Learning DMB

So you're amazed as to how Dave's rhythm guitar slaps and strums so "perfectly"...but you can't. Ask all things about Dave and his guitars here.

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Learning DMB

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First of all I would like to say that this site is great. I did a search and this is exactly what I was looking for.

I have been playing for quite a while and I'm branching out to other music. I'm interrested in learning Dave's songs, but I was wondering if anyone had a suggestion on which ones to start out on. I think since his style is a lot different, and harder, than what I am use to. So I think I should start on the easier ones then progress to the harder ones. BTW, I almost have Ant's Marching down on guitar, but the singing will be a while, lol.

Any help for some of you DMV Vets would be appreciated.

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Here's a bunch to start with. None of them are very difficult at all.
Proudest Monkey, Halloween, Big Eyed Fish, Pig, Spoon, Seek Up, I'll Back You Up, Grey Street, Two Step, Dancing Nancies, Typical Situation, Lover Lay Down, Bartender
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Thanks for the suggestions. I'll get started.
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Also to get you started download and print off my book.

http://www.savefile.com/files/1815012

It is also under the "Returning the many favors" thread.
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Thanks for the suggestions. Here's an update. I have Ants Marching and Best of What's Around down on guitar about 90%, just having trouble matching up the vocals to the guitar, but it will come sooner or later. Thanks again...

BTW, I just DLed your book and it is awesome!! Now to find a color laser printer...
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ndfilth wrote:Also to get you started download and print off my book.

http://www.savefile.com/files/1815012

It is also under the "Returning the many favors" thread.
Wow man...thanks for putting that book together. It is a real piece of work!! Thanks for putting so much into it!
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Learn Two Step, Grey Street, Lover Lay Down, PNP, Cry Freedom, #34, and Satellite. Once you have those down you should be pretty comfortable with the Dave style. If you've already been playing guitar for a while then you should be able to play Dave's songs fine, you just need to adjust to the unique style and fingerings.
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ndfilth wrote:Also to get you started download and print off my book.

http://www.savefile.com/files/1815012

It is also under the "Returning the many favors" thread.
Wow this is an amazing book. Thanks for sharing. :thumbsup:
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wow ... I love the book!!! awesome!! :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
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