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Years ago, whilst studying to be a designer I was asked what I wanted to be. I thought this was a strange question. Surely, as I was studying Industrial Design, I wanted to be a designer! adult singles chat

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After much frustration and gesturing, I finally understood the question and so here I am asking you, “What do you want to be?”

But to save you the trouble of working out what it all means, I’ll explain it here.

Firstly, there are three types of innovation:

Sensual- concerning the senses, including how a product looks, sounds, feels or even tastes and smells.

Functional – How the user interacts with the product. This might include how easy it is to install or operate, or it might do something for the user that was not previously possible.

Technological – We are more familiar with this as it relates to the technology behind the product. If it is truly innovative then you will be able to protect it with a patent.

Every manufacturer will have their own strengths, and every brand will have their own associations. For example, Pepsi Cola is marketed on it’s flavour. It is very strong in the sensual arena. To have the most credibility in the market, Pepsi would be best to keep all future products in the same sensual area. Moving over to a functional product such as a bio yoghurt would be a very difficult and risky move, even if it is a growth market.

Technology does not sell! I appreciate that this statement might go slightly against the grain, but remember that you can not sell technological products purely for their technical brilliance. Technology must always be converted into an aesthetic or functional benefit for the user. For example, a Dyson vacuum cleaner has Dual Cyclone technology behind it, but it is the functional benefits of not having a bag to deal with that sells the product to the user.

Secondly, think about what your strengths are as an organisation or brand. If you are best known for great aesthetics in your products, then keep on selling on that basis. Conversely, if you are best known for your easy installation methods and low maintenance, then don’t try to launch a product that majors on the aesthetics, because it is likely that your customers won’t buy, and your competitors will eat you up.

Having said that, it is unusual for any product to be solely either sensual or functional – most of the time there is an element of both types of innovation in any product.

So when planning your next new product development, make sure you ask the following questions:

What do your customers know you best for? What are your core strengths?

What are your most successful products and why were they successful?

Is there real user or customer benefit in your new technology?

How can you turn a technological development into a user benefit aligned with your core strengths?

Changing from aesthetic to functional or from functional to aesthetic is possible, but it should be carried out with caution and a good amount of understanding of the associated risks.

So with all that in mind, what do you want to be?

Enjoy the opportunity

My girlfriend Marsha is probably one of the most beautiful girls I know and yet, at thirty-five years old, she is still talking about not wanting to be liked for her looks. She has no problem being judged for her brains and hard work; those are fair game, but not her physical beauty. She spends a great deal of time wrestling with her demons and accepting her dysfunctional past, but has been unable to accept and take pleasure from the way she looks, as if there were something wrong with being beautiful. She talks about taking responsibility for her life, but she hasn’t quite figured out that her beauty is on equal footing with all the other stuff she has been given.

My friend Paul seems to innately understand this dilemma. Once when he brought in dinner and I asked what I could do, he replied, “Sit there and look beautiful.” “No, really,” I said. “What can I do?” “Be useful,” he said. “Just sit there and look good, that’s enough.” Every time I went to get up, he made me sit down. After a while, I began to relax. It felt good not to do anything to be appreciated. I remember the feeling that began to encompass me. It was different, something I was not used to. All the ways I gave myself value-I cook, I prepare food, I take care of someone else, I have style in the kitchen-had been taken away. But instead of feeling diminished, I felt cherished. All my grown-up posturing had stopped, and I was like a pretty little girl that was loved by all the boys. There was nothing conditional going on. The feeling was pure and solid-I was confident. I knew who I was and that was enough.

We are so accustomed to trading good feelings and entering into silent agendas with one another that when we just sit quietly in a chair with nothing demanded of us we think we have no value. Most of our life has been spent trying to figure out what we need to do in order to get this and obtain that. We have never gotten the message that it is okay simply to just be.

