Video Question: Muting Sounds

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Date: May 13th, 2008 | Length: 1.83 | Instructor: Steve Eulberg

Fire_Heart asked "Hi ! I'm learning lesson 2 of Steve's Bluegrass series, but I can mute sound when I play "chat". Such as : G chat D chat (in G), C chat G chat (in C)." Another benefit of being a member of JamPlay is the video response section. Our expert staff fields questions from our members and provides video responses each week.

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- June 20th, 2008 (5 minutes, 23 seconds)

Robearle asks, "Dear D-Mac/Brad, Having been a member of Jamplay for almost a year now there are 1 or 2 things i have noticed. First of all, ALL of the instructors are excellent guitarists. Secondly, quite a few of them have a beard or a goatee, There's D-Mac, Jim Deeming, Mark Brennan, Dennis Hodges, Nick Greathouse and of course, Steve Eulberg, who is not only armed with a beard, but a pony tail too!. My question is this: Do you think growing a beard or a goatee will help to improve my playing? ...and if so, what shade would you recommend?. I know that D-Mac has tried goatees of various colours since I joined Jamplay and I would love to know which one works best for him? Thanks in advance. Rob. " View Response

Advanced Strumming Patterns - January 8th, 2008 (3 minutes, 40 seconds)

Bernarddude asks, "How about some advanced strumming patterns?" View Response

D Major Chord - February 25th, 2008 (2 minutes, 23 seconds)

Brianm579 asks, "It is easier for me to play the D Major chord with my 1 finger on the first string (second fret), my 2 finger on the third string (second fret), and my 3 finger on the second string (third fret). The instruction and chord charts show it slightly different, with the 1 and 2 fingers switched from how I do it. Is there any problem with playing it the way I do? I have found it makes it easier with some chord changes. I am concerned that down the road it could cause problems as I learn more." View Response

Guitar Travel Tips, Flying, Humidity and Altitude - June 9th, 2008 (4 minutes, 20 seconds)

nmound asks, "Hello JamPlay, I was wondering if you could provide some travel tips. Soon, I will be getting mobilized to Hawaii for a year and want to bring my Washburn acoustic with me. New York to Honolulu is quite the journey and I want my guitar to make it in one piece. One friend recommended de-tuning the strings b/c the pressure changes on a plane can make them bust. Also, is there a place on the plane for instruments as it is to big to fit in overhead compartments. Or, do I have no choice but to make it checked luggage (cringes at the thought of those careless baggage handlers)? Of course i will call the airline to get their policy, but tips from the tried and tested JamPlay instructors on their previous travels would be great. Thank You...keep up the good work!!!" View Response

Slash Chords - October 10th, 2007 (3 minutes, 12 seconds)

Knoemee says, "Hi Steve, I was browsing the CHORD library, it seems quite limited. I couldn't find any slash chords. For example, C/E, E/G#, A/C# etc. Was quite disappointed. I just signed up as a member yesterday for 3 months. It's either what I see is what I from the Jamplay's Chord Library or did i missed out in any links in JAMplay website? Thanks! Dawn" View Response