that’s identical to how i’ve played it for decades! one small exception - the first d pattern i hear played on the g and d strings not the d sus on the first …
Ah, good, someone else with a sensible outlook! 😃 Yes, it would be better to keep it in the same octave as the the others (2nd & 3rd strings) but I wanted to keep it simple. How do you do it?
after the a minor, finger the d chord with the g string open, then the d chord with the f sharp on the 4th string. then the e on the 4th finishing up with the d chord f sharp on the 4th. transitions naturally to playing the c chord notes on the 4th string if you want to avoid the slightly awkward fingering of the c on the 1st and 2nd second strings
an additional note - the melody is taken from an old english ballad ‘skewball’ dating back to the 18th century .. peter paul and mary have a version on youtube if any wants to check it out
Yes, excellent explanation, thanks. I played around with that but you really *have to* avoid the top string when playing Dsus4-and you’re right that it flows more nicely too
Perfect lesson. I don't think it could be improved upon. Includes a play-a-long and backing track and in a key that is very playable. Thanks!
Thanks, Tom, that's very kind. Glad you're enjoying it 😊 This type of encouragement makes a real difference.
loved it you explain so well xmas to you
Many thanks, Timmy, glad you found it useful!
that’s identical to how i’ve played it for decades! one small exception - the first d pattern i hear played on the g and d strings not the d sus on the first …
Ah, good, someone else with a sensible outlook! 😃 Yes, it would be better to keep it in the same octave as the the others (2nd & 3rd strings) but I wanted to keep it simple. How do you do it?
after the a minor, finger the d chord with the g string open, then the d chord with the f sharp on the 4th string. then the e on the 4th finishing up with the d chord f sharp on the 4th. transitions naturally to playing the c chord notes on the 4th string if you want to avoid the slightly awkward fingering of the c on the 1st and 2nd second strings
an additional note - the melody is taken from an old english ballad ‘skewball’ dating back to the 18th century .. peter paul and mary have a version on youtube if any wants to check it out
Yes, excellent explanation, thanks. I played around with that but you really *have to* avoid the top string when playing Dsus4-and you’re right that it flows more nicely too
@@drooga81 Cool, PP&M were amazing. I'll check it out. Thanks for the info!
Talking bird.
Indeed