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Rivercruzin. welcome a'board. Now that you have begun posting and asking questions you can see how easy it is to get answers. In your posts you reference a DDDD struming pattern. don't lock yourself in this pattern. This pattern is all downstrums and, while used on some songs, does not add enough "color" to what your are playing (at least to me) There are many strum patterns that are used for songs in 4/4 & 3/4 songs (we won't get into other timing's at this time? in 4/4 time they could be DDDD, DUDUDUDU, DDUDUDU just to show a few. Remember strum patterns are based on downstrums (D) and upstrums (U) and a combination of both, A down / up pattern (DUDUDUDU) is used for a lotta Blues songs (such as a 12 bar blues) while a down, down, up (DUDUDUDU) pattern is very popular. Do a google search for "guitar strum patterns" and you will see what I mean.
Now having said all that, you don't even need a guitar to practice strumming. Just sit somewhere where you can tap your finger, or toe, to the beat of the song (listen for the bass notes). When you can do this to the rythem of the song and count the beats you will have the strum pattern or at least a excellant starting point. I keep a couple of picks in my truck and while driving and listening to a CD or radio I'll strum acrocc my chest. Ypou can learn a lot while driving but people may look at you funny. Anyway, welcome to the forum, Justin is a good source to learn from as well as many others on the 'net. Look around where you live and see if you can find a real person to give you lessons. Nothing beats one on one lessons.
Nela
Amy, girl, youse in trouble, now. Gonna have to be on youre tippy toes now so we won't tell.
Nela
tina926, you are doing fine with your posting. Usually newbie's go the the "Chat" forum and tell us a little about themselves and meet the other folks. If you have a question, just look to where the post fit's and make the post there. If it happens to be in the wrong place one of the "Mods" may or may not move it but that's OK.
Nela
tina926, Welcome to the forum. You might want to try this site - HigherPraise.com. The site say's they have the song lyrics and tabs but you will have to download the program, It looks to be free but I did not go that far, Let us know if this works for you.
Nela
A little late with the welcome but I've been out of pocket for a few days. Welcome, Jim. Amy has told us so much about you that is seems like we already know you. So, I guess it's time to "spill the beans" on her.
Nela
We had our jam session last night. Really had some good fun and some good food. My wife and I did our version of "Can't stop my heart from lovin' you" by the O'Kanes and, apparently everybody got into the song. Lotta good comments. Next one is in 2 weeks.
Nela
Well, I finally gave up on this song as sung by Vince Gill. So, I just had my wife sing the song and I kept going thru various "key" chord progressions, that I knew my wife could sing in, and found the best sounding one for her. Once we established "her" key it was simple. We practiced the song several times, improving each time with chord placement and timing until we got it sounding very well. We will be doing the song tonite when we get together with our group at our bi-monthly jam session. I guess my biggest problem was I was trying to learn the song to where it sounded exactly like the CD prior to trying to play the sone to match my wifes singing voice.
Thanks, guy's and guyies's for all the help.
Nela
Well, Topdown beat me to the site. I discovered the" Brian's Huge Chordlist" awhile ago and it is very good. Haven't got around to trying any alternate tunings, yet, but who knows. I think this site covers just about everything you need.
Nela
Thanks, Phi2l's. I'll try the song in "E". As Doug said in his reply and to my tired old ears I hear 2 different things going on as I listen to the CD. As I watch Vince playing on the video of I hear something different from what his finger position is showing. It's like his rythem player id playing whill capo'ed and Vince is playing in open position or a different tuning. I just can't seem to get a handle on this song.
NELA
I've seen that video and it's great. I would not consider what he is able to do on a guitar as skill as much as shear talent. He's done his homework and put in the practice. I bet he can even play with his eye's closed.
Nela
Thanks, Doug. I kinda thought there was something going on with Vince' playing and what I was hearing on the CD. Really like the song and it should be simple. Vince's guitar playing is amazing and has to be a natural talent.
Nela
Has this song got ya'll stumped, as well. It should be easy but I can't figure out the chords. The song is on Vince Gill' "Pocket Full of Gold" CD (Take your Memory with you ((when you go)). I play other Vince Gill songs that I have transposed to a lower range to match my wife's voice (she's the singer, I'm the picker) without any problems. Now she has come to me wanting to do this song and I'm trying very hard to stay on her good side by learning it. I really need some help putting a smile on her face before she turns mean.
Nela
Got dem new steel toed boots and I's ready to kick dem spammers in the nutz. If'n there's anyway I can help just holler.
Seriously, I spend quite a bit of time over on the Acoustic Guitar Forum and you never see any spam posted. Not sure how they are controlling the spam but they got something working for them. I've got a lotta free time on my hands, and with a little instruction, I could help moderate some additional spam controls. Our MODS are doing their job very well and I commend then for that. Just send me my "Junior Moderator's" badge, point me in the right direction, and I'll try to tote some of the load.
