Hi all, I thought I'd chime in here on this one. A banjo player once told me, when I was learning the guitar several years ago, to make as few finger movements as possible when making chord changes. This has been hit on by some of the post above i.e. using 2nd,3rd, and pinky fingers to chord E and Am. This was real good advice for me as a guitar noobie because I was learning from chord charts and books with finger positions in them. I thought these positions were set in stone and that you must finger the strings exactly as it was shown. So, make it easy on yourself and think about these chords and see what works for you,,,,oh yeah and practice, practice
27 2010-05-26 01:10:46
Topic: World Cup! (1 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Since the Cup will be starting in a couple weeks, I thought I'd start a football thread. Just wondering who everyone will be cheering for during the Fifa World Cup?
Go U.S.A,,although there not looking very good against CZE at the moment (down 2-3 in the 85 min.)
28 2010-05-19 02:10:53
Re: Samson C01UC USB condenser mic (5 replies, posted in Recording)
Hi Zurf, this may be a little late since you've already made the trip to get the manual but this link may be of some help. If you look under the "resource" tab there is a Handbook and an online forum for Sonar LE.
http://www.cakewalk.com/Support/SONAR/Page.aspx?ID=SRLE
Hope it helps...
Fatstrings
29 2010-05-14 14:34:57
Topic: Bonnaroo (0 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Just wondering if any chordians are going to attend Bonnaroo music and arts festival in Tennessee next month...the web site is www.bonnaroo.com if you want to check it out and see the music line-up.
30 2010-05-07 07:23:23
Re: RELATION MUSIC AND MATHEMATICS (5 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
The bigger question may be: what does not have a relationship with mathematics? I can't think of anything that does not involve math to some degree... measurement, angles, frequency, wavelength, volume, distance, etc...
umm, it's 3:00am here in Tennessee and I can't believe I'm setting here pondering over this question
31 2010-03-15 18:54:17
Re: Online Tab Player (3 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Yeah Papa, it's over on the right hand side of the page, below "Transpose Chords" and "Tuning". It's under the heading "New Cool Services"
32 2010-03-15 15:16:41
Topic: Online Tab Player (3 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
I've just messed around with this new feature and all I can say is AWESOME!!!! I got a feeling that this will get a lot of use.
33 2010-02-06 23:36:13
Re: Me & Bobby McGee (9 replies, posted in Recording)
Hi Tony, I took a listen and agree with the above critiques. From the limited experience I've had mixing music, it has always been an uphill climb to get several instruments and vocals to "sit" right in a mix,,not impossible but difficult at least for untrained mixologists(new word ) like me. Perhaps that's the reason the big studios get the big bucks. Outside of the tempo issues, I think you need only to tweek the volumes a little bit.
34 2010-02-02 23:03:52
Re: John Prine Covers (9 replies, posted in Recording)
Hey wlbaye, that's some good stuff. I love the sound that comes out of those Martin guitars,,,there's not a better sounding axe on the planet IMHO
Oh yeah I almost forgot, what is going on with the condenser mic?
35 2010-01-11 01:42:42
Re: Strange G-chord -- why??? (11 replies, posted in Music theory)
Something I do occasionally is grab the E and mute the A with my thumb, and grab the high E(G note) along with the B(D note) string. It really gives off a nice ring. I don't do it all the time but it's nice for a change of tone every now and then. Oh, I just realized this is the first time I've posted in this section of the chordie forum. Hello everyone!!
Fatstrings
36 2010-01-02 00:05:26
Re: Thank You Philip Wiliams (4 replies, posted in Recording)
Just had a listen to "Road to Hell",,,sounds good. Vocals are crispy clear, real nice.
37 2009-12-28 02:11:47
Topic: Just to let everyone know...... (4 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
MY SONGBOOKS ARE WORKING PERFECTLY.......lol. I thought, since a lot of folks were having trouble with their songbooks, it would be nice(especially to the Mods and Admin) to hear from someone who is NOT having trouble with their songbook. Happy Holidays everyone.
Fatstrings
38 2009-11-25 04:20:15
Re: Bohemian Rhapsody by the Muppets (7 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Thanks for sharing Russ, I loved the "background chicks" at the beginning. The Muppets have always been able to deliver .
39 2009-11-01 01:39:33
Topic: ONLINE WEB BRODCAST (0 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Hey dudes, we are broadcasting live at www.livevideo.com/liveshow/fujimo checks us out
40 2009-10-28 13:12:08
Re: Feathers on the dance floor ! (5 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Very good, I loved the head twisting....I wonder what "heavy metal" would do to this bird...lol.
