Here ya go man this should explain it quite well. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gaNCwR1KQI0 Check out his other vids also! They are extremly useful! Hope it helps peace!
1,652 2007-10-10 13:33:26
Re: Chodie members private Youtube group (21 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Hey riddler and sumelton1. I just approved your memberships, Welcome. The guitar with all the inlay is a Morgan M-50. Peace!
1,653 2007-10-10 01:02:55
Re: questions for a beginner (12 replies, posted in Electric)
Well for more than words I'd hit the low e then pluck the high E and the B together with your fingers, then you'll pluck the A at 2nd fret, the E and B all together and so on. The chords shown over most tab like this just gives you a workable finger positioning for the picking (for example I would guess the first chord to be a g) Or at least thats what I would be using. for the picking hand I'd use my thumb on the root notes and keep my next 3 fingers on the g,b and e strings for the plucking. Hope that helps a little...Peace!
1,654 2007-10-09 22:11:10
Topic: Chodie members private Youtube group (21 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Hello everyone! I started a Youtube group last night for use by fellow chordians. I set this up as a place for members to share their work with other members. I thought this could be great fun and a very useful tool. I think it will be a tremendous asset to be able to post videos to help explain different techniques and share ideas. I think it could also be great for the songwriters who post their lyrics and chords here. (you can post examples of the rythm you have in mind to accompany your lyrics & chords) I'd like to invite all members to join and post their work. If you don't want to post vids you can still join and check out the work of your fellow forumist. You can post vids on the group without posting it for the world. You can select the people you want to be allowed to see it! Anyway, I hope to see you all there! If your interested just follow the link I have posted below. Thank You!
http://www.youtube.com/group/Chordians I'd ask that we please post only music related material! Let's keep it Clean Please!
1,655 2007-10-09 18:47:06
Re: Which album is on your player this week? (45 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
I've been listening to alot of diffrent stuff recently...My 2 favorites so far for the day are http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UmbcOpPvQGk and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rgyh-5EQHjg These stay in my head...lol
1,656 2007-10-08 21:18:31
Re: strumming without a pick (11 replies, posted in Acoustic)
Well it depends on the sound I'm going for. Sometimes I'll use the back of my nails on my first 3 fingers (or 2 or 1) Most of the time though I just use my thumb. I had the same problem as you at first but it improves with practice. Also over time your thumb will build up a callouse just like your finger tips and it won't have that tendency to catch the strings as much. Peace!
1,657 2007-10-08 20:54:58
Re: WHO PLAYS GUITAR WITH THE INTENTION TO BECOME FAMOUS (20 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Well I'm not out to be famous by no means but I wouldn't feel right calling it a hobby either. I consider it more of a passion or a part of me. I know that sounds stupid...lol I play because it brings me joy and a since of accomplishment. It relaxes me...Pick up the guitar close my eyes, play and just drift with the music. Of course with my playing it's more like clinging to the raft in rapids...lol I've been playing for almost a year now and have no intentions of ever stopping. I've got a guitar in my hands at least 4hrs a day. I just wish I would have discovered the joy of it earlier in life...But as they say "It's never too late to be what you always wanted to be" I'm happy just to have the music, you can keep the fame... Peace!
1,658 2007-10-07 18:45:12
Re: any original bands? (30 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
I believe Jack Johnson was fairly original when he came out but has grown more mainstream now and he's deffinetly had his share of influence...Just a thought. It's a tough question for sure..I thought about Gorillaz..I guess they are fairly unique and influential...Not sure though...I'll give this some thought and post back. Peace!
1,659 2007-10-07 18:24:49
Re: greatest southern rock song??? (17 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Always liked Simple Man http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sHQ_aTjXObs and Still the Same http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BA4jHtAspxU Just some of my personal favorites... but there's so many! Peace!
1,660 2007-10-04 13:14:28
Re: YOUTUBE (5 replies, posted in Bands and artists)
etc_04 wrote:
Upyerkilt you've got an eerily good voice for covering Pink Floyd. One of these days I'll post some videos on YouTube, but as of right now all I've got is the video camera on my phone.
