Seseame Street!!! Bert and Ernie, The Count, Oscar the Grouch, Mr. Snuffleuffagus, Big Bird, Animal, etc... I think the show is still going strong.
777 2008-11-07 04:42:53
Re: RIF (9 replies, posted in Music theory)
AndysMusic wrote:
SouthPaw41L ,
The church just didn't want to venture my learnings beyond the graces of good christian music. However, my glory days stem back to the 80's where electric guitars and big hair bands rule. As they say, you can get the man out of the 80's, the 80's music rules and can never get the 80's out of the man. I plan on getting a practice electric guitar and want to learn tabs and rifs. I found a fender stater at target with an amp.what do you think?
Thanks for the info. very helpful
Thanks for asking Andy.(!!!)
First of all I guess if you truely value the opinion of your church and let it/them decide which music is acceptable for you to/or not to play, have the church provide you with an extensive list of 'appropriate music' for you to play(?!????) and start learning from said list.
Or not.
I'd go with the latter, but that's just me.
And as far as the fender starter from target, this will be fine to get you started. As you progress you may want to upgrade but for now the package you're looking into should be more than adequate.
778 2008-11-06 19:48:06
Re: Combining Two Amps? (6 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)
The only effects on the amps I use are digital EQ and reverb.
The sound is equal(hopefully) from each amp.
The pedals I use on the stage floor, pre Mackie mixer, are double EQ( one on continous, one used in geese formation for solo's) compressor/sustain and phase, all Bose pedals. I especially like the phase pedal because it combines the spacy flange sound, a bit of tremelo, and chorus too. Keep in mind this is my acoustic set-up, my electric is a whole new monster.
As far as cables I use all monster cables( great quality and lifetime replacement policy). They're pricier than the usual cable but if you play out a ton, they're well worth the initial expense.
Hope I've suffiently answered your questions.
779 2008-11-06 15:39:32
Re: Combining Two Amps? (6 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)
LesPaulGuy wrote:
Has anyone tried this? I've been on the Line6 site and saw they have certain mixers that combine two amps together and the sounds are pretty sweet.
Can you do this with your amps at home? If so, how is it done? I have a Line6 Spider III 75 watt amp and a Marshall MG30DFX and was wondering if I could buy something that would let me combine them.
Yes! Dual amps are very cool. There are several ways to go about this;
1) Use a pedal with 2 outputs, one each to each amp.
2) Line out from one amp into other amp
3) From a mixer to amps( guitar input to mixer, left and right channels out of mixer into amps.
I use an unpowered Mackie mixer to send my guitar to a Marshall 50watt soloist, From the Marshall I run a line out into a Behringer 45watt acoustisonic amp. The Marshall is behind me stage left, the Behringer is bhind me stage right. I angle the amps slightly inward and make sure that they're at least 6 feet away from your vocal mic.(feedback!!***)
780 2008-11-05 19:51:47
Re: That G chord in the Google Ad on the home page... (18 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
I prefer to leave my pointer finger open to do fills( the ole nashville G run). The way this guy plays his G his open finger is the pinky and there's not a lot one can do with the pinky in this particular chord using his way of fingering.
fret/finger;
3(ring)2(middle)0 0 0 3(pinky)
pointer finger is open to add fills on DG&B strings
781 2008-11-05 04:15:01
Topic: We Have A New President! (52 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Obama wins, Obama wins!!! I am so proud to live in a country were the non-racist outnumber the racist. I am not implying that those of you out there who supported McCain are racist but a new day is upon us in America and it feels beautiful. My tears of joy are flowing and I feel elation on an epic level. Senator McCain was classy and gracious during his concession speech. His legacy as a great American hero will continue to grow in the future and his dignity and class shined brightly tonight.
