201 Reply by getfiddle

(9 replies, posted in Acoustic)

Erin,

   Check for a pattern in the song. Alot of songs have a pattern [verse, chorus, instrumental,

   bridge, etc.] Once you learn the pattern, the pattern is often repeated.

   If there is any difference it will most likely be very slight. That being said, [there are the

   exceptions]. Probably not the case with Three Doors Down though!

   If all that you have is chords shown above the lyrics, you might want to search the internet

   for a chord chart. I recommend you download to your computer so you'll have to it if you need

   to look up any chord you might be having trouble with. Good luck with this song!

                                                                                                               getfiddle

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202 Reply by getfiddle

(5 replies, posted in Acoustic)

The verses in that song are based off the D chord. during the verses you never have to move

your ring finger. it's similar to a walk down or you could look at it like a passing chord.

                                                                                            Chuck: aka - getfiddle

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203 Reply by getfiddle

(13 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Old Doll,

      Thanks, these songs I've posted on here, are the ones I think are good enough to post.

      I am working on more. Always playing my guitar and coming up with stuff, some of it

      worth keeping, some not. It's just how it goes. But I like writing, so I'll keep doing it.

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204 Reply by getfiddle

(4 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Old Doll,

      Thanks for the kind words. This song is not based on any truth, I've ever had to deal with.
   
      Had a chord progression, and a melody. And I don't know why, but the words just came,

      And everything just fit. When I get back in town, I'm gonna work on recording my songs that

      I've posted. When I do that, I'll post them on myspace.

                                                                   Chuck Hollaman: aka getfiddle

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205 Reply by getfiddle

(4 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Daddycool,

        Thanks for the kind words. Try to record and put on myspace soon.
       
                                                                                         Chuck Hollaman aka: getfiddle

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206 Reply by getfiddle

(13 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Phil,
 
  Thanks for the kind words. I've been working hard to improve my songwriting skills, I'm going to

  be out of town the eighth thru the eleventh of May. When I get back, i'm going to work on getting

  them recorded. I'm anxious to here what others think of my song arrangements. Ive seen alot of

  talented writers on here, would like to see if I stack up!!!. Writing lyrics and singing have always

  been my weak points. We'll see if I've improved. BE BRUTAL!!!!!

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207 Reply by getfiddle

(3 replies, posted in Songwriting)

I use microsoft word. Works really well for that.

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208 Reply by getfiddle

(13 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Jets,

I'll try to get that on myspace As soon as possible, so you can get a feel for how it goes.

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209 Topic by getfiddle

(4 replies, posted in Songwriting)

What A Fool
Words and music by: Chuck Hollaman
Tuning: standard


Verse: 1

             C
Well I’m sitting,
                  G
Here on this barstool.
       C
Just waiting,
          G
Like a damn fool.


Prechorus: 1

G       F#m    F
And     I        know,
                 
That your not.
             C
Going to show,
   F
Again.


Chorus: 1

           C
What a fool,
           G
What a fool,
       C     F     C     G           
I’ve been.


Verse: 2

              C
Well, my friends,
                G
They talk about me.
         C
And I know,
                      G
They think I’m crazy.


Prechorus: 2

G          F#m   F
Cause   they    know,

That your not.
             C
Going to show,
   F
Again.

 
Chorus: 2

              C
And they see,
           G
What a fool.
       C     F     C     G                                         
I’ve been.
         C
Yes a fool,
            G
A damn fool,
       C     F     C                                             
I’ve been.

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210 Reply by getfiddle

(13 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Phil,

As soon as I can, My 24 track needs some work, but I know someone that has a 16 track. Also I don't know how to get the media player on myspace. As soon as I figure that one out, I'll get it and the other song I wrote on there. Thanks for the kind words 'bout my songs!! Got to get to work, talk later.
       getfiddle

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211 Reply by getfiddle

(17 replies, posted in Acoustic)

Zurf is totally correct on both parts! You'll never learn the correct way to play, if you don't learn them right. It takes a little pressure on the strings to get barre chords to sound right, but well worth the effort. Learn them correctly and jam on bro!!! If you know how to play a basic E chord, move that chord up two frets or one step, Barre across second fret and lift middle finger, now you have an F#m! Yeah Zurf, B sucks! But life ain't easy so I play it anyway!!!

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212 Reply by getfiddle

(13 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Thanks, I listened to Grey Skies. Very good song, I like both versions. Well written, well sung.
Think you sound good when you sing and play! I think I'll learn it. When I get time, I'll write some more songs and post them. Again, thanks. Keep writing and singing!
                                                                                       
                                                                                       Chuck H

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213 Topic by getfiddle

(13 replies, posted in Songwriting)

I Guess You Never Loved Me Anyway
Words and music by: Chuck Hollaman
June 14, 2005
Tuning: Eb


Intro: Em, D, C, B7, [picked x3]


Verse:1 [picked]

Em                D                         C        B7
You said you loved me, then you let me go,
Em             D                       C         B7
You got me so confused, that baby I don’t know.
Em           D            C                B7
What the hell do you want me to say?
                  Em [mute and strum]
I guess you never really loved me anyway!


