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shelmag

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Beginner, First Time Taylor Owner
« on: February 20, 2013, 03:53:38 PM »
Hey! I'm a 52 yo beginner from Mississippi. Been playing about a month and just bought my first Taylor, a DN3. Great to be on here, as I have already come across a boatload of useful info. Thanks to all for sharing. Just changed out my strings last night and hit my first barre chord! I'm sure I'll be on this board pretty regularly.
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Ehenson

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Re: Beginner, First Time Taylor Owner
« Reply #1 on: February 20, 2013, 04:34:21 PM »
Welcome to the forum. You will find tons of useful info and knowledgable people here. Great place to hangout.
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Re: Beginner, First Time Taylor Owner
« Reply #2 on: February 20, 2013, 05:07:23 PM »
Hi Shelmag! Welcome to the UTGF!  Please make yourself at home!  ;D Congrats on your DN3!
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Re: Beginner, First Time Taylor Owner
« Reply #3 on: February 20, 2013, 05:51:21 PM »
Welcome aboard and congrats on the DN3 - nice way to start playing!  When I first started playing (48 years ago), Al Gore had not yet invented the internet, so you had to go to music stores to connect with other guitar players.  Come to think of it, Taylor wasn't around yet, either.  Good timing on your part!  A barre chord within the first month?  Two thumbs up for that... must be your dedication AND a great guitar!

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Re: Beginner, First Time Taylor Owner
« Reply #4 on: February 20, 2013, 07:08:26 PM »
Welcome to the forum.  That is one nice guitar for your 1st Taylor.  Good luck with your journey.
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Re: Beginner, First Time Taylor Owner
« Reply #5 on: February 20, 2013, 07:51:12 PM »
Welcome to the forum, shelmag, and congrats on a great guitar! May it bring you years of enjoyment ahead. :)
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Re: Beginner, First Time Taylor Owner
« Reply #6 on: February 21, 2013, 08:55:31 AM »
Thanks guys. And Cap, I did have to switch to the Elixir lights before I could hit that clean barre chord!
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Re: Beginner, First Time Taylor Owner
« Reply #7 on: February 21, 2013, 09:10:59 AM »
Hi Shelmag, I was also in my 50s when I started, a few years ago. It has turned out to be one of best things I ever did, don't know where I'd be without it.

I confess that I still struggle with barre chords, but what is life without a challenge  ;)


Welcome,

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Re: Beginner, First Time Taylor Owner
« Reply #8 on: February 21, 2013, 09:17:07 AM »
Quote from: shelmag on February 21, 2013, 08:55:31 AM
Thanks guys. And Cap, I did have to switch to the Elixir lights before I could hit that clean barre chord!
Hi Shelmag, Welcome to the fourm.  I use Elixir as well, I think they are the best.  good luck from another 50's plus.
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Re: Beginner, First Time Taylor Owner
« Reply #9 on: March 20, 2013, 10:39:54 PM »
Hi Shelmag, I am also in my 50s (58) started playing when I bought a GSMini about 6 months ago and i love it.. love playing thanks to Taylor and I hate the fact that I now have to go buy a DN3 so I too can hit a barre chord clean .. does the DN3 come with a cutaway  ???
I'm not sure I can afford to stay here .. Have a Mini.. looking at a 114.. then a DN3.. wow
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Re: Beginner, First Time Taylor Owner
« Reply #10 on: March 21, 2013, 07:55:00 AM »
Congratulations on your purchase and desire to learn.  You certainly picked a nice instrument .  There are many free resources on the internet for beginners.  This guy can take you pretty far by yourself: www.justinguitar.com. His beginner course is very comprehensive and it's suggested donation only.
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« Reply #11 on: March 22, 2013, 01:51:12 PM »
I agree with MartinD. Justinguitar is very helpful. I stumbled on his site and he has helped. There is alot of good stuff there

Jim
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Re: Beginner, First Time Taylor Owner
« Reply #12 on: March 22, 2013, 05:48:55 PM »
Welcome Shelmag!! Please make yourself at home. I also started at around 50...byfar the most rewarding hobby ever ... I still love  the guitar just as much as when I first picked it up..a very rewarding hobby to enjoy. This site will "Grandfather" you with tons of usefull info!!!! :)
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