1,351 Reply by Roger Guppy

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

Joaó is a great guy, the first Portuguese that I got to know real well. We share a passion for music we did a few gigs together and even with the distance between us I consider him to to be one of my most trusted friends. Do go and see him and make sure that you introduce yourself to him.

Roger

By the way Portugal, well the Algarve really, relies so much on tourism that language is not a problem, the majority speak English. I decided to move here sooner than Spain because a/ the people are very friendlier than the Spanish and b/ English is generally spoken here.

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1,352 Reply by Roger Guppy

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

Zurf wrote:

Guitars plug in?

Yes they can; but do you do need to get electricity first smile.

Rog

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1,353 Reply by Roger Guppy

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

Now if you were coming to the Algarve I could perhaps help more but I have little knowledge of Spain.

The only suggestion I can think of is to make a CD of a few numbers that you can hand out to the bar owners so they know what you do. I went with my friend Joaó to do this before he moved to the UK and he had some success with it.

Rog

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1,354 Reply by Roger Guppy

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

Phill Williams wrote:

there's an even simpler way of avoiding this problem in the future

solution a, do not let your wife in the same room as your guitars

solution b, get rid of your clumsy wife, she may be trying to dispose of your guitars! cant have that

solution c, buy a wireless system for your guitar (much cheaper than replacing the wife) smile

Roger

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1,355 Reply by Roger Guppy

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

Thanks to Jeff from me too. It was a fun evening, sorry I had to bow out early but it was late here smile.

Off to work now sad.

Rog

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1,356 Reply by Roger Guppy

(3 replies, posted in Songwriting)

I like this litle gem Robert, however I did my usual Peter, Paul and Mary thing to it and adapted it to suit me.

Here are the changes I made:

Love Rockby Robert Bonsall 10/3/2013


adapted by: Roger Guppy




[F][Bb][F][C][F][C]




[F]You can rock my heart [Bb] baby,


You can [F]even touch my [C]soul,


[F]My whole body [Bb]tingles,


You [F]are my [C]life my[F]whole.[F7]


I'm a [Bb]shaking when you’re [F]near me,


I [C]can’t control my [F]heart,


[Bb]You've touched my [F]guitar strings,


I can’t [Bb]bear it when [C]we're a[F]part. [C]


There's a [F]beautiful magic a[Bb]round you,


You [F]light up my beating [C]heart,


I get [F]tingling sensations [Bb]with yourtouch,


I've [F]loved you from the [C]very [F] start.[F7]



I'm a [Bb]shaking when you’re [F]near me,


I [C]can’t control my [F]heart,


[Bb]You've touched my [F]guitar strings,


I can’t [Bb]bear it when [C]we're a[F]part. [C]


You [F]light up my whole world [Bb]baby,


Every [F]guy wants you, I [C]know,


But [F]you are mine ‘til the very [Bb]end of time,


I will [F]never, ever [C]let you [F]go.[F7]


I'm a [Bb]shaking when you’re [F]near me,


I [C]can’t control my [F]heart,


[Bb]You've touched my [F]guitar strings,


I can’t [Bb]bear it when [C]we're a[F]part, [C]


I can’t [Bb]bear it when [C]we're a[F]part. [F]







You have heard the song and I know you approve but I have now added a slide show to it and uploaded it to YouTube.

Here is the link: http://youtu.be/-hxyCuSDCy4


Roger

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1,357 Reply by Roger Guppy

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

I might be a little late (possibly 30 minutes) but I will certainly be there.

Rog

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1,358 Reply by Roger Guppy

(7 replies, posted in About Chordie)

...........or if you are really struggling to find the Songwriting section then just click on this link: http://www.chordie.com/forum/viewforum.php?id=10

smile Roger smile

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1,359 Reply by Roger Guppy

(17 replies, posted in Acoustic)

A singer cannot alter his/her vocal range, a musician can very easily change key so:

The golden rule is the music is played in the key that the singer finds comfortable.

Roger

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1,360 Reply by Roger Guppy

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

I was knocking on the door for half an hour and there was so much noise that I cold not be heard, so I came home. lol

Happy anniversary to whoever and I hope you all had a great time.

Roger

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1,361 Reply by Roger Guppy

(4 replies, posted in Song requests)

It is Stephen Fearing and here is a vid of the song in question:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7LA5Pk0IjKM

Roger

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1,362 Reply by Roger Guppy

(9 replies, posted in Electric)

Rocky90241 wrote:

What is Treble Bleed?

