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เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 26 พ.ย. 2014
I'm Dirk, a childhood stroke survivor that can't use my left arm due to the 4 strokes I sustained when I was 3 years old. Since I can remember, I was moved by music and gravitated towards it. During my teenage years I was introduced to guitar and just had to play this instrument.
Determined, I set out to create a way to play this amazing instrument. Fast forward a couple of decades and I desire to share what I've learned along the way with others.
Check out my TH-cam channel for: How to lessons, theory, covers, originals, looping & everything in between.
All the best!
-Dirk
Determined, I set out to create a way to play this amazing instrument. Fast forward a couple of decades and I desire to share what I've learned along the way with others.
Check out my TH-cam channel for: How to lessons, theory, covers, originals, looping & everything in between.
All the best!
-Dirk
IndieDirk _ Lines of Light (New Music Release)
Hey everyone,
Dirk here and I'm excited to share that I've officially released a new single under my artist name: IndieDirk!
You can check it out at the following links:
TH-cam: th-cam.com/video/7ADPAp169is/w-d-xo.html
Spotify: open.spotify.com/album/0KxudFGem3Wtm2kJcyDwlV
Apple Music: music.apple.com/us/album/lines-of-light-single/1786334051
& anywhere else you stream music!
Thanks & all the very best to you!
-Dirk
Gear that I use and trust:
KYSER CAPO: amzn.to/3wuo9YQ
Dunlop Ultex Picks:
Medium 4 Pack - amzn.to/3R1lihh
Large 4 Pack - amzn.to/3QGjnOW
Medium 12 Pack - amzn.to/3WAWksu
Large 12 Pack - amzn.to/4acBL8X
Camera Gear:
Sony a6400 - amzn.to/44AFNXo
Tamron 11-20mm Lens - amzn.to/3yfmSFG
Tamron 17-70mm Lens - amzn.to/3wsXBHr
Sound / Recording Gear:
Boss RC-5 - amzn.to/44CN7ln
Boss FS-6 - amzn.to/3wtXUSe
Shure SM7B - amzn.to/4ag3KVk
Shure SM57 - amzn.to/4agDfPv
PreSonus Monitors 3.5 - amzn.to/3WuBaw9
Focusrite Scarlett 18i8 - amzn.to/3UQ2NhY
Ernie Ball Volume Pedal - amzn.to/4dzYFdm
Poly Tune Tuner - amzn.to/3WCv1ho
@yvetteyoungmusic @fender @taylorguitars @jimdunlopusa
Dirk here and I'm excited to share that I've officially released a new single under my artist name: IndieDirk!
You can check it out at the following links:
TH-cam: th-cam.com/video/7ADPAp169is/w-d-xo.html
Spotify: open.spotify.com/album/0KxudFGem3Wtm2kJcyDwlV
Apple Music: music.apple.com/us/album/lines-of-light-single/1786334051
& anywhere else you stream music!
Thanks & all the very best to you!
-Dirk
Gear that I use and trust:
KYSER CAPO: amzn.to/3wuo9YQ
Dunlop Ultex Picks:
Medium 4 Pack - amzn.to/3R1lihh
Large 4 Pack - amzn.to/3QGjnOW
Medium 12 Pack - amzn.to/3WAWksu
Large 12 Pack - amzn.to/4acBL8X
Camera Gear:
Sony a6400 - amzn.to/44AFNXo
Tamron 11-20mm Lens - amzn.to/3yfmSFG
Tamron 17-70mm Lens - amzn.to/3wsXBHr
Sound / Recording Gear:
Boss RC-5 - amzn.to/44CN7ln
Boss FS-6 - amzn.to/3wtXUSe
Shure SM7B - amzn.to/4ag3KVk
Shure SM57 - amzn.to/4agDfPv
PreSonus Monitors 3.5 - amzn.to/3WuBaw9
Focusrite Scarlett 18i8 - amzn.to/3UQ2NhY
Ernie Ball Volume Pedal - amzn.to/4dzYFdm
Poly Tune Tuner - amzn.to/3WCv1ho
@yvetteyoungmusic @fender @taylorguitars @jimdunlopusa
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One Handed Guitar _ Keep Te Sound Looping Around #guitar #innovation
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In this Video, I talk briefly about looping and then loop a quick little concept around! Hope you enjoy! All the best & thanks for 2k! We officially hit it today! -Dirk Gear that I use and trust: KYSER CAPO: amzn.to/3wuo9YQ Dunlop Ultex Picks: Medium 4 Pack - amzn.to/3R1lihh Large 4 Pack - amzn.to/3QGjnOW Medium 12 Pack - amzn.to/3WAWksu Large 12 Pack - amzn.to/4acBL8X Camera Gear: Sony a6400 -...
