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(8 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)

When my kids were small I was known as "dad will fix it" that's the only similarity to Jimmy Saville! I used a Yamaha Mike but it gave up the ghost after 5 or 6 years half way through a gig. Luckily I always carried a spare Sure which wasn't as good but did the job.     

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

Wow. They say Welsh place names are wierd. Stay safe.     

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(6 replies, posted in Songwriting)

You certainly have a way with words Jim. I like the way the second verse isn't just a continuation of the first without losing the basis of the song.
Nice one .     

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

I got mixed up with the first minor chord and melody. It sounded major to me...     

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(5 replies, posted in Poems)

Aaaww, poor kid! When I was loosing my milk teeth, I got just 3 pence a tooth! I think my grandkids get up to £5.00! I knew I was born too soon.

Here is my answer to Brian's poem from the other point of view...

Me bruvver ith tho nathty
He pulled all my tooffs out
He that upon my  chetht
And wouldn't let me shout
He thead he'd share da munny
And buy me lots of toffee
So I'm really so upset wivv  im
He never gave me any     

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(8 replies, posted in Poems)

Brian that is hysterical! Makes me wonder did it actually happen?

Jim, sounds like your brother was a bully, just like the brother in home alone? I must admit though, I knocked out a few of my younger sisters teeth, by accident of course...they were loose at the time.

My dad used to cut my hair, short back and sides, not a good look back in the early 60's.     

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(9 replies, posted in My local band and me)

Awesome Pedr. There is a catchy tune in there too! From what I could see the action doesn't seem that high, but check it out anyway, Richard is more savvy than I.     

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(3 replies, posted in Songwriting)

The coffee must have been freezing by the time you got to the bottom of the cup?

It's an awful situation when good friends are breaking up, worse when one of them is ignorant of the fact until its too late. Some great lines in there Jim. You must be truly affected by this slow break up.     

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(6 replies, posted in Bands and artists)

Beautiful  voice and plays the piano well. Excellent song well produced. Should go far with the right exposure     

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(6 replies, posted in Poems)

Ingenious Pedr.

Back in the 60s there was a fella named Malcolm Mugrage, excuse my spelling, and he used to use long and confusing words. When asked he just said he had no idea what half those words meant or if he used them in the correct context. Boils down to bluff and bluster.

Apparently a lot of English words were made up by Shakespeare. A lot of new words or new meanings for old words are made up by colonials?     

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

for the last week or so I have neglected practicing, big mistake! so last night I picked up my guitar and strummed a few chords and did a few riffs and runs as is my want, when a chord sequence and some words came to me. so I worked on it then recorded the song with several over dubs, guitars mainly and worked out a bass line. boy did my fingers hurt this morning. no bleeding just soreness. just goes to show; you leave playing off for even a short while and you end up with tender finger tips and barre fingers. just thought I'd share. 

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(6 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Hi Jim. Nice writing . The metre seems perfect without me trying to play it, I'll give it a go later.     

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(8 replies, posted in My local band and me)

Diolch yn fawr a Ngymru am byth.  Thank you very much and Wales for ever. We were in our local club while the game was on and no one expected that score line all thanks to our New Zealand coach. We could have been in the ground not playing bingo as there was a great roar every time Wales scored.
Mobile phones are a problem. A law has been passed that using a phone while driving is an offense, yet White van man and youngsters will use their phone while dreving and texting or looking at videos. As you may have noticed it is a pet peeve of mine, I have many, too many to add to this post.

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(8 replies, posted in My local band and me)

It shows you're getting old when you start knocking youth culture, at least that's what my kids and grandkids tell me! Mobile phones are a blessing and the devil incarnate. Ive seen so many near misses due to someone studying their phone and walking out into the road without looking to pushing someone into the road cos they're too engrossed with what's on the screen. Once again Pedr you've penned your amazing ability to observe and describe what we all see but choose to ignore. I also like the transport theme.     

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(5 replies, posted in Poems)

Well done you two. Very short and the video was crackling!,, I take it that will be included in the next kids book by our eminent kids author?     

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(9 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Star gazing, one of my favourite pass times. I'm still hoping to see a UFO. I did see one a few years ago, it seemed to be coming from the horizen then shot off at 90 degrees, straight up and away. I'd also like a godd telescope so I could study the moon and the other planets. Trouble is we don't often get clear nights here! good song thanks for sharing.     

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(8 replies, posted in Poems)

Ignore those nay sayers! They are most likely those that couldn't write a wrong let alone an hilarious poem like this. Listen to your friends on Chordie.     

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(3 replies, posted in My local band and me)

Epic Pedr,  even the operatics at the end.     

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(3 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)

Hello Cristian, welcome to Chordie.  If you check the headings you'll see we have a lot of resources right here. As for technique all you need do is ask. There are a lot of videos on YouTube that can show you strumming patterns etc. Ask as many questions as you like and let us know how you get on.     

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(9 replies, posted in Poems)

You 2 kiwis are nuts! Pun intended. Brian's poem great for kids, not so Peatles, more for grown up kids, me thinks?

As the rain pours down and the moon comes up
The dusty earth turns into muck
My wellies  fill with gungy slop
When I get home she'll have a strop
Get those muddy feet out of my kitchen
Or you'll have a cut that will need stitching
Out I go and strip as told
The neibours look both young and old
Then I get thrown a soap and cloth
You'll stay out there until you're washed
Who will come and wash my back?
We've seen your front so get your wife to do it...poor girl     

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(8 replies, posted in Poems)

Kleptomaniac cat. Truely inspired.     

Hi Richard. Apache was in my set and I've always been a fan of the Shadows. I thought it was more reminiscent of Guitar Tango! I think now that the tune came first, or riff? Then the chords Al la Apache, Am, Dm etc but not all of the tune. I was delighted when Peatle wanted to use it, but I would like to have done a more perfect recording as the mistakes stand out.     

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

Hey Pedr. A mate of mine uses a tennis ball sized exercise ball to strengthen his fingers. Myself I practise scales to keep my fingers nimble, which I should have been doing 50 years ago but I was in too much of a hurry. I begin with the key of G on the 6th string all the way up using all the strings till I get to G on the 1st string on the 15th frett. Then back down and so on through all major and minor keys. Then practise chords. But I think exercise is key. Failing that have you thought about slide/bottle neck?     

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(12 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Hi Jeff. Haven't listened yet but it reads like traditional folk music over here. Listen ASAP. Ps, I love apples especially cox's pippins...lovely.     

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(2 replies, posted in Acoustic)

I'm sorry to say this but the more you play the less pain you'll get. Once your finger tips harden it wont matter what guage strings you use. Light guage 10 or under, are easier to bend, which if you are a beginner might make your guitar sound out of tune even if it's not. Heavy guage 12 and up will be harder to press down behind the fretts. Electric guitars are easier to play than acoustic guitars. Also the hight of the strings above the fretts (the action) will play a big part. If you have a good guitar and you can afford it, take it to the music shop you bought it and ask them to set it up for you, or if you know of a good guitar doctor.
I hope these were the tips and answers you were looking for.