There you went and did it !! He'll be dragging all the winter windfall up to the yard and piling it higher than the eaves, just because you said so. ![]()
151 2018-03-13 05:40:38
Re: BYG - Aug 11, 2018 (40 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
152 2018-03-13 05:37:33
Re: Where in the World by Rick Price. (4 replies, posted in Song requests)
I did a little searching around and like you was unable to find that tune (except that you-tube vid). I did find several of his songs on Ultimate-Guitar.com, just not the one you were looking for..... it's a matter of time and I'm sure it will turn up somewhere down the road.
153 2018-03-07 17:28:49
Re: Any good ideas to learn the scales? (12 replies, posted in Electric)
You might want to give a little study into the Circle of Fifths and how it relates to key signatures, chord progressions and the Relative Minors of those chords. Those chord shapes contain and identify the colors (notes), you have in your "palette" at your disposal to paint your improvisation with..... the rest is practice, and learning how to transition between them. ![]()
154 2018-03-06 10:00:37
Re: Ariana Grande Into You (1 replies, posted in Song requests)
lyrics of Ariana Grande's 'Into You' Just type that into your Google Search and the whole thing is right there at the top of the page. If you are looking for the music score..... that could be a bit more difficult. ![]()
155 2018-03-05 09:15:56
Re: Meridian Microphones by K&K (5 replies, posted in Acoustic)
I've installed 3 minis in my guitars over the years. The instructions for the last one I installed recommended a different position for the pickup on the treble side. This has resulted in too much treble (for my ears). Has anyone else had this problem?
DE
Not yet, but it has been a couple of years since my last install..... I'll have to check out the "new" installation sheet to see if there is any reasoning behind changing something that has "worked well" previously.
Thanks for the heads-up. ![]()
156 2018-03-04 21:22:45
Re: Meridian Microphones by K&K (5 replies, posted in Acoustic)
I'm with BGD on this one, find a dealer and try one out on your favorite instrument and let your ears be the judge. I really like the minis, and have installed and used them for several years. Although the Meridian is unidirectional, it is still a microphone with all the stuff that makes microphones less than desirable in some settings. Most of the time when performing solo, a majority of us will be fairly stationary (ie: sitting or standing) rather than wandering all around the stage, in which case there are tools (mics) already in the "kit" that will work as well without the additional "overhead" ($$$).
Just my opinion, others will vary. ![]()
157 2018-03-04 08:09:17
Re: CHORDIESTOCK VI - 3/16/18 - 3/18/18 (81 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
A few more and you might just have to get a Festival Permit from the City !! ![]()
158 2018-03-01 11:58:18
Re: BACK-UP SINGERS (14 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Neil Sedaka was recording "Bad Blood", and Elton John (I should say "Sir") wandered into the studio and backed him up with a little piano as well as vocals.... just one of those impromptu things. I do believe Neil mentioned it on an interview I heard years ago while promoting an album.
Glenn Campbell also toured with the Beach Boys for awhile..... I think it was when Brian was having his "troubles" and Glenn had done some studio work with them and they needed some "stage support" while a man down. ![]()
159 2018-02-26 08:18:52
Re: Text Scroller (2 replies, posted in About Chordie)
Not familiar with that particular chunk of software, but if it is any use to you, if you are using windows operating system and have a scroll mouse..... click the scroll wheel and the curser should change to a dot with arrowhead markers. Then if you pull the mouse slightly downward text will scroll, click again to exit the function. The rate of scroll is adjusted by how much you drag down or move up to slow it. Generally works on any displayed page with text content including web pages and such.
