Well in all music regardless of origin, it is surely about "that sound" which may be specific to the "traditional" instruments involved. With the advances in technology in electronic musical instruments I would expect you will be able to "find something" that closely replicates the sounds associated with the genre of music without having to master the more traditional instruments (that may take years to master) without any kind of helpful Internet tutorials. Experimentation is encouraged, and you will be successful in achieving your "sound" I'm sure.
251 2017-07-14 20:54:31
Re: What guitar can I use to make zambian rock music (3 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)
252 2017-07-13 01:50:04
Re: Well Done Lions (20 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
I do think Las Vegas will be hosting another "Sevens" Tourney this year, so at least we here in the States will have a chance at watching it live. Perhaps both of these organizations will field teams for that and get to meet without having to wait another Twelve Years !!
253 2017-07-11 03:47:07
Re: Banjo vs Guitar tuning peg direction? (1 replies, posted in Other string instruments)
On straight through (non-offset/non-geared) tuners the "up" side tuners would sharpen clockwise, and the "down"side tuners would be counter-clockwise same as Guitar (we just get used to it). The thinking is that the strings pull relatively straight through the nut and wrap the peg from the center towards the "outside". Funnily enough I was over visiting a friend this weekend and happened to pick up his "left-hand" guitar and found it out of tune ( a Travesty !!), so like a good guy I tweaked it back for him (and my peace of mind) and learned something. It feels "wrong" to turn tuners the opposite direction (and with my right hand) to get there, and a new found respect for those folks that can play either handed (like some Luthiers I know). ![]()
254 2017-07-10 04:20:01
Re: Well Done Lions (20 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Is it just me or was that Draw on Saturday something that left one wanting...... more??? The rules are the rules, but it would have been nice to see a definitive finish.
Well done ALL !!!
255 2017-07-07 21:22:37
Re: Recording Questions (28 replies, posted in Recording)
Two words..... Feedback Control. I'm visualizing a room with a PA and microphone in it (of average size) and trying to record the output of that to your DAW, with a pair of monitors clamped over your noggin and the pain that ensues from the annoying squeal of a feedback loop..... not pretty !! ![]()
256 2017-07-06 07:17:26
Re: Strangers, Poets, and Thieves by Jake Coco (9 replies, posted in Song requests)
I've searched around a bit and came up with "Nada".... which is unusual for me. Nice tune, so you might try feeding a recording of it into Chordify.net and see what it gives you in the way of output. At least that would be a starting point.
Sorry I couldn't do you better.
-Doug-
257 2017-07-03 20:49:09
Re: Recording Questions (28 replies, posted in Recording)
Very similar.... I have the Audio Box iTwo (even though I don't own any Apple stuff presently). Nice gear and lots of free software available from Presonus (occasionally) to get the most out of it.
258 2017-07-03 20:34:58
Re: Well Done Lions (20 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Don't quote me but I think it's on for this coming Saturday.... sadly I don't think it will be televised here in the States (at least I was unable to watch the first two), guess that is something I'll have to investigate further. Naturally I am too "cheap" to "pony up" for the really expensive cable package, no point having 120+ channels NOT to bother watching!
259 2017-07-03 20:25:13
Re: Well Done Lions (20 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Wellington Merchants are loving it !! "Some folks got away with a few NZD in their pockets, so let's have them back to spend the rest! " .
We know better, but us "conspiracy loving Yanks" would think the Blacks held back a little for exactly that reason..... not me! We watched the highlights, and have been "Fern" boosters for ages. ![]()
This third test should be a corker !!
Well Done Lions !
260 2017-07-03 20:13:20
Re: Recording Questions (28 replies, posted in Recording)
Gotta love stereo recording !! Two channels, record two tracks at the same time and adjust the balance and volume after the fact..... easy through a small mixer or something like a Presonus interface (both of which I have and have used). You still might want one of those ART pre-amps for the DM (I like mine too!) as Jerome mentioned.
The KISS principal still is viable. ![]()
Let us know what works best for you.
Thanks !
261 2017-07-03 02:13:36
Re: Recording Questions (28 replies, posted in Recording)
Outstanding post Jerome !! Almost a mini-course in itself, great information !
One point I forgot to include in my post, is that old Geezers like me HAVE to record separate tracks for instrument and voice, or we'll wind up with a whole stack of trash tracks.
