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Comments From Guitar Tricks Subscribers
These are all unsolicited comments received from our subscribers. Some are so happy with Guitar Tricks they even gave us their picture to post with their words!
We are so grateful to these folks for their kind words and for taking the time and the effort let us know what works. Their support means a lot to us.
Do you have comments for us? Send us your feedback (even negative feedback, we can take it!) via our online contact form.
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"Great teaching techniques!"
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"I have been playing professionally for about 24 years and have always tried to improve my chops. I stumbled onto your site by sheer accident but it is the best accident I could have gotten into.
Your site offers great teaching techniques and is a good source for
tweaking anyone's techniques. Kudos to you and your instructors."
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"No guitar teacher would have the patience!"
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"What you're offering is, it seems to me, unrivaled in its value.
I've been playing guitar for many years.
I've bought books, books with CDs, guitar magazines, private lessons, on-line lessons and nothing comes close to the
variety and usefullness that's available on your website. The tutorials are "bite sized" and multi-media. I can't do much with a whole book of Jimi Hendrix tab. (I've tried.) I need a series of little steps - clear, slow, and well explained that I can replay as many times as I'd like.
Guitartricks is visual, audio, verbal, musical. I'll watch a lesson video a few times and just listen and get the feel...
Then I'll watch some more and just watch the fingers. No guitar
teacher would have the patience for the scrutiny and repetition I'm into with Guitartricks. Thanks for putting it together.
Rock on."
-- Bryan from Eugene, OR U.S.A
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"THANKS TO ALL OF YOU FOR FOR HELPING US REGULAR FOLKS IMPROVE AND MOST OF ALL HAVE FUN! AGAIN!!!"
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"Truly this is the BEST LEARNING site I have ever seen...
I have never played metal and it took me a couple of days to get the rythym, etc down..but after a LOT of practice its starting to come along. Thanks for sharing, I really mean that. This is by far the best learning site i have ever had the pleasure to learn from.
...its only a matter of time before I get the hang of the timing
for this kinda music.
You have kinda opened a different door for me. I am looking forward to your new lesson...I have played around with a few of your lessons and they have made an impression on me. I just keep practicing and those doors and starting to open..
Thanks again, keep on rockin'"
-- David Ostrander, Bastrop, Texas, U.S.A.
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"This site should be of immense help for thousands of people out there for whom playing"
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"I just joined guitartricks as a full access member and I'm going
through the Beginner's guide.
I first tried tuning the guitar and I was curious to check out your
Guitar Tuning problems section to see if it has any extra help. And I find it amazing.
You wouldn't believe I've been tuning my guitar the usual way for endless years and this is the first time in my life I figured out that I'm actually tuning closer to the fourth fret like it says in the First part of your article.
The difference in sound is so subtle that I wouldn't have been able to identify if without the method you have given there!
I'm hoping I'd be able to achieve my dream of playing guitar with
the lessons on your site!
Thank you very much for such a site and I hope you would continue to post high quality lessons to people like me for whom learning to play the guitar is a huge passion!
Cheers!"
-- Dayavanth Emmanuel, India
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"I can learn at my own speed and choose what I want to dive into at any given time."
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"Kudos to you people for putting this together and your contributions that make the site what it is. Just finished going through a few of your tutorials. I've been playing since six years of age and am only now striving to learn theory after playing by ear for thirty years. The site is invaluable. I can learn at my own speed and choose what I want to dive into at any given time. Very exiting.
Cheers!"
-- -- Dean Unger, BC, Canada
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"Now if I could just get some sleep!"
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"Hey you guys rock!
I have really been struggling for about 10 months now, but in two nights with Guitar Tricks I already have a better grasp on my learning. Thank you very much.
Now if I could just quit practicing and get some sleep!"
-- -- Jared Foulger, Hurricane UT
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"My brother was better than me until I found your site!"
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"Just wanted you to know that you site is just the one I have been looking for for years. I can play, but really need to move forward and had no real guidance. I love the site and am so excited about using it to its full potential.
I'm from the UK but living in Dubai in the UAE for more than 20 years, which has taken me away from folk nights and half decent music shops of the UK... My brother plays also and he lives in the UK. Thanks to technology we can generally share a few guitar sessions over the web cam!! Great stuff..... but we're just about at the same level.. well actually he was better than me until I found your site! LOL... now he's wondering where I get it from.. I'll keep him guessing for a while.. .but guess you will have another new member soon enough!!!
Many thanks."
-- -- Christine G., Dubai, UAE
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"I can't believe what I am now doing!"
