I'm working on putting together a set with my brother in law. We plan to hit the music circuit in January - so yes. Learning a new song every week is a good plan.
2 2015-11-02 11:09:05
Re: Using DADGAD Tuning (2 replies, posted in Acoustic)
And here's a great lesson for more advanced pickers.
3 2015-11-02 10:55:58
Topic: Using DADGAD Tuning (2 replies, posted in Acoustic)
Hi, folks.
I joined a couple of days ago (see intro post in chat) and mentioned I play exclusively in DADGAD tuning.
A few people asked for some more info about DADGAD.
This link is a useful intro if anyone else is thinking of exploring this wonderful tuning.
4 2015-11-02 04:42:01
Re: New Member Saying Hello (27 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
I use a Boss VE-20, Doug.
Not had it long so am still getting used to it, but very pleased with it so far.
5 2015-11-01 22:05:18
Re: New Member Saying Hello (27 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Thanks, Dino.
Good to meet you.
6 2015-11-01 15:34:51
Re: New Member Saying Hello (27 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Thanks for that, Amy.
As I said, DADGAD can make a huge difference. It gives even simple three chord songs an extra something that can transform the sound.
7 2015-10-31 15:09:22
Re: New Member Saying Hello (27 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Thanks, Benson. I love your sig, by the way.
'Guitars, singing, beer and camping...'
Not quite so sure about the camping these days - but I'm with you all the way on guitars, singing and beer. 
8 2015-10-31 11:51:17
Re: New Member Saying Hello (27 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Oops...
Will correct that, Amy.
I shall be sticking around. I like the look of this place.
(Edit - I see the problem with the website was due to the form adding an extra http link at the start of the address. Fixed now.)
9 2015-10-31 11:23:41
Re: New Member Saying Hello (27 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Thanks for all the responses, guys.
As I said, the best way to get an idea of the potential of DADGAD is to listen to some of Pierre Bensusan's videos on YouTube. He's a real master of the tuning.
I find it can transform even simple 3 chord songs into something that sounds different.
This is me playing Sting's song 'Fragile' in DADGAD. Quite simple to play, but gives an interesting tone.
Oh... tried to post the link but got a message saying I can't yet do so 'cos I'm new.
Pretty please?
10 2015-10-30 19:04:42
Re: New Member Saying Hello (27 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Thanks for the welcome.
DADGAD is wonderful for fingerpickers. It frees up the fretboard, in my opinion. Take a look at Pierre Bensusan's videos on YouTube.
11 2015-10-30 18:22:10
Re: New Member Saying Hello (8 replies, posted in Acoustic)
Thanks for the welcome, guys.
I've taken Doug's advice and reposted my hello in the chat section.
Good to be here.
12 2015-10-30 18:19:25
Topic: New Member Saying Hello (27 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Afternoon, fellow musicians.
My name's John Ravenscroft and I'm new here.
At the ripe old age of 61 - and after a gap of about 20 years - I'm about to start playing the pubs and clubs again. Why not, I thought?
This site is wonderful. The hours I spent back in the 1960s trying to work out the words and chords of songs...
If only chordie had been around back then.
These days, I play exclusively in DADGAD and would be interested in hearing what other DADGAD players are doing with the tuning.
Any other DADGAD lovers here?
13 2015-10-30 16:46:51
Topic: New Member Saying Hello (8 replies, posted in Acoustic)
Afternoon, fellow musicians.
My name's John Ravenscroft and I'm new here.
At the ripe old age of 61 - and after a gap of about 20 years - I'm about to start playing the pubs and clubs again. Why not, I thought?
This site is wonderful. The hours I spent back in the 1960s trying to work out the words and chords of songs...
If only chordie had been around back then.
These days, I play exclusively in DADGAD and would be interested in hearing what other DADGAD players are doing with the tuning.
AN.Y. other DADGAD lovers here?