ROOM 418

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Kurt Schubert

6 months ago

Hi friends! Kurt in Seattle here. Been a subscriber here for 3 years. A few days ago, I told Tomo I had the blues bad. Unexpectedly last week I had to put my best little buddy, Corkscrew "Corker" the Cat, to sleep. I didn't even know he was sick on Christmas Day! Tomo said "You got a lot of blues now". Tomo said we have pet lovers here at Guitar Wisdom. I'm posting this quick attempt at remembering Tomo's beautiful song "Room 418" as a tribute to Corker. I haven't been playing acoustic much lately. Corker used to sit with me really early in the morning when I practiced with Tomo. We learned this during the pandemic. Really miss him. I bet you really love your furry friends too.
Do you play for your pet?

(I played my late 70's Martin D-41 and used my I-phone to film.)

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Ken Stewart

6 months ago

Hi Kurt,
Your love for your furry friend, shines through this beautiful performance. What a loving tribute to Corker! And what a clear expression of your deep seated feelings for him.

Our pet friends enter deep into our hearts and make our lives so much richer. I have a friend who once said that her emotional attachment to her beloved cats over her lifetime was so great that when she lost her last one, she’d never get another one so as not to go through the pain again.

I reflected on her decision, and respect it. But for me, the joy, companionship, and sadness are all worth it! Fond memories of Corker will continue to warm your heart. This is most evident in how you played this song where your love greatly exceeds the miss steps that you were aware of, and the rest of us not so much.

The void left behind by his sweet presence is a wonderful reminder of the sacredness of life. So while it is sad, it is also so enriching. A heartfelt hug coming your way from me.

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Kurt Schubert

6 months ago

Dang Ken! That so nice. Thanks for the long-distance love. I appreciate it more than you know. I was saying goodbye to my Corkscrew at the Vet at exactly this time 1 week ago. It's like everything is different and unsettled around here. Really hoping time soothes this savage beast. Wait, I think I'm mixing up my old sayings. :0(

Thanks also for all your contributions at GW! I always like to hear what you think about things and are up to as we travel here on our fun journey.
Best.
Kurt

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Michael

5 months ago

Hi Kurt!

Sorry for your loss. Very sad indeed. We have our beloved cat and would be and will be devastated when she passes on! She is a family cat in the truest sense of the word. Follows us around everywhere, rarely is she without us. She greets us when she comes home and sits by the door and cries when one of us is gone. Truly a great connection. I know yours touched you in many ways, too. Again sorry for your loss.

As for the blues, we all got some blues in us. I've been dealing with severe chronic pain for the past 7 years with no end in sight and I'm giving the blues a shot, too!

You are sounding good and love that Martin. I too am a Martin man, D18!

Music not only soothes the savage beast or our best pet friends it also helps us deal with the pain and turns it into something beautiful!

Keep making gorgeous music Kurt!!!

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Kurt Schubert

5 months ago

Thank you so much Michael! I appreciate your kind words.
I'm so glad to be here with people like you.
I enjoy reading your comments. You have a positive attitude that is inspiring.
Good news today: See the end of the next page to see how I self-medicated today.
Going to be a great Spring.
Kurt

"Plant that bell and let it ring!"- Neil Young

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Tomo Fujita Mod

6 months ago

Thank you Kurt for sharing your performance of Room 418.
So sorry for your loss. So sad!

First of all, thank you so much for subscribing Guitar Wisdom for 3 years.

Your Martin D-41 sounds great! Good job! This song is pretty hard to play all the parts.

A few suggestion:
1) Use your right hand a little more wider strumming.
2) Do all the parts much slower (when you practice)
3) Place your thumb a little lower.

This song is a great one to brush up all techniques so have more fun!
Thank you so much!

Tomo

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Kurt Schubert

6 months ago

Thank you so much Tomo. I appreciate your kind words and helpful feedback. It means a lot. I will continue to work on the fun details of this great tune. I chickened out on some parts and spaced out on others. Really love the way you write melodies and use rhythm. Thanks again for all the help you and Sammi and George give us here at Guitar Wisdom.
Very best,
Kurt

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Tomo Fujita Mod

6 months ago

My pleasure! Thanks so much for sharing!
Please do continue to work on this song for fun!

You should practice each parts.
You can check fingerings & muting technique too.

Rhythmic melody and slightly chord melody.
I made this song after I taught one private lesson in Japan.

Our pleasure! Thank you!

