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Ken, I was starting to feel the same. Was getting ready to stick the blasted thing on eBay. In the back of my mind I must've heard of this cos i had a funny feeling something technical was going down. Bloody Nora what a footer. Got there in the end though, thanks to chickenjedi.
Use the force..............
Thanks again man. After a LOT of messing about things are a lot better. If I could I'd buy you a drink. Cheers!
Thanks jedi. I had a funny feeling it was something to do with this although coudn't have told you what it was called. I did change strings fairly recently but since it was after not touching the instrument for nearly 10 years I couldn't remember what gauge was on it. Not experienced enough to tell by look or feel <img src="images/smiley_icons/icon_confused.gif" border=0 alt="Confused"> . The problem is though, that the bridge looks like a pretty straight affair and although I know it does move when loose, how do I set it to where I want it; it just kinda fell into it's own position.
I guess this makes me sound like a total numpty.
I've noticed that when I'm tuning my guitar, when it is in tune with itself, i.e. all the strings are in tune relative to each other, that when I try it against a tuner the first 3 strings(E, B, G) are slightly out in relation to the tuner. When I amend this it definitely doesn't sound right. I'm starting to think that my guitar is a bit dodgy(it is a Fender Gemini II about 15 years old or more). Could anyone tell me if my suspisions are correct or is there something else going on.
Very frustrating.
What about Crazy Mary by FM Static. I think this could easily be adapted for the acoustic. <img src="images/smiley_icons/icon_confused.gif" border=0 alt="Confused">
Just a thought about your stubby fingers, Ken. When playing an open A chord try playing it with your 1st finger on the G string' 2nd finger on D string and 3rd on B string. Gives you a wee bit more space for those digits. Also gives you a headache of trying to forget 15 years of doing it the other way!!!!
Just a thought. <img src="images/smiley_icons/icon_confused.gif" border=0 alt="Confused">
Hi Jason, good luck on the journey that is learning to play guitar. I 1st started years and years ago and then never picked it up for nigh on 10 years so it's like starting all over. That was about 6 months ago and like you am self taught. I have found that with the help of internet lesson sites and the wonderful chordie I am already better now than I was then. Some would say that's not too hard. I would even advise joining your local library and checking out their music section. They usually have books for beginners which give songs to practice your chord changes. OK, so the songs they give are usually naff, but the practice is the thing. Chordie and like-minded sites are great. You say you know 3 chords; once you have mastered them find a song with maybe a couple more(say Am and F) and give yourself that extra challenge. Brings you on leaps and bounds.
Have fun.
Hey Kilty. Fancy meeting you here. Not many bothies in Clydebank I'll wager.
A beautiful song I love to play anywhere or anytime is Wild Mountain Thyme. A lovely wee Scots/Irish folk song. A real singalonger.
This may sound a bit daft but if you are thinking your guitar sounds naff then try recording yourself playing. Sometimes you don't hear things the same when you are playing as someone listening. Give it a go. I did and discovered it still sounded naff but figured out it was down to the way I was actually holding my plecky.
Sounds a tad better now but still a long way to go.
Practice practice practice.
Philistine.
LOL
Al
Sheet music is always something that really dents my confidence. I'm the same as you and do quite well with chordie or even transcribing by ear but sheet music knocks the brown stuff out of me.
I can only agree with everyone else that, sure it will be handy, but let's have some fun and have a wee look at sheet music when we feel like it. It's not something that's going to be quick or easy.
Seriously, I tend to find that new strings give you this but as they get older and more used the squeak disappears. Or is that my fingers I'm thinking of. <img src="images/smiley_icons/icon_rolleyes.gif" border=0 alt="Rolling Eyes">
The Proclaimers also do a few good Chritian songs. Check them out. <img src="images/smiley_icons/icon_cool.gif" border=0 alt="Cool">
Better than wd40 is to eat a bucket of chicken just before playing.
Lifehouse - You and Me.
There's a good verion of it on here somewhere. Not too hard and sounds nice.
Guitar chord forum - chordie → Posts by alvee33
