Nice work, Birgit! It's sounding better and better!

I hear that you play most of the notes very short in duration. Do you know what I mean? I wonder if you can try play longer notes (where they are supposed to be longer)? I'm not sure if I'm explaining this well enough - let me know.

I am impressed with the drive and effort, and stamina in this version.  I can hear you getting more comfortable and into the timing as the recording progresses.  

Here's a suggestion for humming.  No joke,hold the guitar but do not play.  Simply listen and hum along with Roberts solo, then hum the solo to the backing track.  Feel the groove as the beat moves.  Then try playing just the first notes of every bar or phrase and do it the best you can.  Let  that note hang until the next bar.  The object is to feel it, and then play it.

Rock on.

Birgit - You are growing better each round of recording. Keep up the great work.

I do agree with Robert that holding on to the notes a little bit longer would be a good thing. Let them ring out, if you can. It might take a little practice but I'm sure you will get it.

Wow, very nice, Birgit. You're improving fast, and your dedication and hard work is evident. That's a long piece to play and I'm very impressed. Congrats! 

@robert

Thanks a lot, Robert, for your input. I understand, what you mean. You explained it very well. I can hear now the short notes too, but during playing I didn’t realize it. Maybe I was to busy concentrating on the rhythm. I’ll be focusing on these things.

I appreciate it very much that you took your time to give me tips for improving my playing. It’s so important to get input where I have to work on.

Thanks Birgit

@clayton

Thank you Clayton for your encouraging words and your input. I feel the same as you said that the longer I play during the recording the better I get into the timing.  I feel more comfortable as time goes by and I forget a little bit the red recording button …..

And thanks for your humming suggestion. That’s completely new to me. I’ll definitely apply this guide and I’ll  tell you about my experiences. As a beginner I’m so grateful for the assistance.

Thanks Birgit

@jestme

Thank you Chris for your input. I will focus on the point to hold the notes a little bit longer. And it’s important what you said : « I might take a little practice ». I will remember that during my playing and I don’t give up in case it takes a little bit longer….

Thanks Birgit

@sgmoct

Thank you Sandie for your kind words. And again: without your encouraging recordings, which improve each time, I wouldn’t have been able to overcome my inhibitions to share my recordings.

We need to move from our comfort zone and improve our playing.

Thanks Birgit

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@sgmoct

Thank you Sandie for your kind words. And again: without your encouraging recordings, which improve each time, I wouldn’t have been able to overcome my inhibitions to share my recordings.

We need to move from our comfort zone and improve our playing.

Thanks Birgit

It's so great to hear this! See Sandie, you are an inspiration! We can ALL do that for each other. Play, record, share - this helps not only our own playing (immensely!) but it also helps others. Isn't that a GREAT thing!?

@robert  I'm very happy Birgit finds my recordings an inspiration. Yes, sharing and inspiring others is a GREAT thing!