3,826 Reply by bensonp

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That is the neatest idea.  Thanks for sharing it.

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3,827 Reply by bensonp

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I checked you out, Alvee.  You sound great to me.  You can put more songs on YouTube without any embarassment, in my opinion.
And I checked upyerkilt and he also sounds great.  Well....I didn't really check upyerkilt, if you know what I mean.

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3,828 Reply by bensonp

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I don't have an account, but I look at things there all the time.  You know, as well as I, that the world is full of negativity.  Some people like to make you squirm.  I see YouTube as a place to put your material out to the world, be it good or bad.  Funny or sad.  We've all seen some really horrible playing and singing on it, but I just laugh to myself and move on.  At least they are brave enough to put it there in the first place.

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3,829 Reply by bensonp

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Just force yourself to do it.  You will really feel good about yourself when its over.  And the next time will be easier.

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3,830 Reply by bensonp

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Yes, Getfiddle, we've all done some wierd things which we are able to laugh about many years later.
Upyerkilt - A cottage in the woods, a nice fire and whiskey.  That's what I want to be when I grow up, for sure.

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3,831 Reply by bensonp

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This didn't take long.  Badeye, you especially want to keep your chord hand out of the way for sure.
I like to read and walk.  Not at the same time.

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3,832 Reply by bensonp

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Sorry, I had to add one more I found.  Now that's jammin'
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ld_yKbkwtk0

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3,833 Reply by bensonp

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I kind of like some of the oddball duets.  People you wouldn't think would sound good togther.  They just seem to have fun.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rxR5zh4tVCY

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3,834 Reply by bensonp

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Yeah, he's good old doll.  And Zurf, I'm with you on the sissified stuff.  Throw in some 50's and 60's and I'm with ya.

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3,835 Reply by bensonp

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OK, here you go.
http://www.tgray.addisoncourt.org/tabfi … tunity.txt

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3,836 Reply by bensonp

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I am really getting a bad visual on the kilt thing, Zurf.

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3,837 Reply by bensonp

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I just love it when a bunch of guys get together and have fun.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6WV24bn85Y

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3,838 Reply by bensonp

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Sounds good guys.  Thanks for the input.

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3,839 Reply by bensonp

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Yes, acoustic.  I have been checking out Takamine also.  And yes, I won't order one without trying it.  That's what I did with my Fender and I am not as happy with it as I thought.  I was just wondering if an expensive lowend would be better than a cheaper highend.  I guess I know the answer to that also, but I'd like to hear some opinions.  Thanks for the replies so far.

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3,840 Topic by bensonp

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Here is my dilema.  I would like to get a better guitar than my Fender.  I want something that sounds really good, around $500.00.  I would really like a Martin or taylor, but......I am not that good.  What I am wondering is, should I buy a low end Martin or Taylor(are they any good?) or a higher end Washburn or Epiphone for instance.  I know it is always better to try them out first, but what would you do if you just wanted to order one?  Those of you with a lot of experience playing different guitars, which way would you go?

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3,841 Reply by bensonp

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I'm mostly self taught.  I've used chord books and now the internet.  I wish I would have had the passion over the years because I would play for a few months then quit for several years (as many as 20 years at on time).  Now that I am retired, I allow myself to have the pleasure of practicing every day.  It does make a difference.  Really, I feel I only started about two years ago, as opposed to 40 years ago.  If I would have kept at it, who knows, I might be a lot better than I am now.

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3,842 Reply by bensonp

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vandean wrote:

Im looking for someone that can give me the basic chord groups........

ie If a song is in A, then the chords available are A, D and E (in most cases)
I have gotten so used to a book with chords in, although Ive played the song 100 times, close the book and Im nowhere!!!!!!

Vandean, I have been playing for years off and on and I still have to have chords and words in front of me.  I've just accepted it and move on.  I am envious of people who just pick up the guitar and start playing from memory.

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3,843 Reply by bensonp

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Those are all good ones.  Zurf, I have Neck n Neck,  it is great.  How about Dylan and Baez?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZ967V0jBnA

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3,844 Reply by bensonp

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Good idea, upyerkilt.  I agree with you

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3,845 Reply by bensonp

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I saw this, or another one many years ago in a film called "The Many Faces of Death".  There is a series of films out on things like this.  It also shows things like parachutists falling in an alligator farm in florida.  Gruesome films.  You might look up the series, just for your curiosity.

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3,846 Reply by bensonp

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I've never seen the SRV one before.  He was one of my favorites.  Good find.

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3,847 Reply by bensonp

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The difference in music styles is especially articulated in Blues, as you stated.  I think I like all of them.

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3,848 Reply by bensonp

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You do kind of forget Jerry Reed playing good guitar with Smokiee and the Bandit.  And James Taylor,  that was a good one.  Here's another wierd combo, but great song.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qHp5JnSYHf4

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3,849 Topic by bensonp

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I just want to see how many good duets, singing or guitar, we can come up with.  This one is one of my favorite twosomes, but there are many more.  What can you come up with?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ni8KBhnebwE

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3,850 Reply by bensonp

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Let's look at it this way.  In the price range of 300.00 to 600.00, what are some of the better ones.  I am asking this because I am looking for another.  I am sure we will get a lot of opinions on this, but what do you say?

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