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12-10-2010, 11:32 AM
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First JT Song?
I've been playing for 8 years now, but I've been working on more fingerstyle lately and I'm loving the creative doors it promises to open. I have gotten down Dust in the Wind, Blackbird, and Stairway to Heaven. Although my right hand is still a bit clumsy, I'm wanting to learn a James Taylor piece or two.
So...where to start? I'm looking for an accessible piece for a beginner, but one that will push me into new direction and better technique. Any ideas? Thanks!
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#2
12-10-2010, 01:24 PM
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Fire and Rain is a good one that everyone knows. It doesn't get too hairy. There are lots of covers to see how it's played on Youtube too.
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#3
12-10-2010, 06:23 PM
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I learned to play JT songs from this guy in the UK. He has produced a JT collection of 6 songs on video, which includes tablature and chord sheets to print out. Very reasonably priced, and he gives lots of freebies and discounts as well.
http://www.6-string-videos.com/
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#4
12-12-2010, 12:26 PM
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Dove into this one last night. I thought it was a pretty decent lesson.
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12-12-2010, 01:30 PM
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Yes that is a good one indeed. I have checked out several of his videos.
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12-12-2010, 10:02 PM
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For me it was Sweet Baby James.
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#7
12-15-2010, 07:50 AM
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I started with just chords and Fire and Rain, but I eventually got this book, the as-recorded sheet music:
http://www.amazon.com/James-Taylor-G.../dp/0793514207 and I'm glad I did. I'd rate it as mostly early intermediate.
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