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Riverdales wrote:I heard someone say that your fretting hand actually grows longer than your strumming hand due to the stretching of your fingers, So I put my hands together and what do you know my fretting hand fingers were noticibly longer. Is this true or had I just never noticed my freaky fingers. I did notice some ease in reaching for further frets though.
Interesting... I'd never heard that but I compared mine and the fretting hand is longer. My wife had a theory about guitar as well.. She believes that if you can rub your stomach in a circular motion and simply pat your head at the same time than you can pick up guitar more easily. It seems to be so from the people I've discussed it with. The people that I play with that are fairly good can all do it while the ones that really struggle with it can't...-Pix
I have an Ibanez Artcore AS83VV Semi-hollow electric...Here's a pic of mine http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2209/179 … c8.jpg?v=0 I've had it for 2 years now and it's only got about 12 hrs play time on it. I know that's a crime 
Anyway, I'm fixing to restring her and start giving her some more attention. I'll be using it mainly just to add some lead to my recordings and the casual ,round the house, playing. I don't keep strings on hand for my electrics since they don't get any play so I'm going to have to go pick up some and was wondering what everyone favors for theirs? I was considering going flat wound for quiter slides and such while recording but was wondering if there was any tone diffrence in them versus round wound strings? Any pro's or con's? -Pix
Turret wrote:Guitarpix wrote:Thanks again Kap for the original post! I'd been trying to remember were I found it at!
Thanks for the attempt bswyers! Let me know if you figure anything out... It sounds to me like possibly drop d tuning capoed on 2nd but the chords keep throwing me. Nothing seems to match just right.
Turret, Glad you liked it! Thanks belong to Kap though for the original post How are those bonsai going 
I've always found them intersting as well and have always planned on eventually getting one. -Pix
Whoa Pix! That's scary! How did you know about the bonsai? I don't think I've mentioned it here or anywhere else. Are we travelling in similar internet circles? Either way I'm impressed 
Sadly two of the little guys are no more. We've just had four days straight of +40 Degree Celsius temperatures in this part of the world (you'll have to do the conversion to F but we're talking around 110 F). The heat just sucked the life out of them. 
Good talking to you and also thankyou Kap from me for the original post
Turret
No Fear Turret! 
You made a comment on Justin Hines page and I checked out your youtube account... You have a few Bonsai vids favorited I try to know who I'm talking to on the forum Sorry to hear about the bad luck though -Pix
Thanks Russ, I'll give that a go as soon as I get home! Standard tunning so no capo correct? If so I should be able to capo on second and transpose the chords to get the right timber..Right? I only ask because I know he's capoed on the second in the vid... Unless he tuned down a step then capoed for standard?? Some of those musicians love to do stuff like that just to screw with me Thanks for the help! -Pix
wlbaye wrote:Hey Pix, I will have some time this week so I will listen to it and see if I can help, I know you are a Yairi guy so I will use my yairi
WY1SB to try figure it out, I have several guitars but this one has a neck that is gorgeous!
Later, Wayne P
Thanks Wayne, Maybe we can figure it out as a group
Yea you have to love those Yairi necks! they play like butter. I haven't had the chance to play the WY1SB but have heard good things. I particularly like the way that they have arranged the bridge pins to give you more transfer from the saddle to the top (more break angle). I have 4 Yairi's currently but all mine are from the late 70's to very early 80's. A '79 Dy-50 limited editon #031 0f 900, a '81 DY-75, A Dy 45 and a DY-77. Topdown sent me link though to a WY1SB on the local craigs list that looks interesting. I'm scheduled to go to Edwards Music in Fayetville on Tuesday to try a few that they have and am looking forward to it. If all works out I may pick up one. What's your views on them? -Pix
Thanks again Kap for the original post! I'd been trying to remember were I found it at!
Thanks for the attempt bswyers! Let me know if you figure anything out... It sounds to me like possibly drop d tuning capoed on 2nd but the chords keep throwing me. Nothing seems to match just right.
Turret, Glad you liked it! Thanks belong to Kap though for the original post How are those bonsai going I've always found them intersting as well and have always planned on eventually getting one. -Pix
I'm having trouble finding tabs/chords for "April on the Ground" by Justin Hines http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=REoJUFUaJIE
I've dabbled with it trying to figure it out but ,for some reason, it continues to elude me. Anybody know where I can find the tab/chords/tuning or can offer some assistance?? Thanks! -Pix
Detman101 wrote:Geez...I can't even do barre chord techniques.
I'm never gonna get it because of my stupid frickin left hand. Because of the way my stupid pointer finger is shaped, my G-String never gets depressed fully and I can't get any tone out of it when barring any chords. At this point I don't know whether to get surgery on my stupid frickin finger to make it fatter or something....or get a custom made guitar with a lump on the g-string part of every fret (which will of course cost a fortune).
Man, why the heck do I even bother with this stupid frickin guitar. This blessing from God is more like a curse... For every 2 steps forward I get I find another roadblock.
Just an idea but if it's only the g string that gives you trouble while barreing and it's a finger shape problem perhaps a wrap of two of tape on that point of your finger would offer some assistance....
I used to have the same trouble though with the g string and found that barreing slightly higher with my index solved the problem. That and making sure that your thumb is on the center of the back of the neck and when you barre and try to focus the pressure to the d & g strings and the others will naturally make contact. -Pix
Sworch wrote:As a rule of thumb, tonewise, use the heaviest strings you can comfortably play. Obviously you don't want to go overboard but this philosophy is one I hold too and it works for me.
