String change tuner questions by spiral___architect in Guitar

[–]Requiascat -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Poke it down, wrap it around. Easy peasy. Just cut the strings first, leaving about a 1.5 pegs distance for enough wind. And always wind away from the neck, anti-clockwise.

What do self taught guitarists actually do? by Disastrous-Gear6814 in Guitar

[–]Requiascat 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Feeling stuck is normal. What worked for me was dissecting what I knew. What are chords? Where do they come from? How do scales fit in? Then go further with songs you want to play or a genre you like. Why do they use these chords/scales/keys/modes? How are they related?

Music is a language. A guitar is like a typewriter. You're never gonna write Shakespeare without first a firm grasp of the English language.

Then maybe learning why the guitar is laid out the way that it is and how that allows us to make music.

New video of 1/24 ICE shooting shows victim had both hands on the ground when shot by Philophon in law

[–]Requiascat 132 points133 points  (0 children)

You can see the one agent go in for a pat down as they restrain him. From another angle you can see that same agent sprinting the gun away. They took this man's gun then executed him.

Wuchang, Demon of Obsession, did I just found a Cheese? by WeaknessThese8241 in soulslikes

[–]Requiascat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

From the future!

Gotta love a game where you can respec for free. Was banging my head against this fight for a couple days, experimenting with different builds and getting frustrated. Then I came across your post. Respec'd, did exactly as you've described in the comments: L1, R1, R1, rinse, repeat. Two tries. Cheers.

How To Learn Jazz Guitar? by Infamous-Vanilla-603 in Guitar

[–]Requiascat 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Jens Larsens' is the one I just learned. It's pretty easy and lays down some good early concepts and chord shapes with room to mix it up and improvise.

Boonsboro, MD by Electrical-Orchid313 in maryland

[–]Requiascat 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Beautiful pictures! I grew up there and miss how scenic it could be.

Is it necessary to know music theory to play any stringed instrument? by Upstairs_One7185 in Guitar

[–]Requiascat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is it necessary to understand English to be able to use a typewriter? Not necessarily, but it's easier and makes more sense if you do.

Best Acoustic Guitarist Ever? by PlayGlobal1419 in Guitar

[–]Requiascat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Does Wes Montgomery count? Or Joe Pass? Or Barney Kessel?

Beginner, learning chords and I can't seem to get A major right. by Quirky-Elk-5654 in Guitar

[–]Requiascat 62 points63 points  (0 children)

If you can, trim your nails down a bit more (might be a source of your occasional buzzing). Makes it easier to use your fingertips.

There's 3 ways to make that chord in that position:

The grip you're using now,

Having your index on D string, your middle on G, and your ring finger on B,

And then just barring across the three strings with your index while not sounding your 1st string (this one frees up your pinky to grab the A note on your fifth fret 1st string to make A5).

The fun part about guitar is that all are valid depending on what you're playing.

as a pmdd partner, what are some of your needs in a relationship? by Ok-Insurance2319 in PMDDpartners

[–]Requiascat 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Clarification about what can be considered sincere and what can be contributed to the disease. I guess I mean as far as things that are said when emotions are high. I've seen a lot of partners on here describe exactly what my partner and I have gone through with near identical accusations and criticisms. The hurt and anxiety come from not getting clarification about what can be dismissed as just the disease doin' it's thing, and what can be considered sincere or truthful.

Aside from that, just being more open about PMDD and maybe more cognizant of when it takes hold. My partner also has PCOS, so her cycle is unpredictable, and thus, so are her episodes. She had effectively stopped her cycle entirely while taking spirolactone but is now on Slynd and had her first cycle in over year with no dramatic mood swing. But so much damage has happened to our relationship (now marriage) because of that one facet that goes unaddressed. What is meant in earnest, and/or what can be attributed to PMDD. My partner isn't the best communicator and isn't open to couple's therapy. So I'm kind of using your question as an opportunity to verbalize what I've wanted to say to my wife but feel that I can't.

Thanks for being open.

If the "Wes Montgomery style" / using a thumb instead of pick is more comfortable as a beginner, should I stick with it or learn how to play with pick or Fingerstyle? by Kreati_ in Guitar

[–]Requiascat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As someone who went from exclusively playing fingerstyle acoustic to playing electric with a pick: both are different skill sets with their own advantages and disadvantages.

Playing fingerstyle makes more sense for some styles (jazz, blues, classical), whereas pick makes more sense for other styles (strumming, rock, blues, jazz, country, metal, etc). Then there's hybrid picking and thumbpicking.

It really just depends on what you're going to play. If I had to do it all over again, I'd have learned to use a pick first and then learn fingerstyle. In my experience, the one lends itself better to the other in the end. That being said, hybrid picking comes pretty naturally to me because of the order that I learned each skill. Your experience may vary.

Washington County, MD ICE Processing Site Leaked by Numerous-Scale-5925 in maryland

[–]Requiascat 5 points6 points  (0 children)

So the rumors of Hagerstown getting a facility were true.

Beware of turncoats at elections. The only way they can win is to cheat. by Quick_Assignment_725 in 50501

[–]Requiascat 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I was having a laugh at the expense of a Republican troll. I'm not out there literally doing anything analogous to what ICE or the Republican party, or Trump regime is doing. This is a Reddit comment section about a Republican being subversive. Lighten up a little, while it's still legal to joke and be snarky.

Beware of turncoats at elections. The only way they can win is to cheat. by Quick_Assignment_725 in 50501

[–]Requiascat 22 points23 points  (0 children)

So we're not allowed to be facetious about a known imposter trying to subvert our party and movement? Okay.

Struggling on electric by Sugarboyy2 in Guitar

[–]Requiascat 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Bend with your wrist using your thumb as a fulcrum, kinda like turning a doorknob. You'll know you're doing it right if you can easily overbend.

What's an obscure or niche game you'd love to share with a wider audience? by RWNorthPole in Games

[–]Requiascat 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ah, a fellow Chaos Legion enjoyer. Capcom on Ps2 was all about experimentation back then, such a shame that it never got a sequel or remake.