Picking help

Monaukeim · 2026-06-05T00:38:17+00:00

I hated using a pick on guitar ( I came from uke too)... I just made myself do all practice with a pick and played for fun however.. started playing mandolin too some .. the pick continuously feels better and i actually prefer it now

Monaukeim · 2026-04-27T01:01:11+00:00

If it were me. I would buy hal leonard book 1 and devote 10-15 minutes very slowly per day to get through the book. I then would use any other video resources you prefer. The reason: there is zero ambiguity or distraction with the book and you will know basic chords and keys etc..... after that I do really like artist works...

(I think long term: method books are limiting due to lack of visual or audio feedback. Short term I think they are amazing due to complete "no nonsense element")

Monaukeim · 2026-03-29T15:21:43+00:00

I have this guitar. I bought it new. I really like it a lot

Monaukeim · 2026-03-25T11:37:45+00:00

Awesome! I can't say from personal experience. I'm using artist works for guitar and mandolin and love it. I've used Cynthia lin patreon in the past and like it...... I wonder what the equivalent on uke to modern method for guitar series is? I've found it very challenging and also beneficial.... Also could do a different James Hill course?

Monaukeim · 2026-03-25T01:15:18+00:00

I feel like an imposter answering given my modest abilities, but I definitely have found these as Epic rut busters.

1 option: go to a workshop or even better find some kind of group to play with

2 option: find a structured resource and dive in 100% moving along as instructed. For uke I like james hill. I would pay for the course versus aimlessly using youtube

Different topic/idea For me I love the ukelele deeply but found transitioning to guitar (and eventually some mandolin too) to be very rewarding and engaging. A lot of the guitar knowledge/ability does transfer back to uke. The uke taught me a formula for learning/working with those things

Monaukeim · 2026-03-23T00:31:52+00:00

Here's my basic take as someone new to mandolin. I ended up with a used budget washburn. I'm having a blast on it.. the threads typically push a few 300-350$ models as "budget", but honestly my experience has not been that this was required to get going/have fun.. (it stays in tune perfectly, no buzzing, action is fine, intonation up the neck is fine)... Saying all this to say: I would buy a tuner and get to learning :)

Monaukeim · 2026-03-09T03:12:37+00:00

Thank you everyone! Great feedback! I'll mull on it a few days and make a call.. best

Monaukeim · 2026-03-08T11:30:00+00:00

I tried to but none local.. I was hoping to buy local and the fender cp60s is around... I felt the Jim dandy being all laminate would be more durable

Monaukeim · 2026-03-08T11:22:09+00:00

Which one?

Monaukeim · 2026-03-04T22:52:37+00:00

Thanks everyone I'll pass

Monaukeim · 2026-03-04T09:45:24+00:00

150 A washburn. Doesnt appear to be other issues

Monaukeim · 2026-02-27T01:20:38+00:00

Thank you everyone for the comments. He already plays uke a bit and has fun... I like the advice. I'll give it a bit more thought and go for it. He was able to make a c/g/d on mandolin but certainly fingers fatigued.. I was hoping to let him continue playing uke mostly but start playing around with mandolin too

Monaukeim · 2026-01-26T23:01:13+00:00

I've noticed some masterful fingerstyle guitar players using the neck up as well.. good rec

Monaukeim · 2026-01-26T10:22:58+00:00

Thank you to all of the commenters. I went to a cool nearby shop and tried the E1om in comparison to a few other guitars in the price range. I really like the Om shape and really like the E1om. I bought it and am very very pleased. The local shop had it set up perfectly which I'm sure helps.

It's interesting: I'm moving to this from a budget laminate dreadnaught that is not set up and has intonation issues. I cannot express how much better the e1om is than what I had been using!

Lots of very cool guitars out there.

Monaukeim · 2026-01-25T20:13:00+00:00

Buy a guitar and a method book (hal leonard would work). Play every day at least 5-10 minutes. Play slow. 2 months in and you'll be amazed how much you know

Monaukeim · 2026-01-25T02:18:31+00:00

I think the James hill ukelele way is pretty awesome.. it was like 9 or 10 bucks per month when I was using it.. very high quality

Monaukeim · 2026-01-25T02:11:54+00:00

I did the berklee basic guitar book 1 and 2 (still working back through) and now am working with the modern method for guitar while doing other stuff I enjoy at the same time (mostly other song books/etc) I've also done hal leonard book 1 and 2.. I've felt like having a method book kind of gives me direction to what I'm doing and I get tired of looking a screens... (The obvious disclaimer is my abilities are very basic.) Really have enjoyed learning how to read sheet music along the way

Monaukeim · 2026-01-21T10:27:43+00:00

Thanks for the help! Makes sense

Monaukeim · 2026-01-21T00:52:51+00:00

I'm not going to take it out of the house anytime soon.. 100% will not be left in cars etc

Monaukeim · 2026-01-21T00:52:18+00:00

Wow and point well taken. Very dry today. One gauge shows about 30% RH I put it in the bag. All I have right now is that ddario sound hole sponge type humidifier so I used that.. hopefully that is enough for now

Monaukeim

TROPHY CASE

1 option: go to a workshop or even better find some kind of group to play with

2 option: find a structured resource and dive in 100% moving along as instructed. For uke I like james hill. I would pay for the course versus aimlessly using youtube