Once we realize this, we are on to something. Looking at our life from this vantage point serves us well. Suddenly, the whole panorama of who we are is there for the taking. We use it all-recognizing the parts that ease our way, accepting the rest, and rejoicing in them all. Our life is not any better or worse than anyone else’s is. It is simple ours. Knowing this truth gives us reverence and allows us to celebrate our humanness.

The universe is abundant and generous. We never need to apologize for wanting anything, and we do not have to prove that we deserve it. Simply by being on this Earth, we are worthy of all life’s bounty.

Chapter 25 from Reality Works Copyright © 2002 Chandra Alexander

One of the first things to consider when you are trying to learn the best techniques for attracting men is the type of man you are interested in. Make a list of qualities that you find important and then work on finding a man that fits your list, not the other way around. Part of knowing how to attract a man is knowing where to look. If you want a man that spends his spare time going to church then you aren’t going to have much luck finding him in a bar. If you don’t see having kids in your future, then a divorced father of six isn’t likely to bring you happiness. You know what qualities you look for in every other aspect of your life, you should be able to determine what type of man you are looking for.

Finding a man’s interests and talking about them is sure to get his attention. If you have spotted a cute guy that has a passion for basketball, then you can use this subject to get him to pay attention to you. However, if you don’t have at least a small common interest, then your conversation is going to be limited. He may be satisfied with having a woman who is willing to listen but you should be realistic. If it works out, there are going to be a lot of basketball games in your future.

Sometimes, all that is needed to get a man’s attention is the right look from you. If you make eye contact and give him your biggest, brightest smile, then it may be enough to let him know you are interested. Leaving it up to him to make the next move will give him the feeling that it was all his idea and will give him the confidence to carry it to the next level.

If blind dates are out of the question, that doesn’t mean your friends can’t still give you a hand. Many ideal matches have been made through mutual friendships with people who know you well enough to know what you are looking for. If your friends want to introduce you to someone, go along with it. Just have them make it a small gathering instead of a date between the two of you and see what happens.

If you are at a party, take your place in the middle of the activity. If you spend your time sitting off to the side, you are unlikely to be approached. Standing in the center gives you the advantage of seeing everyone and easily starting a conversation with any prospects.

Always look your best. No matter where you go or what the occasion, you need to make yourself attractive. Even the grocery store is filled with single men purchasing their groceries so don’t ever be tempted to run out for a few things before putting on make-up, fixing your hair, and dressing in clothes that flatter your figure.

Finding men that are attractive to you may not be the problem. If you have trouble getting them to respond, then you may not be projecting a positive image. If you are self-conscious about your body or the way you speak, it can be apparent in your body language. Have positive thoughts and you will be received in a positive light.

Hailed by many as the most beautiful car ever to come out of Japan, The Mazda RX-7 took seventeen years of development before it finally appeared on the streets in 1978.

Without the perseverance of a team of Japanese motor engineers and designers under the leadership of Kenichi Yamamoto, in the development of the Wankel or rotary engine, this stunningly designed, high performance sports car, would never have happened.

In 1961 the Japanese Company Toyo Kogyo, later to be renamed Mazda, licensed from the patent owners NSU-Opel of Germany, the full rights to develop a new rotary engine.

The Rotary engine was named after its inventor Wankel and had no pistons or crankshaft as such, but consisted of a simple fuel injected rotor blade that span around a central drive-shaft that was connected to a rear wheel differential for drive.

In theory the rotary engine is far superior, through its simplicity in design, than a conventional piston combustion engine, with much less moving parts to go wrong and direct drive power output.

Yamamoto’s team at Mazda set to work on developing a rotary engine that would overcome the problems of loss of compression, exhaust, and the overheating of the rotor blades tips, that had limited Opels success at developing the technology in the 1950′s.

After success with earlier RX models the RX-2, RX-3 and RX-5 and despite financial problems at the company, Mazda finally came up with the larger 12A engine which was fitted to the new Mark 1 RX-7 built from 1978 until 1980 and the series 2 built from 1981 to 1983.

