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152 2007-04-15 19:53:48
Re: Go Back to Sleep (6 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Nice one. Interesting choice of minor chords in the verses. Really like the feel it's real introspective without being to dark or heavy feelin. Darn good song.
- Mike
153 2007-04-15 19:49:52
Re: Walking away with you. (14 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Really dig these lyrics. Had some trouble feeling out how to play it. Have to come back to itand try again I geuss. Hope I get to hear you do it soon. Great lyrics though! <img src="images/smiley_icons/icon_smile.gif" border=0 alt="Smile">
154 2007-04-15 05:59:58
Re: Stuck in a Tree (Another Origional) (5 replies, posted in Songwriting)
DAMN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! <img src="images/smiley_icons/icon_evil.gif" border=0 alt="Evil or Very Mad">
Needed to edit and I geuss I broke it when I did.
DAMN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! <img src="images/smiley_icons/icon_evil.gif" border=0 alt="Evil or Very Mad">
I'm such a goof this is the second time I've done that!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
DAMN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! <img src="images/smiley_icons/icon_evil.gif" border=0 alt="Evil or Very Mad">
155 2007-04-15 05:53:38
Topic: Stuck in a Tree (Another Origional) (5 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Hope it isn't too syrupy. Wrote 3 songs tonight and this was the first one. Just in a bit of a dreammy child like mood. I finger pick this one on an accustic and my G and A shapes on this one are half barr chords, you know the ol' 4 string F shape slid up for G and A. It gives it a nicer feel I think but full open chords work just as good.
- Mike
Kind of a soft little bit. Kind of embarassed <img src="images/smiley_icons/icon_redface.gif" border=0 alt="Embarassed"> since I'm supposed to be a rock n roll guitarist but here goes...
Stuck in a TreeMichael Wright
156 2007-04-10 19:47:56
Re: Best way to start learning guitar: acoustic or electric (25 replies, posted in Acoustic)
Youre welcome and don't be shy. Thats why we are all here is to help eachother <img src="images/smiley_icons/icon_smile.gif" border=0 alt="Smile">
157 2007-04-09 05:29:18
Re: The Late Happiness Is In Town! (1 replies, posted in Bands and artists)
Good luck in your talent show. <img src="images/smiley_icons/icon_smile.gif" border=0 alt="Smile">
158 2007-04-08 16:46:09
Re: Best way to start learning guitar: acoustic or electric (25 replies, posted in Acoustic)
10s are pretty middle of the road. I say try them and if you don't care for them use a different brand. bigdjindustriez really seem to like them as do several others.Not to tell you your bussiness but you should really change your strings a bit more often. I change mine aboutevery three months on my electric and a bit more often than that on my accustic. Also go ahead and wipe down your guitars body and neck and fretboard while you have it unstung.
159 2007-04-08 04:53:13
Re: What's(who's) your inspiration for playing. (26 replies, posted in Electric)
The night I saw Slash standing on Axls piano playing November Rain I knew I had to play guitar.
160 2007-04-08 04:34:27
Re: The dreaded Bar chords (8 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)
Thats because girls develope faster than boys. <img src="images/smiley_icons/icon_razz.gif" border=0 alt="Razz"> <img src="images/smiley_icons/icon_lol.gif" border=0 alt="Laughing">
161 2007-04-08 04:31:43
Re: Electric Or Acoustic? (21 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)
No!!!!!!!!
Everyone knows that you MUST MUST MUST learn accustic first! Then and only then, after years and years of practice can you "move on to" an electric!!! What kind of fool plays outside the box and does both?????? It's maddness!!!! MADDNESS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Get back in your box people!!!!
162 2007-04-08 03:23:16
Re: "Do It" (4 replies, posted in Songwriting)
you said "Do it" ..... Giggity! <img src="images/smiley_icons/icon_lol.gif" border=0 alt="Laughing">
Great song man! Moves real nice.