One Handed Guitar _ Post Loop Guitar #innovation #music #guitarist
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This video is all playing! Turn it on and relax a bit while it plays.. just simple melodic playing over a loop that I had previously laid down Leave a comment if you enjoyed this one! All the best! -Dirk Gear that I use and trust: KYSER CAPO: amzn.to/3wuo9YQ Dunlop Ultex Picks: Medium 4 Pack - amzn.to/3R1lihh Large 4 Pack - amzn.to/3QGjnOW Medium 12 Pack - amzn.to/3WAWksu Large 12 Pack - amzn.t...
One Handed Guitar _ Listener Choice Chord Shapes #guitar #innovation #overcome
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In this video I talk a bit about playing guitar and my approach to the instrument. Then I go on to take a request from a listener on my live for what key they would like me to play in. This loop starts with a Shell Chord Riff then a little melodic layering followed by a melodic solo and finishing off with chords in 3rd position. Leave a comment if you enjoyed this one! All the best! -Dirk Gear ...
One Handed Guitar _ Telegraph | #livelooping #guitarist #guitar #innovation #creative
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In this video I key off of a little hammer on and pull off Riff that I end up turning into an Ambient soundscape with long droning chords swelling in and out with the volume pedal. I called this "Telegraph" because the hammer on and pull off riff has a certain sense of urgency that I associated with information traveling across the miles via power lines back before our time of such modern commu...
One Handed Guitar _ Pioneer | #livelooping #guitarist #guitar #innovation #creative
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In this video I utilize the "A Shape Capo" Technique to achieve a slightly different sound on the initial Acoustic Track. This is a two layer loop that consist of the Hammer On's & Pull Off's followed by overdubbed Harmonics. Next comes the root chords on the electric with a ton of reverb. These are overdubbed several times to lay a nice ambient foundation. Lastly I play over the top with a gri...
One Handed Guitar _ Tapping Technique Loop #livelooping #guitarist #musiccreation #tapping
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In this video I'm diving into the very first original riff that I wrote on the guitar and adding a loop behind it. I hope you enjoy and if you do Like, Leave a comment and hey even share with a friend! Appreciate all of you! -Dirk Gear that I use and trust: KYSER CAPO: amzn.to/3wuo9YQ Dunlop Ultex Picks: Medium 4 Pack - amzn.to/3R1lihh Large 4 Pack - amzn.to/3QGjnOW Medium 12 Pack - amzn.to/3WA...
One Handed Guitar _ Simplicity is Underrated #innovation #musician #guitarist #onehandedguitar
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There's really not much to this riff, it's three layers of a loop with chords over the top. Layer 1: Top end of C#m chord being picked Layer 2: Harmonics on the 12th Layer 3: G# & A repetitively plucked Chords: C#m - B - A - B (repeat) All the very best! -Dirk Gear that I use and trust: KYSER CAPO: amzn.to/3wuo9YQ Dunlop Ultex Picks: Medium 4 Pack - amzn.to/3R1lihh Large 4 Pack - amzn.to/3QGjnO...
One Handed Guitar _ Acoustic Loopin' II
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A light simply little riff captured from a Live back in March (and before I learned that Manual focus is the way to go for the camera). Hope you can listen and enjoy. Close your eyes and journey to where you dream to be. All the very best! -Dirk Gear that I use and trust: KYSER CAPO: amzn.to/3wuo9YQ Dunlop Ultex Picks: Medium 4 Pack - amzn.to/3R1lihh Large 4 Pack - amzn.to/3QGjnOW Medium 12 Pac...
One Handed Guitar _ Acoustic Loopin'
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Just a pretty simple straight forward Acoustic Loop for ya this week! Key: Am if you want to jam along. All the very best! -Dirk Gear that I use and trust: KYSER CAPO: amzn.to/3wuo9YQ Dunlop Ultex Picks: Medium 4 Pack - amzn.to/3R1lihh Large 4 Pack - amzn.to/3QGjnOW Medium 12 Pack - amzn.to/3WAWksu Large 12 Pack - amzn.to/4acBL8X Camera Gear: Sony a6400 - amzn.to/44AFNXo Tamron 11-20mm Lens - a...
