Old School Request

My grandfather, who is 78, showed me some riffs from Chet Atkins. All I can say is...WOW! this guy can play! Is there a chance of some one showing this style of playing? I would love to learn this. Thanks!

Stretching Exercises

I just wanted to know what others are doing for warm-ups before they start to play or practice. I start out with simple scales slow at first than building up to about half of my speed then move to Crazy Train (not the solo), simple but very effective. Than I am able to continue. Lets here what you do for stretching exercises, especially the instructors. Thanks GMC-ers!

Tips And Maybe Encouragement...please?

Hay guys, I’m new at GMC and I love it here. It’s going to be my virtual home away from home. I need some advice about my left hand. Last summer I had carpal tunnel syndrome in both of my hands from working with computers and playing guitar for over 20 years. The carpal tunnel was brought on from not taking care of my wrists like someone should, but to late to yell at me about that cause the damage is done. My right hand is about 90% normal, but my left hand is only about 50%. I now call it my dumb hand. It just doesn’t do what I want it to as fast as I want and re-training repeating movements have become a task in its self. I am going to get a grip master to use, but is there anybody out there that has gone through this or just has some tips to give some encouragement on what I should do? Thanks guys.

Hello From Maine

This is dream... a place to hang with the pros and a chance to get me out of this learning rut I have been in for years. I love playing style of Satriani, Eric Johnson and Vi just to name a few. Anyway, hope to to get a chance to chat at a few of ya's. Thanks for the site,

Chris Carson - Meho98