May 28: Repeat
I played the walking song and “Get to Know You” on the electric and then repeated the walking song on the tenor ukulele.
I would’ve done more, but my arm seized up so I thought it was probably best I stop at that point.
May 29: Discouraged
I played the walking song and “Get to Know You” today on the electric. I didn’t have as much time as usual.
I’m really getting discouraged by the electric. My arm still hurts while playing it, for one. For two, it still sounds discordant on certain chords and I’m not sure how to fix that. I feel like I must be playing it incorrectly, but I don’t know how to fix it beyond getting lessons, which are not possible at this time.
I don’t know.
Maybe I should take a complete break from playing in order to heal.
May 30: Better
@ericdesmarais played around with the settings on the amp while I was playing and we decided that the “gains” was too high. I was MUCH encouraged by how my guitar sounded today.
My arm also hurt a lot less. I played 3 songs; the walking song, “Get to Know You,” and the wedding song.
I also discovered that the pick I’ve been using is being slowly shaved down. Poor pick. I guess I know what I’m asking for in my stocking at Christmas!
May 31: Tingles
I played the electric today for three songs and the tenor uke for one.
I guess I was a little more enthusiastic than usual because my fingers are still tingling.
I played the walking song on both instruments, and “Get to Know You” and the wedding song on the guitar.
I’m still not used to the electric’s sound. I like the full-bodied richness of the acoustic much better.
June 1: Short
I had a short practice session today. Not only did virtual school run longer than usual today, but my arm was bothering me even before I picked up the guitar.
I played the walking song and “Get to Know You” on the electric and then the walking song on the tenor ukulele again.
I really like it.
June 2: Singing
I think I’m out of practise at singing a full song because my voice broke near the end of the wedding song.
Maybe it’s just not in my range? I should try playing it tomorrow without the capo and see how that sounds.
Also, the D to Fmaj7 for the verse to bridge really bothers me. I practised it several times outside the song, and it sounded fine. But in the song?
I don’t know what’s wrong.
I also played the walking song (on electric and ukulele) and “Get to Know You.” Are you surprised? If you’ve been following me lately you shouldn’t be.
On the plus side, my arm doesn’t hurt today. I’ll take that win.