4,151 Reply by Roger Guppy

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

Hi Guitarpix,

In my opinion learning new songs does get easier as you get more experienced as your fingers automatically press the right string or strings in the right place on the fingerboard or, in the case of your right hand, pick the right string/strings.

You will be able to play a new song immediately on seeing the music score or chords and lyrics. You will be able to jam along with others without knowing the song at all as your ears will tell you what to play.

However you can still have difficulties. I recently decided to learn Carole King's "You've Got A Friend". There is a Csus in it, a chord I have never used before, so I had to spend a couple of hours learning it which was fine but then I found I could not play C7 correctly so I had to re-learn that. It all adds to the fun of guitar playing

Take care,

Roger

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4,152 Reply by Roger Guppy

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

Hi Boxer,

A belated Happy Birthday from me too. I have just mixed a Port and Brandy to celebrate it and to wish your daughter a speedy recovery.

Roger

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4,153 Reply by Roger Guppy

(6 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Hi Traite Walker,

Welcome to Chordie. Please make life easy for an old fogey like me and post the URL to your site so I can find it easily and listen to your work.

Roger

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4,154 Reply by Roger Guppy

(10 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Hi Ken,

A heartfelt song of an awful experience which luckily I have not experienced and I do hope that you are still in touch with your father now.

I tried it fast but preferred to play it at a more moderate tempo.

Thank you,

Roger

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4,155 Reply by Roger Guppy

(8 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Hi Daddycool,

I agree with Old Doll and would have liked a longer version as it is a lovely song and great to fingerpick. Well done.

Thank you,

Roger

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4,156 Reply by Roger Guppy

(19 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Hi Ken,

I enjoyed playing and singing your song but as the only female around at the time was my cat it was perfectly safe to do so. I would not dare sing it otherwise lol.

Thank you (I think)

Roger

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4,157 Reply by Roger Guppy

(15 replies, posted in Acoustic)

There is a problem putting nylon strings on a guitar built for steel ones. The grooves in the nut are narrower for steel than nylon so the nylon ones will not bed down properly unless you are willing to modify the nut.

Roger

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4,158 Reply by Roger Guppy

(3 replies, posted in Song requests)

Hi Missida,

I have worked out the chords for you and sent them by private e-mail as I cannot post them on Chordie.

Have fun with the song and please let me know how you get on with it.

Roger

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4,159 Reply by Roger Guppy

(7 replies, posted in My local band and me)

Hi Bob,

Welcome to Chordie. This site has members with of all levels of skill, of all ages and from all over the world who are always ready and willing to offer help and advise. There are some cracking songwriters in the Songwrites section of the forum also so make yourself at home and enjoy.

Like you I too am over 50 (10 years over to be exact) and am currently living in the Alentejo region of Portugal. I am afraid I had difficulty following the link to your MySpace a message said it was an invalid ID.

Roger

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4,160 Reply by Roger Guppy

(2 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Hi Lieven,

Joe Cocker and Chris Stainton wrote "High Time We Went", "Marjorine" and "Woman To Woman". Joe Cocker and Tony Joe White wrote "While You See A Chance".

I hope that helps.

Roger

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4,161 Reply by Roger Guppy

(2 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Hello B.E.S.,

I think you have a good basis for a song there but obviously you need to do some work and put chords to it.

I do feel however that with such a long chorus, repeating it three times will make it too long and be a little repetitive, but you will find that out when you put music to it. Well done.

Thank you,

Roger

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4,162 Reply by Roger Guppy

(14 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Hi James,

I too had dreams of being an astronaught in my youth and still often look longingly at the stars and planets and wish I could be up there so the dream has not left me yet.

Great song and fun to play, well done.

Thank you,

Roger

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4,163 Reply by Roger Guppy

(8 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Hi Ken,

A thought provoking song and very true. A lot of youngsters think it is the thing to do to get too drunk to know what they are doing, and they seem to have no regrets later.

Believe it or not, although I am 60, an inebriated 17 year old young lady wanted to spend the night with me not so long ago. I have grandchildren the same age so I got a friend to contact her guardian and come and collect her to make sure she got safely home.

If I am with a lady I like to enjoy and remember every second of her company and I would hope that she would feel the same.

Thank you,

Roger

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4,164 Reply by Roger Guppy

(11 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Hi Helena,

A beautiful song from you, as Badeye said and I have said before you do have a wonderful way with words. I think that you should record this one (mind you I think everyone should record their songs so that is nothing new) but I think that this could be quite special. Well done.