Multi-tasking and doing both things (playing & singing) well, past a certain age becomes..... let's say "less certain". ![]()
262 2017-07-03 01:57:15
Re: Backyard Gathering - 2017 - August 5th! (77 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Chris and I are trying to figure out which car (CAH) to take. Mine- bigger and more room. Hers-- better on gas.
That would depend on Two factors..... resources, and HOW MANY guitars you plan to bring. ![]()
263 2017-06-27 21:56:28
Re: Recording Questions (28 replies, posted in Recording)
I can answer your #3 question I think.... the DM Pup is kind of wimpy in the output department, but likely enough to drive well through the Mic In on your sound card. I have no problems recording via the Aux In with my Ovation A/E, but it does have an integral preamp so I can tweak the level a bit if needed. Most times I go through the Aux In through a small preamp (AX12 Art) if for no other reason than it has an Output Limiter to prevent overdriving the card and can provide phantom power to larger mics that require it. My Snowball does just fine on USB for most recordings and has plenty of sensitivity for instrument and vocal on a mono-track dry. I'm with Phill on the split track recording thoughts that each track goes down individually and clean with effects added after the fact. Otherwise if you have something not to your liking, you don't have to do the whole thing over again.
Your mileage may vary. ![]()
ETA: Audacity will allow you to add reverb to any track (including voice) with the VST Plugins that pack with the basic version.
264 2017-06-27 06:49:53
Re: Romeo and Juliet (5 replies, posted in About Chordie)
There was more than one index for that tune, and actually the first one I tried was empty, but the next was golden.... your post will not be un-noticed and at some time the index will be corrected to delete the empty one (as time allows). We are all volunteers here and sometimes the wheels turn kind of slowly... ![]()
265 2017-06-27 06:36:54
Re: Romeo and Juliet (5 replies, posted in About Chordie)
try this link: http://www.chordie.com/allsongsartists. … index.html
There are several versions to choose from. Happy Playing !! ![]()
266 2017-06-27 06:33:42
Re: Romeo and Juliet (5 replies, posted in About Chordie)
I would like this tab but I click on the link is displays nothing
Which song are you referring to? The one by Henry Mancini, or the one by Mark Knoffler of Dire Straits? Posting a question with just a title does little to help us help you, and too much information is better than too little.
Thanks
267 2017-06-27 03:26:16
Re: America`s Cup (7 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Well Done and Well Deserved !!!
268 2017-06-24 19:41:02
Re: Is there another website that does everything chordie does? (9 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Excellent! Great question, and great answer.
I'd never thought to store favs on my own PC, but certainly can see the practical sense to do so. I know we sometimes tend to gripe about legalities, but they are in place to protect musicians and their livelihood ... and that's important.
Terrific info, Doug (as always).
Just before OLGA shut down (and it was in the wind that's what would happen), I bought a case of paper, ink, and made "hard copies" of everything they had that I wanted. Resulting in a backpack full of music in binders that weighs about 40 Pounds! Enough of that!.... I own a scanner and putting it on a drive just made more sense than lugging all that around. Especially through airport terminals. You can really get in shape hauling your musical gear through places like Denver and Phoenix where gates can be up to Two miles apart (usually with 15 minutes to "sprint" it or miss a connection). ![]()
The Laptop bag doubles as an overnighter (with a couple of useful things tucked away), the case and Guitar fit in an overhead (although some fellow passengers grumble about "that darn Hippie" using up over half). "Sorry, the cabin attendant told me to put it there because the closet was filled up with baby strollers, walkers, and crutches..... and in case of a water landing it can be used as a floatation device.".
Then there's the guy across the aisle who was about half lit when he boarded, and the drinks cart passed by 20 minutes ago, who leans across and asks "you look like somebody famous..... ?.... Got it! Willie Nelson without the braids!". [sigh].... to think I used to LOVE to fly !!!
