Happy Friday!

I've got a technique question for all of you. Your input is greatly appreciated.

I've got three notes per string: |-3--5--7-| that's the tab. I am playing this (have been) with my index finger on 3, my ring finger on 5, and my pinky on 7. Should I change the ring finger to the middle finger on the fifth fret?

I have seen people do it with the middle finger on 5. Can't really ask if it is "wrong," but I guess I'm wanting to hear that it doesn't matter how I do it as long as it is comfy.

To: Invigor - Where did you order your JS t-shirt and keychain from? Inquiring minds want to know?? Thanks! :-)

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cabrao - Joe isn't going to Washington this time around...sorry.

selphm - I think it's easier to do a longer stretch between the index and middle fingers, and then the pinky finger, instead of doing the index/ring/pinky thing. It's just preference, but I do think the way I described will be easier for you in the long run.

Hi All..... Bummer today, I wasn't ready for John's passing... I never got to see The Who, but I always loved John's playing. He was truly original and I'm glad he shared his gift with the world.

B1G T1M, which version of Cubase are you using? Are you using a mac or pc? I'm using a mac and VST/32. I'm contemplating on running gigasampler on my pc and MIDI'ing it to the mac, then using halion to run gigasampler. I've been working 'til all hours of the night. I'm trying to get at least three songs ready to post at IUMA, until I get my site up. I must say, I love Cubase!

I have been listening to SBM a lot today. It seems to be getting more criticism than any Joe album has had before. I must say, I love about half of the tunes. Yea, its not the most progressive album ever, especially when compared to the Satch 'classics' but I enjoy it anyway. Its got some great wee bits in there. And I like Belly Dancer, Starry night, Chords of Life, Mountain Song, What breaks a Heart, The Journey, Hill Groove.

I am also missing being able to easily read the posts. I just can't be bothered going to page after page. I only click to see if Joe has posted and thats about it. I hope Jon can do something to make it asier to view everyone's posts. I can't even find my own post!

Harpo2002 - JS and DT will each play 90 minute sets.

The Forgotten Part 2 - I think EOC received MUCH MORE criticism than this album is getting. :-)

gruskada - I think the opening to Raspberry Jam Delta V would make a good cell phone ring, if you could figure it out.

joes new cd is growing on me big time

the first time i pulled it out it wasn't what i expected or wanted i guess i should say

now that i have had a couple of days with it im cool its like the first time i stuck ultra zone in the cd player and that lady starts chanting im like what the **** is that lolol

now i love it ive spent the last few years getting all these alternate and sweeping stricks down then i get a new satch cd and realise a: my hammer on/legato stuff is a little rusty hahahhahah and B: why i started playing guitar in the first place

i don't know why u guys aint talking about the traveller that lonely lamenting bitter sweet melody has me humming it all day at work

and kws eat your heart out at starry night

satch bro you have a pretty good fan base here in kentucky rupp arena is a viable venue for one such as yourself so em cough *hint hint* cough

lol

Shell, my review consists of either "it sucks, or I love it". lol! Not to technical if you ask me :) BUT there is definitely Borgage in that song!

ProgX is in the house! :)

I forgot to mention ~ when I bought SBM, I was so excited to have it that I started opening it while I was driving. I don't even have a cd player in my car! I just wanted to see what the insert & the cd looked like. I ripped off the plastic wrap and threw it at my daughter as she called me names like psycho woman, then peeled the sticker part with the words on it off the top of the cd. Amazingly, it all came off in one piece (it never does), so I stuck it to the top of my windshield. lol! Now every time I get in my car I think " I'm so retarded, it's still there!". I have no idea when I'll peel it off? So now I drive around with this sticker on my window that says Joe Satriani ~ Strange Beautiful Music ~ and I have a sh*t eatin' grin on my face to go with it.

HA! To be a Satch fan....