Thanks for getting back! On the Key issue and recordings, very good explanation. I sometimes thought bands purposely performed a half or full step off but did not know why. In any case that clears things up.
On the strumming it's coming along although nailing the B major barr chord is a little challenging with that fast tempo. But in any case will use that technique with the 5 click advances, my metronome only goes by four's, still same idea. My fretting hand fingers are not as flexible or as large as yours but can get by.
By the way, what acoustic guitar do you have and amp settings used?? It really "cuts" through the musical arrangement nicely. Appreciate a comment on the gear and tone of the acoustic set up. I'm trying to see what you are playing.
Thanks!
Tony