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"Am a beginner and I just started with Guitar Tricks. I decided to start with an 8 lesson set from Lisa McCormick on Acoustic Fingerpicking. What an instructor. She made it so easy and natural. I can't believe what I'm now doing. Nothing short of fantastic.
I would recommend your service to anybody who is serious about playing and enjoying themselves doing it! "
-- -- Bill Bertalan
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"I already have several favorite teachers!"
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"I received a membership to Guitar Tricks for Christmas, and wanted to express my satisfaction with your website.
I am a beginner/novice, and particularly appreciate the ability to view different teachers and learn from their various styles.
I already have several favorite teachers, and I enjoy practicing their tutorials over and over (and over and over). This is one of the great aspects of your site, that I am able to repeat a lesson as often as necessary.
I also want to compliment you on the upgrade to your flash video player; it makes looping a section much easier, and the keyboard shortcuts are greatly appreciated.
I just wanted to let you know I think you are doing a great job, and I look forward to learning much more in the coming year."
-- -- Jean Martin, East Haddam, CT.
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"FINALLY a very well developed curriculum!"
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"Dear Mr. Schlegel,
I am 56 years old and have recently picked up the guitar again after picking at it while a High School student. Not much experience other than playing chords.
I decided to write this note in appreciation for your outstanding effort in the beginner course you led for GT and which I decided to take from the beginning. I thought that although I already play many chords without a problem that there could be a tip here and there that I could pick up. Man, WAS I WRONG, I ended up FINALLY coming across a very well developed curriculum, something I find lacking in many programs. I should know, I also have a Masters degree and taught both at college and secondary school. I know what a well develop curriculum looks like. I learned many things either overlooked or not known by many other instructors. I came across GT, unfortunately for me after spending quite a bit of money on other courses, books, CD's, and DVD's. The chapter on Barre Chords was specially enlightening to me as it did not stop at just showing you how to play an F and G chord but actually went through the construction of the chords and its application down the fretboard.
I normally do not comment on most things, but you sir and GT deserve a very enthusiastic Well Done!
Thank you both so much. I look forward in continuing following your lessons with enthusiasm."
-- -- Franklyn Suliveres, Sarasota, Florida U.S.A.
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"I am so glad I came across this site. It's great!"
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"Hi Bobby, I wanted to comment that I really enjoy your lessons, and in particular, your teaching style is great. I have been working on the fingerstyle jazz, and the way you have broken down the lessons into manageable pieces is wonderful!
I am so glad I came across this site. It's great!"
-- -- Kristin, Portsmouth NH
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"It's incredibly easy to use!"
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"I love the site! It is incredibly easy to use, and the lessons are very informative. I just started 3 days ago and have made it through the beginner section 1 and moving to lesson 2 tomorrow, if the blisters heal on my finger tips...lol. Anyway, great job on the site, it's the best thing I have ever used."
-- -- Matt Hiltibidal, Wisconsin
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"In the first 5 minutes"
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"I just wanted to tell you as a 44 year old pro chef who is a beginning guitarist, i just love the guitar tricks website. all of the information has been very insightful, i was able to pickup at least one new trick in the first 5 minutes of looking at the videos on the front page. Thanks for a great learning tool!!!!"
-- -- Matthew Nobriga, Sacramento, CA
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"You guys have really helped me!"
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"1st off, I'd like to tell you "Guitar Tricks" is great! I subscribed to it recently (full access) and I have been very satisfied so far. I have been playing guitar 40+ yrs. To make a long story short, on August 13th last year I had an accident at work and cut my middle finger off on my left (fretting) hand. I had emergency surgery to re-attach it and then 3 days after Christmas I had re-constructive surgery. Basically I am having to re-think and re-teach myself how to play again. Needless to say I have been going through some changes. I played guitar for living and I "need" to play guitar to live. Its my soul, my life. I have checked many "guitar" sites trying to find inspiration, exercises etc, etc. I'm sure you get the idea. I just want to say: "Guitar Tricks" has it all! You guys have really helped me."
-- -- Lenny C, Scotts Valley, CA
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"I have been telling all my patients!"
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"So far I have worn myself out and I just joined. I have to thank Lisa McCormick as she is the instructor I have chosen to start with. She responded to my email and offered to create more lessons in an area I was struggling with. Whoa!!! Now that is customer service.
I am a Dental Hygentist and I have been telling all my patients about your site. Thanks for reuniting my love of the guitar. Keep up the good work!"
-- -- Kathleen Ossiander RDH, Long Beach, CA
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"I got it!"