Chorus: [strummed]

       Em         D  C                  B7               Em         D  C
Anyway,                You never loved me anyway,
           B7           Em       D 
What more can I say.
C                       B7               Em
‘Cept you never loved me anyway.


Verse:2 [picked]

Em     D          C              B7
Now your with somebody new,
       Em     D        C           B7
And here I sit all alone and blue.
Em      D             C                B7
Now I know why you wouldn’t stay,
                 Em [mute and strum]
Cause you never really loved me anyway!



Chorus: [strummed]

      Em         D  C                   B7               Em          D  C
Anyway,                You never loved me anyway,
          B7           Em       D
What more can I say.
C                      B7               Em
‘Cept you never loved me anyway.


Bridge:

A                                     E
I guess it’s over, said and done,
A                                          B7/// B#7/// B7     
I guess you were only having fun.


Solo: [played over verse and chorus chords]


Bridge:

A                                     E
I guess it’s over, said and done,
A                                          B7/// B#7///B7
I guess you were only having fun.


Verse:3

Em       D                C            B7         
Now I’ll have to find someone too,
    Em                    D                         C              B7
So I can bring ‘er round and show you I’m not so blue.
Em     D                    C       B7
I only have one thing left to say,
                  Em [mute and strum]
You know, I knew you never loved me, anyway.



Outro chorus:

      Em         D  C                   B7               Em      D  C
Anyway,                You never loved me anyway,
          B7            Em     D 
What more can I say?
C                       B7                Em    D 
‘Cept you never loved me, anyway.
C             B7                Em     D
Hey, Hey, Hey,  What I say
       C                      B7                Em    D  C       
You know you never loved me, anyway,
     B7         Em      D      C                       B7               Em     D       
No how, No way,          I guess you never loved me anyway!
                                     C                       B7               Em     D               
                                  I guess you never loved me anyway!
                                     C                       B7               Em               E5 Em7
                                  I guess you never loved me anyway!

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214 Reply by getfiddle

(4 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Hey, daddycool,
       
        Appreggated, not sure of the spelling, means to pick strings[while holding a chord shape] one   
        at a time. I'm going to try to record this song, and then you'll know what it is. I guess you
        could say that appregated is Like finger picking, only with a pick. I really like this site!!!

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215 Topic by getfiddle

(4 replies, posted in Songwriting)

This is a song I wrote several years ago. It's about not letting go.
It's called "Don't It Make You Wonder" 
It's got a country feel to it.
Intro and verses are appregated and choruses are strummed.

Words and music by: Chuck Hollaman

Don't It Make You Wonder
Standard Tuning

Intro: G, D, G7, C, G, Am/G, G, D, G, D, C, G, Am/G, G

Verse:1

              G                 D                    G7                    C
When I wake up in the morning, and I drink my cup of coffee,

   G                           D
I sit and I think about you.

                G                         D                        G7                C   
And yes I wonder, what your doing, where your at, who your screwing,

         G                               D
Well baby, you know, it's not me.

Chorus:

       Am                           C/G
And oh, don't it make you wonder,

Am                            C/G
Oh, don't it make you wonder.

          G           D             G7                C
Bout you and me, and the life we could lead,

          G                D                     G
If we just, give our love one more chance.

Instrumental: G, Am/G, G, D, G, D, C, G, Am/G, G

Verse:2

                     G                      D                     G7                       C
So, when you wake up in the morning, and you drink your cup of coffee,

            G                         D
Do you sit and think about me?

                  G                        D                      G7              C
And do you wonder, what I'm doing, where I'm at, who I'm screwing,


       G                              D
Well baby it remains to be seen.

Chorus:

       Am                          C/G
And oh, don't it make you wonder,

Am                            C/G
Oh, don't it make you wonder.

         G          D               G7                C
Bout you and me, and the life we could lead,

        G                  D                    G
If we just give are love one more chance.


Outro: G, Am/G, G, D, G, D, C, G, Am/G, G

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216 Reply by getfiddle

(5 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)

FNCheney,

You might as well throw that Squire in the trash. My brother had one, could never keep it in tune. I have an american standard tele that I just love, and I'm a Gibson man. But Gibson is just to exspensive, so I buy what I can afford. The american standard has real american parts. Although they are assembled in mexico, their alot better made than a Squire. Squire...Biggist mistake Fender ever made. Also, incase you don't already know, Sigma is made by Martin!! Good job getting it out of the dumpster. Well worth saving. I personally think Martin makes the best sounding acoustics in the world.
I presently have in my collection:
1: Fender american standard tele
2: Epiphone straight acoustic [no electronics]
3: Ovation celebrity thin body [acoustic/electric]
4: B.C Rich warlock [electric]
5: Guild twelve string [acoustic/electric]
6: And an old Lotus Les paul copy w/screamin demarzio pickups.

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217 Reply by getfiddle

(9 replies, posted in Songwriting)

I always start with a chord progression on my guitar, Then I come up with a melody that complements the progression, Then words. I'm good with chord progressions and melodies. My problem lies with lyrics. Writing lyrics has always been a problem for me.

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218 Reply by getfiddle

(8 replies, posted in Songwriting)

bjenks,

Very good song, real bluesy sounding. Went to youtube and listened to it. really liked it.
                                                                                                                       getfiddle

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