Doc,.....Watch this video..I do this with my guitars too it really works just apply to guitar,mando,or banjo..hope it helps
http://www.musicmoose.org/index.php?opt … ;Itemid=32
marcalan
201 2008-07-30 13:24:31
Re: STILL SERIOUS PROBLEMS TO PUT A STRING ON A GUITAR (8 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)
202 2008-07-30 13:14:18
Re: So I'm picking up the banjo... (10 replies, posted in Other string instruments)
Last Rebel...about time you do this..banjo is a very fun insrument to play, easy on the fingers and chords are not too difficult..three styles of playing to choose or do maybe many variarions as well ie. Bela Fleck...old timey claw hammer very good when done correctly like my teacher back in North Carolina, Scrugs style three finger picking, good ol' Irrish as well but you probably have a 5 string no problem..check out http://www.musicmoose.org/ very good instruction by some great players and of course it's FREE..I'll help any way i can..let me know..also one last thing ,,find a place to hole up to practise its what banjo players call shedding fiddlers know this as well..its due to the tolerance level of others..Good luck my friend glad to see someone else with the guts to be a BANJO PLAYER ..marcalan
oops didnt catch the link allready given sorry so what I agree
203 2008-07-17 15:24:09
Re: 5000 Miles In Between (11 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Many thanks, James, from a humble minstrel. Lena and her magical pen put this to paper. One of her glorious expressions ahh the talent. And yes, proud to have you as my friend, Nameste..........marcalan
204 2008-07-15 12:06:43
Re: 5000 Miles In Between (11 replies, posted in Songwriting)
sorry i forgot to answer you Doll...i played my old epiphone guitar on this..seems to be the sweetest these days..other than you of course..thanks for kind words, we need more in the world in these times..a Friar told me that," Love is the strongest Spirit in the world"
205 2008-07-12 12:57:57
Re: 5000 Miles In Between (11 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Thank you to everyone who responded..I'm curious though has anyone been able to listen to this thru the link I put up? Thanks daddy,Kap,And Phil
206 2008-07-11 18:46:11
Topic: tell me Roger or James (1 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Can anyone listen to my song posting from the link i put up? 5000miles in between
207 2008-07-10 22:57:06
Re: {t:The Broken Doll} (16 replies, posted in Songwriting)
You know that this is one in a million Phil..you must know that you took me there with your words What a special piece this is ..thank you
208 2008-07-10 20:48:41
Topic: 5000 Miles In Between (11 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Hey all..
I've had the distinct honor and pleasure of working with Lena on this song. A combined effort on our part to describe the long distant relationship that we have and I know that others have experienced as well. Love is the most powerful Spirit and truely will not be denied.
I hope you will enjoy this tune... I give a deep bow to a wonderful, talented woman who is able to inspire, even me.
Have a listen....
http://www.myspace.com/friar101
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209 2008-07-09 13:21:44
Re: If you could pick two musicians (31 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
lifgrd.............here ya go...sweet...what tinnitus ?
210 2008-07-08 13:56:02
Re: Tenitis (27 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
would it matter? Stereo in both ears!!!!...No No dont get me wrong im not that bold or stupid for that matter...HA
211 2008-07-08 13:39:12
Re: Tenitis (27 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
yeah Zurf I have it too. Tinnitus is a bad deal. Too many woodworking machines , motors, loud music , earphones, freeway , 2 wives, barking dogs, did I mention two wives?, DID I MENTION TWO WIVES?....Anyway its worse when its real quiet like out in the high desert in nevada...no noise at all except in my head and the flying bug 200yds away..haha..good luck buddy if you're not married you need to be that'll cure you the ringing wont bother you anymore LOL
212 2008-07-01 13:22:35
Re: ok recording (3 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Thanks for the invite...I'm swimming as best i can after a long walk across the states..what a journey...there was a band by that name wasn't there? xx LOL
oh and thanks Russ yeah i'm looking into sound board ever hear of it no pun intended
213 2008-06-28 22:11:23
Topic: ok recording (3 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Not sure where to post this but i need some input...im in a duplex and have my recording equip. in my room...problem is...how can i sound proof? my brother lives with me and others dont always like the start stop situation of practicing and recording. Anybody out there for me?..Russel i know youre one..lol I also play some instruments others find obnoxious im sure im pulling heart strings here ....sing out to me brothers and sisters...marcalan
214 2008-06-10 14:42:04
Re: Mother Earth! (21 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Well 17 replies says something...most I ve seen WOW
215 2008-06-10 13:47:46
Re: Image of You (4 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Glad to see you on board..refreshing to say the least..very nicely done
marclan
216 2008-06-10 13:43:57
Re: Mother Earth! (21 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Lena you always leave me floating with your magical verse..such a treasure you are
marcalan
217 2008-06-10 13:37:01
Re: Shining to Stay (6 replies, posted in Songwriting)
You know Kap54 this piece is one of the first Ive seen in a long time that says something very real and true..Others know here Ive written about this..To you I say well done and keep going I will too..Remember Pay it Forward ? the movie? This is good stuff..marcalan
218 2008-05-17 12:55:42
Re: Printing chord chart (14 replies, posted in About Chordie)
well it seems om not alone on this and cant get anyone to understand THAT IT DOESNT WORK.
