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Posted by: Mick Hurst Jan 10 2008, 12:59 PM

Hi There, I am a new member, that stumbled across this site purely by accident, I was searching the web for info on pentatonics, Found this site and was very impressed. Hence I have now become a member.

My Name is Mick, I am a 52 year old male, living in Oughtibridge which is on the outskirts of Sheffield, united Kingdom.

Up to now I am self taught, although I will say I have been playing long enough to know a lot more than I do.
I play rythm guitar in a band called "Slack Mammoth" we don't do too many gigs nowadays and its usually a charity thing when we do a gig. Why Mammoth ? well we are all around my age and are like old fossils or relics. We play mainly 60's - 70's stuff and get together on a Tuesday night for practice and a get together.

I still get a lot of enjoyment out of my guitar paying, and would really like to learn more. Thats why I was searching for info on Pentatonics. I feel if I can learn the Pentatonics along with some theory of what I'm actually playing. Then I would gain more confidence and knowledge and would therefore relax more when I'm playing with the band and enjoy my playing even more.

I am not what you can call a full of confidence man, and I have generally learnt my self to play and it was a big thing for me to actually play with other people in a band situation. They are a great bunch of blokes and I'm glad to say, no one is big headed or full of their own ego. Its is not a life or death thing but an enjoyment that we share. Again though with more knowledge and skill it would be nice to contribute to arrangements in songs that we play.

This forum thing is something that is also very knew to me, I have never written on a forum before. So If I have done this wrong then I will apolagise now.

I hope to use this site to gain more knowledge and take a step forward in playing and it would be nice to communicate with like minded people.
Bye for now
Mick

Posted by: superize Jan 10 2008, 01:06 PM

Welcome to GMC

Hope yo will enjoy your staying

Posted by: Sam Hook Jan 10 2008, 01:09 PM

Hey there Mick!

Welcome to GMC!

Posted by: Smells Jan 10 2008, 01:11 PM

Hi Mick, welcome to GMC

Posted by: Muris Jan 10 2008, 02:34 PM

Welcome to GMC Mick,glad you've joined!

Posted by: PlayAllDay Jan 10 2008, 02:45 PM

Great to meet you Mick
Check out Andrew Cockburn's theory lessons on the Theory Board - they are very helpful!

PAD

Posted by: lavendell Jan 10 2008, 02:54 PM

Welcome to GMC Mick!

Posted by: Dejan Jan 10 2008, 03:01 PM

Welcome to GMC Mick

It's great that we have so many nations and so many age groups here

Posted by: DeepRoots Jan 10 2008, 03:06 PM

More Ukers! Brilliant .

Perfect use of the forum mate, your posting on the correct board

If you start working through Andrew's theory lessons you'll sure get that knowledge you need

http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/guitar_forum/index.php?showtopic=3351

Welcome aboard and have fun with the lessons and ofcourse the forum Mick

Posted by: Milenkovic Ivan Jan 10 2008, 04:43 PM

Welcome man, our casa is your casa now! Feel free to ask anything and we will be glad to help

Posted by: Mark. Jan 10 2008, 04:47 PM

Welcome !! I hope you enjoy your stay as much as I do

Posted by: botoxfox Jan 10 2008, 04:49 PM

Welcome

Posted by: Tomy Jeon Jan 10 2008, 10:29 PM

Welcome to GMC Mick!!!

Posted by: Hisham Jan 10 2008, 10:38 PM

welcome to GMC man

Posted by: SEANCD2005 Jan 10 2008, 10:44 PM

Welcom to gmc

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jan 10 2008, 11:19 PM

Hi Mick!! Welcome to GMC!

gab.-

Posted by: Bogdan Jan 11 2008, 12:11 AM

Great introduction Mick !! Welcome to GMC !!
See ya in forums

Posted by: Pavel Jan 11 2008, 11:46 AM

Welcome! It's great you found this site! Enjoy your staying

Posted by: Toni Suominen Jan 11 2008, 10:47 PM

Hello and welcome to GMC!!

Posted by: mattacuk Jan 12 2008, 10:06 AM

welcome to guitarmasterclass.net !

Posted by: Bondy Jan 12 2008, 10:27 AM

Welcome and enjoy

Posted by: Jerry Arcidiacono Jan 12 2008, 11:38 AM

Welcome to GMC

Posted by: Juan M. Valero Jan 14 2008, 10:37 PM

Just to say Welcome to you hehehe, enjoy my friend !!

Posted by: preownedguitar Jan 15 2008, 11:02 PM

Welcome Mick! I know the mentality you are talking about, I am sort of the same way with playing in bands and in general life as well. Welcome to GMC. Take a look around and don't be afraid to stop and have fun on the way.