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Good zguitar.  Joey, I never used that excuse before.  I'm playing my guitar honey, go back to sleep.

TMI Joey.

Alright, lets boogie.
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I have always wondered why some can and some can't remember lyrics and chords.  As you know some can seem to do it effortlessly and some of us take a lot of time and energy just to rmemeber one song.  I am convinced it has a lot to do with our individual brain workings.  I think those of us who find it hard, can certainly push ourselves to learn, but only to a certain level.  I am convinced that you either have it or you don't.  Just as some can pick up a guitar and learn more quickly than others.  For me, it is a constant learning process and I have to keep on top of it.  I think this is a much deeper subject than we expect it do be.  Well, I don't have it for some reason and therefore have resolved that I am happy enough putting a sheet of paper in front of me and enjoying playing and singing with the crutch.  People hardly ever say to me, "Can't you play without the music in front of you"?  I guess my point is, keep trying, but if you find it frustrating, why worry about it.

It's a curse, plain and simple.

I'm not real familiar with Gretsch, but any guitar that looks like the mutts nuts has to be a consideration.

Damn Nela.  How did that happen?

Thanks for posting these Ray.  It helps show some of the beginners how really easy it is to strum a two or three chord song.

Everyone here will tell you it is much better to memorize chords and lyrics.  That said, I have been playing for a long time now and I also can not remember them for most songs.  I don't sweat it any more.  I just take my music with me and leave it at that.  It used to bother me, but not any more.  I even meorized a couple of songs, finally and did really well with them.  Then I didn't play them for quite awhile and guess what.  I can't remember the chord patterns any more. I do know that I've played so long with music in front of me that this is waht makes it difficult for me to learn.  If you don't get into the habit, it is much easier to learn.  Good luck, whichever path you choose.  There are no absolutes in music playing.  Everyone plays chords differently, strums differently, uses different fingerings for the same effects, sings differently and there is no one right way to do any of these.  The right way is what becomes comfortable for you.  Be happy the way you do it.

Now we're talkin', Jerome.  I have never used Skype and won't be home much tomorrow, but my system is currently set up that way now, with two mics. What is the purpose of the two mics on the guitar?  Do I have to sing louder that way, without a voice mic?  Right now I use one mic for voice and the other for guitar.  I am learning here and I really appreciate your time.

I am just going through the mic with the guitar. No electronic pickup.