Guitarpix what kind of guitar are you playing? It's sharp
Hey man! Not sure which one you're talking about:) I've got 4 vids posted on 4 diffrent acoustics...They are a 1979 kazuo yairi limited edition DY50 #031 of 900, A Morgan Monroe vintage voiced M-50, a Simon & Patrick Rosewood Pro, and an Ibanez Artwood 200ecvv. Peace!
1,661 2007-10-03 19:13:50
Re: UK on a G-String (19 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Oh man, Books, well where to start..I read ALOT!! I tend to favor fantasy and horror but read a little of everything. My Favorite book is A Boys Life by Robert McCammon. Everyone should read this book at least once. It really reminded me of the magic of a youthful imagination..(makes you remember being a kid) I've read all of steven kings, Dean koontz, robert jordans, Brian Jacquees, Terry Goodkind, Terry Brooks and many more authors works. I like a good classic thrown in every once in awhile also. I've read the original tarzan, treasure island, Count of Monte Crisco.. In the last month or so...I'll stop there although I'm leaving out some of my favorites but there's just way to many to mention...Peace!
1,662 2007-10-03 18:11:13
Re: YOUTUBE (5 replies, posted in Bands and artists)
OK I kinda hate to follow royalty...lol (Great work upyerkilt) But here it goes..I just started a new page last night and am phaseing out my old one so I'll post the link to the new one below..There's only one vid on right now and it's nothing special but I'll take some from my other page and throw them in the favorites section of the new page. I'll be posting more new vids soon. Great Idea Doc! Makes me a little nervous throwing this out there though..lol Peace!
http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=upyerkilt123
http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=Guitarpixx
1,663 2007-10-02 22:53:37
Re: IN ADDITION ABOUT CHORDIANS (15 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
upyerkilt wrote:
frankster,
Go watch some of my videos on youtube, you will lose that complex very quickly
I have fun doing it even though I know I am not great, but as long as you enjoy yerself ye can ignore everything, or learn to live with knowing yer not great but you enjoy it.
Thats what I do anyway. I seem to get a lot of compliments sometimes but I really dont see why. But still nice to have them even if it is someone just being nice.something I find hard to do sometimes, I just like telling people straight.
So hope you have lost theta complex and it is rid of forever.
and that goes for anyone else that thinks they are not that good. Just like Roger said somewhere on the forum, if you have the balls/guts to go and do something then it is good.
And you if like it, someone somewhere in the world will like it too, you will not be the only one that likes it, and if you get only one person liking what you do then you have succeeded.Ken
Hey man couldn't help it had to look you up on youtube:) You really do have some great songs posted. Well done! Really enjoyed A woman's place! Nice tune! It's still in my head.... Peace!
1,664 2007-10-01 05:00:35
Re: Wall mounted (12 replies, posted in Acoustic)
I've been told that hanging is the best but to always hang them on interior walls. They have less temp change, etc... Just a thought
1,665 2007-09-30 16:55:30
Re: well of course the acoustic guitar (10 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)
This may be little off topic...but in my opinion Martins are not all they're made out to be. I know I'll get alot of conflict about this but it's my opinion only... I believe that Martins popularity comes from they're long standing in the music industry. I believe that you get accustomed to a sound of a guitar and after awhile it's that sound that others are judged by. With Martin being the oldest I believe it's more a case of a familiar sound than a superior one..If you get what I mean. I have several guitars (yes a Martin or 2 as well) and as far as which one sounds best, it all depends on the one I've been using most at the time. I can play on a Martin for 2 weeks and then pick up anouther and it just doesn't sound as good but then again if I've been playing a Tak,Morgan, S&P,Yairi or other and then pick up the Martin it doesn't sound as good as the one I've been playing... Just a thought... Peace!
1,666 2007-09-30 16:29:09
Re: just out of curiosity... (27 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Well I used to draw alot (haven't much in years) Also used to write alot (even had a little published) I am now a painter by trade so yea I guess I'm a little artistic...I don't think it helps much as far as learning the fundamenals of guitar but probably helps some with the creative process of creating your own music. As far as math is concerned...I graduated with a degree in engineering so I'm pretty good with math. I do alot of woodworking also If that qualifies as creative...? I'm not really sure if any of that is really related to music though...I can Ussually pick up songs and riffs fairly easy but only if I have the tab or chords. I don't have the ear for it. At least not yet but I've only been playing guitar for about 11 months so maybe that just comes with time. Peace!
