I managed to play some barre chords tonight!!!! YeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaH!!!!
OK I was using an electric with a really low action....but I PLAYED BARRE CHORDS!!!
Might not sound a big deal to some of you - but, having severed a tendon in my left (fretting) hand a few weeks ago, I've been having MAJOR problems playing barre chords - mainly because the middle finger on my left hand - yes, the one with the severed tendon - wouldn't do as it was told - it just flopped everywhere. Credit goes to the grandson - he said "Try the electric, it'll be easier...." about a week ago - I've absolutely hammered it this weekend and all this week (which is my excuse for not posting much!) and tonight I managed to get through "Badge" - it's in easy songs, the hard part was lifting the bad finger on and off the Em chord to get the Esus2 - but I made it!!!! YEAH!
It's a real breakthrough - there were times over the last few weeks, I never thought I'd play again to a reasonable standard.....now I KNOW it will come back.....
Aaaah this has been a GOOOOOOD night .....
:D :D :D :D :D
Vic
"Sometimes the beauty of music can help us all find strength to deal with all the curves life can throw us." (D. Hodge.)
Congratulations, Vic!!! A big WOOHOO from this side of the pond! :!:
Margaret
When my mind is free, you know a melody can move me
And when I'm feelin' blue, the guitar's comin' through to soothe me ~
I had no doubt about it :D
This is just the beginning.
Great news.
Bish
"I play live as playing dead is harder than it sounds!"
YEAH!! 
. Thats actually very impressive. Many of us have a hard time with barres without having tendon problems. I have a feeling you'll get back to where you were. Keep at it.
Jim
“The hardest thing in life is to know which bridge to cross and which to burn” - David Russell (Scottish classical Guitarist. b.1942)
Great news Vic!! :D You da man! 8) 8) 8)
Dan
"The only way I know that guarantees no mistakes is not to play and that's simply not an option". David Hodge
Good to hear Vic!
#4491....
This is fantastic news Vic, :D :D
There will be no stopping you now. Ah! so thats the secret, you had to take a "hammer" to your finger LOL. :wink: :wink:
BTW Vic, did you get the CD through the post?
Rock on Vic!!!
All the best
Chris
The guitar is all right John but you'll never make a living out of it! (John Lennon's Aunt Mimi)
Good! Good for you man!
Sláinte!
8)
Jason
"Rock And Roll Ain't Noise Pollution"
Ah you made my day man! and by the sounds of things yours too.
Robbie
Vic,
I have been following your story for a while, and you have been in my thoughts and prayers. Thank you for the inspiration and motivation you provide. Congratulations on the breakthrough!
Stay the course,
Dwayne
Way to go Vic!
You've come a long way.
Keep at it
John
Awesomeness!
You torally rock Vic.
Katelyn