The Mazda Rx-7 was a two seater plus two hardtop sports coupe, curvaceous and aerodynamic and it immediately caught the imagination of the motoring world which globally hailed it as an instant design classic. The design of the car was built entirely around the engine and exhaust configuration.

A bi-rotor engine putting out what was seen as equivalent of just 550 bhp per rotor the 12A in the RX-7 was capable of speeds of over 130 mph and with high low-end torque reached from 0 to 60 mph in just 6.3 seconds. Officially its bhp was just 100 horse power but given how light the car was, it was often described as like driving a skateboard, the power to weight ratio gave it an output equivalent to 230 bhp.

Exhilarating to drive because of the smoothness inherent in the movement of the Wankel rotary engine, little vibration or shaking was felt at high engine speeds. An alarm was fitted to the rev counter to warn the driver when the 7000 rpm redline was approaching. If you exceeded it or did not heed the alarm the engine would cut out to protect the ceramic rotor tips from overheating.

The car was expensive to run, the engine consuming around 20 miles to the gallon but at half the price of a Porsche and with all the trimming such as electric windows and sun-roofs, the RX-7 was sought by young and old alike. Over 475,000 cars were sold with the original Mark 1 design.

The RX-7 was loved by good and bad alike and appeared in many TV shows, commercials and films.

In Japan the car was adopted by the original Tokyo Drifters and street racers due to its speed and handling. In the UK a modified Turbo version of the 12A RX-7 built by Elford engineering held the unofficial record for the fastest night-time lap of the circular M25 motorway that rings London, for 5 years.

This turbo configuration which used the venturi principle to recycle exhaust gases for extra boost, powered the car to speeds of over 145 mph and was adopted by Mazda into new 13B engine which powered the top end Series 3 production model in Japan from 1984 to 1985.

Various modified versions of the RX-7 were manufactured for different markets around the world, with restricted output and emissions control system in US versions and various bespoke injection and design changes for the European and domestic Japanese Market.

Production of the Mazda RX-7 13B continued until 1988 with the convertible RX-7 Savannah and the new look Mark 2 model often referred to as the Series 4, which had despatched some of the Mark 1 classic design lines and looked more like its main competitor, a Porsche 944.

The formula for marital harmony and success is not a mysterious secret. It’s actually very straightforward.

The “behind the scenes” part is the constant work that’s required to keep the channels of love and communication clear from obstruction. Diligent spouses consistently spend time and energy addressing issues as they come up so that anger and hurt feelings don’t accumulate.

Spouses who want satisfying marriages also look for ways to keep their love strong, such as remembering to show affection and appreciation frequently. They know that the more they feel connected and bonded, the more motivated they will be to resolve problems and hang in there when things are difficult.

The following eight steps will guide you in looking at what you can do to increase your chances for creating a happy, harmonious marriage:

1. Work on yourself and your own issues that you brought with you into the marriage.

Many responses that you have to your spouse’s actions are triggered by past events going back to your childhood. If one of your emotional wounds is feeling disrespected, then when your partner inadvertently does something that triggers those feelings, you’ll experience an intense reaction. Individual counseling can help you to be more self-aware of what’s behind your intense reactions and what you can do so that you don’t over-react to issues in your marriage.

2. Avoid blaming your partner for problems in the marriage.

Blame only causes the other person to become defensive and angry, and it decreases the probability that the two of you can find a win-win solution to your problems. When you focus on blaming your spouse for what’s happening in the marriage, you are planting seeds of resentment that can hurt the relationship. A marriage is composed of two people, and each contributes to the quality of the relationship and shares responsibility for it.

3. Be empathetic and put yourself in your partner’s place when issues come up.

Really try to understand where your partner is coming from when you disagree or when your partner does something that you can’t make sense of. Ask your spouse to talk about his or her feelings. Listen respectfully and ask your spouse to clarify points that you don’t understand. Develop a curiosity for learning more about your spouse’s feelings and take special care to create an emotionally safe environment for the discussions with your spouse.

