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I agree. He hired you for what you were doing not for what he wants you to do. (Well sort of) Why should the fact that money is involved make things any different. Do what you do and you will be fine. It's not like it's your VERY first time.

Knock 'em dead!!!

Don't you hate(love) it when a deal comes along that you can't pass up.

Only 37% better huh? Too bad you couldn't get 38% out of it.

Welcome to the forums Eldorvic!

There is a search feature at the top of the page in the dark blue line underneath the "Public books" tab."  Just above "logged in as".

I'm stiil gonna believe he was a Navy seal. That is just too cool to let go of.

I pretty much figured it out, well it's working for me anyway. I have to use my fingers instead of my hand on the up strum. Kinda like pushing the pick up instead of dragging it. Also, the pick kinda bounces off the strings not raking them and I'm only hitting 1 or 2 stings. Maybe the G & B. I think with some practice it will sound really good. I need to remember to slow down too.

Thanks for all the advice

So, 2 months later..... I finally got around to strumming one of those Staggs. It was decent. A total beginners guitar. The action was a bit high. It took a little effort to barre. But they will serve their purpose nicely.

Just came across this article:

http://www.sbsun.com/rss/ci_20782553?source=rss

That's not what we wanted to hear. So sad. Thoughts with you and his family.

If you can, get yours hands on it to give it a test drive. Love the flamed purple!!!!

Welcome to the forums Cueball.

I have a hard time with strumming also. I'm getting better at being able to listen and pick out what's going on. To me strumming is as important as the chords are. Your strum should happen between the chords that are shown on your song sheet.

G                     C       G                   D
Hey, where did  we go days when the rains came

So for this song (Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison) you would play DDUUDU for the G then switch to the C DDUUDU switch to G and so on. So you don't really strum TO the words. What can be helpful is to remember the word that the chord change hits on. In this example they are we, days, and rain. If you're fairly new to guitar or are just having trouble then I would try to find a video of a version you like and emulate that one. That's what I do.

I agree with Zurf. There is no ONE way to do it. Look up any song on youtube and you'll see variations.

Wow that'a a long time. I was only 6 when you started.

Happy guitar b-day anniversary thingy.