kypfer

When I get "stuck" I just put whatever aside and do something else ... the world seems a much nicer place after a few days :)

I initially took up ukulele 'cos I read one could play 'banjo-like' claw-hammer on it ... and you can! It just seemed easier to use the...

Firstly ... widening a nut slot is never a problem. The slot can be refilled using the "baking powder and superglue" trick that you'll...

Suggestion ... fit a capo and use an easier set of chord shapes?

Ive been playing piano for 55 years, played in bands, wrote songs and I cannot play without my cheat sheets...I blame it on the 70's...

In my experience ... stuff learned is stuff learned :) I may need a little prompting (from sheet/book) if I haven't played a piece for a...

Another vote for the Aquila set https://www.elderly.com/products/aquila-30u-soprano-uke-set?variant=26854150668352 Two provisos :- i)...

And here I thought the purpose of an amp was to play so loud nothing else mattered.

I'd still try the talc ... at least once. Alternatively, have you tried abrading the callus smooth, with a nail file or fine sandpaper...

I've used a touch of talc on the tips of sticky fingers in the past ... just wipe the strings down with a damp rag when you're finished...

From my time when I first learnt to play the guitar ... circa 1964 ... start with a song you REALLY want to play, then you've got some...