160 2018-02-25 09:39:30
Re: Moderators (24 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Welcome to the Team TF !! It's On-The-Job-Training.... so don't be afraid to ask questions. Come to think of it, you are as far East on the NA Continent as any other Mod, so you get first crack at them in the morning. Okay that is not so much of a thing is it?? I'm as far West as you can get, and that just means I get to stay up later.... not feeling "special". ![]()
161 2018-02-22 02:38:27
Re: Music Store Business Etiquette/What Would You Do? (6 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Did the $30 quote include the strings, or was that just the labor to set it up and install them? That does make a difference in my view, but seeing as there is not very much profit margin in the strings by themselves.... it's a good question. I would just bring the ones I want, and maybe buy the "spare set" to be "nice". Most folks likely wouldn't care which were installed as long as the customer leaves happy (and I didn't do the work for free). ![]()
On the other side, that is a really good price for a string change AND setup...... without even looking at the instrument !! What if it needs fret levelling, and the intonation is out, or the nut is cut too deep? Some of those things take time and will add to the final cost, so I would expect that you will get a more accurate number when you walk through the door with it and he/she's given it a "once-over".
162 2018-02-21 09:35:04
Re: Buying Mic vs. Headphones with Mic (1 replies, posted in Recording)
For monitors, you can get some very good headsets suitable for PC gaming..... in so far as sound quality and frequency response. However, the microphones are not really as good at reproducing the kind of recording quality as you can get from a good dynamic microphone. So it does come down to what your pocketbook can support, and how good a recording you are wanting.
Somewhere around these forums there was a discussion about reasonably priced microphones (for voice and/or instruments) you might search. Or just do what I did and get a Blue Snowball (USB) mic, and a gaming headset (just don't bother plugging in the mic cable). It will let you monitor what you are doing in real time and capture a good quality audio signal to feed to your DAW. Around the house, that combo will certainly get you by without breaking the bank. In a "live" or studio setting..... yeah you'd really want to step up to some high quality gear, which may include "specialty mics" designed specifically for instruments or vocals. Not saying that "Blue" is not top quality gear, you get a lot of "bang for your buck" with a Snowball. ![]()
163 2018-02-21 05:35:15
Re: Computer Died (Maybe) (18 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
The one I'm digging into right now has been a repeat offender..... three years ago I replaced 8 capacitors on the mainboard (swollen & cracked), and now it just resets it's own clock despite having a fresh cmos battery. Bios boot sequence resets to default when off, and randomly starts itself at odd hours (even if unplugged from the router)..... tried sprinkling Holy Water on it, but that just made it steam (it does have one of those Intel "ovens" inside). ![]()
Looking like the eeprom is on it's way out, and I'm not sure if it is worth the effort to resurrect it "one more time" !! Keep that in mind Bill, just in case you find yourself needing some "used part" like a power supply (wink wink), it is a "small form factor" but not the "extra small" that has the power supply externally connected with that odd Dell connector & cord.
164 2018-02-21 00:13:41
Re: Computer Died (Maybe) (18 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
I'm still puttin' my money on RAM. Primarily because of the beep codes, and the lack of video output. I actually have one of those Dells sitting on the shop floor right now with a different problem..... but the on-board graphics needs RAM to work, so that was a big clue. ![]()
165 2018-02-19 07:37:16
Re: Computer Died (Maybe) (18 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Well Howdy Bill, Sounds like a POST error (power-on-self-test), I remember them from the old IBM days although on newer machines they usually don't have the in-the-box speaker installed or wired up !!
Here is a link for Dell "beep codes", and other info that might be helpful. You might have to pop open the case and reseat the RAM modules in their slots and try that, then if that fails take them down to your local Computer store and have them checked. Usually they are installed in pairs, so if one module fails, the other won't work either. You may only have one to replace rather than two !! I would guess that it uses something like PC 266 non-parity, which as you say is not the newer stuff and not too pricey relative to the DDR high speed gaming memory that is so popular these days. https://www.computerhope.com/beep.htm
To properly identify what RAM your PC uses, visit Crucial.com and use the lookup tools on their site. Just have to enter the make model and maybe serial number to get the info.
Let me know if I can be more help !!
Hugs to Dondra..... and assure her it is likely nothing you did.