4. Look for ways to make your partner’s life easier and to show your love.

Many of the irritants and stressors in modern day life are the little things—the extra time it takes to pick up the cleaning on the way home from work or to put the clean dishes in the dishwasher away. When you see some errand or task that you can do to save your partner time, offer to do it.

Look for opportunities to give your spouse a few minutes to relax or have downtime. Watch for things you can do to pamper your partner when you can. It’s often the little things that can make a big difference in marital happiness and satisfaction.

5. Express appreciation often and say form the habit of saying “thank you.”

As months and years go by, many spouses take each other for granted and neglect to express appreciation or say “thank you” to each other. Numerous spouses complain that their partners only focus on what they do wrong and never compliment them.

It’s sad to think that the one person who means the most to you might have to wonder whether or not you appreciate them. Let your spouse know how much he or she means to you on a frequent basis. Give compliments and praise freely, and express thanks for all that your partner does to enrich your life and marriage.

6. Apologize quickly and sincerely, taking responsibility for your part in whatever happens in the marriage.

The truth is that sometimes it’s hard to say “I’m sorry.” That’s when it’s time to remember the question, “Would you rather be right or would you rather be happy?”

Accept that things don’t always make sense in a relationship and that confusion and misunderstandings can happen easily. It’s a mark of maturity when you can say, “I’m so sorry for my part in what has happened between us.”

7. Have interests, hobbies and activities in your life that you enjoy so you’re not thrown off center so easily if you have a tiff or quarrel with your spouse.

It’s important to have interests and activities of your own that are satisfying to you that can help to keep you balanced and anchored if other areas of your life are upsetting. That way, you can more easily regain a sense of perspective and be able to withstand the on-going stress.

For example, if you and your spouse are encountering some rocks along the relationship path, you could go on a long bike ride, go fishing with a friend, visit a museum, or read an interesting book. Those activities and interests can add pleasure to your life to help balance out the temporary problems in your marriage. You’re always ahead of the game when you know some ways to lift your spirits.

8. Look for fun activities and bonding experiences to share with your mate.

Be on the lookout for activities that could be fun for you and your spouse to do together. Search the local newspaper for plays, concerts, new movies, museum exhibits, neighborhood fairs and festivals, and new restaurants that are advertised. Laughter and having fun is bonding and can help to create those “Kodak moments” that are so delightful.

Also look for activities that represent causes you and your spouse believe in, such as spending a Saturday helping a local charity with a garage sale or volunteering together at a local soup kitchen. These experiences can serve to remind you of what you have in common with your spouse and of how good it feels to be working in unison with a shared purpose.

As I said in Part 1, I moved home to live with my parents during our first deployment. If you have thoughts about moving in with your family or even a friend, be forewarned…any drama they have in their lives WILL spill over in to yours. Do you need even more stress? Do you get along with this person even when you are in bad moods? These are valid questions to ask yourself. Don’t let people talk you in to doing something you are unsure of. A year is a long time to be stuck somewhere. The second deployment, I stayed put, although this is when my dad moved in with me, which, as you will read, was a darn good thing. I had help when I needed it, but he stayed out of the way when I didn’t. Plus, it was my house and my terms, which helped the control-freak that I am.

Communication: Make sure you and your spouse are prepared for the fact that you might be able to talk daily, or not for weeks at a time. It can make you a little crazy when you don’t know if he is okay, but you need to stay calm and remember that no news is good news. I guarantee you that he is more upset at not being able to reach you. He’s in the desert..not out bar-hopping. Chances are, he will have the opportunity to get in far less trouble than you would….not that you would. But you have to remember he will hear all kinds of stories about what is happening back home, as will you, and this may cause some tension. Cell phones are a bad idea and very dangerous. Use this as a time to get to know each other again. You are going to be doing a lot of talking, so you might discover some things you didn’t know. We paid about $60 a month for Andy to have internet in his “room” and we talked on Yahoo IM webcam every night about 10pm. Another source is Skype. This was a nice option because then we could see each other. As it can make you crazy to NOT talk to each other, it can have the same effect if you talk TOO much. You run out of things to say about your day when you have already told him the day before. And it makes time go entirely too slow. Every three days is a good rule of thumb, if he is available. Don’t ever discuss locations, etc…over the internet or the phone. Always assume that someone is listening in, and that someone might be a threat.