True but always be sure to check with the manufacturer to check if the guitar can handle the tension. Some makers don't recommend anything heavier than 12's and going over that will cause bellying and other structural issues. Most guitars don't recommend exceeding medium strings. For instance my '79 Yairi limited edition has an aged cedar top and yairi specifies only light or extra light strings while my '78 Yairi DY-78 Spruce/EIR specifies medium or lighter strings. It depends on the thickness of the top, top wood and rigidity of the bracing. Exceeding those will not only cause damage but ,since that's what the top has been tuned for, would also cause the top to become overdrivin, causing a loss of tonal clarity even if volume is increased. Just some thoughts...-Pix
scallopman wrote:so much music, so little time. Thanks for the welcome, and no relation to scallopboy. I've been in the scallop buisness 40 yrs. in the U.S.
Welcome to Chordie!!
So now that your part of the Chordie family, Do we get a deal on some scallops or what
Thanks! I joined the forum (though it looks like it's almost abandoned) and the site looks promising! Of course Chordie is always going to be #1 in my book but it's good to have multiple places to waste time -Pix
If your getting the USB models you should be good to go... If your getting the standard 990/991 combo you'll need a 48v phantom power supply and an interface. Or you could just get a mixer with phantom power and usb to transfer to the mac.. That's what I did. I had a set of 990/991 mics awhile back as my first set and they worked well. I'm sure others can probably offer more help as I'm not as experienced as some when it comes to recording
Came across this on another forum but had to share it with the fellow chordians... sorry wrong link..... here ya go http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a1ThSi1w … gia-brown/
StratDude wrote:Awesome Honalou2008 i play a Fender strat 2, also a tele, and an origanal Hummingbird acoustic
Hey Stratdude,
What part of NC you in? If you don't mind me asking... We have a few others from NC on chordie. Topdown, Cameron , myself and I believe one other...-Pix
I talked to Joe at The Uke Store on the big Island when I ordered my mahogany baritone Kala. It was a fine uke! Tone, fit & finish, and playability were all excellent but I wasn't happy with the shadow electronics... I ended up returning it and getting a Silver Creek solid hog baritone for $170 and installiing a K&K mini pick up in it, for a total of $280. I wouldn't say the Silver creek was better than the Kala...I just needed better electronics. If your going to use it in live situations I'd consider the non-electric model and then add them or mic it. For around the house or just friendly jam sessions the electronics would be fine but they were a little scratchy. Just my .02 -Pix
jerome.oneil wrote:We call it "Rock 'n Tonk," or sometimes "Punk and Western."
Brings to mind this band http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZW93XixRMLA Is it something like that? Taught to be proud is another good tune by them...
Check out Luna guitars and Blueberry guitars! -Pix
Hey, Try this site out http://www.grouptherapy.guernsey.net/strumming.html If you'll scroll down towards the bottom of the page you'll find a list of songs with the strumming patterns and links to audio samples carrying you through the patterns. Very helpfull for beginners!!
Also youtube can help! Search for chords and strums to the song you're trying to learn and you may be surprised at what pops up. -Pix
Back when I was a cop (13 years ago) we carried large zip ties that we would use around the perps waist to cuff to. The belt would still allow the perp to remove his pants unless they were excedingly tight... As far as the radio, I always kept mine on my prefrences but I guess I would have changed it depending on the individual and their attitude. -Pix
Here's a vid that covers muting.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u3qVxpDJvSY He gets into it about half way through. This is the vid I used to learn it when I was first starting. Maybe it'll help.. I haven't seen Justins...
Stuck in the Middle by Steelers Wheel is a good basic chorded song to practise this on. You'll even find a rough tutorial for it in the chordie tutorial section were I too touch on the muting technique and carry you through the patterns for the song. Sorry for the video quality it was one of my first videos... http://www.chordie.com/chord.pere/www.u … p;id=84264 Peace! -Pix
Stumbled upon this band a few days ago and really like them! It's The Beautiful Girls.
Here's a few of their songs;
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZAHgMxkd … annel_page
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N4MMgMyM … annel_page
Just some great chill music..;) Peace through music! -Pix
Well I turned 35 about a week and half ago... Started playing first when I was 11 but only dabled with it occasionally over the years. Started playing again seriously about 2 years ago and it's changed my life! It's been an obsession for the past 2 years Peace through music! -Pix
I've noticed alot of posts were people are complaining about all the music they play sounding the same... Well I just wanted to stop in and mention a few tips for that. First of all, Something that many people overlook is the pick they use. The pick makes a huge diffrence in the tone of your guitar! A thin pick will cost you volume but will add more treble to your guitar while usually a heavier pick adds volume and more bass. It's a good idea to experiment with diffrent picks and see which ones work best with what song. Also remember that you don't always have to strum over the sound hole. For example, Let's take "Simple Man" by Skynyrd. A nice and easy 3 chord song (C G Am). Play it regular and then try strumming only about an inch from the bridge. Wow what a diffrence, right! It really changes the sound of the song. Anouther good example is "Doesn't Remind Me of Anything" by Audioslave. Just an Em and Asus through most of the song. But if you'll strum the Asus around the 14th fret you'll hear how much better it matches the original. Anouther good idea is to work on your fretting hand. Not all the rhythm from a song comes from the strumming hand. Try holding the chords for diffrent legnths of time and even working in some muted strums to add an underlying beat to the song. Just some ideas..-Pix
Well I was planning on re-doing it before posting it here on chordie but ,to be honest, I'll probably never get around to it So I went ahead and uploaded the lesson for "Orange Sky" to the chordie video tutorials... It's not perfect, I made a few slips while recording but It carries you through the song nicely enough... You can find it on chordies home page in the video tutorials section or here http://www.chordie.com/chord.pere/www.b … t=14591174 Peace! -Pix
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