ETA: I looked it up for you anyway and it seems it has 1GB DDR2-800 Modules in it, only $15.99 ea. + freight/UPS. ![]()
166 2018-02-11 05:27:03
Re: New from Oz (12 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Good on Ya for persistence !! That is what it takes to improve on guitar..... desire and practice, practice and more practice. Keep running the scale patterns, not for hours at a stretch but try to make at least an hour total time by the end of the day. If you can, recite the notes that are in the scale as you play them and in that way you will also locate all the notes in any key signature. A real help when transposing on the fly, or improvising over someone else's chord progression. There will be (of course) some that will not agree and feel that the actual notes are not as important as the sound, until it comes time to create inversions or wander out into the Jazz 6/9 chord region.
As for the barres, you should be trying to make your "open" chord shapes in the first position without the index finger, and getting the "pinky" in the game as well. When you start moving those shapes (grips) up the neck you will already have the dexterity and finger strength to fret your notes cleanly. Start with the "5" chords (root +5) and learn where the roots are on the two bass strings . When playing your "set list", take a stab at doing like the first verse with open chords, and then the second with all barre chords, or just revert to the barres for the bridge and chorus. That will help your ear in selecting which grip to use based on the actual sound rather than convenience..... first position and second position chords of the same name do actually have different "characters" and are not always harmoniously interchangeable. Experiment ! and above all Have Fun with it !!
Oh Yeah.... Welcome to Chordie !!
167 2018-02-04 18:02:48
Re: Peatle For Chordie Historian! (24 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
How about something like: "Chordie's Tome of Trivia" ?? ![]()
168 2018-01-28 10:33:34
Re: Chordpro support (8 replies, posted in About Chordie)
No prob Jeff, that's why we are here. Actually I had reviewed this App (Chordle) awhile back, and found it lacking in much the same areas that you have noticed (and mentioned). I wandered back there just a few minutes ago to the Windows Store and there have been a few "fixes" since the last time I installed it on my PC.... especially in ChoPro handling/importing and such. But TBH it's not one of our projects and really can't do much to change what it is..... even though they have listed us as one of their primary sources for music (without even doing us the courtesy of asking BTW).
Here we are just a bunch of fairly "casual" musicians trying to help folks find the music they want to learn, encourage them along the way, and promote individual expression through Prose, Lyric, Music, or any combination of those. There is some degree of editing that can be done within individual songbooks, we don't host or store the actual music, just the formatting and preferences of each member as they have "modified" a tune to their instrument, tuning , key or taste.
That kinda means that there is no way for you to drag and drop your stuff into here and make changes and have them be returned with those changes intact. We are not that big an outfit for having rooms of servers and the legal staff to deal with all the copyright stuff that could happen.... LOL. Guess that's why there are no fees, or anything to download to become a member of the Chordie Community..... which BTW Welcome To !!
There's about a half Million of us out there, and just maybe someone will have an idea of a different App out there that more closely fills your needs. You did a good job of describing what you would like and that is always helpful. So stick around, wander down to the Chat Corner and introduce yourself, there are a great bunch of folks who would like to say Howdy.
169 2018-01-28 06:16:33
Re: Chordpro support (8 replies, posted in About Chordie)
Howdy Jeff, Have not run into that specific problem before, so could you direct me to the location (ISP) where you got your version so I can examine the same one you installed. It might be an outdated or "broken" package.
Welcome to the Forums and Thanks for posting your question.
