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Re: Distinctive strummers

null@example.com (ebigham1) — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 01:23:50 +0000

Since this is a topic about Distinctive strummers. One of my favorites has to be Ritchie Havens. He has redone many hits and lots of times better than the original.

Check him out he is well worth the time.

Edward

Re: Distinctive strummers

null@example.com (Najshan) — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 22:01:51 +0000

The Joker by Steve Miller Band
Wonderwall by Oasis
Tracks of my tears by Smokey Robinson.

Just some suggestions at the top of my head:)

Re: Distinctive strummers

null@example.com (topdown) — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 21:24:19 +0000

Thanks for all the suggestions and great selection. I printed the entire thread and will work on the new ones. SouthPaw - I'll try the humming bit - I think I sing great LOL, but there is an embarrassment factor I need to get over. Props to guys like you who do it on stage every night!

Re: Distinctive strummers

null@example.com (upyerkilt) — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 19:28:39 +0000

great thread,
and most of my thoughts are already answered but iahve a few more

when you say nothing at all by ????? rowan guy or some other cowboy guy ?

two sunsets.....pink floyd.

behind blue eyes....the who not originally a strumming song but you can strum it and it is ditinctively that song

and thats all i can think of

Ken

Re: Distinctive strummers

null@example.com (johncross21) — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 19:18:59 +0000

Louie Louie - the Kingsmen, Kinks etc

Fade Away - Rolling Stones

Proud Mary - CCR

Re: Distinctive strummers

null@example.com (SouthPaw41L) — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 15:22:55 +0000

topdown,
There's no rule saying that in music one can't hum or vocalize a lead, or hook riff in a song. If my harps are bad or if I've loaded the wrong key of harp in my halo for the song I'm playing I'll vocalize a riff. Can't You See by Marshall Tucker or Take It Easy by The Eagles are good tunes to do this in. It's always good to learn the catchy riffs but even an accomplished guitar player loses volume dynamic when the rhythym stops and leads start. (when playing solo) Just some mental food for thought........

Re: Distinctive strummers

null@example.com (Zurf) — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 14:03:52 +0000

Others already got all mine, but I think Horse With No Name is totally distinctive both for the chords used and the pattern.

Try Wild Rover or Whiskey in the Jar - good drinking songs that even drunks can recognize immediately.

- Zurf

Re: Distinctive strummers

null@example.com (G S E) — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 13:07:44 +0000

Hey Top ,
I love this topic , it is so true
Long ago a wise man once said that " all you needed to make it in the music biz , was a red guitar , three chords and the truth " . Probably didn't know how true that statement was .
Know what you mean though . It seems like we do quite a few songs with the
C Am F G chord progression .
Sometimes the intro is the only thing to distinguish . That's why we seldom do those back to back . One night we were playing and I did the run up for Earth Angel
and my partner started singing " Wise Men Say......",
so I switched a couple chords around and away we went .It
was still funny........
For your question though ,
BeeGees " 1912 Mining Disaster ", The Band " The Weight " , Nitty Gritty " Mr Bojangles " , If you're a flat picker like me , then Simon & Garf.
" Sound of Silence & Scarbough Fair " . These are all very distinctive .
Good luck..........Jerry

Re: Distinctive strummers

null@example.com (Guitarpix) — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 12:47:58 +0000

Popdevil wrote:

Your Beautiful - James Blunt
Knocking on Heavens Door
Horse with no name
Stand by Me
Wild Thing
I have learned all of these songs from www.kickstartguitar.com - The person that teaches does not sing the song so its all about the way you play it.

Good site recommendation! This guy is a friend of mine and he sponsers chordie on his site. He's Lazyfret on youtube if you'd like to check his page there also for tutorials. Peace!

Re: Distinctive strummers

null@example.com (Popdevil) — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 12:40:39 +0000

Your Beautiful - James Blunt
Knocking on Heavens Door
Horse with no name
Stand by Me
Wild Thing

I have learned all of these songs from www.kickstartguitar.com - The person that teaches does not sing the song so its all about the way you play it.

Re: Distinctive strummers

null@example.com (Roger Guppy) — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 06:58:59 +0000

"I Started A Joke" - Bee Gees

"Don't Let The Sun See You Crying" - Gerry and the Pacemakers (Cmaj7, Fmaj7)

"House of the Rising Sun" - The Animals

Re: Distinctive strummers

null@example.com (dino48) — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 04:55:39 +0000

Hi topdown,you might try crazy by patsy cline, ventura hi-way by america ,tequla sunrise by the eagles. my girl, by smokey.I have also found alot of beatles,credence clearwater and buddy holly are easy too recognize.Hope that helps. dino48

Re: Distinctive strummers

null@example.com (topdown) — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 03:10:58 +0000

Thanks guys - Golden Hair, Georgia will work. Geo - You got a favorite layout for Plush - great song, but at a quick glance, the Chords / Tabs here didn't look so great.

Pix - Still the Same is a good choice, it's distinctive and it's got that Cmaj7 that I love - but man, I just can't stand Seger - maybe overplayed when I was young or something - I feel the same about Springsteen and U2 - there may be some good stuff there, but I can't get over the bad taste in my mouth. It's like drinking too much of a particular cocktail and getting sick..

Re: Distinctive strummers

null@example.com (Guitarpix) — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 02:45:08 +0000

"Still The Same " by Bob Seger

Re: Distinctive strummers

null@example.com (geoaguiar) — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 02:32:33 +0000

Plush Stone Temple Pilots