Speaking of threats…don’t advertise the fact you are home alone by putting a Service Star Flag on your house. A yellow ribbon is general enough to blend in, yet not announcing to be robbed or attacked. Likewise, don’t put the “Half my heart is in Iraq” bumper-stickers on your car for the same reason. We can support our soldiers in all the other things we do, but the most important thing you can do for your husband is be safe.

Have a talk with your husband about how to handle any bad news with the family or other friends while he is deployed. Does he want to know while he is gone, or wait until he comes home? We were tested with this several time. During the first deployment, I was in 4 car accidents and Taylor was hospitalized. During the second deployment, our dog killed our cat and I had to have the dog put to sleep. This was a horrific day, and had my dad not been there to shield me from seeing it, then the kids and I would have walked in to that scene after work/school. We also got news that Andy’s stepfather was terminally ill and might not make it until he redeployed home. Make sure you have the information for the Red Cross, because chances are that you might very well have to get a message to him.

The last thing is that you want to stay as busy as possible during the deployment. Use this time to explore your interests. Is there somewhere you want to travel that he doesn’t? Go visit a girlfriend or family member. Take a class or lesson. You can also look forward to your mid-way point, which is R&R for two weeks. This will be a fun break. Ask your spouse what they want to do…don’t just plan a big party or trip. They may just want to sit on the sofa with you, and not do anything. You need to keep in mind, they may be a little jumpy. It’s not a good idea to drink too much during this break either. Have an enjoyable time with him, and when he leaves to go back, know that you are almost done!

Surviving long distance relationship (LDR) depression can be even tougher on you, because of the obvious distance and lack of closeness you feel with your partner. I’m going to cover some tips I found helpful when I was suffering from LDR depression at times in my life.

Fail To Plan, Plan To Fail

I was trying to cope with being upset, and I didn’t want to ruin the conversation with my partner. So I planned my grieving time earlier so I could get it out of my system before our nightly talk. Planning time to deal with your long distance relationship depression is key to avoiding it altogether. Remember, you can spread LDR depression easily by having a few ‘downer’ conversations with your partner!

Share A Passion With Your Partner

I found a good cure for my long distance relationship depression, was to share my passions with my partner. I loved talking on the phone or over MSN with web cams. When I had heartfelt conversations with my partner, the distance became closer. I forgot about my LDR depression until I hung up the phone or turned off the laptop. I had to draw on those warm and caring feelings in the times we couldn’t communicate – and this helped me cope with my LDR depression.

Trust, The Building Block Of Every Long Distance Relationship

I was in denial about trust being a factor in my LDR depression. I really didn’t believe that I didn’t trust my partner while being away. I had grown a low self-esteem while my partner was away, and that was a contributing factor to my LDR depression. I found through sharing passion with my partner, I could see, hear and feel their love and affection for me. This helped me immensely with my LDR depression.

Express Your Dreams And Desires

While I was suffering from long distance relationship depression, I needed to open up more, express my love and affection for my partner as much as possible. There are so many ways to express affection: emails, phone calls, text messages, e-cards – but what about your dreams and desires. When I put something unique into my feelings and showed them to my partner – my LDR depression was minimized and I felt empowered.

Assumptions – They Make A Something Out Of You And Me

Assumptions are deadly when dealing with LDR depression. When I assumed things, I would get my mind into a tizzy about it. I’d forget what the actual issue was, or what my partner had ‘really’ said to me. Never assume, get the facts!

Conclusion

Put yourself first and remember your own needs. You may be so busy trying to meet your partner’s needs that you’re neglecting yourself. Neglecting yourself leads to you getting burnt out emotionally, and that leads to long distance relationship depression.

