Was on about 2 hours today.

So I was looking up some of the songs that I’ve taught others over the years, mostly chords/charts, and I was looking to archive them. Well turns out there are hundreds! So I figured, might be fun to share with the community. Random Song, as it was presented to that student. Some I don't even remember teaching but apparently I did. Each day (or so) I’ll post a screenshot of one such session. Not saying it will be useful… but maybe some are better than others!

Sean gave me this guitar pick almost a decade ago. He knows I’m a big fan. I found this while I was cleaning my closet. I still haven’t opened it and I probably never will. Thanks a lot Sean 👍

I thought it was just a hiccup last week, but today found it's not!! Basically whilst playing the sound suddenly goes off, then hesitantly returns then goes off again. Last week I thought it was the cable, admittedly it was a basic one, so replaced it with a Fender Delux one. Everything was fine until this morning. As an Engineer I started a logical investigation, going through the chain. I discounted the amp because the sound changed as I shook the guitar gently. Knowing the cable is a good quality it was discounted too. The guitar was on loan for 5 years, so I have no idea how it had been looked after. Started with the jack socket thinking there might be a break in the soldering or corrosion. None found. Whilst the cover is off I checked the pots, wiring, soldering etc. and all was OK. The pots are smooth and don't cause any crackling. Next tested continuity from the toggle switch and that was OK, except the switch itself is a bit worn and very wobbly. Next checked the pickups: the neck pickups two of its poles will not adjust. The bridge pickup sounded very dodgy: no matter how much I adjusted the poles heights there was no change in volume. So decided to replace the two pickups with a Seymour Duncan JBs and a new toggle switch. I did electronics in my job so soldering the new components is not an issue. The guitar is about 25 years old, so it deserves a bit of TLC! Will post an update when I get to fit the replacement pickups.

I promised I'd share more about my guitar playing. So here it is!! This space is actually larger than what you can see. The area used to be my office, but since retiring I've been allowed by the Management to keep a space for my music!! Actually, I like it because I'm out of the way 🙂 Normally the guitar faces the other way, turned round for the photo. As you can see, I also play the piano. Those are the books I am using to get back into the guitar and the Blues. The one pictured on its own is the Aerobics book. Whilst on the subject, I do have a question: Should I strike the strings using wrist movement or movement from the elbow? Or is it a personal choice? I am making myself use the elbow to move up and down the strings with right hand. Suggestions and advice appreciated Cheers