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Finger picks have arrived . Fit perfectly too. I've attempted to play but I can't for the life remember the pieces I learned from books but I can remember my own compositions - emotional attachment no-doubt. Only thing is the pain. Just pressing down on one string with my little finger hurts like hell. Will take a while before my fingers harden again, in the meantime I will have to suffer for my cause.
It's all too easy to forget tracks when not played for a while Mark.
When we used to gig, I'd remember circa 40 tracks easily.
I used to be able to play for example Sultans of Swing blindfolded. I dare say I can only remember 40/50% of it now and would need a refresher. Some tracks I can't remember at all and would have to start again!
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By the looks of it Acoustic Labs musical nomenclature is available online for 5 bucks a pop. I might well download some and have a go at playing some of it. TearDrop - (Massive Attack) is available. Would love to be able to play such a tune.

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Great stuff. Thanks for posting
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Great stuff. Thanks for posting
No finger picks involved
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No finger picks involved
even more impressive

Is a finger pick the same as a plectrum?
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even more impressive

Is a finger pick the same as a plectrum?

Finger picks are a bit like false nails

They are metal or plastic and they cover the tips of the fingers (like a thimble with pointy bits)
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Finger picks are a bit like false nails

They are metal or plastic and they cover the tips of the fingers (like a thimble with pointy bits)
Thanks for explaining. I remember learning to play acoustic guitar and it was really tough on the nails. I think I gave up because it hurt my fingers and would have meant cutting my nails short! (that seemed too big a sacrifice aged 20). I managed to learn "House of the Rising Sun" and a little bit of stairway to Heaven although it was always easier to ask guys to play it for me.
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Thanks for explaining. I remember learning to play acoustic guitar and it was really tough on the nails. I think I gave up because it hurt my fingers and would have meant cutting my nails short! (that seemed too big a sacrifice aged 20). I managed to learn "House of the Rising Sun" and a little bit of stairway to Heaven although it was always easier to ask guys to play it for me.
yes me too

Scoolfriends and I bought acoustic guiters.

House of the Rising Sun was 'Really Good' especially trying to do a raspy male voice lol
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No finger picks involved
I've tried finger picks but find them almost impossible to use - they feel so clumsy. I prefer the Mark Knopfler style - just using the finger tips. Much more responsive. I learned by watching Davey Graham and John Martyn when I was a 15yr old.
 
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