I have a funny story about Close Encounters. The entire family went to see it when it came out. I was 5. When we got home my 12 year old brother said I rate it an 8/10. I said I rate it a B for boring. My father told that story to the extended family at Thanksgiving for the next 25 years. LOL. Thanks again.

Hey brother. Thanks so much. My lesson videos usually don't that well out of the gate but people really seem to like this one. I'm hoping some people send me some videos of their accomplishments. I really appreciate the support. Have a great evening and take care. -mark

Hey Jim. I know I'm replying to these backwards but I'm hoping the new one remedied this or at least put you closer. LOL. Thanks again. Take care. -Mark

Hey Matthew. yep, me too. When I strummed the couple of chords in the new video I perked up like I always do. I think the new one is one of my best at least as far as lessons or advice go. Did you get a chance to watch yet? HOW TO PLAY THE 12 STRING GUITAR: RIFFS, TIPS, AND TUNING! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ja1iraSLlq7NgGw.html&ab_channel=8MinuteAxe . When you do, let me know what you think. Thanks again for all of the support. I appreciate it so much. Take care and enjoy the rest of the weekend. -Mark

Hey Brian. I'm glad you enjoyed it and I really appreciate it. My lesson videos usually don't perform as well but a lot of people liked this one. I've had a bunch of what I think are really good ideas lately and lots of cool videos planned over the next few weeks. I can't thank you enough for all of the support. Please take care. -Mark

Hey Gregg. Which riffs were you looking for? If you ever get stuck on anything don't hesitate to email me. I also have a lot of tabs available. Everything is always 100% free. I really appreciate the support. Take care. -Mark

@@8MinuteAxe I do Mr. Tambourine Man a little different but now am learning it the way you play it, sounds more accurate. I also just started learning More Than a Feeling and Ticket to Ride as practice exercises to improve my timing and picking skills. You posted both at the most opportune time for me. Thanks.

Hey Fred. I'm sure you have all of these down no problem but I do appreciate you watching and your incredible support of the channel. I really do appreciate it very much. I'm literally working on four videos at once right now. I've had a bunch of good ideas lately and I keep going in different directions. LOL. Have a great evening and take care. -mark

@@8MinuteAxe Great, Mark! Just don't fall into the Charles Babbage Syndrome! ;-) Fred

Hey Cameron. Man, I'll tell you what. I responded to this and like 50 other comments on Wednesday but they're all back in my queue. UGH. LOL. KZfaq! Damn You. Did you get a chance to watch the new one yet? It's definitely one of my best HOW TO PLAY THE 12 STRING GUITAR: RIFFS, TIPS, AND TUNING! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ja1iraSLlq7NgGw.html&ab_channel=8MinuteAxe . Thanks again for all of the amazing support. Enjoy the rest of the weekend. -Mark

I'm almost 100% caught up with the comments. And they said it couldn't be done. I think I wrote enough words to fill a novel today.

Hey Randy, the first video I ever did (I never uploaded because the entire thing was out of focus) was on the four levels of Horse with No Name. I went through how you can play it at each level. I'm thinking of redoing it. Enjoy the rest of your weekend. Mark

I don't think you'll be disappointed. FYI, V are getting the guitars in next week for sure. You should have it in hand it two weeks. I'm so sorry for the delay!!!!!

@@8MinuteAxe Great news Mark. Don't worry about the delay, I know it's finicky. Thanks for living up to your word, even after all this trouble. Really looking forward to it.

I've been meaning to learn this one too!

Hey Rus. I have you in this month's contest. I appreciate your time. FYI, I'm doing my first live stream Saturday evening at 7pm EDT It's going to be a discussion about the best campfire songs and I'm hoping for a lot of audience participation. Here’s the link kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jtqTpK1-vZOog5s.html. Either way, have a great weekend and take care. -Mark

Hey Jason. I responded to this comment a few days ago but it's still in my queue. If you have a second please let me know if you received another response to this. I'm curious what happened. KZfaq continues to mystify. LOL. A good luthier is key. Whenever I bring my guitars to my guy for an overhaul (once every few years as he's expensive and slow but well worth it) it's like getting all new guitars. -Mark

Hey Adam. Thank you for checking it out. I appreciate the amazing support. Did you see the new one yet. It's not as sexy but I put a lot of thought into it and I think it's one of my very best HOW TO PLAY THE 12 STRING GUITAR: RIFFS, TIPS, AND TUNING! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ja1iraSLlq7NgGw.html&ab_channel=8MinuteAxe. Enjoy the rest of the weekend and take care my friend. -Mark

Hey David. I'm uploading a video today called HOW TO PLAY THE 12 STRING GUITAR: RIFFS, TIPS, AND TUNING! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ja1iraSLlq7NgGw.html&ab_channel=8MinuteAxe. I spend a good chunk explaining how I tune my 12 string....and I own five so I spend a lot of time tuning. I upload new videos every Friday at 2pm and I'm available on the premiere live chat starting at 1:45. If you have any in depth questions, feel free to email me at markaranalli@gmail.com. I answer 100% of all emails. Sometimes it takes a couple of days due to the volume but I will always get back to you. I REALLY appreciate your support of the channel. Have a great weekend and take care. -Mark

Hey Martha. You'll enjoy this one for sure!

Hey Payton. I'm so glad you're getting good use out of the videos. That makes them so much more worth making. I really appreciate it. Take care buddy. -Mark

I understand what you're saying Randy. Tabs do pay homage to traditional music in that the lower lines represent the lower strings rather than physically representing where they appear on the guitar. Reading music and tab is like learning to type. Once you get it down your fingers will just act on instinct. You do need to put some time and repetition in though and like anything else you have to ask yourself what the best use of your time is. Thanks again. -Mark

Hey Larry. I've done over 100 12 string videos and I haven't done one on Genesis yet. I know , I know, huge miss. Every time I start digging in, I don't know how to best represent Mike and Steve's great work on the 12. The mid 70s Hackett period has more riffy stuff that would be easier to play excerpts of but I really like the earlier stuff better. Everything before Lamb. Maybe I'll do a Covering the Classic of the Musical Box. That would be ambitious. Or at the very least, a top 10 12 string players of all time and feature Mike and Steve. Thanks so much for checking out the video. I truly appreciate your time and comment. Enjoy the rest of your week and take care. Mark