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Hey guys... I've thought about this a LOT over the course of my time on Chordie.  I've done it before with my own website and it's easy and tricky at the same time.  The biggest issue of course would be having a moderator on at all times.  There's actually quite a bit of moderating that's done which the general membership doesn't always see.  With Chordie being an "open membership", anyone can become a member by providing an email address, ANYONE at any time.  I can go more indepth into my opinions on how the whole moderation and moderators monitoring everyone including each other works.  But suffice it to say, it would be tricky to keep the level of "family friendly" that we all appreciate here if a chat room were opened.  That is of course JUST MY OPINION... and final say is by Per.  Then there's the issue of bandwith to support a chat room within Chordie.  You only get so much with a paid hosting plan and being a FREE site for us... I have no clue if the current site could support it or if Per would have to spend more money just to make it happen.  300,000 members is a LOT of possible people on at once and there's OFTEN 75 registered users on at a time that could potentially be in chat. 

I like chat... but whenever there's a chat room, message boards tend to get used less.  That would mean there'd be less "free information" for those looking on the boards for help.  You can always search on forum posts to find answers to questions, you can't search on chat discussions.

Like Doug said, if there was enough interest... we could ask Per.

Soooooo anyhow... that's my opinion on the subject based on my personal experiences.  I'm sorry, I wish it was easier to institute a chat room because I for one would use it constantly!  LOL!

As for GoogleTalk... I have it on my cell, so I think I'm always signed into it.  So, if anyone wants to chat with me... it's mekidsmom (of course @gmail.com).    I like googletalk.  I can use it on the computer like an IM program, or I can use it on my cell phone just like text messaging!

Welcome to Chordie John!  As Roger said, jump right in on the discussions... there's many members here that are ready and willing to help out!

Roger, my sincere condolences to you and your family.  16 years is a hefty amount of time for a broken heart to last... clearly she was a strong woman and finished what needed to be while on this Earth.  Not sure if everyone else around the world celebrates Mother's Day as we do here in the US today...  My heart aches for you and others that don't have their mom with them to hug today.  My deepest sympathies.

Thank you very much for your input guys!  I have a feeling that once I pick these up, I'll find that the resonator is going to be too big for me anyhow.  Being so used to my 3/4 classical and nylon strings I may have a hard time adjusting to the body, sound, and action on it as well.  I know I've got a way to go before I come close to being able to pick REALLY WELL so your 2 cents Wayne and Geo are very well taken!

Pix... yep that's it!  The picture looks the same as theirs (although yours looks more loved).  They have it spelled out Takamine Taka Mini and have miscatagorized it online into their "solid body electric guitars".  I did pick up an Ibanez Parlor sized A/E at one point and really loved the feel of the size, action, etc... so maybe the Takamine will be just what the doctor ordered.  I guess it's time to find a babysitter and go sit and play at the store for a bit!

Jeff - That's a mighty purty guitar... take good care of her!

Good to know that Takamine is considered a good brand, even their lower end models... the fact that you guys have the brand tells me that it's absolutely worth considering a little more than I had before.

They also have a Takamini for $100 ... I think that is an electro/acoustic.  I know I need to go try these out before considering further, just wondering what anyone thinks or has experience with.  Thanks!

Yuppers... I second what Zurf said.  Beats in a measure = time = math.  Study the circle of fifths and you will see tons more math.  Apparently  if you listen to enough Bach you might even get smart (they actually sell music to have children listen to supposedly to increase their intelligence just by listening).  All of this, my friend, is why I don't like music theory so much ... LOL ... I don't like math.

Oh yeah... my hubby's amp has an "insane" setting.  Literally, that is what the setting is called.  It doesn't matter WHAT you play, it all sounds the same.  Very "death metal" sound.  When I'm feeling a little silly, I'll play something beautiful on that setting just for the hay of it.  It gives me a good laugh!  Have fun!

Codavids34... I too really like this.  I saw it yesterday but forgot to post on it.  I can see the words to this going into some heavy metal ballad type of song.  Deep... and so true.

Welcome to the forum eammat and Revswitchblade!

eammat, it sounds like you're maybe having a problem organizing yourself?  Perhaps you need to set yourself up with a little schedule.  Practice chord changes, strumming patterns, scales, etc...  figure out how much time you will have in one setting and divide it up.  Set yourself a timer... practice one thing, when the timer rings move on to the next thing.  You can practice your scales and lead on the acoustic... I'd say if you only have an hour at a time then maybe you should stick to the acoustic one night and set more time for chord changes and strumming patterns and scales that night.  Another night practice just on the electric and set a little less time for your strumming and more time for your scales and lead practice.  Get yourself a metronome (or use a free online one) and use the heck out of that thing!  Good luck!  Every time I start getting stuck on a song and that's ALL I'm doing when my guitar comes out, I step back a minute and go back to good ole fashioned "practice".  It makes a huge difference!

You're very welcome!  Yes, a bonus is always nice! 

Wow... I had to listen to the original because I hadn't heard this before... that guy made this song GOOD!    Thanks Selso for sharing!!