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Chord Roll Help

by Jeff Stanley
(San Antonio, Texas)

Hi Mr. Maurice,

In working on "Greensleeves," I have been attempting to get the same sound out of the "G" roll chord in bar 14 that you are getting.

On the page for the piece you wrote that, "The difference between the strum roll in bar 10 and this one is that my thumb and fingers are sounded on the strings slightly one after another."

Eegads.

Would it be possible to request a video? Of you playing that roll twelve or fifteen times? With a few closeups?

I'll keep trying. Even though the sound I'm getting now is making the cat stand by the door and meow to get out...

:)

Hi Jeff,

It's actually not too hard to play after a little practice. The technique needs to be practiced slowly, cleanly and timed well with your hand quite relaxed and the thumbnail trailing the hand.

A close-up video could be a good idea - I just need the time now :))

Kind regards,
Trevor M.