Hi both. Are you using a heavy or light gauge string? I've been using Martin's 11 or12 gauge but they don't seem to hold their tone for long. I've been thinking about trying a lighter gauge, maybe a 10. What do you think?

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

Happy birthday and many happy returns of the day.

Phill

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(41 replies, posted in Acoustic)

I usually have a little strum while waiting for the wife to get ready to go out, so it could be quite a while!

I also like to have a little strum most days, always on the acoustic very rarely on the electric which won't be plugged in.

I try and practice scales and any instrumentals I do in my shows also solo's which still won't be that good as I'm not very inventive.

The old arthritis does affect most of my body but playing 6,12 and bass regularly seems to keep my fingers nimble

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(10 replies, posted in Other string instruments)

what a lucky boy, i didn't get my first guitar till i was 14 and didn't learn to play my first chord till 17! congratulations as has been said above, he's off to a great start

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(2 replies, posted in About Chordie)

hi cavsgt, welcome to the forum. as has been said before and i'm sure will be said again, many times; chordie is a vehicle for collecting songs posted on many sites. there is a button (or used to be before the big update, i haven't looked lately!) to edit songs or correct them, you may have to be a registered editor to do this, but it would be worth you checking it out and get it right for others to benefit from your superior knowledge

no offense Bill but, lets hope you don't win lol lol lol

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

Sorry to hear this news, get well soon.

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(9 replies, posted in Songwriting)

hi ctec, welcome back, haven't heard from you for a while. lovely words and a soulful recording. well done

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

not to worry Bill, but i was basking in your reflected glory there for a while. i will still think of you though when i sing it next.

nb, when i recorded the backing track i used a sound from a casio keyboard, not quite as romantic is it?

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

Birthday wishes me old mate. Have a good'un and many more.

Phill

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

You played on stand by me? I'm so impressed. I still do this in my set, always goes down well. Next time I do it I'll be thinking of you, my very dear friend.

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

Me too, as you say if have time I Wii proof read ( that Wii is proof I didn't just do it, it happened and should be will) life goes on...??

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

has to be the monster mash....is there another?

does one eyed two horned blind purple people eater count?

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

i bought my first bass guitar to play in a band that had no bassist. i learnt the hard way to keep time with the bass drum, if i went off on one (i'd been a lead guitar before) he used to rap me across the knuckles with a drum stick between beats and shout at me later; "don't just play, watch and listen too"....school of hard knocks?

here's a fact; how many drummers do you need to carry the PA into a gig? answer; none, they will only carry the drum kit. because it takes longer to set the kit up? if only i had a pound for every time i've heard that one.......

here's another fact; the drums always have to go on top in the van as the amps would crush them, so they're the first out and everyone else carries them into the venue. now read the above fact again.

sorry Bill, i'm sure you were the exception to the rule.  lol

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

Very clever, but not long enough. Loved it more please

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

In all honesty I can't say I've heard any music from NZ though I must have. One of the best songs I've ever heard is Friday on my mind by......yes the Easybeats so I'm not in a position to judge the judges. All I can say is they'll probably go with the fashion at the time. I've had lots of letters from record companies saying "your songs don't reflect the times"  try again, what they mean is... don't bother.
If you're asking should you enter the comp then yes your songs have great merit and you have your own niche. Bare knuckle songs, so artistes looking for songs can put their own stamp on the song. Put them out there cos they won't get heard sitting on a pile in the corner.

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

i find that every ear hears songs differently, it all depends on the taste of the judge. if you get a panel of kids then kiddie music will take it over a talented (mature) meaningful song. record executives will plump for their own produce alternatively what they are trying to push onto the public as the next "big thing"
having heard simon cowel fawning over a group (this week) on x factor who's harmonies were very suspect to my ears, proves that these comps are all fixed and not worth the viewing time. that's my 6 pennorth

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(12 replies, posted in Poems)

All can do is echo the thoughts and comments above. Bethany is obviously an undiscovered talent that will sometime soon explode into the world's consciousness.

Well done Bethany, please continue with your arts and crafts and also with your fine and astute observances of life around you.

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

Hi Bill, I'm not on FB so could you pass on my birthday wishes for me? I don't think it matters much what instrument he plays or not ( even a kazoo!) He'd still be one of our community and here.

Happy birthday Bill's brother. Phill

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(4 replies, posted in Poems)

I almost cried as it reminded me of my own mam and dad.you do have a way with words and you built this up beautifully to the twist at the end.

Great work.

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(7 replies, posted in Poems)

That is so good and well written that it makes me want to take to the streets and start a revolution! governments and the people that run them posses all a countries money and there is only one place money comes from and that's the poor.

It's a shame that your friend has to work through all his difficulties but I suppose it's for his own self-respect.

Well observed and brilliantly written.

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

Great joke. Two chord masters don't have to be punks, I seem to recall Hot Chocolate had several hits using just two.

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

Hi both from sunny Majorca where we're spending the last few days of our holiday. Just thought I'd catch up while the rain washes the streets, it seems to rain once every day....ho hum. Still the booze and the food and entertainment is free who could ask for anything more?

Sorry to hear you're not well I've been layed low with pneumonia myself and it's not fun so look after yourself, and that's an order!

Big kiss for Dondra and warm handshake for you. Keep in touch my friend.

Phill&Ann

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

Sorry I missed your birthday just now managed to get online. Anyhow, hope you had a great one, happy birthday.  Phill

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(10 replies, posted in Songwriting)

great performance. well done and thanks for sharing. so shall you reap for a title?