One Handed Guitar _ A Wall of Acoustic Sound
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In this riff, it starts with a very slow melodic build and progresses into an enormous wall of Acoustic sound. Comment if you enjoyed this one! As always, All the very best to each of you! -Dirk Gear that I use and trust: KYSER CAPO: amzn.to/3wuo9YQ Dunlop Ultex Picks: Medium 4 Pack - amzn.to/3R1lihh Large 4 Pack - amzn.to/3QGjnOW Medium 12 Pack - amzn.to/3WAWksu Large 12 Pack - amzn.to/4acBL8X...
One Handed Guitar _ Mantra (Innovation is greater than Limitation)
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Hey Folks, In this video, I decided to do a bit of an improv in E Major and experiment with some camera angles. What do you think? Let me know what you enjoyed most of this edit. Wishing each of you all the best, -Dirk Gear that I use and trust: KYSER CAPO: amzn.to/3wuo9YQ Dunlop Ultex Picks: Medium 4 Pack - amzn.to/3R1lihh Large 4 Pack - amzn.to/3QGjnOW Medium 12 Pack - amzn.to/3WAWksu Large 1...
One Handed Guitar _ An Easy Listening Live Loop
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This one is reminiscent of my Single Quiet Drive. However, it's a very stripped back electric only version. I hope you enjoy it and can just close your eyes and relax for the 10mins that it plays. This is also a rendition of my single Quiet Drive, you can check it out here: th-cam.com/video/w-2tXciPi5Q/w-d-xo.htmlsi=YLhypGK2dj9UUO2O All the very best! -Dirk Gear that I use and trust: KYSER CAPO...
One Handed Guitar _ A Relaxed Improv (Unedited Acoustic Guitar Playing)
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One Handed Guitar _ A Relaxed Improv (Unedited Acoustic Guitar Playing)
One Handed Guitar _ FACGAE Meets Standard (An Unedited Guitar Loop)
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One Handed Guitar _ FACGAE Meets Standard (An Unedited Guitar Loop)
One Handed Guitar _ Unedited Guitar Playing-01
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One Handed Guitar _ Unedited Guitar Playing-01
One Handed Guitar _ Live Loop _ If You Were There You Know (1:47)
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One Handed Guitar _ Live Loop _ If You Were There You Know (1:47)
One Handed Guitar _ Live Looping III (Flow State)
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One Handed Guitar _ Live Looping III (Flow State)
One Handed Guitar _ My Method for Approaching Guitar
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One Handed Guitar _ My Method for Approaching Guitar
One Handed Guitar _ "A" Cool Capo Trick
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One Handed Guitar _ "A" Cool Capo Trick
One Handed Guitar _ Live Loop II_Current Setup_Multi-angle
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One Handed Guitar _ Live Loop II_Current Setup_Multi-angle
One Handed Guitar _ Welcome to One Handed Guitar
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One Handed Guitar _ Welcome to One Handed Guitar
One Handed Guitar _ Live Loop I_Current Setup_Multi-angle
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One Handed Guitar _ Live Loop I_Current Setup_Multi-angle
One Handed Guitar _ Live Looping_A Blast From 2022 Past_Clip 3
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One Handed Guitar _ Live Looping_A Blast From 2022 Past_Clip 3
One Handed Guitar _ Live Looping_A Blast From 2022 Past_Clip 2
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One Handed Guitar _ Live Looping_A Blast From 2022 Past_Clip 1 (IndieDirk - Quiet Drive)
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One Handed Guitar _ Live Looping_A Blast From 2022 Past_Clip 1 (IndieDirk - Quiet Drive)
OneHandedGuitar _ While My Guitar Gently Weeps (Cover Challenge)
มุมมอง 781ปีที่แล้ว
OneHandedGuitar _ While My Guitar Gently Weeps (Cover Challenge)
It's amazing what you can with some creativity and innovation! I was in need of some inspiration and got it here! I'm missing half of my index finger, so playing some chords are difficult. I may have to get creative. I am curious how does one begin with the tapping? Thanks for the inspiration!
Happy New years man! it's great still seeing your content :D
Hey there! Thanks so much I greatly appreciate it and wishing you a very Happy New Year as well! All the best!
@@OneHandedGuitar You always make me smile dude haha I hope to see you a lot more through this year! :D
your amazing thank you for the techniques
Thanks so much, greatly appreciate you checking out the video and for the kind words! All the best to you on your guitar journey!