269 2017-06-24 05:33:31
Re: Is there another website that does everything chordie does? (9 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Wow that is a good question.... I honestly don't know but will look around a bit in my spare time and see what's out there. Frankly I don't miss ChoPro, but am aware that it seems important to you. Our search engine prefers the old version for ease of formatting, but as it was a derivative of an outdated "Chord" software set when things got updated it got lost in the shuffle. I don't have the details, but suspect it might have had conflicts with more current stuff. Kind of like running an old Windows 3.11 application in Windows 10, can be done but too much trouble and time to bother. More on the subject here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chord_(software)
I don't keep a songbook here or anywhere out in "cloudland" but like to keep my music on a local drive. Where I can edit it, shuffle setlists, and generally keep an "eye" on it without the concern that someone might decide to issue a take down order and have it lost (or particularly for original material, stolen). I would expect that most sites that offer server storage space will want some fee for "renting" the space, and providing security against loss if a drive "explodes", so a free "something like Chordie" might be darn hard to find. I used to use a site called OLGA, that got slapped by a bunch of "legal Suits" which resulted in their folding up their tents and vaporizing. For whatever that's worth.
270 2017-06-23 07:02:54
Re: Having Trouble Getting Online....... (1 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
I'm wondering if it is the PC or something else in your network chain that is giving you fits. Are you having the same issues with a different computer also (like a laptop). For grins I would start by unplugging and reconnecting your Modem, then the Router, and then restart the PC and see if it might be a configuration mismatch from something like a momentary power bump that might have scrambled those connections. I'd give each a couple of minutes to do a restart and then go to the next item. Don't push any of the little "reset" buttons or it will reset any stored settings and might make things worse !! ![]()
Let me know how it goes.
271 2017-06-22 19:56:44
Re: Where is everyone? (23 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
keepitreal wrote:Hi T F. Sorry to pile my troubles on everyone but I been missing due to my partner developing a serious disease and eventually passing away. In fact for a few months I haven't even picked up a guitar. Anyway that's all behind me now and I hope to be back to normal a,s,a,p.
sorry to hear of your loss
Me too..... it's been a tough year on many members of the Community, with tragic health related issues and family deaths. We all feel the sadness with you and will always be here for mutual support, another thing that makes Chordie "Special".
272 2017-06-22 02:40:08
Re: Where is everyone? (23 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
I've been pretty quiet.... and really busy taking advantage of the longer days and nicer weather to get a few chores done around the farm.
Thanks Phill for noticing, my nights are interspaced with monitoring things around here and planning for tomorrow.
Sprayed the orchard, and then it rained, so I got to do it again.... all the fence lines needed brushing and then wire repaired where the snow and windfall had broken the stuff. Five burn piles of prunings and cane berry trash was incinerated, three culverts cleared (so the Skunks have a place to shelter from the Summer Sun), and tomorrow afternoon I expect the first cutting of hay will be bailed and ready to be put into the loft so livestock can eat this coming Winter (a bit late this year but all good).
This Country Gentleman Farmer gig is way too much for an old broken retired guy...... and we thought it was all going to be laid back porch pickin' with a tall cold Lemonade......
not so much !! ![]()
273 2017-06-17 18:19:15
Re: Making First Classical Guitar (19 replies, posted in Acoustic)
Building an Acoustic is on my "Bucket List"...... but to date I only have built electric guitars in both solid and chambered body types. Frankly there is a lot of wiggle room in electrics in so far as what you can kind of get away with and still have a good sounding end product. Acoustic is a horse of another color, where small variables can and do effect how the instrument will sound.
Kudos for doing one, and I would expect you learned much in the process, refined some woodworking skills, and had fun doing so.
Still on my "List"...... ![]()
274 2017-06-16 19:54:32
Re: Please Recommend A String Winder? (19 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)
Hi Bill.
If I recall correctly, Russ bought a guitar with an automatic tuner?
I have lots including pitch pipes, one each on my guitar processers (2) one on my PC of course one on my recorder and the one I use mostly on my vocal harmoniser. They all have slightly different pitches, so the important one is the harmoniser.Here's a tip. When tuning start with the G string go to the D,A and low E before tuning the high E an D strings a tip I got from Joe Walsh
I agree Phill, THE most important one is the Vocal Processor. It has to be right for the automatic pitch correction to know how to compensate. I used a 440A tuning fork for years..... then as I aged, it didn't work so well, it must me me not the tool. ![]()
275 2017-06-15 22:17:58
Re: Please Recommend A String Winder? (19 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)
To expound a little more on the dilemma I mentioned above. One other problem I have is with knot-tying of the string after it passes through the nut. I have a bit of a tremor starting in my right hand and that makes it difficult for me to work with anything close-up So that was a problem as well.
So you and Bill have the same difficulty??? Perhaps I'm confused, are we talking about nylon or steel? Nylon you tie, steel you don't. Please clarify so we can advise you better.