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"I got it!. The da-da-dada thing. I dare you to put this in lesson 10 of the 12 bar blues.
I learned to play the blues at guitartricks.com,
I learned to play the blues at guitartricks.com,
Lisa McCormick taught me how to play this song.
She showed me how to do the da-da-dada thing,
Yeah she showed me how to do the da-da-dada thing,
All I need now is someone to teach me sing.
Da da doodle de doo.
Thanks!"
-- -- Don, Asheville, NC
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"I've learned more in ONE DAY with Guitar Tricks than I have learned in months of lessons"
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"You guys are fantastic. I think you have the best lessons out there. I have been taking from a personal instructor for $15 - 30 minute lessons, and I have learned more in ONE DAY of being a member with Guitar Tricks than I have learned in months of lessons with my teacher! Phenomenal Job. Keep the lessons coming!"
-- -- Dr. Kenneth, Tulsa, OK U.S.A.
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"Better and More Efficient"
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"Thank you for taking the time to thoroughly explain tips and points in your lessons. Your instructions have gotten me to develop my skills better and in a more efficient manner. Thank you and keep putting out more lessons."
-- -- John B. from Shawano
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"I'm very shocked at how low your fee is!"
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"I just joined as a member (I'm very shocked at how low your fee is!). I love the amount of top-quality content you have!"
-- -- Mike Saunders, Englewood, CO
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"Learned more than I could have imagined"
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"THANK YOU for the lessons, ALL of y'all are too kind to help us regular players out. Although I have been playing for years, it took me about 5 seconds to upgrade my account. I am/have learned more in a couple of days from this site, than I could have imagined... My head's swimming ..AGAIN THANK YOU, You have made a big difference in my attitude towards my guitar, and my ability...!"
-- -- David O., Bastrop, Texas
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"For years I wanted to jam...now it's easy"
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"Wow... so far not much can be improved, this is an amazing Web site. For years i wanted to jam but when you are alone, it's kind of hard to do. Now with the jam session you have there it's easy to do. And also since 2 days I have learn stuff that I wanted to do for years. Well... there only one word for your site, and it's 'good job Guys... well done' "
-- -- Patrick from Ottawa, Ontario Canada
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"Your site is an eye-opener"
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"I find guitartricks a treasure trove of goodies on all things guitar. Thanks alot. I have played classics guitar for 30 yrs and am now embarking on a discovery journey of Country, Blues and Jazz genre. Your site is an eye-opener. I thought I know all there is to guitar playing, now I realize I know [not as much]."
-- -- Casey M, Malaysia
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"guitartricks.com rocks!"
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"guitartricks.com rocks. Really good! I'm finding it perfect for the way I like to practice; lessons and jams are the perfect combination. Well done for putting together a really useful resource."
-- -- Nicholas W, Chesterfield, UK
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"The most comprehensive guitar self learning place on the net!"
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"This site is most the comprehensive guitar self learning place on the net!! Wow!! Also there is nothing more I love to do than sit down with some great jam tracks and employ exotic scales and rip through some monster riffs harmonic minor style!... Quality and I mean high quality in all styles! Amazing and the fact it loops forever is great because it really is disturbing when you are in the moment hitting the right note in the right scale to highlight the ringing chord in the backround making it so pronounced!"
-- -- Joseph M., West Haven, CT
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"Sounding much better than two weeks ago"
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"I decided to teach myself guitar as my schedule really won't allow for scheduled instruction. I subscribed to a couple different online teaching sites and I did learn some from them, but a couple of weeks ago I stumbled upon your lessons and wanted more, so I signed up for the Full Access Service to get the most out of them.
I imagine you upload the lessons without really knowing if anybody is actually getting anything out of them. Just to let you know: I am! In fact, about half an hour ago my wife just commented on how much better I'm sounding as opposed to a few weeks ago!"
-- -- Chris, Virginia Beach, VA
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"Always looking for new material...it's great!"
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"Indeed I am enjoying the tips and licks from obviously talented guitarists. I have been playing for 25 years and am always looking for new stuff... its great!"
-- -- Kenny C., Corsicana, TX
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"Now I can see how important they are"
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"I have never bothered to learn any scales and now I can see how important they really are. I can see just how limited my playing skills are. I play stuff like Sultans of Swing, Hotel California, Free Bird Etc: I have no idea as to how i got to play these songs, not knowing scales, but i have got them down pretty close. If you were to ask me as to why i go to, and play certain notes on the guitar neck, i would tell you i have not got the faintest idea, except that it sounds right to my ear. Pretty silly way of playing guitar don't you think? Always guessing. Any way thanks for your time and keep up that awesome guitar playing. Eric."
