51

(14 replies, posted in Acoustic)

Mainly country rock, 50's, 60's 70's, 80's, pop, heavy metal with the odd punk piece thrown in for good measure. Problem is that it is usually just me that knows which song I am playing. Still it makes me happy.

David

52

(5 replies, posted in Song requests)

Does anyone have the chords for Darlin' ?

Much obliged

David Grant

53

(7 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)

I have to start with a proviso. I have no personal knowledge that these songs are in fact banned.

However if they are then it is ridiculous.

To ban songs about surfing (Safari's - Wipe Out),  Protest songs (Edwin Starr  - War), Bond theme tunes (Wings - Live and let die) etc is just the start of a slippery slope.

Whats next Neil Diamonds song  - America

They're coming to America, today
Today, Today, Today, Today.


My country 'tis of thee (today)
Sweet land of liberty (today)
Of thee I sing (today)
Of thee I sing today
Today, Today, Today


If this is true and you live in NY please stand up and stop the idiocy.

My 2 cents.

David Grant

54

(18 replies, posted in Bands and artists)

Whatever comes up next on my shuffle

the last dozen were -
Hal Ketchum
Spandau Ballet
The Undertones
Simon & Garfunkel
Rolling Stones
George Strait
The Cars
Lynard skynard
The Beatles
Tom Robinson
The Band
Dire Straits

looking forward to whatever comes up next

David Grant

What is the best band you discovered by accident?

You know the one that you would normally never listen to. Maybe your kids were playing something, maybe your parents were playing some of their old LP's or maybe you haeard one of their songs and thought "What is that?"

I will start with two I have recently discovered.

Jamiroquai - Excellent band had heard of them but never listened to them. great music Great lyrics.

The Flying Burrito Brothers - found a cd in a second hand store for £3

So who have you discovered by accident?

David

56

(4 replies, posted in My local band and me)

Hi Mick,

Probably a silly question but how far away from Dublin is Swords?

I am in central Dublin for a short time and don't know the area.

Is it on the Luas / Dart?

if not too far I would be happy to have a jam.

David Grant

57

(2 replies, posted in Song requests)

Thank you James. That is fantastic.

I will learn this over the weekend and play it for my friend on her birthday.

David Grant

58

(2 replies, posted in Song requests)

I have had a request to learn this song but I cannot find the chords or tabs.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Many thanks

David Grant

Does anyone have the tabs / chords for this song.

Your help is very much appreciated.

David Grant

60

(2 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Hi All,

I hope you can help.

What is the best way, using the chordPro format if possible, to describe a strumming pattern?
For example - I have a song that uses a straight four beats per chord pattern. How can I add that to the song so that it displays at the top of the song?
Also, just to be awkward, same song Beats 1 & 3 play only the E & A strings Beats 2 & 4 play only the D,G,B & E?

Thanks for your help

David Grant

61

(22 replies, posted in Acoustic)

Growth Songs -


One of the best (IMHO)


I hope you dance - Lee Ann Womack



David Grant

62

(18 replies, posted in Electric)

Hi,


I'm from Blantyre, Scotland but working in Dublin Ireland for a while.


David Grant

Hi folks,


I thought I would ask what may be a silly question.

I have the words to a song, I have the melody in my head and a basic strumming / picking pattern. What I don't have are the chords.


How do you find the chords?


I can write the words, imagine the song, but I can't get the chords yet.


The first verse of the song goes


"Bobby's born in steeltown,

He lived, he worked , he died,

Left it once to see the world,

with his deep blue eyes."



my thought's on strumming / picking were


d   d   d    u  d    u    dud

Bobby's born in steeltown,

d  d      u  d        u  d   udu

He lived, he worked , he died,

d   d   d    u  d    u    dud

Left it once to see the world,

d    d   u    d       u  d   udu

with his deep blue eyes."

 

I hear the song in my head as a sort of 80's style power ballad


If anyone has any thought's I will appreciate them.


best regards


David Grant

64

(242 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)

Blantyre, just outside Glasgow. Playing for a year and thorughly enjoying it. Only started at 45.

65

(11 replies, posted in My local band and me)

Hi Craig,


I would be interested. Unfortunately things have changed since I posted. I am now heading to Dublin for a few months (work related).

So I will not be around. However I will let you know when I am back and maybe we can get together then.


Regards


David Grant

66

(11 replies, posted in My local band and me)

Hi folks,


realtively new to guitar (12 months) and looking for jam / practice sessions in and around Glasgow / Hamilton / Motherwell areas.


Look forward to hearing from you.


David Grant