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Lola said:
I was just talking to one of my old band mates and told of the problem I am experiencing. He said my grip was too tight. It’s the fretted part of this particular bar chord. I just picked up my guitar now and modified my finger placement. It’s a little awkward but with practice tonight I should be fine. Using the old noggin or what’s left of it. It just feels a tad weird!!

I have this but I hate it. I think I used this maybe once or twice in over 13 years. I can’t even do a full compression with my left baby finger that I broke almost two years ago. Adapt and adjust.
I adjusted the spring setting on this as well. I guess I could use it for 3 fingers. I think with the amt of time I am spending playing nightly I don’t really think I need this. Maybe I do. Idk.

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That is not uncommon to overpressure some notes on certain chords. ESPECIALLY when your hand starts to get tired. You overcompensate. I’ve caught myself doing it before. I had to force myself to not squeeze as hard, and the pressure wasn’t required to properly fret the notes, I was just overdoing it.

And I have one of these grip exercisers as well and rarely use it. In theory, it should be great. A good example is, if that pinky isn’t as strong as the others, you can exercise it more to build strength. But I prefer the regular full grip exerciser, and use them every night before and after playing. Before, to stretch and warm up my hand, after to get more reps in to help strengthen.
 
DreamTheaterRules said:
That is not uncommon to overpressure some notes on certain chords. ESPECIALLY when your hand starts to get tired. You overcompensate. I’ve caught myself doing it before. I had to force myself to not squeeze as hard, and the pressure wasn’t required to properly fret the notes, I was just overdoing it.

And I have one of these grip exercisers as well and rarely use it. In theory, it should be great. A good example is, if that pinky isn’t as strong as the others, you can exercise it more to build strength. But I prefer the regular full grip exerciser, and use them every night before and after playing. Before, to stretch and warm up my hand, after to get more reps in to help strengthen.
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I really tried to use this tonight while I was sitting with hubby watching tv. It doesn’t even feel right. It’s not even ergonomically correct. I have some play dough that feels so much nicer but the stink is too much. I just threw it in a ziplock baggie. No more smell and I can use it whenever.

And remember @DreamTheaterRules how you told me you play a lot by ear and now this is a very trusted and reliable talent that I have picked up on. I can really rely on my ears. This is such a priceless commodity! I just listened to something an figured it out by ear. It took some time but wow what a nice feeling. I was able to play along with the jam track! So much fun! ❤️
 
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Did any of you listen to Trump’s speech tonight? I am sitting in my little studio/bedroom listening to him berate Kamala Harris! I stopped playing and listened. I can’t even believe the name calling. Time to grow up Mr. Trump and act your age!!
 
Lola said:
Did any of you listen to Trump’s speech tonight? I am sitting in my little studio/bedroom listening to him berate Kamala Harris! I stopped playing and listened. I can’t even believe the name calling. Time to grow up Mr. Trump and act your age!!
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What speech? Didn’t know there was one.
 
Sorry stepped out of line.

Is anybody still getting up like your going to work. It’s so hard to sleep in.
 
Lola said:
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That is beyond cool Lola!
My daily get up thing is somewhat variable. While I always wake up at 5:30 (local mountain) I don't always arise to meet the day at that time anymore. I don't have to so I will sometimes just lay there and relax until day begins to break. Missus still works part time and she gets up at 7:00 so I try to be out of her way (she isn't and never has been a cool customer in the mornings) to give her plenty of "space". God forbid I am in the kitchen when she comes downstairs! I make my morning tea and am usually checking emails and such when she is doing her kitchen routine.;)
Summer months I am already outside by 6:00 am. Winter months I head downstairs to my practice room as soon as I'm fully mobile and have my morning snack and tea. Unless I have a road trip planned, then I'm out the door and headed wherever I need to be.
 
@Daryl Jones I am currently unemployed. I can’t sleep past 5:30 am. I have the luxury of sleeping in but I just can’t. As soon my eyes are open I am up I grab my guitar. As of late I have been picking up my guitar and playing every morning for an hour or two. My youngest son is still at home and he’s up at 5 and out the door. The noise this kid makes making his breakfast. I hear him come up the stairs and then the noise starts. I know exactly what he’s making from the noise.