-- -- Eric Graf, Kelowna, B.C.
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"I've learned more in the last 3 hours"
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"Just wanted to say thanks a lot! Great site. I'm a self-taught beginner; about two years now. I've occasionally purchased instructional books, but I've learned more from the last 3 hours spent at your site than from all prior experiences put together. Again, thank you! This is the best lesson I've ever had... "
-- -- John D, So. Cal
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"It's just a wonderful concept"
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"Hey Jon,
It's just a wonderful concept learning guitar through internet I'm playing for 20 years now but since Bill Gates I'm Flying keep up the good work U rule."
-- -- Leon, Heerlen, NL
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"On my schedule"
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"I want to thank you for making this service available on line. I am truly appreciative of the hard work you put into the site. It is excellent. I am an older rock player without much free time and this gives me the opportunity on my schedule to upgrade my blues licks, etc."
-- -- Brian, Nashville, TN
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"It's been a long time since my fingers were this sore!"
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"Hey Jon,
I just started using the site last night and I love it, I have played for years and now my son is just getting started and this site is great for us both, we will be members forever. It's been a long time since my fingers have been this sore. Hats off to Terry Couch I'm really enjoying his stuff. Thanks"
-- -- Herm L, Belleville, Ontario, Canada
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"I realized that the whole pentatonic system made sense!"
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"ok-when I saw the pentatonic scale (I think I'm spelling it right), it kind of made sense, but I didn't take much from it. However, when I decided to see what the "tricks" were all about, I listened to the [sound] files and followed the tab and I ended up playing tricks that I thought were really cool and also relatively easy. I spent like two hours going through a bunch of tricks, and after a little break and then going back, I realized that the whole pentatonic system made sense. And in my limited perspective, I think it's much less difficult than I thought, and fairly easy to at least play a little improvisational stuff. So anyway, I'm just psyched that I could put on "Knockin on Heaven's Door" (preferably Dylan's version) and then play up and down the pentatonic scale doing some of those tricks. It may not be much, but I don't know a single note on the guitar so to make this leap is really exciting."
-- -- EL, New York, NY
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"The best investment"
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"I really love the site and I know that it is absolutely the best investment I could ever make."
-- -- Shane, Troy, MI
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"We can't believe how easy!"
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"Hi Jon,
Just a quick note to say that I got a chance to look around the site last night and it is AWESOME!!! Can't get enough. Had a ball with my son. We can't believe how much info is on there and how easy some of the lessons are to pick up. Thanks heaps for a great site! Worth every cent."
-- -- Chris, Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia
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"New is great and this site is the same!"
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"Thank you for this opportunity, I've been playing guitar for 47 years and have gotten sick of playing the same old stuff---new is great and this site is the same , thanx again! "
-- -- Bobby Slevin, Fallston, MD
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"Just soaking it up and learning fast!"
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"Its been 1 year since I started and after several crappy DVDs and other sites I suck! However since finding your site I am like a child with a new toy just soaking it up and learning fast...as Flounder said in Animal house " Oh boy is this great!"
As an airline pilot being able to access the lessons from home and hotels is just fantastic. So far I have used them on 4 continents in less than a month. I cannot say how happy I am to give you my 11 bucks a month instead of the instructor who wanted 40 an hour. Everyone I meet when traveling gets a recommendation for your site from me. Nothing in life is perfect, but this is definitely the best!!!"
-- -- Dugald MacDonald, Leesburg, Virginia
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"More effective lessons!"
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"I love guitartricks.com and I tell everyone I know who plays guitar or any instrument for that matter! I love it, thanks for putting it together. I originially play drums, and started picking up guitar about five years ago. Three weeks ago I started some expensive private guitar lessons, and so far, I found not just more with you guys, but better, and more effective lessons! Thanks again to all the instructors, and your webmaster. You people ROCK! "
-- --Charles Elkins, San Diego, CA
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"Thank you for doing such a great job on this site!"
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"I just wanted to say, thank you for doing such a great job on this site! I have for years wanted to learn to play the guitar, but as many beginners did not have the slightest clue as to where to start. I've searched around online for guitar lessons and videos and the like but seemed to always end up running in circles. I came across your site today and watched a demo of one of your beginner lessons, and I was amazed. It was great it covered all the little details that advanced players take for granted. I've been a member of the site for lets see... 3 min and 30 secs give or take and am truly impressed!
Thank you once again!"
-- --Brandon Emerson, Remsen, NY
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