It used to and nothings been changed on my pc or my printer
219 2008-05-13 13:18:00
Re: massive jump in members (8 replies, posted in About Chordie)
southpaw i just noticed your quote ..i like that where is it from? original?
220 2008-05-11 14:44:55
Topic: not new (1 replies, posted in About Chordie)
I know this is not a new topic but one heck of a frustration for me and maybe others.
When I first found chordie I used to be able to print and the chord DIAGRAMS would show. Alas now they dont and have not for some time. I use alot of variations of chords for the different instruments I play and dont always rremember the shapes..HELP ME OUT HERE GUYS...marcalan
221 2008-05-05 13:15:44
Re: Modern Banjo... (5 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
great video...yeah im glad yo see banjo but its been around for some time maybe just not noticed check out http://www.musicmoose.org youll see some awesome players in the advanced lesson of banjo...long live open backs.
222 2008-04-30 13:29:44
Re: Wake Up (7 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Thanks Peeps for your responses. Thanks for the chording. I was thinking em to am; thenG to dim D to a Dim A for the chorus but what ever anyone likes the message is the same. I for one do not intend to spiril down the drain clockwise or counterclockwise. And to think I was once a republican conservative and voted for this jerk however the alternatives were gloomy at the time. Oh well my confession...I see things differently now and have my eyes wide open instead of wide shut. And as Lena would say hopefully more able to spot a CHANCER in any party. Ill keep going on then knowing I have supporters and common minds with me. Thanks to you lets stop and make a difference like we did in the begining. marcalan
223 2008-04-28 14:47:22
Topic: Wake Up (7 replies, posted in Songwriting)
I apologize straight off for not having chords to this. I woke early this morning to the sound of someone rummaging in the dumpster. I looked out the blind and saw a woman,youngish going through the bin for bottles and cans to exchange for money. This is everywhere here and it made me angry. So my mates in the States and all fellow Chordies I challenge you to help me with the chords to this. Maybe if you do this it will be your first effort to bring back the pride we have for our country.Dems, Republics, middle roaders, lets speak out. Lets stop the Lady from crying.
Wake Up m. mcvicker 2008
Early in the morning
there’s nothing else to do
but stop my shivering body
from the coldness and the dew
Underneath the bridge here, we all find a space;
to lay our weary bodies and escape the maddening pace.
I’ll start my route this morning
and ride it all day long,
to find the cans and bottles
that makes my life go on.
They’re killing us in Afghanistan
They’re killing us in Iraq
And back here in the States
they’ve got us commoners on our backs.
What were you thinking?
Look at what you’ve done.
From your posh tax paid office, in bloody Washington.
We used to tar and feather; when we saw snake oil men like you.
To bad that was abolished
You deserve your share too.
They’re killing us in Afghanistan
They’re killing us in Iraq
And back here in the States
they’ve got the common man on our backs
I think its time we say something.
In fact its long over due.
What say we kick these punks out of office,
And take back what we know is true.
I was born and raised here, I know what I say.
I was a soldier for my country; I’d die for her this day.
But when I see this going on around me
I know I have the right
because the freedom I provided, helped us sleep at night
Oh people can you hear me?
Oh people cant you see?
The woman cries in the harbor ,
“Where can America be?��
They’re killing us in Afghanistan
They’re killing us in Iraq
And back here in the States
they’ve got us on our backs
224 2008-04-25 12:38:39
Re: The Battle of Mann Gulch (6 replies, posted in Songwriting)
WOW.......VERY GOOD...... Jerome. Its great to have some good tales in these song we do.Very Nice
225 2008-04-23 14:14:18
Re: OUR LADY BY MARCALAN (7 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Thanks for your kind words my Peeps
Ark, Phil your right this was a labor to get it down to paper and posting.. I rather enjoy a radical political song, which I was unaware of until that fateful morning it woke me. Alls lost now Marcalan on the warpath..Ill be in good company though Lennon,Gutherie,Bobby D etc. Well maybe not yet. Looking to record this one thatll be another birthing. Thanks Guys and Doll