Take care of yourself.

There are some basic factors a professional or novice car dealer must take into account before they engage in such a business. As far as sell a car deals are concerned, the activity might end up being the best deal ever made or a nightmare you wish never happened.

Firstly, always note how long a car has been in use. When you sell a car, the cost varies, depending on whether the car is brand new, few months in use or a very old car. The period of use also determines the amount of depreciation to be charged on the car. The more a car has been in use, the higher is its value of depreciation and thus, its selling price is much lower. A fair deal is reached by involving calculations regarding the effects of the duration or period the car has been in use.

The next point is the identification of the selling channels through which one can sell a car. The traditional methods include sale of a car through a network of friends, relatives or workmates. However, with the coming of the internet, one can do this through websites, which specialize in the selling of vehicles. In this case, one will upload the car’s picture on social sites or any other website, expecting that the buyers will see it and make the purchasing decisions. The use of selling points aids in getting multiple deals for a car, which translates to higher profits.

Be careful also at the time you are making the deal. This means that you need to choose the time of the year when people have a lot of disposable money in their hands or banks. This includes the time when the government pays people their salaries or any other remuneration. For instance, at the end of the month, avoid advertising when people are likely to have no money. Some people have trends where they channel money at various uses during certain times of the year, for example paying for school fees and family expenses.

A good dealer will also demand doing a deliberate study of the targeted market. This means that if you intend to use for family functions, it must be a large car and if it is meant for use by a single person, a small car such as a sports car might be the best. For a person who engages in manual work, a car that can ferry his tools and materials will be needed. Sell a car to the person who mostly needs it and he will definitely be willing to pay for it.

When you sell a car, the need for advertising might also arise. This means that you invest your money towards placing adverts on the local or international newspapers, buying space on the Internet. The adverts must contain your contacts and a picture of the vehicle on sale.

Before you rush into the market, know what the buyers in the market looks out for when seeking to buy a car. A customer will check out the condition of the car, which includes the amount of wear and tear on the wheels, the effectiveness of the braking system, the attractiveness of the interior parts of the car and the working of car lighting system. To do this with much more ease, make sure that the necessary repairs are done, such as polishing the bond and replacing of any worn-out part. A damaged, dirty and neglected car will be repulsive to targeted and potential buyers.

Never forget to wisely determine the price for which you want to sell a car. A customer will come and bargain seeking for a lower price and the seller must clearly know the highest discount possible. The discounts they want to offer must be clearly stated. There is also the need to explain in detail why you sell a car at a given price and not any other.

Finally, when the customer is pleased with the offer, he or she decides to buy it, a seller explain the modes of payment the buyer can use. The modes of payment can be cash or check, or both, where one has to fulfill the conditions for each method – for example, do they drive off with the car once the check matures or when they hand over the check to the seller? Sell a car when there is an assurance of full payment.

How do we improve fuel consumption when the price of oil is rocketing? We all want to save money when it comes to our cars, but sometimes it seems impossible when prices are rising, but there are a few simple changes you can make to your driving style and the maintenance of your vehicle to really cut costs. Following these tips might also even make you a better driver!

Firstly, there are several easy adjustments you can make to your car and the way you drive to help with fuel economy, such as:

Streamlining – Remove any excess from inside and outside your car, including roof racks, bike racks, unnecessary cargo and detritus from your backseat and boot. Additional elements on the outside of your car increase wind drag, and too much weight inside the car adds to the load you carry on every journey. Both these things can burn up fuel for no reason.

Drive Efficiently – Aggressive driving does your car, and your mileage, no good at all. Use your pedals carefully; over-acceleration, hard braking and too-fast cornering will guzzle the gas. This kind of driving will also wear out your tyres much more quickly, costing you additional money in replacing them sooner. Driving below 60 mph also saves you cash – fuel economy increases by up to 4 miles per gallon below this speed. Similarly, try to keep your speed constant rather than stop-start driving, and coast in a low gear rather than in neutral as it is actually more fuel-efficient.