170 2018-01-21 07:22:21
Re: CHORDIESTOCK VI - 3/16/18 - 3/18/18 (81 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Beamer, now that you are confirmed, you should persuade Jerome to come along, pick up Bald Guitar Dude in Dallas, and plan on a short autograph signing at Tampa when you arrive. Surely you guys with guitars will attract some sort of attention strolling through the terminal. ![]()
171 2018-01-18 02:10:24
Re: How Many Guitars Do You Really Need? (31 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
I have 4, that meet my needs. A 12 string Concert Dreadnaught..... more of a "tuning trainer" but some tunes just sound better on 12. The Ovation Acoustic/Electric, go-to guitar that travels well, is almost indestructible and with effects will do most everything in the repertoire. The Epiphone ST175 solid body, which has served me well for many years, just think Strat with Gibson PUPs dual tone and volume pots and switched like a Les Paul in classic sunburst. Finally a nylon strung Classical, because sometimes you just need that mellow tone that no "effect" can replicate.
There are a few that catch my eye once in awhile, but if I really wanted it I'd own it or build it, and that is not a high priority at this stage of life..... maybe a banjo or Mando....or Fiddle? ![]()
172 2018-01-17 22:30:03
Re: Which guitar would you recommend for a beginner? (15 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)
La guitarra acústica: ideal para principiantes
La guitarra acústica se parece a la guitarra clásica, pero puede tener cuerdas de metal y el mástil es mucho más fino.
Esta característica hace que sea una guitarra muy versátil, ya que es adecuada para una amplia variedad de estilos musicales. Se usa mucho para tocar pop, rock, blues y jazz.
Tiene un registro mucho más amplio que la guitarra clásica. Si quieres tocar canciones famosas que se escuchan en todas partes, tocar con amigos, cantar a la vez y llevarla a todas partes y si tus gustos musicales son de estilo folk, rock, pop, pop rock o blues, esta es la guitarra ideal para ti.
Aunque tiene un precio un poco más alto que su hermana pequeña, la guitarra clásica, es una guitarra muy versátil. Tiene un registro mucho más amplio que la guitarra clásica y también es mucho más fácil de tocar por tener el mástil más fino, más cómodo y más adecuado a la música actual. Esta es la guitarra que se recomienda para los principiantes.
Recuerda que escoger bien las cuerdas de la guitarra es una tarea a tener en cuenta.
Translation:
The acoustic guitar: ideal for beginners
The acoustic guitar looks like the classical guitar, but it can have metal strings and the neck is much thinner.
This feature makes it a very versatile guitar, as it is suitable for a wide variety of musical styles. It is widely used to play pop, rock, blues and jazz.
It has a much wider record than the classical guitar. If you want to play famous songs that are heard everywhere, play with friends, sing at the same time and take it everywhere and if your musical tastes are folk, rock, pop, pop rock or blues, this is the ideal guitar for you.
Although it has a price a little higher than its little sister, the classical guitar, it is a very versatile guitar. It has a much wider record than the classical guitar and is also much easier to play because it has the thinnest, most comfortable and most suitable mast to the current music. This is the guitar that is recommended for beginners.
Remember that choosing the guitar strings well is a task to be taken into account.
Por favor publique en este foro en inglés si es posible. La mayoría de los miembros no hablan español con fluidez. Gracias. ![]()
173 2018-01-13 06:47:18
Re: Clapton, Hearing Protection (19 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Hearing loss.....? Yeah I suppose so, a little (just ask my wife). In younger years always wore headphones, especially when working the "sound board" (mixer) at concerts etc. Mostly so I could switch between sources and balance the output better, and it might have "saved" me a little. Later I used in ear noise cancelling monitors, because I couldn't hear myself in the mix.
Then I got older and my draft number came up low, Artillery and gunfire (much of it my own) knocked the top out of my range of hearing, but I still use muffs whenever running anything that makes more than about 75 db, power tools and such. Too much "loud" gives me headaches, and most of my own music making is acoustic so making the best out of what's left. For the young folks out there, use protection always..... for your hearing too! Mess up and eventually it will bite you..... ![]()
174 2018-01-12 21:05:49
Re: Thank you and all the best (7 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
We will miss your participation, Best of Luck as you go forward. Take Care; Doug
175 2018-01-11 04:34:12
Re: I'm back (17 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
We missed ya' Pete !! Welcome home !!