2,501 Reply by Roger Guppy

(2 replies, posted in About Chordie)

Hi Tanjafrei and welcome to Chordie,

I assume that you were looking for easier chords so you transposed it +5 semitones to make the Bm an Em. What you have done is raised the key by 5 semitones and the capo (if used) will make it even higher.

If you are wanting to keep the song in the same key then transpose downwards for example going down 2 (-2) semitones would make the Bm an Am but if you then put your capo on the 2nd fret the Am you played would in effect be a Bm.

However getting back to your original transposition of +5 semitones. As there as 12 semitones in an octave by putting the capo on the 7th fret you will be back to the original key albeit an octave higher.

I hope that helps,

Roger

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2,502 Reply by Roger Guppy

(12 replies, posted in About Chordie)

tabula123456 wrote:

I am just letting you know that it takes forever for every page to load on chordie...and it's becoming to frustrating to use. On average it is taking me 1 min and 12 secs to load a page...and if you're in the mood to play this really takes away the mood...it's just far too annoying...so until the is sorted out..and i mean one second per page...i won't be using chordie any more...

The problem is not on my end....i have a very fast connection...

Your connection may well be ultra fast but if your PC is slow pages will be changing slow. As no one else is experiencing this problem (there would be 100's of comments if it were) it must be something at your end. Check your PC please.

Roger

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2,503 Reply by Roger Guppy

(4 replies, posted in About Chordie)

Towards the top of the page is a blue bar. The third item from the left is "Search" try clicking on that to search the Forum.

Roger

Oh I now see you have found it.

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2,504 Reply by Roger Guppy

(23 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)

Congratulations to you both, but especially to Mrs SouthPaw who did all the hard work. May Chaz have a long, happy and healthy life.

Roger

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2,505 Reply by Roger Guppy

(69 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)

After seeing those photos I am booking the next flight to Ireland and fasting before I go.

Roger

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2,506 Reply by Roger Guppy

(11 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)

I caught you on Facebook earlier and I wish you the same here. I am just going out to my local and I will raise a glass to celebrate for your shortly.

Roger

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2,507 Reply by Roger Guppy

(3 replies, posted in Song requests)

Buddy whilst welcoming you to Chordie I have to point out the 'Sticky' at the start of this section which states how serious posting copyright lyrics is.

Roger

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2,508 Reply by Roger Guppy

(69 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)

I guess that the gauntlet has been thrown therefore I am determined to bake some for myself, so this weekend I will seek out the ingredients. Amy you are right, fermento em pó is baking powder and if bicarbonate of soda is baking soda I already have some in my larder. I have seen a pastry blender in my local supermarket so the only difficulty might be the buttermilk.

Keep your fingers crossed for me please.

Roger

PS. Amy, I was not serious about you sending some out I am really a pretty good cook.

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2,509 Reply by Roger Guppy

(69 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)

OK but lets get some facts straight right from the start.

One. I do not have a food mixer so it will be a hand job.

Two. I do not know if I can get buttermilk here. Most of the milk sold is that revolting UHT stuff, although one or two places do sell the pasturised milk (and I know all the local shops that do smile). I will make a point of looking for buttermilk, liquid or powder form, when I go shopping this weekend.

Three. I am going to have to find out the Portuguese for baking soda and baking powder as these items I have never bought before.

Four. I better have a supply of Gaviscon (stong stomach medicine not available in Portugal) sent over from the UK before I try my hand at cooking these.

Roger

Stage whisper: I wonder if Amy might send me some if I ask her nicely?????  hmm

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2,510 Reply by Roger Guppy

(69 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)

Thanks Amy,

I am now an enlightened male wink.

Roger

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2,511 Reply by Roger Guppy

(69 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)

Excuse my ignorance, I am but a mere man, but what is the difference between buttermilk and cow's milk?