The trick to driving efficiently is not to make your car work too hard. Avoid pointless short trips, turn off as many in-car appliances as possible (such as the radio, air conditioner, heater, de-mister etc) and keep your windows up! Turn off your engine if you’re stuck in a traffic jam, at a long set of lights or level crossing, and don’t spend ages warming up your car on cold mornings. Most fuel-injected cars only need 30 seconds of warm up time. If you need to scrape off snow or ice, then do it with the engine off, or even better, lay a protective covering on your windscreen and windows the night before to save you the effort!

Maintenance – Keeping your vehicle well maintained can help you save money on fuel (as well as unnecessary repairs that could have been avoided by a simple service or tune-up). Aspects that can affect mileage include:

Tyres – make sure they are properly inflated, have legal tread depth and are in good condition

Engine – a well-oiled, well-tuned engine will give you more miles to the gallon

Air Filter – believe it or not, a clogged air filter can decrease your fuel economy by up to 10%!

Fuel – top up on cold mornings when fuel is denser – you’ll get more volume for your money

Driving to improve your fuel economy can save you up to 15%, help the environment and, especially if you choose to walk or cycle rather than take your car for short trips, can make you fitter and healthier too.

Guitar is one of the most widely used musical instruments in the world and what we believe is it can make the whole environment of a vacation or celebration more pleasant and enjoyable. Learning of the guitar is not an easy task as it requires a vast patient and most importantly the eagerness. The basis of playing guitar is some chords. The chords are of two types- open and bar. Among these chords there are also a division of major and minor chords. For the open chords, some do not have minor form. C guitar chord is one of those kinds of chords. For the beginners, this chord is significant as they can easily play it for practicing guitar. The other chords are nearly like this chord and so the C chord is very effective to launch into the next chords. This chord is also easy to memorize.

The guitar is basically consists of six standard strings. They are usually kept tuned to the notes E, A, D, G, B, and E respectively. This is the normal notation. Another numbering system can be used to see the placements of the fingers on the stings, named guitar tab. The strings have a number for each which indicates its sounding position. For example, the #1 is the number of the string of high E. So, if we arrange the numbers according to the string, they will look like this-

#1 = E (high), #2 = B, #3 = G, #4 = D, #5 = A, #6 – E (low).

Now the learning of the basic terms has been finished. We can start the lesson of plying the major C guitar chord. We have to use three of our fingers for this task-the index, the middle and the ring finger. The position of the fingers will be like this- the index finger on the first fret and string #2, the middle finger on second fret and string #4, and lastly the ring finger on the third fret and string #5. This is the combination. By placing the fingers in this combination, strum the guitar. What are you hearing? Yes, it is the C guitar chord.

For the first time, when you play the chord, do not be disappointed if you find the sound is not clear. The problem may caused by the contact of the fingers, that are used for the combination, with the strings. To avoid this, the fingers require to be formed to a curl by bending them around the fret bar. Practice it sincerely whenever you get time.

Now, for the comfortable practice of the C chord, we will learn two tips. These tips will help to relief us from getting bore. The first one is- remove the ring finger from it position while playing the C chord. You will find a quite moody and haunting sound. All you’ve to do is to continue the play and sometimes, remove and again place the ring finger in its position. By removing the ring finger, you will be able to play the A minor 7 chord. This is a good contrast.

The second tip is- place the pinky finger on the #4 string of third fret while playing of C guitar chord. The position will help you to play the C suspended chord. This chord has a little higher sound which will make the contrast amusing.

So, the necessary techniques for the modification of the usual sound practice of the chord are-

• Combine the Am7 chord with the major C chord

• Combine the C sus chord with the major C chord

The tips given will allow you to get the foundation of the chords play for your guitar learning. Try these lessons attentively in your free time. Because if you want to acquire the necessary knowledge and the skills of guitar playing, practice is the only way and it does not have an alternative.