I'll do a vid shortly probably an old Lonnie Donegan song
351 2022-07-26 18:05:18
Re: Banjitar or 6 string banjo (11 replies, posted in Other string instruments)
352 2022-07-25 22:48:18
Topic: Banjitar or 6 string banjo (11 replies, posted in Other string instruments)
Just picked up a second hand Banjitar the other day one or two minor issues as it had been messed around by some one who had no idea how to set the thing up.The tail piece had been bent and fitted wrong also it had been fitted with heavy gauge acoustic guitar strings .All pretty easy fixes.I also fitted some acoustic damping foam inside the head to make it play at a sensible volume as it was very loud .It now sounds much better and plays well .I may put a thinner low E on to give a better banjo sound but for now I'm happy.
353 2022-07-13 22:13:11
Re: JULY 2022 FSOTM – DOOR, CHILD, GOODBYE, RAIN, LOVE (50 replies, posted in Featured Song of the Month)
Struggling with my voice at the moment again and I've a couple of solo gigs coming up this month so I'm not singing with the band at the moment. Hopefully it will settle but since getting covid in March I've had a recurring problem but I'll send how I feel after this week ends session
Zurf wrote:
TIGLJK wrote:Ok - here is my version https://soundcloud.com/james-kenyon-997 … ard-island
hope it doesn't hurt your ears too badly
Thanks for listening
Jim
Isn't that cool? You heard it totally differently. I hope a competent bluesman (or woman) (or someone who isn't sure one way or another) can take it on as a project and give us a third wholly different approach.
Graham.
I'm talking about Graham.
354 2022-07-08 16:41:05
Re: SUGGESTIONS: AUGUST 2022 FSOTM – TOMORROW, FLOWERS, WITHOUT, WHISKEY (8 replies, posted in Featured Song of the Month)
Heres the lyrics and a link to my song Tomorrow never comes please have a go .
https://soundcloud.com/graham-windle/to … ever-comes
Em A G riff
Em AG
The sea rolls in
Em AG
The sun is hot
E m AG
Thank the world
Em AG
For what you've got
Em AG
Another day
Em AG
For you to love
Em AG
Beneath the the bright
E m AG
Blue sky above
Em
Today is life
A D
Live your life
Em
Love your life
A D
You've only one
Em
Today is life
A D
Live your life
Em
Today is life
G A Em
Tomorrow never comes
Em AG
Time goes on
Em AG
All things pass
Em AG
No matter how
Em AG
We hope they last
Em AG
Enjoy your time
Em AG
Its yours to spend
Em AG
But make good use
Em AG
Before it ends
Em
Today is life
A D
Live your life
Em
Love your life
A D
You've only one
Em
Today is life
A D
Live your life
Em
Today is life
G A Em
Tomorrow never comes
355 2022-07-01 19:55:04
Re: JULY 2022 FSOTM – DOOR, CHILD, GOODBYE, RAIN, LOVE (50 replies, posted in Featured Song of the Month)
Jim it was supposed to be this one https://soundcloud.com/graham-windle/just-for-a-change
356 2022-07-01 14:24:30
Re: JULY 2022 FSOTM – DOOR, CHILD, GOODBYE, RAIN, LOVE (50 replies, posted in Featured Song of the Month)
https://m.soundcloud.com/graham-windle/ … r-a-change
Here's a song about rain.We get a lot over here .
357 2022-06-30 08:47:21
Re: SUGGESTIONS: JULY 2022 FSOTM – DOOR, CHILD, GOODBYE, RAIN, LOVE. (9 replies, posted in Featured Song of the Month)
https://m.soundcloud.com/graham-windle/ … r-a-change
Here's a song about rain.We get a lot over here .
359 2022-06-16 09:12:11
Re: BUY AN ELECTRIC GUITAR FOR BEGINNER (9 replies, posted in Electric)
Dont buy a poor quality instrument with bad stability and high action look for something better a second hand Yamaha Pacifica is a good start cheap cheerful stays in tune and sounds great .I often use mine live in preference to various other high end guitars in my collection .An electric guitar can often be more comfortable to play than an acoustic but at the end it really depends on what genre you are aiming at . A good compromise between the two would be Ovations Applause series as they are acoustic guitars with a slim electric type neck very comfortable to use .Hope this helps
360 2022-06-11 15:23:52
Topic: Schaal Guitars Vintage 1930s parlour guitar (3 replies, posted in Acoustic)
My band mate Robert has just picked up a nice old Schaal Parlour guitar . I havent been able to find any info except for two from the same manufacturer on Reverb . I suspect Schall may have been one of the German Migma collective of luthiers but cant find any references so far , The guitar has a manufacturers stamp burned into the body . Any Help gratefully received.