163 2007-04-08 03:08:42
Re: Best way to start learning guitar: acoustic or electric (25 replies, posted in Acoustic)
As someone who learnned on an electric to begin with and now plays both, I feel it really depends on your musical goals. If you want to play Segovia's greatest hits then I recomend a good classical guitar. It has its own techneque, sound and feel which will be used in most of what you are wanting to play. If you want to be the next Robert Johnson then you would be better off learnning on an accoustic for the same reasons. If you want to play in the best Slayer cover band ever then why spend your time learning to use an instrument that you won't be using? You may as well be a body man starting with oil painting classes and then moving on to spray gun. Enough ranting I suppose. My point is, start on the instrument that is appropriat for the music you want to make. And if you are very serious and financially able, learn on both together. <img src="images/smiley_icons/icon_cool.gif" border=0 alt="Cool">
164 2007-04-08 02:49:15
Re: simple songs with bm (4 replies, posted in Acoustic)
Fade Into You by Mazzy Star is A E Bm over and over in 3/4 waltz time.
165 2007-04-08 02:42:29
Re: I hate my electric guitar (39 replies, posted in Electric)
Very good point!!!
There is room enough for everones thoughts and opinions. I don't know who likes who and don't care. I don't dislike you. I think you have alot to offer (and to learn). I think you are a brash, arrogant, full of yourself person with a chip on your shoulder that thinks he has something to prove. Thats cool with me cause often times so am I. I'm glad you speak your mind, if I knew it all we could just close chordie and everyone could e mail questions directly to me. Just please try to be less condicending to the beginers <img src="images/smiley_icons/icon_evil.gif" border=0 alt="Evil or Very Mad"> . Save the attitude for the vets that need to hear it now and again. The truth is that an electric and accoustic are very simmilar and very different. Nieghtther is easier or harder or beginer or advanced. If you want an electric sound start with an electric. If not then start accoustic. At any rate I recommend everyone should start with type of guitar that will give the sound and feel they want for thier music.
166 2007-04-08 02:23:57
Re: Your best guitar? (62 replies, posted in Electric)
i have a sunburst Les 80's modle 85 - 88 somewhere round there some black nameless axe that looks much like a Jackson and my favorite; a red flametop custome made Morgon Monroe with active humbuckers. It's my main stage guitar and pretty much the only electric that I record lead with (I use the Les mainly for rythem and for Cream and GnR covers.)
167 2007-04-06 17:37:13
Re: "Happy Cute" (9 replies, posted in Songwriting)
I plan on performming Happy Cute next week at an open mic. Great Great song!!!
168 2007-04-06 03:58:04
Re: BEST POP- ROCK-METAL etc. SINGER (17 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Ruth Brown
169 2007-04-06 03:51:30
Re: What should i play?? (9 replies, posted in Acoustic)
Just about anything from Woodstock or Monteray Pop.
170 2007-04-06 03:49:24
Re: New Page For Guitar Players (2 replies, posted in Acoustic)
Hey man!!!
Pretty cool little site! I plan to visit often.
- Mike
171 2007-04-04 18:12:31
Re: Old Doll (17 replies, posted in Acoustic)
I think you will do well to learn to make barre chords. Then you will be able to play almost any song you can think of in any key.Good luck!!!
172 2007-04-04 18:06:37
Re: holding a pick (8 replies, posted in Electric)
I tend to agree with you. It doesn't matter to me if you hold the thing with your toes as long as you can play with it. Hold it any way you want and let your guitar playing justify it. You should never assume that one way is the only apropriate way. Try different things and keep what works and trash what doesn't.
173 2007-04-04 18:01:20
Re: how old is every one? (275 replies, posted in Electric)
I don't put any less stock in you because of your age. Mozart was the most brilliant musicakl mind ever in my opinion and he died younger than me.
174 2007-04-04 17:57:07
Re: top 10 electric guitar songs (13 replies, posted in Electric)
Voodoo Child/Voodoo Chile - Hendrix
Sweet Child O Mine - Guns N Roses
When The Levey Breaks - Zeplin
Lucille - B.B. King
Yer Blues - Beatles
Now Teach Us - Raksasha
White Room - Cream
Lie To Me - Johnny Lang
One - Metallica
Kickstart My Heart - Motley Crue
There are so many others including stuff by The Yardbyrds, Poison, American Chaos Theory, The Stones and others that I don't think any list will ever be complete
175 2007-04-04 17:45:12
Re: BEST POP- ROCK-METAL etc. SINGER (17 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Axl Rose
Elvis
Mavis Staples
Roy Orbison
Jim Morrison
And many others who are amazing frontmen but not nessisarily great vocalists.