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Re: Does nobody know what a chord is?

null@example.com (colinTommo) — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 16:18:19 +0000

Hi welcome2myhead,

If you find a site that suits you go there and speak to yer mates.... cos you aint got any on this site.

By the way...your first name isnt Dick, not welcome2my, by any chance is it ?

Re: Does nobody know what a chord is?

null@example.com (Headcase) — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 15:42:29 +0000

Hey welcome2myhead, you must think that everyone that does not read music is stupid,
that makes you an Idot!
I can read music and have a good grounding in music theory, but I still have to play the Guitar, the theory and music won't play it for me.
I see that you are a member from 2006, and this is you second post, if you feel so strong,
about this where is your rebuttle of the posts you got mostly against you?
Also you say that all the songs you see have Tab, I find that hard to beleive, of the thousands of songs on Chordie most are done in chords.
The people on Chordie are a mixed bunch, but they will try and help when they can, but they will not stand by and let someone call them stupid. Another thing everyone is hear for different reasons, myself I am 63, and playing (the Guitar) about a year and a half, I doubt if I will ever play the Guitar as a profesion, but weither I play by Chords or Tab or Music, I don't care, the
reason I play is for the enjoyment I get from it. I played at my church on Christmas Eve,
Silent Night and Who's Child Is This, I'm not sure how anyyone thought about it but I felt Great.
Perhaps you should have a look at your manners?

Re: Does nobody know what a chord is?

null@example.com (G S E) — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 16:28:00 +0000

Thank you James ...
You took the words right out of my mouth , I have also read that tablature is the oldest form of written music ..
Since the person who started this thread is no longer around , I can only assume that he must have found a website used by " REAL musicians ", L O L .... I rarely use tab myself , rather work stuff out on my own , but I still respect any means to communicate music ........
Jerry

Re: Does nobody know what a chord is?

null@example.com (nonetoxic) — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 06:59:36 +0000

That's a rather odd statement. I can read music but not very well. Tabs are a excellent because they are easy to learn and always easy to read.

Its not about how you read but how you play. Think you should probably learn that

Re: Does nobody know what a chord is?

null@example.com (deadstring) — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 15:16:27 +0000

ozymandias wrote:

deadstring wrote:
I wish I could read music too. I play by ear and they are starting to get sore!
But then again, I have seen and heard that playing by ear is a rare skill unto itself.
Peace

Thanks for the Smiley Zurf! A lot of folks don't get my sense of humor but if not for it I would have no sense at all.

Re: Does nobody know what a chord is?

null@example.com (Zurf) — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 14:34:18 +0000

deadstring wrote:

I play by ear and they are starting to get sore!

Re: Does nobody know what a chord is?

null@example.com (ozymandias) — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 02:28:02 +0000

deadstring wrote:

I wish I could read music too. I play by ear and they are starting to get sore!

But then again, I have seen and heard that playing by ear is a rare skill unto itself.

Peace

Re: Does nobody know what a chord is?

null@example.com (deadstring) — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 02:17:09 +0000

I wish I could read music too. I play by ear and they are starting to get sore!

Re: Does nobody know what a chord is?

null@example.com (ozymandias) — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 19:26:47 +0000

I wish I could read music fluently, but, I can't. There is just a disconnect from eye to brain to fingers. But, put a letter note down and I can figure out pretty fast which fret to press on which string to get the note. Same with finger picking chords.

I'm playing music, I don't care how, it's good enough that I can make a decent tune with my skill level as it is. Maybe someday with practice and more practice the neurons will connect in the old brain. But, until then I'm going to enjoy the music no matter how I come to make it.

Rock on Chordie!

Re: Does nobody know what a chord is?

null@example.com (upyerkilt) — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 12:36:16 +0000

this thread was started in July last year,
welcometomyhead probably doesnt even come in here anymore since he/she has not posted anything else.

Ken

Re: Does nobody know what a chord is?

null@example.com (deadstring) — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 19:59:47 +0000

Hello welcome2myhead,
Wow you really opened a can of worms! I see you been a member for nearly 3 years and have only made two posts. I am just curious as to what the other one was.

Re: Does nobody know what a chord is?

null@example.com (upyerkilt) — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 17:40:16 +0000

James McCormick wrote:

I support anything that helps people make music.

good words

Ken

Re: Does nobody know what a chord is?

null@example.com (James McCormick) — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 17:24:16 +0000

If I might add a little historical perspective here . . .

Tabs or tablature is not a modern invention. Various forms of 'tab' notation have been used for centuries. Renaissance and Baroque composers for the lute, archlute, vihuela, theorbo and other guitar precursors used several forms of tablature to convey their music on parchment or paper.

I support anything that helps people make music.

Re: Does nobody know what a chord is?

null@example.com (Russell_Harding) — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 15:23:14 +0000

its unfortunate you have no website where we can listen to your prowess and expertise on guitar,or a video we can watch as you dazzle us with your ability to shred Mel bay book 1 perhaps in the not to distant future you can provide samples of your outstanding abilities

welcome2myhead wrote:

why is it that every song i look at on this site has those stupid tabs? has no one here studied music at all? People need to REALLY learn how to play the guitar

Re: Does nobody know what a chord is?

null@example.com (evsynator) — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 23:10:47 +0000

welcome2myhead wrote:

why is it that every song i look at on this site has those stupid tabs? has no one here studied music at all? People need to REALLY learn how to play the guitar

I notice that on other sites - you tube - is just one example ... that the ones who make the stupidest comments are usually the ones who cannot play an instrument or sing or contribute anything decent at all ..... sad losers mostly .To complain about a music hobby site is very sad indeed .