I really wish I carved that pumpkin but alas it will never be. I am good with 3 triangles and slash of the knife for the mouth. When the boys were smaller I used to get very creative at Halloween. I used to sew their costumes for them. They loved their costumes. Whatever they wanted to be they were. I recently donated a green corduroy dinosaur costume to goodwill. I found it tucked in a box downstairs.

Tomorrow we are giving all the neighborhood kids their Halloween loot bags. My husband and I are really not up to dealing with the dogs going crazy because someone is at the door. We tried putting them in a bedroom last year but the youngest pup Blade got so stressed out. He has separation anxiety. It’s just not worth it. I love seeing the kids get dressed up and everything but this year it’s just too much stress for us!
 
Surprise surprise. A little gift from my hubby. I really don’t know how he did this. I am his constant companion. He even got the right strings. And it’s not even date night! Lol what a good husband! I was going to get a pack of 8’s but my band mate said it wouldn’t help with my particular over grip on the fretboard. Hubby even got the numbers right but how the h*ll did he know I use 9’s? It boggles my mind. He’s a sneaky devil.

 
We live in a rural small summer village location so seldom get many Trick or Treat goers...a dozen is a total runaway! But it's fun and there have been nights when we aren't home so we leave a tray of treat backs on the front stoop as a help yourself thing. Always worked out and never have been emptied right out by gluttons.
I usually dress in some sort of martial arts getup, (ninja, samurai etc). One night I was a ninja and hid outside in the shrubs complete with one of my katanas. I jumped out at a group of three costumed candy seekers trying to startle them. "Oh hi Sensei, nice sword." 3 of my young students, and it never phased them one bit...🥺🤣
 
I had my very first roast beef dinner in 15 years tonight. The roast was amazing. I made mashed potatoes and veggies but I also made Yorkshire pudding. Gravy from scratch. What an amazing dinner. Good to nourish your body and mind.

At first being a vegetarian was good. But going down this rabbit hole turned out not to be a good thing for me. I feel a little guilty.
 
Lola said:
I had my very first roast beef dinner in 15 years tonight. The roast was amazing. I made mashed potatoes and veggies but I also made Yorkshire pudding. Gravy from scratch. What an amazing dinner. Good to nourish your body and mind.

At first being a vegetarian was good. But going down this rabbit hole turned out not to be a good thing for me. I feel a little guilty.
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Love me some roast. Don't do it too often, but a nice Prime rib is deadly.
 
dmatthews said:
Love me some roast. Don't do it too often, but a nice Prime rib is deadly.
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That is next on my list. We had a Blade roast tonight. I can’t even remember the cuts of meat anymore. I eat beef every other day. I eat egg whites on the other days.

I love feeling alive with energy. It’s amazing how one little change in your diet can impact the way you feel and your daily life.
 
Lola said:
That is next on my list. We had a Blade roast tonight. I can’t even remember the cuts of meat anymore. I eat beef every other day. I eat egg whites on the other days.

I love feeling alive with energy. It’s amazing how one little change in your diet can impact the way you feel and your daily life.
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Humans are omnivores. Plain and simple...
Prime rib recipe available. (Always at Christmas)
 
Daryl Jones said:
One night I was a ninja and hid outside in the shrubs complete with one of my katanas. I jumped out at a group of three costumed candy seekers trying to startle them. "Oh hi Sensei, nice sword." 3 of my young students, and it never phased them one bit...🥺🤣
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About a decade ago I was clearing out some old school stuff, and I found a bear outfit from a closed elementary school. They’d used it as a mascot with a red bow by one of the ears.

I took it home and put it on. I patiently waited in the dark garage for my wife to come home. It had to be 90F in there, so it was a miserable 15 minutes. She pulled in. I let her get out of the car, then came out behind her and grabbed her. She spun around, said “nice bow” and laughed at me. Very disappointing.
 
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