me, maybe worth trying?
Good idea to repeat songs, Jeff, to improve the performance.
I’ve done a little ‘tidy-up’ and merged your two Topics for the same song, added a link in the First Post to the second recording, and edited the title so people know what is going.
Thanks for the feedback everyone. Stefan, I think you first suggested I stand while playing 6 months ago-better late than never lol. Several people gave the recommendation of revise the same song so finally did that too. I was always eager to do a song, call it done and move on. Sharpening up one song makes a lot of sense. I hope everyone out there is making progress towards their guitar playing journey.
Thanks for listening to the song. I enjoyed playing that one. Yeah I like the Yankees and glad Aaron Judge stayed with the team. I bought that hat in NYC when I visited for the first time on 2019. Keep on rocking
I listened to this song many years ago and decided to give it a try, I am still mucking around with it so not much quality yet, but put myself out there anyways. For something unique I did a version acoustic and electric back to back. I think I strum too hard on electric and need a better strumming pattern on both. This is also the longest song I have done so far. Hopefully someone enjoys it anyways. Have a great day and rock on.
It was good posting the two versions together. Nicely done on both. For me, although being an acoustic loving guy I think I preferred the electric version on this one Jeff.
I’ve noticed you don’t look at your fretting hand, so if you can stand up man.
Certainly does help me, maybe worth trying?
