CCR and SRV are always good at helping me accidently step on the gas and going faster than I should.
3,777 2009-01-26 16:18:35
Re: How to write chords in Microsoft Word? (10 replies, posted in Songwriting)
I use this program and it is wonderful. It comes in Windows or Smartphone format.
http://www.linkesoft.com/songbook/
3,778 2009-01-26 16:09:22
Re: finger picking (14 replies, posted in Acoustic)
I have been practicing fingerpicking for awhile now and have found that my fingers did toughen up after time, like everyone says. It works. Your playing will become louder or stronger without the nails. When I grow my nails I end up injuring myself alot. Go figure.
3,779 2009-01-23 16:03:07
Re: Self taught or taking lessons (86 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
I might just try that 100 times thing later in the day. I am sure it should work because practice is important. Boy, not sure I am looking forward to that. But just how bad do I want to learn? There is my answer.
3,780 2009-01-22 16:12:37
Re: Family Fun (9 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
I love it. You play on the same stage as I do.
3,781 2009-01-21 18:24:27
Re: Need A Bit Of Help With A Translation? (12 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Try searching for a French - English translation in your favorite search engine.
http://dictionary.reverso.net/french-english/
3,782 2009-01-20 20:09:19
Re: Well, I guess we Yanks have a new President. (59 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
I didn't vote for Obama, but I do wish him well. I think he has his heart in the right place and will do well. I will back him proudly. He has a lot of ups and downs ahead of him.
3,783 2009-01-16 21:25:32
Re: Question for the Political Science(Law enforcement) folks. (22 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Well, first you handcuff his arm to his leg and then you play knee slapping country music. Then the prisoner will either shut up or beat himself to a frenzy trying to keep up with the music.
3,784 2009-01-14 17:07:40
Re: finger picking question ? (9 replies, posted in Acoustic)
I am also trying to learn fingerpicking after all these years. What I tend to do is pick the top three strings with my thumb and the bottom three with my index finger randomly hitting different strings as I play. While singing along, this tends to sound pretty good. At least to me. I am also trying to learn diferent picking styles, which are a definite picking pattern, such as travis picking. It is much harder, but it too, will come to you as you build up the finger memory, which comes with lots of practice.
3,785 2009-01-14 16:25:00
Re: strum patterns (20 replies, posted in Acoustic)
I've struggled for years with this same problem. Mostly because I have been an on and off player over the years. I have found that since I am practicing every day now that after a while it just seems to fall in place. I concentrate on singing the melody as I play the chords and eventually it just happens. I don't usually strum like the original song, but my singing puts the chord playing in the background and it sounds pretty good. It does take practice and with plenty of that, you will notice a difference over time.
3,786 2009-01-12 19:37:44
Re: Self taught or taking lessons (86 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
That's true Ozy. It took me along time to get the chord changes down, but now I do it without thinking most of the time. It will be the same for picking. I am already getting more comfortable with it, although I am still pretty slow. It just takes time for the finger memory thing to kick in.
3,787 2009-01-12 19:34:22
Re: Temptation! (16 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
It sounds like you want it. You may be sorry if you wait and it's gone. Go with your gut, bud.
3,788 2009-01-11 23:26:20
Re: Playing Level (26 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Russell_Harding wrote:
was it the missionary posistion
bensonp wrote:Fair enough, Russell. Thanks. I really didn't think you were too tough on me, by the way. I hope I did it correctly.
Dog style 
3,789 2009-01-10 20:21:55
Re: Playing Level (26 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Fair enough, Russell. Thanks. I really didn't think you were too tough on me, by the way. I hope I did it correctly.
3,790 2009-01-10 20:20:17
Topic: Playing Level Chart Sign Up (3 replies, posted in Recording)
If anyone would be interested either in participating in the development of a chart or would like to have this chart available on Chordie, Please sign up.
This explained here: http://www.chordie.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=10462
3,791 2009-01-10 17:28:02
Re: Playing Level (26 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
I, also, am not as near talented as most in here. As a matter of fact, if there were a 0-10 scale, I would probably be between 2 and 4, maybe, but I do love to play and sing, mostly for myself.
3,792 2009-01-10 16:22:46
Re: Playing Level (26 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Boy, you're a tough bunch. Look outside the box for a change. This isn't to rate each other, or I can play better than you, Ynaah,ynaah. It would be simply for us to get a sense of where each of us stands so when we talk to each other or teach each other we know at which level to explain our theories.
3,793 2009-01-10 00:19:38
Re: Playing Level (26 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Russel, I was hoping that maybe you or someone else could track the levels as we make them and publish the finished product. Come on , what do you say? It would be a great product once finished.
3,794 2009-01-09 23:39:38
Topic: Playing Level (26 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
I have a little challenge for you Chordies. Have you ever wondered at what level you play? Wouldn't it be nice for each of us who want to, to be able to go to a chart and see where your playing abilities lie? Well, I have been wondering lately if such a chart exists. A chart that shows different levels of skill on the guitar, or any instrument, for that matter. This might give each of us an idea who knows what about guitar. I am thinking along the same lines as a pain scale in the doctors office. 0-10, 0 being no pain or don't know a guitar from a piano and 10 being extremely painful or Plays like Stevie Ray Vaughan on steroids. If one already exists, please clue me in. If not, then maybe as group we can come up with a standard chart that explains briefly each level of guitar from 0-10. I am sure we would appreciate this ability and so would the rest of the music world, for that matter. Maybe we could call it the Chordie Scale. I guess I could possibly come up with a draft, but I really don't know how to clearly define each level. This is where you come in. Maybe you can start throwing out some ideas for the first couple of levels and we could go from there. If one doesn't already exist and we come up with a clearly defined chart, I am sure it would spread throughout the music community. Or am I just way behind the power curve on this one?
3,795 2009-01-09 16:48:27
Re: Looking for a New Guitar (35 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)
I have considered a pre-owned, but haven't found anything yet. You pointed out a couple of sites I haven't been to yet. I'll try them. Like I've said, I've got lots of time to research and play before I buy. Thanks, jaygordon
3,796 2009-01-09 15:43:34
Re: Over The Rainbow/Wonderful World - IZ cover on Ukulele (5 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Very good All1. This is one of my favorite songs. Izzy was quite a guy. I get chills when I here it.
3,797 2009-01-09 00:53:59
Re: Looking for a New Guitar (35 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)
Thanks for the info, Caracena. I will at least check that out on the internet and compare it to others. Although, unlike you, I did really like the lower end Martin sound and feel. I'm open to prety much anything.
3,798 2009-01-08 20:06:52
Re: Tabs Help!! (4 replies, posted in Music theory)
I know what you mean Skipper. If you go to your favorite search engine and key in How to read tablature, there are many sites that come up and explain it in different ways. I hope this will help you. It really is pretty straight forward, but can be difficult at first.
3,799 2009-01-08 19:22:41
Re: My First Duet with a Female Singer (Cameragirl803) - Already One (3 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Sounds great. You have the Neil Young voice down pretty good.
3,800 2009-01-08 18:43:00
Re: Looking for a New Guitar (35 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)
I am going to keep the Fender, but I am pretty set on a new Martin. I am not in a big herry. I am saving money on the side for my new purchase. I didn't know about winter shipping for Martin. I suppose I can wait until spring at least. Half of my excitement is looking forward to the new guitar so I take my time and read all I can on them and play as many as I can. I'm really pumped up on this.