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I just ordered a CA 7i from Acoustic Pro Musicians

http://www.compositeacoustics.com/7i%20Series.aspx

http://www.acousticpromusician.com/inv_ca.htm

It's a black high gloss finish - supposedly a new finish as it's not listed on the CA website yet.

I've been searching for a 5i, but Danny is having a great sale (not listed on the site), so I was compelled to step up to the 7 series. Both of these series have the new integral top bracing and offset soundhole that supposedly offer a super booming bass. I played some of the older models and really liked them, but I am buying this one blind. My main reason for purchasing is durability. I travel for work weekly and like the idea of throwing my git in the trunk without worrying about durability.

I should have it by Friday - I'll post pics then. Can't wait - I am psyched!

These songs seem to often be confused as originals by the covering artist:

Quinn the Eskimo - Manfred Mann (#1 song in UK, 1968) - written by Bob Dylan
Mr. Bojangles - Nitty Gritty Dirt Band (#9 US 1971) - written by Jerry Jeff Walker
Cocaine - Eric Clapton - written by JJ Cale (Clapton has covered several Cale tunes)

Travis Picking:

One of the favorite styles among folk guitarists is called Travis picking. It is named for Merle Travis, a country guitarist who was one of the early developers of the style (Doc Watson was so impressed he named his son Merle).

The term “Travis picking�  is used to describe a wide variety of fingerpicking styles, but generally it is a style of fingerpicking that involves a steady rhythm of bass notes played with the thumb while the 1st (index) and 2nd (middle) fingers play the melody on the treble notes (the higher strings).

http://www.ezfolk.com/guitar/Tutorials/ … cking.html

That was some fun golf to watch this evening! My guess - The field folds tomorrow and Tiger wins easily. (real gutsy call, I know )

Sig Line Material. Well said.

Stray Cats - Look At That Cadillac

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Af7kU4Vlqo

Jerome - Your posts and graphics are awesome - you explain things in such easy to understand terms. This theory section is a great addition to the forum!

I'm thinking a "basics" lesson might be a good idea. Like what notes does it take to form a chord and what makes a minor, a 7th, etc. What is a suspended chord - that kind of thing. This might be a good topic for a "sticky" as there are a lot of beginners here.

Just offering a suggestion - I know it took me a lot of searching and practicing to just learn the basics. Would have been nice to have a "go-to" beginners lesson thread.

Thanks for all of your efforts!

Hi Meeliissaa and welcome to Chordie!

I recommend you check out the Public Books tab and browse the Absolute Beginner and Easy Songs books - I am sure you will find many tunes to enjoy!

That is EXACTLY what I do when thinking about loved ones who have passed - Jam on their favorite tunes or songs that remind me of them. It's the best therapy there is for me. I like to think they are watching, listening and jamming along. What kind of music did Dan like?

My thoughts are with you Jerry.

Jeff

Hey Cam - I'm a neighbor - I live in Lewisville - just outside of Winston-Salem.

As for your barre chord question - That's the beauty of them - the fingerings are the same. Move the E shape up the neck, get all of the chords Pix mentioned in his first list. The second list is for the A shape - same fingering all way up.

Here's a justin sandercoe lesson that may be helpful (donate if you can!)

http://www.justinguitar.com/en/CH-006-BasicBarres.php

Let's get together for a strum sometime!