41 2009-10-06 03:08:31
Topic: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly (2 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Hi Chordians, I'm not sure how or why I found this youtube clip but I thought some of you might enjoy it, I sure did. It's a cover of the classic "The Good, the bad, and the ugly" by Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain. This is an incredible arrangement of this song, hope you enjoy.
Fatstrings
42 2009-08-31 04:55:22
Re: Geocaching anybody? (7 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
This is actually really fun. Here in middle Tennessee I've heard of events where large groups of people get together and they go out and find as many caches that they kind find, sort of a friendly competition. I've not participated in any events but have looked for several caches. I got started when my family would travel all over the state and beyond to our sons football(soccer) games. We'd usually be gone over night and it was a good way to kill a few hours between games instead of sitting around in the hotel room.
I bought several guitar pics to use as an "exchange" in the cache boxes. I've found out, after finding several caches, that guitar pics are used a lot in these boxes. Anyway, I'd recommend trying it if you've got a GPS; if not borrow one and give it try, you will not be dissappointed when you make your first find. There is some sort of gratifying feeling of accomplishment when you find one of these caches.
43 2009-08-24 19:09:50
Topic: Liverpool vs. Villa (4 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
I just heard a great rendition of "You'll Never Walk Alone" sung by 60,000+ fans at the beginning of the football game..Very well done. I bet there were probably a few chordie members in the stands leading the way and keeping everyone in tune.
44 2009-08-23 11:42:10
Re: best wishes and condolences from england (11 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
I wonder if all the "SPAMmers" are in Hawaii?
That one was awful, sorry everyone.
45 2009-08-19 15:24:11
Re: Goose Creek Symphony (12 replies, posted in Song requests)
Hey skullshot, welcome to the forum. I found "Welcome to Goose Creek" on youtube but I didn't hear the lyrics you mentioned above so perhaps it has a different title. Here's the link if you want to check it out to see if this is the correct song.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AClW-lJGXis
There are several Goose Creek Symphony tunes on youtube, if this is not the correct song maybe you can search through them and find the one your looking for.
Hope this helps
46 2009-07-31 02:56:33
Re: America is coming to my town next month (3 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Hi Zurf, If you go to the America concert, you will not be disappointed. I saw them a couple years ago and it was probably one of the best live performances that I've ever heard.
47 2009-07-31 02:48:10
Re: LOOP DE BLUES (20 replies, posted in Recording)
Pretty cool Russell,,,oh and I love the lid
48 2009-07-20 02:47:00
Re: Rhymth Issues (9 replies, posted in Music theory)
Hi merrickk and welcome to the forum,
I'm not sure anyone just picks up the guitar and automatically has good rhythm. I think it's just a matter of practice, practice, and more practice. When I was learning the guitar I struggled with rhythm, timing, and everything else a beginner deals with. I could hear in my head what I wanted it to sound like but just couldn't get my picking hand to do it. It seemed like all of a sudden it snapped one day and I was able start keeping better and constant rhythm. I think this hurdle is what keeps a lot of folks from learning the guitar or any other instrument,,,,the basics. So I say, keep on beatin on them strings; she'll get there.
Being a bass player might make this process a little easier since she probably has a good feel for keeping a rhythm. Because she is a bassist, I find it hard to believe she is "rhymthically challenged". It probably seems that way because it is something new to her. That's what I think anyway and don't forget to take advantage of the most friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable people in the world right here on the chordie forum. (that last sentence sounded like a commercial,,didn't it )
49 2009-07-13 16:13:51
Re: Well, I listened... (6 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Hi Detman101, I listened to the song and thought the guitar really "sat well" in the song. From your post, I assume the guitar is what your looking for comment on. I've not heard your other recordings that were commented on, so I don't have anything to compare it with. The volume was good and the guitar sounded clear and smooth....good job. If you'd like to get an even better recording, you could record individual tracks so you can control volumes, add fx's, edit parts that you don't like, etc... plus it's easy, cheap, and fun to do. Russell Harding has a tutorial that will guide you through the entire process in the "recording forum" here on chordie, also there are several of us chordians that have messed around with track recording and would be glad to help in any way.
50 2009-06-17 18:07:27
Topic: Bonnaroo (2 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
I was wondering if any of the other chordians out there made the trip to Manchester Tennessee this past weekend for the Bonnaroo music festival. With 80,000 + attending I assume that a few of us chordians would have made the trip.