3,876

(44 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)

F for flute

3,877

(9 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Hi James,

I am writing this quietly as I do not want the cats to hear, I might get clawed if they do. I am really a dog person even though I have two cats (there is a 2,500 word story about that but this is not the place for that).

A wonderful moving song about an obviously much loved pet and the passing on of one is the loss an integral part of your family. There will be much sadness and grief when her time comes but then will come the smiles for the happy times you have shared.

Nicely recorded too, thank you,

Roger

3,878

(4 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)

Hi JonnieBG,

If you want to start a game, why not start one here on 'Chat Corner'? This is the sort of thing that it was opened for. If games should prove to be so popular that they start to take over this section I am sure that Per would then open a new games section. I personally do not see the point in having a games section until we know how much use it will get.

So the ball is in your court. Please, start a new thread laying down the rules and object of  a game and lets see how it goes.

Roger

Hi Ziggy,

Great news to get your first gig. Don't worry about playing too fast just listed to your drummer, it is his job to keep the timing and tempo correct.

As for making mistakes, well it is not that unusual we all do from time to time. The chances are you  may well play a wrong chord at some time during the gig but as long as you play through it I very much doubt that it will be noticed.

'Break a Leg' or as they say here in Portugal 'Muita Merda'

Roger

3,880

(22 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)

Hi Lieven,

Don't be gone too long and I hope all goes well. See you soon.

Roger

3,881

(1 replies, posted in About Chordie)

Hello Thedeevees,

Welcome to Chordie I also had the same problem and I overcame it by updating my printer's driver, also  ensure that your printer is not set to draft print.

I hope that helps but it will be something with your equipment that is the cause, and others may have other ideas for you too.

Take care,

Roger

3,882

(7 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Hi Bonedaddy,

Nice song with some very interesting chord changes.

Jas, nice to hear you are getting yourself sorted out..

Take care, both of you,

Roger

3,883

(5 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Hi Jeff,

Thank goodness I have not got to that stage yet and I have decided that I am not going to get old I am having too much fun. I shall be 21 next birthday (well 21 with 40 years experience) lol

Great song though,

Thank you,

Roger

3,884

(4 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Hi Rebel,

Great song from you again, well done.

Thank you,

Roger

3,885

(19 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)

On my birthday, come and remember me,
And drink single malt till you burst,
For me pour a large one upon this spot,
But don't filter it through your kidneys first.

3,886

(8 replies, posted in Acoustic)

HI Kayharley,

All the advise given is sound but there is one thing that I felt I should make clear, and that is to decide on what gauge strings you intend to use BEFORE you have your guitar set up and then stick to that gauge. Lighter guage strings put less stress on your guitar than heavier ones so if it is set up for say 12's and you put 10's on it you could then have have fret buzz.

I assume it is the new Guild you mention in a different thread so it will almost certainly need reworking to make the action sweet.

Take care,

Roger

3,887

(17 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)

Happy Birthday 'Little Brother',

I have a full glass of single malt here which will be empty in a very short time toasting good wishes to you.

Roger

3,888

(11 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Hi Jeff,

I tried to post this yesterday but my modem went on strike.

Jeff that is a wonderful recording, and although the music was not played by you this time, you now know how to do it for the next one. Overlaying tracks means that you can have more than one guitar/instrument playing and you are able to sing your own backing/harmonies. I was very impressed with the recording, not forgetting it was a pretty fine song too.

I hope you realise you have now set yourself a standard to keep up to in the future lol.

Thank you,

Roger

3,889

(10 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Hi Toney,

Like Rebel, I also thought that posting a song here on Chordie gave us copyright protection as the date and time it was uploaded can be proven. I see I shall have to be going to the Post Office tomorrow now.

Thanks,

Roger

3,890

(197 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)

and "Blowing In The Wind"

3,891

(197 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)

Guitars twanging and Badeye singing

Eva Cassidy's versions of Judy Garland's "Over The Rainbow" and Sting's "Fields Of Barley" were, in my opinion, far better than the originals.

3,893

(197 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)

Badeye's Kitchen Jam is starting

3,894

(5 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Hi James,

You are really getting into this recording lark now, well done. I had great fun playing along with your recording and I know I have said it before but the autoharp is an awsome sounding instrument.

Thank you for using my photograph alogside your song lol.

Roger

3,895

(2 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Hi Jeff,

Nice song, but your papers delivery people get it easy, riding by and throwing it on the lawn. In the UK it is delivered to the door and put in, or through the letterbox (great fun when there is a dog in the house that likes to grab the paper).

I should know my father had a village newsagent and from the age of 15 to 19 I delivered them come rain, hail, snow or storm. If my memory serves me correct the only days there were no paper were Christmas Day, Boxing Day and Good Friday.

Thank you,

Roger

3,896

(19 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Wonderful song Helena, and brilliant that the Childrens Choir is going to perform it. You must be very excited and proud. Don't forget to take a recording device when you go to hear them. Well done.

Thank you,

Roger

3,897

(6 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Hi Jeff,

Yes, you are on the right path that is obvious in every posting you have made. A lovely song and most of us at some time or other have asked ourselves these questions.

Thank you,

Roger

3,898

(4 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Hi Dennis,

Great song with a lovely chord sequence I really enjoyed playing it although I finger picked for the most part. I would love to hear a recording of you performing this one, so how about it?

Thank you,

Roger

3,899

(17 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Sensitive song Helena, well done.

As for the chords I found no problem except for the Emaj at the start of the chorus and found that Em suited the way I played it better, but this is always the difficulty when you do not know the intended melody. I look forward to a recording of it sometime, please.

Thank you,

Roger

3,900

(7 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)

Hi Selso,

Great to have you back with us.

Take care,

Roger