Hehe, Richard, I’m not disagreeing with you that it sounds like 6/8 -
I’m simply saying that I am doing my best to play it in 4/4 (using 16th notes with alternate base picking) and it only sounds like 6/8 due to missed notes and my poor timing
I really am glad you commented the way you did and am looking forward to having a go at the ‘Ripple-pick’ you describe.
I too, believe it’s usually better to learn how to do something ‘properly’ first and then work out variations. Unfortunately, my biological clock has persuaded me that some drastic shortcuts are required to my guitar journey, especially if I’m going to enjoy it
All the other comments above give me a warm fuzzy feeling in my belly.
Yours is the only one that I learned something from.
Thank you again
Here’s a short, hopefully clearer, clip of what I was trying to play
I don’t mind if you play it with 6/8 time signature rather than 4/4 time signature Hey even Chris Cornell changed Billy Jean from 4/4 to 6/8. You’re in good company.
I don’t know about losing my religion, but am hunting for my mojo. Back here after some time away and your darker more mournful (or maybe that is my mojo-less ears) worked ever so well.
And as they say, every dark cloud has a silver lining … my own limitations mean the time signature of any song is seldom front and centre when I listen
David, David, @DavidP don’t be saying such things in front of the little ones… Mods have more mojo than anyone
You know of course that these ‘doubty slumps’ affect everyone and before you know it you’ll be reveling in some new-found technique/toy and marveling at the vast horizons to explore
Oops, I almost forgot to thank you for dropping by, listening and encouraging me, whilst I clamber out of my own slippery hole.
It’s 4/4.
We are Kings of the mild frontier!
Jumping on the train to say I thoroughly enjoyed that too, Brian! And have especially enjoyed seeing/hearing how this song has progressed under your fingers. I’m a fan of this (even more) melancholic interpretation. Keep it evolving my friend!
@nzmetal Cheers mate. Much appreciated, but this one is being put to bed for a while now
Hey you should pop over and sign up for Justin’s YouTube open mic if you’re around next month. You’d be fab!
Not so much doubts, I am at peace with my realistic view of my musicianship, where it may go, and (with great satisfaction) how far it has come. This was more just general energy and enthusiasm, not influenced by guitar at all.
So you once was found but now you’re lost? Twice!
I suppose you know where to find it again.
Nice dynamics and good on you for stretching your playing a bit with fingerstyle. I like the down stab at 3:27, not sure that I noticed that elsewhere. Good on you!
Thanks mate, really appreciate that! Hmmm give the Rod Hetfield look another spin you reckon? I wonder how that would go down with Justin’s thousands of online disciples? Not sure my nerves are quite up for that level of stress yet
Yes please do attend! With your stage routine it’s a great ice breaker and would make the night spectacular! And if you are nervous then no harm in playing one of the songs you already had in the past
Brian sorry watched your rendition but hadn’t found time to put some words to paper - a very interesting take and kudos for verging into fingerpicking, definitely you are moving up the ladder with all those new fancy tricks in your sleeve! Hey soon perhaps an impro to a backing track then? One can hope all the best!
Lol! Your very kind Adi I’ll give it consideration…
Now, back to Mr Larsen… What’s next on your list sir? I’m sure you’ll be cooking up something grandiose with that new toy of yours eh?! Willing to feed us any crumbs of what you might have planned, given this one is going back on the shelf?
Oh dear, sorry to hear that. Hope the bounce back is imminent
Careful with ant references when the Dutchman is around. Formication, the sensation of ants crawling on your skin, is easily confused with that similar sounding word he is so fond of…
Oscar Wilde might say I was being careless…
Wasn’t sure whether ‘the stab’ should be there, but I had those ‘steely knives’…
Thanks man.
@nzmetal It’s all in your head, dude. The process is exactly the same. You get your guitar (and wig if you like) and you play what you practiced to a microphone and camera in your own space by yourself. If you’re not sure folk will like it, I suggest you go back and reread the comments after your previous performances. Don’t do it if you don’t feel like it, but not because you’re ‘not ready’
@adi_mrok Cheers for the kind words Ade. It’s always good to venture a little out of the comfort zone. Never say never (regarding impro), but don’t hold your breath
@Blobbyblob
I suffer the same red light syndrome as most folk
I rarely can play the whole song through without any flubs, but when practicing, I just continue and many mistakes would hardly be noticeable (possibly even endearing? ). When recording it’s a case of. Stop. Repeat. Stop. Repeat…
Me: “Arghhh! Stupid brain, do not do that again!”
My brain: “Hold my beer”
I came off at the next junction Brian and although I’m working on another rock monster, I’m also meandering down a country lane with some vocals to be included.
Saw this one pop up on the tubes, it’s been a busy week so didn’t listen until now.
I enjoyed it, your own take. I like how your new focusing on playing and building skills thing is going, you’re getting noticeably better quite quickly. And for all you say about not practicing…. You’re clearly practicing.
Tone was good too. Now that you care about tone .
And FWIW, I heard your picking pattern as 4/4 and I usually have a pretty good ear for time signature.
@jkahn Cheers mate
I’m of the same mindset as David regarding progress- slow and steady wins the race… eventually
I’ve been enjoyed my detour been drifting back to my old habits of late. Nothing like finding a new song you want to learn and get just enough of it under your fingers to make it recognisable.
You are the time-rock!
And have especially enjoyed seeing/hearing how this song has progressed under your fingers. I’m a fan of this (even more) melancholic interpretation. Keep it evolving my friend! 
Hmmm give the Rod Hetfield look another spin you reckon? I wonder how that would go down with Justin’s thousands of online disciples? 
Not sure my nerves are quite up for that level of stress yet 
all the best!