Nela
Hey, ya'll calm down a little. Spammers have feelings, too. Until we can come uo with a good way to control them they are just gonna keep on hitting us. I suggested, awhile back, for a 7 day waiting period before any posts of new members can go puplic. That may not be possible and even if it was it may be a little long. Don't really know what we need to do but I would like to kick them in the nutz. I like the idea of sending them a bill for the use of the advertising space for their product - then turning them over to a collection company when they don't pay. If that dont work I say kick them in the nutz. Maybe force feed them some of their "male enhancement" product, tye them to a fence post and them kick them in the nutz. More later, gotta go shopping for a new pair of steel toe work boots, now.
Nela
Well, dodo. How did I miss that? It's "Take your memories with you (when you go)"
Nela
Need some help with a Vince Gill song. From what I hear by listening ti the CD the song is in the key of "B". That would mean the chords would be "B" - "E" - "F#". Since this has the dreaded "B" chord I would noirmally capo 2nd fret and play the chords "A" - "D" - "E". When I try to play the song using an "A" progression, capo'ed at the 2nd fret, it just doesn't sound right. I have looked up the song in Chordie (Songs), and a couple of other sites (AZ Chords and Country Tabs) and they show the song using "G chords, E & E7 chords and D & D7 chords.
In Chordie (songs) it say's "capo 2nd fret" then lists the 1st verse chords as "A" - "D" and "E7". For the Chorus the chords show as "G" and "A". I don't hear a key change on the CD, these chords don't soung correct, With a capo on the 2nd fret the "G" and "A" chords would have tghe voice of a "A" and "B" chord but that don't sound right. Then the last verse shows the chords to be "A" - "D" - "A" - 'D" - "D7" - E7" - "G" - "A" AND "D".
I've been trying to figure this song out for almost a week but can't come up with anything that sounds right to me. Is anyone familer with this song or have the CD to listen to? I've even written this song out without any chords and tried to place them as I hear them in the correct places. Still nothing works. My wife wants to sing this song Friday night at our regular jam session so I gotta learn it quick. This should be a simple song but it has about wupped my butt.
Nela
I guess I'll just have to keep my DY52 12 string K Yairi as I find myself playing it more than any of my other guitars. But, Pete just bought a new Martin. If he would let me come over to his house and play he just might be my next best friend.
Nela
Pete, sorry to hear that you have "sore mouth" from all that "grinnin". Enjoy the new guitar, my friend.
Nela
The capo is your friend. It allows you to change the "key" of a song very quickly and use chords that are more "user" friendly to some players. It can also allow the use of "open" chords and restrict the "need" for barre chords. The important thing to know is the fret board and how the placement of a capo will change the "voicing" of the guitar. The capo allows the use of simple chords to match the singers voice range. As an example your singing voice is more comfortable in Bb. Your choices would be to play extremely difficult barre chords or to use a capo and simple chords. So, capo first fret, the capo now becomes the "nut" (or the index finger for making a barre chord). Play the chords of A, D and E. The A chords now has the "voice" of a "Bb" chord, the D chord now sounds as if you are plying a Eb chord and a simple E chord now is an F chord. Look in the Music Theory thread (stickies) for the Capo chart - print it out, keep it with you and learn it. As the old saying goes "you can play thousands of songs by only knowing 3 chords - with those same 3 chords and a capo you can now play hundreds of thousands of songs.
Nela
Welcome, Cholly. You asked which of the "Big Three" is the best guitar - Martin, Taylor or Gibson. Each of these have their own "quirks" as to sound, finish and playability. To answer your question I don't know. It would depend on your style of playing, the sound you are looking for and the type of music you like. These guitars that you are asking about are all great instruments but that don't make them special. For me I would try to play as many of the different guitars available as possible until I had the one that I just couldn't do without in my hands. Visit as many music stores as possible, play ALL the guitars and when you find the ONE yoiu'll know it. Don't limit yourself to one of the BIG THREE, look at all brands. Finding the "ONE" is not an easy task. What do you want, dread, parlor, jumbo, cutaway? What tone wood is best for the sound you want - mahogony, cedar, rosewood, maple, koa? Now you've paid the big bucks for your acoustic / electric guitar - now what amp works best for the sound you want? More dollars spent.
Nela
Way to go, Robert. When you find a good-un you just gotta keep 'em. Glad you had all your family with you to share with.
Nela
Try using the plastic tabs that come with a loaf of sandwich bread. They work just fine.
Nela
As everyone has said - PRACTICE - PRACTICE - PRACTICE - is what is needed to speed up chord changes. Start slow and develope the changes between 2 or 3 chords until you have them perfect. Even if it takes all night, Look at the chord fingerings. There are chords that if made with the middle, ring and pinky fingers will speed up the change to the next chord. And this is the MOST important piece of advice I can give you. When changing chords NEVER stop your strumming hand. Your strumming hand controls your timing for the song you are playing. So what if you hit a few open strings when changing between changes. Thats better than not keeping the song in rythem. So when you practice the chord changes and finger placements keep that rythem hand going.
Nela
Way to go, Doug. Looks like I'll be joining you, soon, as I only like 68 more posts to reach that milestone. How has this changed your life? Have you received your Chordie T-shirt, yet? I'm not sure if I'm going to get the T-Shirt or just a "value pack" of free songs.
Nela
Welcome to the fun part of Chordie. Don't be shy. just jump right in and voice your opinion. We can treat you so many different ways you gotta like some of them.
Nela
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