Can't You See.. easy, easy easy...
52 2011-11-01 11:58:09
Re: What's the first song you learned on guitar ? (27 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
When I first started out - my uncle showed me 3 or 4 chords.. in the key of C if I recall.. From there I could play just about any Hank Williams tune out there.. (this was a while ago by the way).. so I'll say my first song was Your Cheatin' Heart. Still a classic.
53 2011-10-31 12:55:17
Re: I was asked to play at a party (25 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Great story MKM.. I too play out, the hired girl if you will.. nothing like it. It's almost addicting. All the others that actually know you and have heard you.. nothing but pats on the back.. congrats!
Deb
54 2011-10-14 14:26:59
Re: Set List Favorites.... (18 replies, posted in Acoustic)
BGD.. great set list indeed. I too will have to add some of those tunes to my set list..
55 2011-10-10 13:47:21
Re: Set List Favorites.... (18 replies, posted in Acoustic)
Hey BGD.. just played 2 gigs this past weekend.. agree entirely with Tyson7.. any Johnny Cash. We do Folsom Prison, Ring of Fire and Jackson.. folks like it alot. They also seem to go for Van Morrison.. Crazy Love, Into the Mystic.. Tupalo Honey. Good luck.. let us know how it goes.
Deb
56 2011-09-27 12:26:04
Re: If you could only keep one of your guitars. (27 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
My Martin HD28.. no question.
Deb
57 2011-09-19 11:52:05
Re: Some joys (4 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
I agree with you Zurf - music & the outdoors - great stuff. Best of luck with your shoulder.
58 2011-09-16 15:49:13
Re: Perhaps someone knows (5 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Hey Deadstring.. that's an interesting concept.. I don't have trouble playing barre chords so that could be an option. Never did anything with open tuning but I will look into that.. could get me thru for a while. thanks.
59 2011-09-16 13:15:47
Topic: Perhaps someone knows (5 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
All.. I've posted here before about some hand/finger ailments. Seems now I have what looks like a plantar wart on the tip of my index finger.. left hand. I CAN'T PLAY! It is so painful. Been to the doc.. they 'froze' it but it is still quite painful. I has to miss a gig last night and probably tonight.. I simply cannot play. Saw something on line called Rock Tips.. anyone ever try this? Been playing guitar over 40 years... can't imagine being sidelined by this. Has anyone ever had something like this.. ? Appreciate your advice.. Deb
60 2011-08-26 17:05:12
Re: What song are you working on (31 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Currently working on Marry Me by Train.. we're doing a wedding soon so I think it'llgo over well.
61 2011-08-26 17:00:08
Re: HURRICANE IRENE IS COMING (22 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
JJJ.. great post.. and oh so true. Great time to get some new tunes down. As for that 5.8 earthquake in the Wash DC area.. the office building I'm in shook like a ragdoll. It was unnerving to say the least.. now if this hurricane could just wipe out the stinkbugs! Be safe folks...
62 2011-08-23 15:14:28
Re: Meet the family (17 replies, posted in Acoustic)
Love that Tak.. congrats. The rest of the "family" looks great as well.. I too have a uke.. still learning that.. enjoy!
63 2011-08-17 14:38:44
Re: Finger troubles (6 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Hey Bluejeep... oh yeah.. my fingers get cold and turn white.. and sorta numb.. it is not a good thing. I had a gig last week and my first finger was numb throughout the first set.. playing an F chord was very uncomfortable.. but I got around it by using a barre chord instead.. I'm going for an MRI soon so maybe there will be an answer. Crazy to say but I'm hoping for a pinched nerve or something.. as there is no remedy for Reynauds.. I can't even imagine not being able to play the guitar.. that's just crazy talk..
64 2011-08-15 16:52:47
Re: Finger troubles (6 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
thanks Pete.. yeah I saw the doc last week.. sending me for an MRI on neck.. I guess to rule out pinched nerves or something.. pressing on in the meantime..
65 2011-08-15 15:15:35
Topic: Finger troubles (6 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Hello Folks.. I recently have been suffering from something called Reynaud's Syndrome where the ends of my fingers turn white and tingly/numb.. once the color does come back my fingers can ache a bit. Needless to say, this is a major problem when doing gigs.. or just playing guitar. I am beyond bummed out about this. I have been playing guitar for literally 40+ years and as of the past 3 years been playing gigs. Has anyone had anything like this and if so, any advice?
Thanks... Deb
66 2011-08-08 15:25:46
Re: GAS? (22 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
I must say, I do suffer from flare ups of G.A.S.. tough one to manage.. 
67 2011-08-03 12:38:33
Re: Your guitar hero? (33 replies, posted in Acoustic)
Had the pleasure last evening to see an outstanding guitar player... saw Gillian Welch along with her sidekick, Dave Rawlings.. this guy is an amazing flatpicker.. along with his 1935 Epiphone Olympic archtop guitar - simply outstanding. And the venue, The Strathmore Music Hall in Bethesda Maryland.. wow.. a great evening of some great music.. So, today - my guitar hero is Dave Rawlings... keep strummin'
Deb
68 2011-07-22 15:25:30
Re: Anyone play harmonica? (32 replies, posted in Other string instruments)
SS.. I can only play tunes like I've Been Working on the Railroad and Oh Suzanna type stuff.. but one of the guys in the band plays a mean harp.. adds alot to our gigs - especially the Neil Young covers we do.. its alot tougher than one would think.
Deb
69 2011-07-18 11:43:00
Re: JULY JAM ON THE SHENANDOAH (141 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Looks like a fun time had by all.. great pics MKM.. putting a face together with the names is always good. Next time....
70 2011-07-15 13:30:47
Re: JULY JAM ON THE SHENANDOAH (141 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
This sounds like a blast in the making.. and living on the other side of the river (in MD) I wish I could have joined in.. Can't wait to hear all the stories.. and perhaps new songs written on the fly..
Enjoy.. the weather promises to be quite nice...
Deb
71 2011-07-08 18:57:07
Re: Member "status" (5 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Cool.. thanks very much Zurf & arkady.. looks like I'm on my way to Senior Member!
72 2011-07-08 11:36:15
Topic: Member "status" (5 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Hello All..
I notice folks have a member status along with their posts.. I am curious how that is determined.. I see Moderators - of course, but then there's Senior Members, Honoured Members.. Members.. How does that work? Just wondering..
thanks..
73 2011-07-06 18:23:52
Re: Dear Members, (33 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Many thanks MKM.. great job. Love Chordie, hate the spammers.
74 2011-06-22 13:53:23
Re: Fun times at a campfire (15 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Zurf.. Great story.. Tate saying his grass is blue is priceless. What is the name of the campground?
75 2011-06-20 18:25:47
Re: Easy love songs to play???HELP! (11 replies, posted in Song requests)
Chasing Cars by Snow Patrol is pretty easy.. as is Harvest Moon by Neil Young - an all time fave. Good luck.. probably whatever you were to play, the object of your affection will be quite happy... its all in the delivery..
Deb