Thank you,

Roger

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4,165 Reply by Roger Guppy

(3 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Hi Jeff,

Lovely song once again, although I struggled with the timing for the first couple of verses but by the time I 'Badeyed' it I had got it OK. Well done.

Thank you,

Roger

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4,166 Reply by Roger Guppy

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

Hi Rebel,

If you visit YouTube (http://www.youtube.com) and type in Moody Blues in the search panel there you will find several hundred entrties to try.

"Go Now" and "Nights In White Satin" are my favourites.

Roger

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4,167 Reply by Roger Guppy

(12 replies, posted in Acoustic)

Hello Jason,

Welcome to Chordie. Maybe someone else can answer you more technically than I although I have been doing this for years. I have just had to pick up my guitar and listen carefully to try and answer you.

As you lift your fingers off the frets it dampens the sound and hammering them back down again starts it momentarily before you strum all to add effect to your playing.

Take care,

Roger

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4,168 Reply by Roger Guppy

(6 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Hi Daddycool,

Being one who has something of a phobia about out 8 legged creratures I can very much relate to this song. Little ones do not bother me also but when they get big, I run.

I played it quite upbeat it is a nice song and fun to play.

Well done and thank you,

Roger

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4,169 Reply by Roger Guppy

(8 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Hi James,

A beautiful song from you and nomatter who it was written for I know that many Chordie members have fond memories of you. You have helped hundreds, me included, and always seem to know the links to sort out even the obcsure queries. Two songs have recently been written songs for you and everyone respects your intellect and songwriting ability.

So James you will always remain in many peoples "Box of Memories".

Roger

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4,170 Topic by Roger Guppy

(3 replies, posted in Songwriting)

The Donovan/Guppy collaboration have another offering. I will leave it for Helena to comment.

It is on FoC at:

http://www.myspace.com/friendsofchordie


Real Macho Men!words and music by Helena Donovan & Roger Guppy


A slow waltz         





Intro:


[G][Em][C][D]






Verse 1:




You [G]gentlemen of [Bm]Chordie,


When in [F#m]thread she did re[A]veal,


Stepped [D]in to gently soothe [C]her,


To a [G]life she felt had [D]failed.





Verse 2:




Your [G]kindness and com[Bm]passion


Was [F#m]plain for all to [A]see,


[D]Good advice with [C]lots of choice,


Some [G]revelations [D]too.







Chorus:


So [C]Macho men a[D]round the world


Take [G]note of this and [Em]heed,



It takes real [C]men to under[D]stand


A [C]women'scry or [D]need.



Verse 3:




You [G]did not lose your [Bm]dignity,


As [F#m]Macho Men dis[A]tain,


You [D]stepped up to the [C]plate


To [G]aid a women's [D]pain.




Verse 4:




Your [G]thoughts and your [Bm]words


Will nourish [F#m]her when she is [A]down,


So [D]take a bow "Real [C]Macho Men"


You're [G]worthy of the [D]crown.




Chorus:


So [C]Macho men a[D]round the world


Take [G]note of this and [Em]heed,


It takes real [C]men to under[D]stand


A [C]women'scry or [D]need.[G]





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4,171 Reply by Roger Guppy

(5 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Hi Phil,

I know that English is not your first language which can make it difficult to write a poem or a song but just two lines is not really enough for me to be able to offer any help as I do not know where you want to go with it. If you write out the story of what you want to convey in your song I, and I am sure others, will try and help you with the lyrics.

Roger

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4,172 Reply by Roger Guppy

(8 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Hi Blake,

Lovely song reminding me of a young lady from my school and college days (I might be 60 now but I can still remember those times). A nice change to bring the Em into the outro.

Thank you,

Roger

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4,173 Reply by Roger Guppy

(9 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Hi Alex,

Nice song and great to be able to hear you singing it instead of having to play it myself. I agree with last_rebel, the lyrics are very good.

Thank you,

Roger

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4,174 Reply by Roger Guppy

(6 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Hi Jeff,

Lovely song and what a great way to tell your better half how much you missed her while she was away.

Thank you,

Roger

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4,175 Reply by Roger Guppy

(5 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Hi Ark,

Great song. The minor key sets the right mood for the sentiment of the song.

I remember the Bosnian conflct very well. My son was serving in the Army there and the vehicle he was in ran over a land mine and he had to drag a wounded comrade out of the damaged and burning vehicle whilst under fire. Luckily they were soon rescued and his friend was not badly injured but it must have been a harrowing time for them all.

Well done and thank you,

Roger

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