Nice story Ken.
We can't choose our family but we can choose our guitars. Looks like either way you're gonna end up with the best of both! Be sure and let us all know when the big 40 arrives..........
Peace and Guitars,
Toney
301 2009-07-21 19:43:08
Re: nearly made a mistake (10 replies, posted in Acoustic)
302 2009-07-20 19:48:25
Re: What scales go with a C Blues (9 replies, posted in Music theory)
Hi John,
Here's one for you that I think you'll find helpful;
http://12bar.de/scale_generator.php
Peace and Guitars,
SouthPaw41L
303 2009-07-19 02:03:53
Topic: Bravo for Bruno (0 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Took my lovely wife out for the ole movie and dinner date night tonight. We, per her choice, saw "Bruno" starring the brilliantly talented Sacha Baron Cohen. Our tummies hurt from laughing so much, it was difficult to chomp down our dinner. This dude( S.B.Cohen) is taking comedy and social commentary places it has never been before in mainstream media. Standing ovation for the movie, artistic innovation at its finest.............
Peace and Guitars,
SouthPaw41L
ps; Bono, Sting, Elton John, and Snoop Dogg are some super cool dudes!!!
304 2009-07-16 16:39:35
Re: Scales practice and what to do with em ? (11 replies, posted in Acoustic)
canudigit wrote:
Jamcenter
Also I did not see any tab or transcriptions of any kind.
Steve
On the left hand side of the opening page click on "Guitar Scale Patterns". 12 modes are available to choose from. In addition to this, the jam machine and style of music the practicing musicians employ have a mode suggestion(s) to best accompany their selection.
305 2009-07-16 15:07:42
Re: Scales practice and what to do with em ? (11 replies, posted in Acoustic)
canudigit wrote:
If anyone is interested, I am willing to create scale practice track.
Steve
Something similar to this;
http://www.jamcenter.com/index.html
Just click on a jam machine and digitally recorded backing tracks are right there. Also, the practicing musician can choose style of music and scale mode to practice. I've been using this fine resource for many years and I link to my guitars students to practice in between our lessons.
Here's another great modern resource for scalin' and wailin';
http://12bar.de/scale_generator.php
and then there's good ole justin;
http://www.justinguitar.com/en/TB-000-TheBasics.php
This one is for entry level players, each step ties in the last step and evolves as fast or as slow as the learning guitarist needs.
There's lots of great resources out there in cyber land folks and they're totally free. Some do have the opportunity to make a small donation to help maintain the site(s) but on a volunteer basis only...
306 2009-07-16 14:54:15
Re: Joan The Draw Bridge Operator (15 replies, posted in Poems)
geoaguiar wrote:
Do you plan on putting this to music. It certainly could be a beautiful lyric. Perhaps something in a minor 7th flavor?
Thanks for the laugh.
I play it in basic 12 bar dirty blues in E. I have lots of fun with this one. It's often almost impossible to get through the entire song without laughing all over my microphone
307 2009-07-16 05:56:02
Topic: Joan The Draw Bridge Operator (15 replies, posted in Poems)
......Totally fictitious poem, any representation or resemblance of any person, alive or deceased, is purely coincidental......
JOAN THE DRAW BRIDGE OPERATOR
_______________________________________________
Joan the draw bridge operator, 'got a big long face like a horse,(I say just like Mr. Ed!)
Joan the draw bridge operator, 'got a big long face like a horse,
'breath's bad, real bad, stronger than any military force....
Joan the draw bridge operator, need to cover her head with a bag, ( probably 2 in case the first one tear, I SAY!)
Joan the draw bridge operator, need to cover her head with a bag,
she a mean coss eyed, bucked toothed, broom-haired hag.....
Joan the draw bridge operator, you's a pancake bootied witch, (flat-a-tat-tat, so very true, WOOO!)
Joan the draw bridge operator, you's a pancake bootied witch,
Here she come, she scarin' me, please someone! turn off the light switch...
Joan the draw bridge operator, face like a yak, quick!somebody get the sack ( with a real strong rope at the bottom, URRRGH!)
Joan the draw bridge operator, face like a yak, quick!somebody get the sack,
Old gal need an attitude adjustment, karma gonna give her a whack!......
Joan the draw bridge operator, never learnt her rights and wrongs ( daryl, daryl, daryl, DOUGH!)
Joan the draw bridge operator, never learnt her rights and wrongs,
Shouldn't have ticked off the man, the man who write mean songs..........
Pppppppphhhhhhheewwwww, nayyyy, nayyyyy!!!!!!! ( Horse sounds)
308 2009-07-16 04:36:13
Re: Electric guitar tips (6 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)
kdc7759 wrote:
Hi Southpaw
Probably looking at spending anything up to £350 (about $500).
Cheers
Kevin
Hi Kevin,
Based upon the kind of music you're into( country, rock-n-roll, and 60's stuff), and the price range you're working with I have a few suggestions;
This one's a little more than what your budget allows but it is one spectacular guitar at a more than fair price. ( in my opinion )
http://www.music123.com/Gretsch-Guitars … 8.Music123
ain't it sweet????.......
This one is a gem of a guitar!!! I've played a few of 'em at various locales in Massachusetts, Nasheville, Cozumel Mexico, Dublin, and numerous locales in Florida, USA. Each and every one of these fine instruments played just as fine as the first and previous etc....This beauty of a guitar is a consistent, well honed instrument. Plus it looks cool, sleek, and is a serious chick magnet( just teasin',,, or not haha). And the best thing is the price. This is a garsh dammied steal!!!
http://www.music123.com/Epiphone-ES-175 … 8.Music123
Go on and get a towell to wipe the ptyalism( slobber) off of your chin.