Tomo

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李jiayang

6 months ago

Oh , Kurt ,
Hats off to corker , He is a brave cat , a greatest family.
I don't think corker is left , Because corker's love is beat with your heart , It's still growing , your music is the best prove!
Your performance is touching me , can feel your love and miss for corker.
I've always believed in one word :
The things we lose have a way of coming back to us in the end . If not always in the way we expect .

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Kurt Schubert

6 months ago

Thank you so much Jiayang. Your warm words help me feel better. I think you are right about our love for lost friends. Our love for them is always beating in our heart and growing. I wish you and your loved ones a wonderful 2025! I am looking forward to continuing along our journey here with Tomo and our Guitar Wisdom family.

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李jiayang

6 months ago

Thank you , Kurt! I like this music very much , I listened to this many time this afternoon , so warm , feel a kind of spirited vitality ! Wish all of our loved is peace and happiness ! I am very expect our Guitar wisdom family journey in 2025!

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Sammi Fujita Mod

6 months ago

Kurt, you have me in tears. Thank you so much for sharing this. I felt the passion, love, and loss in this performance. Whatever hardships we face, we always have music (and kind people!) to help us through it all. So beautiful. I bet Corker is purring in kitty heaven right now, listening to your tribute.

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Kurt Schubert

6 months ago

Oh Sammi! I appreciate your heartfelt words so much. I thank you for all you do behind the scenes to bring us all together. I accidently inserted a minor chord in the wrong spot a few times thinking of my little furry buddy. Tomo was nice not to point out all the mistakes he knew I was making. He is always helping me grow more confident. I really can appreciate how you work with your Dad. I was in awe of my father and miss him and my Mom. You are SO lucky.
Rough start for lots of people this year but I'm looking forward to lots of fun and hard work and friendships at Guitar Wisdom in 2025.
Very best,
Kurt
(By the way, I'm saving some tissue for the next YouTube episode with Max and Dexter.)

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John Fiers

6 months ago

Very free flowing and peaceful. Condolences for your loss, very emotional performance. Nice sounding guitar like that 70s sound big and full. My boy Ziggy (the dog) enjoys quiet guitar practice, he pays attention to triad combos and goes to sleep with chromatic, zzz. Condolences - johno

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Kurt Schubert

6 months ago

Thank you, John, I appreciate it. That guitar is an old friend all these years later. For a long time, I kept it locked up in its case. I'm happy Tomo has me putting it to use.
Ziggy! What a great name! I agree with Ziggy that triad combos are attention getters. I must be feeling a little better. You reminded me how the chromatic challenge was a favorite snoozing soundtrack for Corker and I'm not sniffling.
Thanks again for the nice message.
Very best,
Kurtis

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Sergio Walgood

6 months ago

Im sorry for your loss Kurt! I know how that feels! Not so long ago I went through the same thing with my 2 old dog friend's and my sweet Yoshi cat. I still have the company of Yuki! The lovely 14 year old always baby cat for me!
Congratulations for the performance! Was good to listen!
Cheers

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Jeffrey Croteau

6 months ago

So sorry for your loss Kurt. Really enjoyed your video and performance , you sound great am sure Corker liked it too!

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Kurt Schubert

6 months ago

Thanks Jeffrey!

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Kurt Schubert

6 months ago

Hi Sergio!
Thanks so much for the very nice words. I appreciate it. You really know how I've been feeling. What a tough time you went thru. Glad you still have Yuki! Yes, they are always our babies- even when they get really big :-).
Thanks again for listening and taking the time to share with me about your puppies and Yoshi cat.
Very best,
Kurt

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John Fiers

6 months ago

You're welcome Kurtis, :) Ziggy got his name on the ride home from the rescue...'Every little thing is going to be alright, don't worry, 'bout a thing.' Happy you dusted off the 'ol six string to stir up those fast cord chord changes in Room 418. Keep on Smilin' and playing music! Cheers, -johno

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Kurt Schubert

6 months ago

Thanks Johno,
Love the story about Ziggy getting his name on the way to his forever home! Does he get dreadlocks if you don't brush him??

Kurt

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Jeffrey Croteau

6 months ago

Johno! Now I need to go listen to that song.

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John Fiers

6 months ago

Lol, thank you for the image of dreads on the boy, he is a mellow 50lb lab mix with a little bit of pitty. Good ol' lazy boy, that's his gig.. no worries.. (:

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