1,667 2007-09-29 15:21:11
Re: Acoustic Jack Johnson (4 replies, posted in Acoustic)
Hey man! Jacks one of my favorites! Sitting waiting wishing and Times like these are both fairly easy to play the way he plays them. I'll be happy to offer any assistance I can if you wish. You may want to try some Ben Harper especially Steal my Kisses (only g d c) I'll go through my songbooks and offer a few more suggestions a little latter this evening. Peace!
Better Together is also fairly simple as far as chords go but the rythym takes a little practise to get tight...
1,668 2007-09-27 19:42:22
Re: hey there dalilah (6 replies, posted in Song requests)
Yep, just picked it up last week! A friend of mine has a tutorial for it on youtube if you want to check it out. Here's the link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dNJhMZiktow Just a tip if you'll form your D chord by laying your index finger on the E b & G strings barring them and put your middle finger on the 3rd fret b string. This allow you to switch to the F#minor chord (with this picking pattern) by only raising the middle finger and then fretting the d string at the 4th. also helps with the change to Bminor. It's hard to explain in text... If you'd like I could make a quick vid of the easier fingerings and send it to ya... Hope that helps! Peace!
1,669 2007-09-27 19:30:15
Re: does any1 play G like this? (22 replies, posted in Acoustic)
gitaardocphil wrote:
sometimes, I also play the C chord in a similar way
x x x x o x
x x x o x x
x o o x x x
That's a Fmaj7 I believe. Well it is if your strumming from the A string down...
I believe the C/G is 332010 but I could be mistaken...Peace!
1,670 2007-09-25 00:00:35
Re: Hey Ya Acoustic Cover (2 replies, posted in Acoustic)
hey man try G dduudu C dduudu dduudu D dd E dduudu dduudu. This works really well if you can get the rythym. Play it along with the song. If you still need a vid for it let me know and i'll make a quick one and e-mail it to ya. Hope it helps you out some! Peace
1,671 2007-09-24 23:52:18
Re: Power chord songs anyone??? (12 replies, posted in Electric)
Try Sweet Jane!
1,672 2007-09-24 23:40:13
Re: Need help learning tab (4 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Here you go the best vid I found to show ya how to read tab. Learn it in 5 minutes! Really!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gaNCwR1KQI0
1,673 2007-09-24 23:30:05
Re: does any1 play G like this? (22 replies, posted in Acoustic)
I do depending on the next chord in the progression. I'll use 320033 when changing to a D ,Em7,Cadd9..etc and use 320003 when changing to a C, Fmaj7..etc I look at every song before I sit down to learn it and use the fingering for the chords that make the progression easiest for me. I ussually try to incorporate guides and pivots into my changes to ease them. Peace!
1,674 2007-09-24 02:25:23
Topic: The best guitar storage? (1 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)
Ok there's several ways to store a guitar....What's the best? I have a couple hanging on interior walls, a few in cases, and some on stands. Which is best for the guitar? When storing in a case is it best to lay it flat, on it's side, or standing up? Do the same rules apply to both acoustic and electric. I ask this because of the weight diffrences and the strain put on the neck from hanging...If your not going to play it for a while is tunnig down a step to release a little tension a good idea? I'm considering bulding a 8ft x 8ft display case. Divided up into 8 seperate sections with individual framed glass doors. I was considering hanging the guitars in order to decrease the depth of the case. Do you think this would be fine for the guitars. Some are fairly valuable and I would hate to cause any damage! Thanks! Peace!
1,675 2007-09-17 23:18:06
Re: Anyone ever hear of Simon & Patrick guitars? (3 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)
I have a Simon and Patrick Showcase Rosewood and Love it!!! I have many other guitars and the S&P Is the one I always play on. It's the only guitar that I have that I would have to replace if it was damaged or stolen. I'm already checking ebay everyday for anouther! Love the sound and playability of this guitar!!
Simon and Patrick are made by the same company that makes Seagull and Art & luthier guitars. If you want more info let me know. I've done a descent bit of research on the company.
I actually posted a vid of me playing The joker with it here on chordie in the tutorials. If you check out the vid, please keep in mind that I've only been playing for 11 months:) But I'd love to have some feedback on it... Anyway, Congrats on your find!! Peace!