Roger

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2,512 Reply by Roger Guppy

(15 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)

Hey Leiven,

Sorry to hear about this setback but I will repeat what others have said DON'T sell your guitars and try open tuning with a slide. OK a completely different style of playing but no pressure on the sensitive fingers whist the repair.

Don't get down learn something new and who knows in a few weeks we might hear of you buying a dobro to experiment with.

Take care,

Roger

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2,513 Reply by Roger Guppy

(18 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)

Hey Doug tell Janet that "non-playing associates" are more than welcome to join and use the 'Chat Corner' to tell the hidden truths lol. Don't forget we already have a tuba tooter so why not a trombonist in our ranks?

Roger

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2,514 Reply by Roger Guppy

(18 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)

What sickens me is that 'tribute band' will perform an exact duplicate of an artistes song and get paid handsomly for it yet if someone writes the words of that song down for free the copyright lawers are wanting blood.

Roger

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2,515 Reply by Roger Guppy

(6 replies, posted in Song requests)

Hi Jenny and welcome to Chordie,

I could not find the chords to this song on the Internet and, as I do not know it, I found a recording of it and used a progrmme that I have for finding chords and this is not going to be an easy one I'm afraid. Bb, Bbm Ab Ebm F#, F#m with sus variants of several of these chords as well will make it an awkward one to play.

Now the programme I use is not 100% accurate and some of the chords it gives could probably be made easier, also changing the key could make it easier to play but then may not suit your voice. It will take a little time to sort it out, so if you cannot get them anywhere else and you would like me to, I will spend the time doing it for you. I do not want to be wasting my time so please let me know if you really want it.

Roger

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2,516 Reply by Roger Guppy

(13 replies, posted in Acoustic)

Amy, here is a link to the Wikipedia info on this song includin a list of all the artistes that have recorded it starting with Burl Ives in 1944: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Is_the_Colour

Roger

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2,517 Reply by Roger Guppy

(5 replies, posted in Electric)

I always remove all strings and my electric and acoustic guitars when re-stringing as it is the only way to give it a good clean and to treat the fretboard. It had never given me a problem.

You may have put on a set of lighter gauge strings than it had before to cause the buzz but as John has mentioned raising the bridge slightly should cure the problem.

Roger.

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2,518 Reply by Roger Guppy

(10 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)

Just tell her that you have a special surprise for her but you need time alone to sort it out............... Just let us know what hospital you are in after you have told her the truth so we know where to send the grapes and cards lol.

Roger

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2,519 Reply by Roger Guppy

(2 replies, posted in About Chordie)

Or go into Resources and in 'Your Account' near the bottom of the page you can change your instrument to ukulele and the all songs will be shown with uke chords.

And welcome to Chordie, Lisa.

Roger

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2,520 Reply by Roger Guppy

(14 replies, posted in Acoustic)

And a warm welcome to you amethystwave from me. Feel free to join in any of the discussions we are a friendly lot here and there is always someone willing to offer help and advice if you need it.

Sorry to hear about your son's condition, my thoughts and prayers are with you and him.

Roger

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2,521 Reply by Roger Guppy

(9 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)

A great family of babies and no nappies to change. Thanks,

Roger

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2,522 Reply by Roger Guppy

(25 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)

Hi Mary and a warm welcome from me too,

I am sure you are a very nice lady in spite of having Brad for a brother (we all have our crosses to bear) lol.

So come on in and join in gang, there are a great bunch of people here who will help in any way that they can, just like your little Bro.

Roger

PS I'm also a righty.

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2,523 Reply by Roger Guppy

(12 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)

Hi Selso,

Great to have you back and you can see from the other messages your presence has been missed.

Roger

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2,524 Reply by Roger Guppy

(25 replies, posted in Acoustic)

You might try just humming the melody without singing the words first. If this works you can then try singing it.

Roger

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2,525 Reply by Roger Guppy

(15 replies, posted in About Chordie)

He he!! I beat you by 4 seconds Jeff.

Roger

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