Start with a simple 2 chord song, like "Tom Dooley."
Yes, the Philips bio is great indeed, have it! Point I was trying to make about neither of those esteemed gentlemen being guitar players is that their observations about guitar players might not always be exact.
Hahaha! My point for bringing it up in the first place was that even BBKing had problems doing it, so don't feel bad.This really has nothing to do with BB King because he's not a fingerpicker.
focus on what's important.
Torturing the audience.
For me, my thumb sets the rhythm and my vocal timing is based on the thumb.
They tip heavily. It's the only way to get me to unlock the exits.So how does the audience respond?
For me, my thumb sets the rhythm and my vocal timing is based on the thumb.
Walrus is right, at least as far as my experience is concerned.+1 on muscle memory. You have to play the song until you don't have to think about it, and then the words will be easier to sing. And of course, it helps to know the lyrics by heart. It has to be almost "unconscious" behavior. For me, only repetition will achieve that.
walrus
I liked that one. I always played the more mellow version of the song that I found on YouTube years ago“Knowing the lyrics” can be huge - even while strumming.… especially when attempting to coordinate timing on some lyric heavy stuff like Dylan. Tangled up in Blue has become a recent addition to my open mic set- list and it’s a “mouthful.”
I find it nearly impossible to sing while playing leads.
So how does the audience respond?