Thank you so much for sharing your gift. My dad is a life long guitar player and just dad a massive stroke. We are told he will no longer have use of his left arm. Your videos give me hope that he will play again someday. When he is ready, I cannot wait to share your music and techniques with him
Hi there, thank you for your comment! My heart goes out to your dad and his recovery journey.. I hope that he is able to regain use of his left hand. But if not and no matter how limited he may be in the aftermath I firmly believe that “Innovation is greater than our limitations” and that we really can do just about anything we put our minds too! Wishing all the very best to him as he recovers and if you guys have questions about my approach to guitar don’t hesitate to reach out. -Dirk
Nice work Dirk you should be proud of yourself for that accomplishment..Many happy returns on your birthday 🎂 🎉
Thanks so much! Greatly appreciate that and thank you for all your support of my music and channel! It means the world!
Sounds awesome. I guess a Happy Birthday is in order!
Thanks so much, I greatly appreciate it! Thanks for taking a listen to the video as well! All the very best! -Dirk
I had a stroke Oct. 4th. 2024. My right arm is a lot better but still can't play with it, (I had been playing 2 years). and don't know yet if I'll be able to play again.. Your video is a true inspiration. I subscribed for further inspiration & to see if you're still playing!
Oh wow! I’m so sorry to hear of your recent stroke.. I’m sure it was very devastating, yet I’m also sure that “Innovation is greater than our limitations” and I really believe that we can do just about anything we put our minds too! I hope your guitar journey continues on in full force and if you have any questions along the way don’t hesitate to reach out! All the very best, -Dirk
@@OneHandedGuitar Certainly will! love your tag line, it is so appropriate. It was. 😕 I bought a few thumb picks yesterday but I'm going to hold off learning your method until I see what I get back.
Happy birthday, Dirk. I LOVE the acoustic and piano pieces!
Thanks so much Jon! I greatly appreciate it and thank you for your continued support of my channel and sound!
Happy Birthday Dirk! Great day to release a video and new song. I listened to “Lines of Light” and it was beautiful!!!
Thanks so much ma! Greatly appreciate all the support and for your continual encouragement of my music journey!
Happy Birthday my love!!!! So proud of you!!! Such an amazing song released!!! Five ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️!!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Thanks so much ♥️ greatly appreciate all your support of my music and encouragement to keep pressing into the sound that I was seeking!
Good on you, have you tried D slide tuning, cheers from OZ.
Hey there, thanks so much! Appreciate you taking a listen and for the comment. I have yet to try that tuning.. I'll definitely have to check it out! All the best! -Dirk
😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍❤️❤️❤️🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩
Thanks ♥️ greatly appreciate it!
Sooooo incredibly TALENTED !!!! 🔥🔥🔥
Thanks so much ♥️ greatly appreciate all your support of my music!
Great info. I had a TBI from a gun when I was 15(45 now) and I think you will be able to help me a lot. Thanks from your drive.
Hey there, thanks so much for your comment and the drive that you possess to overcome and learn! I’m confident that with some innovation you’ll be able to start playing! All the best as you begin and if you’ve got questions on technique don’t hesitate to reach out!
This looks like funI also suffered a stroke andcan't use my left hand. but I think I'll start with an electric guitar instead easier. But will be tricky playing with right hand instead of my left one.
Thanks so much for checking out the video! I have the up-most confidence that you can do it! You're right, electric will be easier to start out on. All the very best to you as you begin! -Dirk
Can you please do a tutorial on how to play a bass guitar?
Hey there, thanks so much for this request! The technique for bass is very similar to guitar. I just find that I'm not using the pick as much when playing bass and more center around Hammer on's & Pull off's. Hope that helps! All the best!
Really dope. Respect to you my dude!
Thanks so much man! I greatly appreciate you checking out the video! All the best & keep on rockin!
Hey Dirk. I really like this one! It doesn’t appear that you’re using any kind of string damping device on the neck yet I can’t detect any extraneous or sympathetic sting noise. That’s pretty amazing, especially for an electric guitar. Are you muting at the bridge somehow?
Hey Jon, Thanks so much, I greatly appreciate the kind words! I think what you may have been noticing as far as sound goes was the use of a pretty substantial noise gate in my DAW. This particular preset has a few channel strips that I'm routing into one and the noise gate on each is set very high. Otherwise those single coils on the tele try to steal the show haha. Thanks for the comment and for taking a listen!
You inspired me to play my bajo quinto again. It’s a struggle but loosing an arm isn’t going to be the reason I don’t try playing again.
Hey that’s great to hear! I’m glad you’re going to give it a go! I believe it’s totally possible and wish you all the best as you dig in! Feel free to reach out if you’ve got any questions along the way!
😎👍 Hey Dirk! How do I find out about your live streams?
