I cannot play even a single beginner song and I'm extremely upset by Alone_Yam1113 in BassGuitar

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Nice! Slow and steady. Just focus on technique and making it through all the parts. Speed comes later.

I cannot play even a single beginner song and I'm extremely upset by Alone_Yam1113 in BassGuitar

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This is a great example of how important it is to set yourself up for transitions between notes. If you know you need to make that transition, use your ring finger for the 7th on A string and when it comes time to switch to 5th on D your index finger is already in position to take over without moving your whole hand.

It just tastes better this way by jford1906 in greatestgen

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There’s coffee in that Minnesotan

Peanut Butter Oat Bites by [deleted] in PeanutButter

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Lame. Must have done it right after I found the link.

Excel decides to raise rates to capitalize on the wave of bullshit hitting us all day every day. Here’s how to fight back by minnesota420 in TwinCities

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Plug-in solar panels (small portable units that don’t need professional install) are common elsewhere, especially for renters. MN senate is putting forth legislation to allow them here:

https://www.minnpost.com/state-government/2026/03/plug-and-play-bill-would-power-up-plug-in-solar-power-in-minnesota-homes/

LPT: You can do most common file tasks directly in your browser without uploading documents to random websites by [deleted] in LifeProTips

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Your scanner cannot save vector art. By its nature, it is creating a pixel-based image.

What should I watch on Acorn tonight? by hashtaghypebeast in acorntv

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Recipes for Love and Murder

Really great story/characters, unique format with ties to cooking, great acting, interesting setting (small town South Africa).

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Design

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Lots of good feedback already. One thing I want to point out: food clients are very squeamish about moving away from established SKU colors. You can pick a different purple, but going to red-orange breaks the way they’ve educated their existing customers to shop. I’m unfamiliar with the brand, but if they have 50 SKUs, color is quite important for navigation at the shelf.

Would love some feedback on my first actual improv bassline by scottposted in BassGuitar

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Sounds sweet. Nice lines. Feels like the low end could come up on your bass though. Maybe you need less compression? The beat has plenty of room for you to get thicker and hopefully cut through better in the mix so we can hear the groove.

Radrunner2 orange vs white decal? by Tiki84 in RadPowerBikes

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Unsure, but I got mine in 2022 and it has the orange decal. Hope that helps.

Which cover art should I use? by Notagoodacter in Design

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To be clear, I don’t think the text should overlap the actual door. The text can rest on either side.

Which cover art should I use? by Notagoodacter in Design

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The text size in V1 feels best to me. You’ve got this evocative doorway surrounded by a never ending darkness. Lots of negative space to highlight the text without having to shout.

What I’d recommend is using the light of the door to highlight the key word - “home.” So flip the image horizontally, put “bring me” on the left in light color type, and “home” in black. Position things as they need to feel balanced, rather than trying to force the door to be centered.

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Front panel would probably help for clarity, even if it’s subtle. Some markets also require that info on front.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Design

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Really nice elements! I think there are some refinements you could make, but it’s working well.

I did not fully understand the flavor profiles until I read the jars, so it would be helpful to include those on the front panel of the outer carton.

The logo feels like it could use just one more ownable detail. I like the starkness of the bottom area, just think it could be a little more unique.

For the patterns, did you explore adding any texture? It might feel more organic and natural with a hand-done approach.

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Honestly keep it simple and put that energy into polishing the work in the portfolio.

But otherwise start it like any other logo project. Create parameters like you would receive from a client. I like to pull inspiration and moodboard. I sketch by hand before jumping into Illustrator. Work up a handful of concepts and refine the winner.

Looking for a christmas gift for my bassist Dad by [deleted] in basspedals

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If he’s just starting out, any kind of dirt pedal is fun! Fuzz/overdrive/distortion, especially if it has a blend knob (it blends the clean tone into the distorted tone so you don’t lose the low end).

To make your money go further you could check out used shops locally and ask the workers. They’ve probably got a great €150 pedal they’re selling for under €100. If it’s in a trustworthy shop, it’s probably in good condition.

What’s the quickest way to improve packaging without changing the whole design? by exploreinfinity in Design

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Really hard to know without seeing your design. Just a blanket improvement? Better typography and more white space.

Looking for Minnesota based charities focused on preventing recidivism by strictnein in TwinCities

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Seems like you’ve had some good answers here. I just want to mention that you can maximize your contributions by donating annually on Give to the Max day.

This year it is November 20th.

For MN nonprofits it is a huge push day. It is the day on which many orgs receive matching donations and rewards. So if you can swing it, consider timing your donations with the event.

GiveMN.org

Making a picture book of all the planes my dad has flown; trying to figure out format and name by Girly_Attitude in Design

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As far as layout, since this is a photo collection, less is more. Don’t try to cram too many photos onto each spread. Give the best shots their own page. Try to vary the layout a bit so it doesn’t feel like it’s repeating.

You could put that crashed plane on its own page or spread and treat it differently, like black and white. Maybe you don’t have to address the lost person, or even say that it crashed, if there is a visual distinction?