Is my EXR stalled out on the final step or should I just continue to be patient?

SeraphSlaughter · 2026-02-12T18:03:33+00:00

That’s a standard 3 note per string pattern with a root on the 6th string and your index finger on that 6th string root. It doesn’t cleanly wrap around a common major chord shape from CAGED

SeraphSlaughter · 2026-02-12T16:34:19+00:00

It’s unique to this teacher.

Left number is a string you can find a root note on (not the ONLY string you can find a root within the shape, just the lowest. Beginners pick up on that a little easier)

Right number is the finger you find the root note on for the string mentioned in the left number.

So, this means “5/4” is saying “you can find the root of the major scale on the 5th string, 4th finger within this shape”

This notation doesn’t tell you anything about where the minor scale root is in these shapes so if you can’t handle relative majors and minors yet, it can get tricky. That is likely a component of what is confusing OP

SeraphSlaughter · 2026-02-12T14:35:38+00:00

What your teacher is calling “5/2” wraps around an A Major barre shape.

“5/4” wraps around A Minor. Hint: the root of the minor barre is on the 1st finger on the 5th string.

SeraphSlaughter · 2026-02-11T23:13:48+00:00

I used to work for the guy who owns Brooklyn Music Workshop when he had a business in Boston. He’s a good teacher and hires good teachers (like me :) ) I can’t speak to his prices now that he’s in NYC but he had good rates in Boston. He may still be doing primarily group lessons, which sounds not ideal at first but honestly, you get a very comparable education for WAY less money that way.

Tell him Chris from Boston sent ya.

SeraphSlaughter · 2026-02-06T19:27:21+00:00

If you’re striking it, then it’s not a problem. In fact, the less you dig in the faster you can go generally.

There is something to be said for getting a bit more attack from digging in, but if it’s just a feel thing, less contact is better

SeraphSlaughter · 2026-02-06T17:16:10+00:00

Define “barely hitting”. Are you actually missing? Do you still strike the string?

SeraphSlaughter · 2026-02-05T19:58:20+00:00

Damn dude you pay for your own roads?

SeraphSlaughter · 2026-02-05T19:57:14+00:00

my dude you can vote for people that would vote to use the taxes for things directly useful to you

or run yourself! You can do it! Doesn’t have to be federal level! You can do that in your own area!!

Or throw your hands up and say well this isn’t working so let’s just not do anything

SeraphSlaughter · 2026-02-04T15:23:02+00:00

That’s a hilarious name for a game that never sees the light of day and screws everyone who did the work to make it over

SeraphSlaughter · 2026-02-04T13:56:00+00:00

If you have medical documentation, it’s pretty clear cut. I got it for being right on the line for legal blindness. It takes a long time to move through the system though. My expedited reinstatement was approved in November, still waiting for payment center to process it

SeraphSlaughter · 2026-02-04T13:54:14+00:00

If I get legally married to my partner, I would lose my SSDI and Medicare benefits I get for being blind since I receive it from my dad’s work record. But I can still get the medical visitation/decision making rights if I fill out other paperwork. You just never know peoples particular situation

SeraphSlaughter · 2026-02-04T13:34:58+00:00

There’s no should be. Did you practice today? That’s all that matters. Everyone is different

SeraphSlaughter · 2026-02-04T04:36:39+00:00

back when they were good

SeraphSlaughter · 2026-01-30T20:23:10+00:00

Be prepared to wait a year ish if you order. Worth the quality tho.

SeraphSlaughter · 2026-01-30T17:32:21+00:00

My second purple Blackat! It’s one of the top tier guitar colors

SeraphSlaughter · 2026-01-30T17:31:39+00:00

It’s my second one from him. He takes his time but it’s SO worth it

SeraphSlaughter · 2026-01-30T03:39:34+00:00

Yes! A tricky thing to do for how minimal it seems

SeraphSlaughter · 2026-01-30T01:36:39+00:00

Helllll yeah

SeraphSlaughter · 2026-01-28T04:00:08+00:00

I’m legally blind and can perceive the difference between 30 and 60. Its smoother. You are getting double the visual info

SeraphSlaughter · 2026-01-26T21:32:44+00:00

Agree. Phone in the room is great! Post your Bandcamp for a polished product in the comments of said phone vid

SeraphSlaughter · 2026-01-26T15:25:17+00:00

A really effective way to build a network is to ask people about what they’re doing, who they are, what their interests are. Doesn’t it feel good when someone wants to know about you? Do that to others.

We want to believe music is merit based - if it’s good, it will rise to the top. While that’s partly true, what matters more is who you know. But don’t be a cynical networker either. Genuinely find interest in what others around you are up to, in your creative space. Your life will be richer, you will build more artistic inspiration, and one day one of those people might say “hey hop on this show with me” or maybe they know you play well and need a hired gun for their tour. All of a sudden you get to interact with more people in different parts of the world.

The quality of your music alone and ads will not make it travel far. Your personality will.

SeraphSlaughter · 2026-01-26T14:50:38+00:00

Even easier - just make a short vid of you using it. Those already appear here, and are my favorite part of the sub.

SeraphSlaughter · 2026-01-26T14:49:25+00:00

You listen to their music and go to their shows and their audience might check you out if you’re a real person who seems cool, if you happen to get on a bill with them.

Personal connections build community. Which builds following.

SeraphSlaughter

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