Hey Jon! Thanks for checking out the video and writing in! At current, I'm not doing any lives, my recent videos have been cut from lives that I did earlier this year. When I do them again, I'll make sure to let you know where to catch them. All the best to you!
@ thanks mate!
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Thanks so much ♥️ greatly appreciate you taking a listen and for all your support of my music!
Hi uncle bubba❤❤❤❤ im elyi
Hey buddy! Thanks for taking a listen!
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Thanks so much ♥️ greatly appreciate all your support!
Blessings from England Dirk
Hey there! Thanks so much and blessings back to you, appreciate all your support of my music, all the best!
Fucking inspiring bro.
Thanks so much man! Greatly appreciate you checking out the video! All the best & keep on rockin!
Love you brother. This is the most incredibly beautiful person you will ever meet. He’s a very talented photographer but most importantly he’s the kindest man I have ever met. I’m truly proud to be your friend.
Yo Shayne my brother! Thanks so much for this comment and right back at ya! You're one stand up dude and I greatly appreciate and value your friendship! Hope you're doing great, much love to ya & all the best! -Dirk
This is so helpful. I had a stroke when i was born so im in the same situation as you are im glad there is someone out there like me who can play the guitar like ive been wanting to do. Thank you for this channel.
Hey there! Thank you for the comment, I’m so happy to know that this has been helpful! If you have any questions as you begin your guitar playing journey feel free to reach out, I’d be happy to try and help! Appreciate you taking a listen and wishing you all the best, rock on! -Dirk
@OneHandedGuitar ill be sure to do that. Keep up the good work.
That’s really cool. Your tele sounds so nice! What amp do you use?
Thanks so much! Greatly appreciate you taking a listen! As far as Tele tones, I'm routing everything through logic and using some custom channel strips. STL Tones is a big player in my sound as well as the logic Chromaverb.. but these are parts of a larger sum. All the best to you & keep on rocking!
Beautiful music. Subscribed
Thanks George! Greatly appreciate it! All the best to you!
Amazing brother!
Thanks so much man! I greatly appreciate you taking a listen! All the best to you!
Sounds amazing !
Thanks so much! I greatly appreciate you taking a listen! All the best to you!
Incredible melodies.
Thanks so much! I greatly appreciate that and thank you for checking out the video! All the best!
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Thanks so much ♥️ I greatly appreciate it!
Love this!!!! 😍😍😍😍
Thanks so much! I greatly appreciate all your continued support ♥️
Nice work 😊You should record and release your compositions Dirk.
Thanks so much! I really appreciate this request! I've been wanting to do that for quite some time now and hope to release something along those lines in the future!
Beautiful music!!!🔥🔥🔥🔥😍😍
Thanks so much! Greatly appreciate you taking a listen ♥️
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Thanks so much ♥️ greatly appreciate all the support!
Really huge respect for you man ❤
Thanks so much, I greatly appreciate you taking a listen! All the very best! -Dirk
That’s what I’m talking about right there ❤
Thanks so much! I greatly appreciate it! Good to see a comment from you! I hope all is well! Rock on and all the best! -Dirk
Beautiful music! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Thanks so much! Greatly appreciate you taking a listen ♥️
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Thanks so much ♥️ greatly appreciate all the support!
Thank you
Absolutely! Thank you for taking a listen! Greatly appreciate that! All the best!
Wow. I've a strokes from when I was young. I thought I would never be able to play guitar.
Hey there! Thanks for the comment! I hope that this is inspiration to start your guitar playing journey! I really do believe that you can learn to play! If you have any questions about technique don’t hesitate to reach out! All the very best to you!
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Thanks so much ♥️ greatly appreciate it!
AMAZING!!! 😍😍😍😍
Thanks ♥️ your support of my music is amazing!
Thank you very much for this video!
Thank you for checking it out and for the comment! I hope it helps in your guitar playing journey! All the very best to you!
Beautiful tuning and mad respect 😊 I play too but need both hands 😢
Thanks so much! I greatly appreciate it! It is a fun tuning indeed, I highly recommend checking it out if you play! There’s a world of possibilities in it! Thank’s for taking a listen! All the best to you!
@@OneHandedGuitar I feel like there's a sound that really suits me in tunings where the 4th string is a C.... have some original songs if you wanna check em out!
@culturetoronto very cool! Well this tuning fits right in then I suppose! I’d definitely like to hear your stuff! Where can I hear it at?
Beautiful music. Thank you!!
Thank you so much! I really appreciate you taking a listen!
Very inspirational!
Thank you! Your kind words mean a bunch! Appreciate you checking out the video!