Welcome to Chordie Bill and Jimmer.
- Zurf
3,002 2012-04-05 19:16:49
Re: Need alternative to F#m! for johnny cash song (18 replies, posted in Acoustic)
Persevere. If you have real, honest-to-goodness fingers that are not deformed in some way you can play an F#m. Many people have come on saying their fingers are too fat to play, or too short to play, or whatever, and in time they have all been able to do what they wanted when they have persevered. So that would be my advice. If it's any help to you, Johnny Cash also hated playing the F#m chord.
- Zurf
3,003 2012-04-05 12:33:39
Re: Beatles sons to get together? (8 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
I think you've hit the nail square on the head.
- Zurf
3,004 2012-04-05 12:32:27
Re: "Stuck in Lodi Again" (14 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
naolslager wrote:
The only positive is the free Air France Lounge beer!
How is French beer? We all know about their reputation for wine, but how's the beer? Free is my favorite brand.
- Zurf
3,005 2012-04-05 02:09:37
Re: 3 things you never forget. (16 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
There's so many possibilities, but I've forgotten them all.
3,006 2012-04-05 02:07:04
Re: Skype Jam tonight 4/5/12? (8 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
I'm interested. We've got some friends in town, but I don't think we have any plans with them as we saw them today already and there's a list of other folks for them to visit while they're here.
No new songs. It's been a busy week.
EDIT TO ADD: I'll have my usual Daddy Duties, but the kids are on Spring Break so it won't be quite so early in the evening.
- Zurf
3,007 2012-04-04 00:08:10
Re: Yamaha LL36 Lotus Series Acoustic Guitar (2 replies, posted in Acoustic)
I play mostly fingerpick and I like Elixir Nanoweb .12s or D'Addorio Phosphor Bronze .12s. It's all a matter of personal taste and what sounds right on your guitar. The nice thing is that strings are cheap. Buy a few different styles and if you don't like the way one sounds, take them off and put on some different ones for a while.
- Zurf
3,008 2012-04-04 00:04:52
Re: fingertips (15 replies, posted in Acoustic)
It's normal for fingers to hurt. It's normal for fingers to tingle. It'll stop. Eventually.
Death grip bad. Justinguitar.com good.
- Zurf
3,009 2012-04-03 23:59:10
Re: Lost an old friend today (16 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
I'm sorry to hear of the loss of your friend. I hate cancer. If you want to talk or anything, you've got my e-mail, cell phone, Skype, etc. I haven't got much to say, but if you do have something to say, then I'll be all ears.
- Zurf
3,010 2012-04-01 12:08:13
Re: Lottery $640 million (17 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
joeyjoeyjoey wrote:
I always say, There is a better chance of the Beatles getting back together than hitting the lottery
A guy told me that you have a better chance of being hit by lightning than of winning the lottery. I told him that I've been hit three times. "Oh! You should definitely buy a ticket then," he said.
- Zurf
3,011 2012-04-01 12:06:26
Re: Long journey back (14 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Good luck Butch. I've had that same shoulder surgery and if it's like me, the pain and recovery of the surgery is completely worth it compared to limited use and constant pain beforehand. I'm hoping that you'll be able to get things working enough to play the way you already know how, but I greatly admire your positive attitude.
3,012 2012-03-31 12:07:45
Re: Lottery $640 million (17 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
I bought a ticket. If I won (I haven't checked numbers yet) I'm not sure that I could spend that much money in a lifetime. But I would have a fantastic time trying.
- Zurf
3,013 2012-03-30 13:48:06
Re: Nashville (Tennessee) or Bust! (26 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
If your effort is to avoid poor drivers, don't come here.
3,014 2012-03-30 12:14:33
Re: "F" chord is now outlawed (148 replies, posted in Acoustic)
Welcome to the forums Pam_ela. There are certain chords that frustrate all guitar players somewhere along the line. My big problem chord to get over was D. Then F. I continue to think that B chord (the one using the A shape with a barre) is evil and for mutants only.
- Zurf
3,015 2012-03-30 12:05:22
Re: Nashville (Tennessee) or Bust! (26 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
My father was a Pennsylvania boy - northern Pennsylvania - and he was stationed in Georgia. He did not have an enjoyable stay in the state. When I was looking at colleges, Georgia Tech was on the short list. My Dad said, "I'm not telling you that you aren't allowed to go to any school that will take you, but I'll tell you this. I'm never going back to Georgia." I've been there a couple times on my own and it looks like a pretty nice place to be. Especially off the western side.
Good luck to naoslager jr. in whatever her life brings.
- Zurf
3,016 2012-03-29 12:13:38
Re: Bluegrass legend Earl Scruggs dies at age 88 (9 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
With Steve Martin and Vince Gill and others you'll recognize: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=icMTVV5L … re=related
He had lost nothing - nothing at all - in the forty years since this recording: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3xdn6htjkx0
Amazing player, and an amazingly bold musician. I hope his soul finds peace.
- Zurf
3,017 2012-03-28 21:40:12
Re: looking for a point in the right direction. (8 replies, posted in Acoustic)
Easy Guitar Tab White Pages. It has a list of strumming patterns and picking patterns in the front of the book. Each song gives tab, but also suggests one or two strumming or picking patterns to try with it.
- Zurf
3,018 2012-03-28 17:00:25
Re: Anybody hosting on Skype tomorrow night (Thursday) (6 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
I've got a lawn to cut after work, so later works better for me.
3,019 2012-03-28 13:25:13
Topic: Anybody hosting on Skype tomorrow night (Thursday) (6 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
I'll get my own Premium account in a pay day or two, but in the meanwhile I'm unapologetically leeching off those who have already taken the plunge. I'm working on "Sittin' on the Dock of the Bay" lately and would like to hear some constructive criticism.
- Zurf
3,020 2012-03-27 21:25:36
Re: Accoustic Amp interference question (34 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
jerome.oneil wrote:
sweetmix4u wrote:Going direct into the amp using a microphone to amplify the guitar is not the ideal situation for live application.
I don't think we're suggesting that. We're talking about close micing the amplifier, not micing the guitar.
If all you want is a vocal mic, the Shure SM58 is as reliable as the rain.
Didn't Bass Viking say he mic'ed his guitar with a Shure SM57 to get a signal to the amp?
- Zurf
3,021 2012-03-27 12:05:43
Re: Pandora's Box...er I mean radio (5 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
I listen to it pretty much every day.
- Zurf
3,022 2012-03-26 19:16:07
Re: forgot how good it is (6 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
So join us on a Skype call. It really is a very, very safe and encouraging place.
- Zurf
3,023 2012-03-26 18:33:50
Re: forgot how good it is (6 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
naolslager wrote:
J3,
I have the opposite problem. I play solo always and would like to learn from others.
dj
It's the best way to learn, I think. I hope you can find someone. If business ever brings you to the D.C. area, let me know. I live about 40 miles west of DC and would love a chance to do a little back porch picking with you.
- Zurf
3,024 2012-03-23 16:58:33
Re: Accoustic Amp interference question (34 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
???
Does it happen no matter what socket you plug it into in your house?
3,025 2012-03-23 12:07:33
Re: NGD!!!!!!! I am in love! (49 replies, posted in Acoustic)
It's a great guitar. There's no stopping you now.
- Zurf