If you look two posts before yours, Just Tel has a link to an explanation.

Roger

BTW Welcome to Chordie, Rocky.

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1,363 Reply by Roger Guppy

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

Sorry to hear this, my friend, I am praying and wishing that you (or the medics) can find an answer for you. I know how distressed I would be in your situation.

Roger

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1,364 Reply by Roger Guppy

(7 replies, posted in Song requests)

Dino, you cannot believe all that is put in advertisments, if so I would have the physique and looks of Adonis and the strength of Hercules instead of being the wrinkled old prune that I see in the mirror lol.

Roger

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1,365 Reply by Roger Guppy

(7 replies, posted in Song requests)

Welcome to Chordie bassnbrew.

dino48 wrote:

welcome too the site bassnbrew,you might try www.chordpickout.com,they have an add here at chordie. Good sounding group and song.

Hi Dino, you seem very happy with this product so will you please use it to give bassnbrew the chords.

I tried it a while ago and found it to be inaccurate so I would like the latest results to see if it has been improved. (Having used it for the trial period I cannot try it again without buying it, so I look forward to the results from someong who is using it).

Roger

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1,366 Reply by Roger Guppy

(10 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)

First and most importantly, the truss rod adjustment on the neck is to ensure that the fretboard is straight and true ONLY. It is not for trying to make it easier to play or eliminating buzzes. So the first thing to do is to look along the fret board, if there is any bow or hollow  then adjust it to be straight. (I am gussing that you may have already done this).

If the buzzing disappears with the capo on the 1st fret it indicates that the first fret is a little too high and needs crowning but this is not really a job to take on if you have no experience, a luthier will quickly tell you if it is needed and  give you an estimate on the cost.

Roger

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1,367 Reply by Roger Guppy

(6 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)

Not a very good recommendation for the repairer. The damage should have been noticed and repaired before, or pointed out to you, when you collected it.

Many years ago I was Service Manager at a Ford main dealer and a new Cortina that had been brought in for it's 6 week service slipped off the ramp and damaged its front wing (damaged!!! it was destroyed smile). When the owner collected his car that evening and I confessed to him the mishap that had befallen his pride and joy he was none to happy. That is, until I showed him his car, I'd had the wing replaced, repainted, and the striping renewed. He said he would not have know without being told. One happy customer who kept returning regularly.

Roger

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1,368 Reply by Roger Guppy

(10 replies, posted in Acoustic)

I would go into the local music stores and try the ones that were in my price range. The name on it means nothing as one for you will just feel and sound absolutely right.

Roger

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1,369 Reply by Roger Guppy

(17 replies, posted in About Chordie)

The link that Russ has posted for Norwegian Wood is available to me in Portugal.

Roger

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1,370 Reply by Roger Guppy

(12 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Thanks for the recording Jeff,

Because of the way it shows I was rushing the chord changes on those last two lines. (Tenho a cabeça de burro) lol

The quality of the recording was absolutely fine, by the way, but you would have to compress it to send the full song and a compressed recording is plenty good enough for playback on a PC's sound system. Thank you again.


Roger

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1,371 Reply by Roger Guppy

(3 replies, posted in Songwriting)

That explains it. I only keep an English and a Portuguese dictionary by my PC............... don't tell me I am going to have to get a German one as well lol.

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1,372 Reply by Roger Guppy

(6 replies, posted in Songwriting)

It is far, far better being able to hear a song than to just play it from the lyrics and chords. From reading, I did not realise it was a 12 bar in E but it was obvious as soon as I started listening to it.

It makes a big difference being able to hear how a song is intended to be performed.

Thank you and well done.

Rog

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1,373 Reply by Roger Guppy

(4 replies, posted in Songwriting)

I played it through and, unusually for me, I was able to contunue with the parts that had no chords. I liked the song but it probably would not go down to well at an A.A. meeting but anywhere else it would be fine.

Thanks Jerome. When will be hearing a recoring of it smile?

Rog

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1,374 Reply by Roger Guppy

(3 replies, posted in Songwriting)

This one plays well Jeff. However I am at a loss to understand what a "tiafun" is sad.

Rog

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1,375 Reply by Roger Guppy

(33 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Wow! Quite a change from what you first posted Russ. I thoroughly enjoyed listening.

Roger

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