I don't know if you're into semi-hollow body guitars but if you are indeed these are 2 mighty fine instuments that are, in my little opinion, well worth the money......
Peace and Guitars,
SouthPaw41L
309 2009-07-15 19:49:27
Re: Electric guitar tips (6 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)
Hi Kevin and welcome to Chordie.
What kinda of money are looking at spending?
Peace and Guitars,
SouthPaw41L
310 2009-07-14 00:23:07
Re: hello in there (3 replies, posted in Song requests)
311 2009-07-10 18:44:07
Re: bass (1 replies, posted in Other string instruments)
Strings are made for acoustic bass but regular nickle bass strings will do just fine, especially if your acoustic bass has a pick-up.
acoustic bass strings;
http://www.music123.com/Acoustic-Bass-G … s.Music123
and best sellers( electric );
http://www.music123.com/Bass-Guitar-Str … sic123?o=5
312 2009-07-09 04:40:39
Re: Best alternative and punk band (46 replies, posted in Bands and artists)
Punk rock rocks! 92.6% of these inciteful musicians stray away from the #1 cause of conflict in the universe; religion. The other 7.4% of the dang-bangers bedevil those who have fallen prey to the subterfuge.....
313 2009-07-08 03:05:03
Re: Kilt Etiquette( Mainly for Ken) (18 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Thanks for the info Ken.
314 2009-07-07 19:06:01
Re: Celtic Music (3 replies, posted in Music theory)
Hello uk6strings and welcome to chordie. I did a qick little search and found some data that I think you'll find very helpful. Hope it's beneficial;
http://www.dancetech.com/forums/css_thr … ads_end=50
Peace and Guitars,
SouthPaw41L
315 2009-07-07 18:50:41
Re: Really Cool Surfing footage! (14 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Here are some nice nature photos with a few spectacular surfing pics!!!
http://www.funlol.com/13588/Nice_nature_pics.html
ps-The guy in the tube is NOT me.........
316 2009-07-06 22:08:36
Re: Really Cool Surfing footage! (14 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Outer Banks, Carolina Beach, Nags Head( my personal fav!!!), and Ocean Isle! WOW, priceless memories for me from this fine slice of extasy on our beautiful planet. I still have the Hawaiian Tropic t-shirts from my family summer vacations( Ocean Isle and Carolina Beach). Once I figure out how to post photos, I got some good ones from "back in the day"!!!!!!
317 2009-07-06 21:24:03
Re: Really Cool Surfing footage! (14 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Georgeous video Pix! The water never looks that when you're surfing though!At least rolling along the bottom like most of us do (haha)
I'm fortunate to live in the same little beach community in which the Lopez brothers, Corey and Shea( both professional surfers) reside. They have a small little surf shop on gulf blvd. and the local kids absolutely adore them. The Lopez family does a lot of good for the Indian Rocks Beach community.
318 2009-07-06 21:03:05
Re: Hello Friends, let me introduce myself- & Lets Do Good Things! (8 replies, posted in Bands and artists)
Hi Jason and a big ole welcome to Chordie! Glad you found us. Looking foward to sharing musical stories, etc., with you.
Peace and Guitars,
SouthPaw41L
319 2009-07-06 20:59:21
Topic: Kilt Etiquette( Mainly for Ken) (18 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Here in the USA wearing of ones' pants/shorts above the bellybutton pretty much advertises "here comes a dork or a very old man". Or, it could be a fat guy trying unsuccessfully to hide his belly. ( this only adds to the man-girth, so stop it, now!) Same meaning is implied if the length of ones' shorts are 4 or more inches above the knees. I'm just curiuos what the "cool perimeters" are regarding wearing a kilt. I suppose i could look it up it on-line but more often than not I get a much more honest and truistic statement directly from the "horses mouth". I ask this question with sincere respect. No joking or teasing at all is intended...
Also, for my USA, or any other earthly inhabitating pals who may wear their pants up to their neck line(s) or 2 inches below the boys, I mean no disrespect to you either. I'm just trying to shed a little perspective on coolness via the world from a non-cool fashion connoisseeur...
Peace and Guitars,
SouthPaw41L
320 2009-07-06 18:41:57
Re: Michael Jackson..... Dead!!!?? (33 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Check out the 5th one down the list...........
321 2009-07-06 15:42:57
Re: Geeserhood ..... (66 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
I can remember when the Dead Sea first became ill..........
322 2009-07-05 17:52:51
Re: Michael Jackson..... Dead!!!?? (33 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Yeah the film could possibly be titled "Escape from Never-Land Ranch" starring 2 dozen 6-10 year old young boys and Joan Rivers as MJ.
323 2009-06-29 23:09:46
Re: Martin DM cracked neck (17 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)
Pass! Well made is well made. Poorly made is poorly made. Even the best have a bad day sometimes.
324 2009-06-29 23:04:02
Re: What kind of elec. guitar should i buy? (8 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)
FretShredder wrote:
i hoping to buy a new electric guitar soon.
any suggestions??
(it cant be too expensive)
Hi FretShredder and welcome to Chordie. My advice to you is this; go to your local music store totally blind to the names painted on the headstock of all guitars. Play all of the guitars within your budgeted amount. Purchase the guitar that sounds and feels the best to you.
Peace and Guitars,
SouthPaw41L
325 2009-06-29 20:36:23
Re: Sick to My Stomach (14 replies, posted in Acoustic)
This is an easy one. Everyone knows that music is more important than food....
Play music 'till you get hungry, then eat.....