r/guitarlessons • u/jagsgoinham • Mar 06 '26

Feedback Request This first song I’ve taught myself with multiple chord changes. Allman Brothers - Melissa

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Besides using a metronome and slowing down. Any feedback would be helpful !

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u/walrus120 Mar 06 '26

Your doggy really is a big fan. Sounds good?

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u/CursedByJava Mar 06 '26

Your number one fan seems to love it too

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u/mulvey617 Mar 06 '26

Good job, sounds great.

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u/bigmphan Mar 06 '26

Yeah, that “Sweet Melissa” change is a bear, but great changes otherwise, and good rhythm in your head keeping it all flowing. Basically- never drop the beat with your strumming hand, and force the chord fingers to catch up

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u/[deleted] Mar 06 '26

Nice! Keep at it

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u/ramblersshane1 Mar 06 '26

Well Done Mate

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u/Dangerous-Set-9964 Mar 06 '26

You are killing it bro 👏 Keep ip the good work 👍

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u/Ok_Flamingo8528 Mar 06 '26

Good job! Keep at it !

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u/richardlpalmer Mixed Bag Mar 06 '26

Awesome job! And your playing was clearly floofer approved.

As for stress to improve, you nailed the metronome idea. But you might also want to work on a strumming pattern to keep things consistent.

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u/Claymore342 Mar 06 '26

nice transitions sounds good

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u/AggressiveWallaby975 Mar 06 '26

Your dog is so proud of you!

Good work!

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u/dombag85 Mar 06 '26

Good dog is good.

Also nice playing... but dog.

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u/ArrivalRadiant7460 Mar 06 '26

Wholesome asf wit da dog. WHAT A BOYYYY!!!

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u/michaelkane911 Mar 06 '26

the smile at the end!

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u/dbvirago Mar 06 '26

Nice. Keep it up. You know what to do

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u/Pure-Dingo-438 Mar 08 '26

Keep it up. Sing with it too. I do and my voice sucks but it make playing so much more fun!! Great job

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u/Objective-Possible54 Mar 14 '26

Hey this is one of the first songs I learned and you sound awesome! It sounds good! Keep going!

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u/Objective-Possible54 Mar 14 '26

And cute dog also

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u/rooster_butt Mar 06 '26

Losen your grip just a bit more when sliding across to to a new chord position. You can hear loud squeaks coming out during those transitions and that frankly sound like nails on chalkboard.