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Pete is correct, except that you can also go down (not just up).  For examples:

G to G# (Ab) = up 1 semitone
G to A = up 2 semitones
G to F# (Gb)  = down 1 semitone
G to F = down 2 semitones.

I don't know the context of or where you saw +2, +4, etc. when it comes to "ratings", but since you were asking about semitones, I would guess you were looking at something to do with transposition.

You can transpose songs from one key to another.  For example, if you have a song in the key of G where the chords are G, C and D, and you transpose "+5", then you raise all of the chords by 5 semitones, such that the song is now in the key of C, and:

G becomes C, (+5 or up five steps:  G to G# to A to A# to B to C)
C becomes F, (C to C# to D to D# to E to F)
D becomes G. (D to D# to E to F to F# to G)

People usually transpose songs to other keys for two main reasons:  (1) the new key is a better match to the range of the vocalist, and/or (2) the chord fingering for the new key is easier to play.

If you weren't talking about transposition then I got nothin'.  Regardless, I hope this helps.

'Nom

PS:  Welcome to Chordie.

Sonnya:  I feel your pain.  The short answer to your first question about sticking just to the 1-4-5 and leaving the others out is NO, it won't sound right.  But you already know that, which is why you're asking the question.

It is unlikely that Willie and some other skilled guitarists want a chord for every word.  It is MORE likely that they are singing melody notes over a single chord and only change chords over a specific number of BEATS in a song.

The solution:  Keep listening and practicing.  Follow the advice of the posters above.  It takes YEARS to become "good" at this.  If you really want it, it will come.  But you have to really want it.

I got a new guitar for my wife.

It was a good trade.

<rimshot>

You may not be able to find it because the song is actually called "Happy Xmas (war is over)".

There are several versions out on the interwebs.  Here is the best one I've found. 

http://tabs.ultimate-guitar.com/j/john_ … r3_crd.htm

Be sure to check out the comments, which contain some useful info on how to play it.

'Nom

PS:  Welcome to Chordie.

Same here.  I've had my eye on the SJ-200 for a few months now.  I like the look of the sunburst, but the blondie sounds better IMO.

I could see this being done as a country song.  Substitute a thumb on alternating bass notes in place of high-hat cymbals and you've just turned it into a country song.

I can hear it in my head but may not have explained it properly.

The way I see it, if Hayseed Dixie can turn AC/DC into bluegrass, this should definitely be doable.

Actually . . . the XX0201 is a cheat of (I think) a Bm7b5.  The full chord is X20201.  Anyway, I think it is some kind of a B chord.

Just don't tell Zurf.  That's why I wrote it that way. 

That thing is basically a portable harp.

Some of the comments below the video are hilarious.

Agreed.  It's running right up there with another of my all-time favorites:  The Poulan Weed Eater Bowl.

Also, I agree with your proposal to use the lesser bowl games as qualifiers and the big bowls for finals.  I've been saying that for years.