361 2022-05-08 21:58:24
Topic: How many Uke songs can you play using the same progression almost? (1 replies, posted in Other string instruments)
I was sat tonight messing with my uke when I realised I could probably do a whole set playing almost the same 3 chord progression . A-D-E.for all the songs
This is what I've come up with so far
Ride a white swan ,T rex
She does it right Dr Feel good
3 little birds Bob Marley
Rock me baby Muddy Waters
Rave on Buddy Holly
Road House Blues Doors
Going Back Home Dr Feel good
Cake walk into town Taj Mahal
Johnny Your too bad Taj Mahal (A-E-D progression basically)
Wreck of the old 97 Lonnie Donegan (same 3 chords )
Police dog blues Blind Blake
Last train To Clarksville Monkees
So I could go on but I'd be at it all night , Over to you guys now ,Jan?
362 2022-05-03 08:26:55
Re: The Russian Soldier (18 replies, posted in Songwriting)
My live performance of Brians song . Hope you like it ?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8-Q1gm_V1M0&t=54s
363 2022-05-02 10:37:00
Re: MAY 2022 - GHOST, GHOSTS, WOMAN and MAN (43 replies, posted in Featured Song of the Month)
Yeah Jan I'm still making audiences suffer .Lol I have a video to share of Brian's song about the Russian soldier which I played at a recent gig .It will be a little while before I can post it as my wife broke the phone it's recorded on and we haven't been able to down load of yet but I will share it as soon as I can
364 2022-05-02 09:54:34
Re: MAY 2022 - GHOST, GHOSTS, WOMAN and MAN (43 replies, posted in Featured Song of the Month)
Here's my translation of a Greek song Treno fantasma by Pavlos Pavlidis https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=YPN7xeNRXCU
365 2022-04-26 12:06:01
Re: Video of My song i It's Love That We Lose (5 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Its a fantastic song Jim one of your best
366 2022-04-21 13:34:23
Re: Was I wrong? (4 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Zurf you were right ,I certainly wouldnt expect any one to play without information .When we rehearse the band I always make sure every one has the same chart or if some ones part is playing with a uke or a capo or a mandolin etc I make sure all parts are shown in the correct key .Hell I even give the drummer a copy ,
367 2022-04-08 05:37:10
Re: Hello again ! Here is a song. (5 replies, posted in Songwriting)
One of your best songs Jim ,a great recording.
368 2022-03-29 19:00:02
Topic: More cheap and cheerful ukulele stuff (1 replies, posted in Other string instruments)
Some vid of a cheap Uke I picked up from a charity shop .
Fitted a low G string and dropped the action a little, hope you like it
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=47tpio5IxSs
369 2022-03-27 19:07:31
Topic: Epiphone Les Paul uke (4 replies, posted in Other string instruments)
Before xmas I was given an Epiphone Les Paul Uke to repair by a friend .The bridge wouldn't stay in place no matter how many times it was re fixed , Any way eventually after consultation with Epiphone ,who were no use or help I had a conversation with my friend and we decided a radical repair was needed . So with out further ado I added two small virtually invisible screws to secure the bridge when re glued .Problem solved
have a listen and comment please .
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A9o-LEe8fLk
370 2022-03-12 00:10:23
Re: The Russian Soldier (18 replies, posted in Songwriting)
I probably get a chance to have a go over the week end as we are confined to the house as Pam has covid and a broken leg so between the fetching and carrying house work and cooking I 'll have a go.
371 2022-03-11 20:41:06
Re: The Russian Soldier (18 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Thanks Brian I had a mess around earlier and came up with something that almost fits but I had to change a couple of word s round .Hope this is ok .
Am
On our first day of arrival
G
a soldier said to me
D
better say your prayers boy
Am
we`re in dangerous territory
C
where the bullets fly
G
all day long
D
stubborn resistance and commitment strong
Am
it`s not our place to be
Em Am
it`s not our country
C
but we go where we are sent
G
because it`s our job
D
it`s often said
C
although this doesn`t make much sense
Am Em
where the bombs fall and the fires burn
Am
it`s not our country
E Am
it`s not our place to be
372 2022-03-11 13:17:14
Re: The Russian Soldier (18 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Great song Brian would you please repost the lyrics with chords
373 2022-02-12 09:50:52
Re: Today (7 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Welcome to the club Jim ,enjoy your time
374 2022-01-27 20:54:01
Re: Memorizing Songs (16 replies, posted in Acoustic)
I must admit that I find the music stand a bit embarrassing at times but having performed sets of over four hours when we were a resident band in Greece it became a necessity as some times I would be asked to perform certain songs that I didn't really know only hours before the big so reading and playing something became regular.Most of the other acts on the circuit did the same ,however back here in the UK I feel it is something that does detract from a performance but as I am now nearly 68 and just playing for fun I just get over it and do it.Some of my associates use iPad but I just don't trust it.LoL
375 2022-01-23 16:34:31
Re: Memorizing Songs (16 replies, posted in Acoustic)
I'm like Jim I cant even remember my own songs Gave up trying yeas ago so I just rely on song sheets .