Peace and Guitars,
SouthPaw41L
782 2008-11-04 06:15:32
Re: RIF (9 replies, posted in Music theory)
AndysMusic wrote:
PLEASE EXPLAIN WHAT EXACTLY THAT IS AND THE WAY TO PLAY ON AN ACOUSTIC GUITAR.
I see the term on many of the songs in this site. I played the guitar in the church choir, the chords are not hard to learn. But picking and following tabs has been a challenge.
What's up AndysMusic?, Hello and welcome to Chordie.
Let me begin by stating that Chordie is not an instructional site and the best, and pretty much only sure-fire safe way to learn how to play, or expand ones' knowledge is to sit down, face to face, human to human, and ask questions, get responses and go from there. I do not mean in any way to discredit the fine sites available here on Chordie(they're all wonderful!) that offer guitar lessons on-line but it's my moral duty, from one musician to another, to shoot straight with you. !!!!!!!
If you truely wish to learn, learn from a reputable, established human in the geographical arena of which you reside. (for example; a musician that plays out locally in the night clubs and gives lessons in the local music stores, or at their personal residence, close to where you live). One can't go wrong by using this method. Although a great player isn't always a great teacher, more times than not, there are some very valuable lessons to be learned from established musicians. Do you get what I'm tryin' to say? Check out what's available in your area, decide who you like best, and approach them. Ask them if they'd be intersted in giving guitar lessons. $20 per 1/2 hour lesson is pretty much the standard rate, some charge a bit more, some may offer to teach you for free. There's no harm in asking............
One more important item to add to my suggestions; If you are underage(less than 18 years of age), insist that your parent or legal guardian come along for the lessons. Better to be safe than sorry...........
Peace and Guitars,
SouthPaw41L
and to answer your riff question;(to generalize)
In music, a riff is an ostinato figure: a repeated chord progression, pattern, refrain or melodic figure, often played by the rhythm section instruments or solo instrument, that forms the basis or accompaniment of a musical composition (though they are most often found in rock music, Latin, funk and jazz). Classical music is also sometimes based on a simple riff, such as Ravel's Boléro. Riffs can be as simple as a tenor saxophone honking a simple, catchy rhythmic figure, or as complex as the riff-based variations in the head arrangements played by the Count Basie Orchestra or Frank Zappa wailing out a mega-complex arrangement comprehendable to only a select few, such as little Stevie Vai. ( Zappa once stated that that his music was unable to be transcibed, Steve Vai presented Mr. Zappas' music to him, note for note, and after thorough examination Mr. Zappa hired little Stevie Vai as his "stunt guitarist".)
783 2008-10-30 17:02:30
Re: Uke tunes (3 replies, posted in Other string instruments)
ukeman01 wrote:
Cheers glad you like them. From Leeds uk. As for the recording its amazing what you can do in your front room with a dodgy old 4 track
Sometimes less is more(the dodgy 4 track). Welcome to Chordie, looking foward to future musical rapport and correspondence with you.
Peace and Guitars(and ukes),
SouthPaw41L
784 2008-10-30 15:46:22
Re: Uke tunes (3 replies, posted in Other string instruments)
Good stuff ukeman01!!! Uke playin', vocals, very nice. Also, clean, well-mixed recording. Thanks for sharing that. Where are you from?
785 2008-10-30 15:05:50
Re: Open Chords to Power Chords. (17 replies, posted in Music theory)
Russell_Harding wrote:
Just curious, when did the term "power chord" come into being? my early recollections of the word "power" was associated with the early "hard" rock sounds of groups like deep purple,zeppelin,Hendrix ect.. what gives this form the "power" over any D or A shaped bar position?
Power chords were introduced by Link Wray in his hit 1958 instrumental "Rumble".Wray utilized the power chord during an improvised show in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Before "Rumble", electric guitars were commonly used to produce clean sounds and jazz chords. Wray pioneered electric guitar distortions, like overdrive and fuzz, and was the first guitarist to use power chords to play a song's melody.
The first hit song built around power chords was "You Really Got Me" by the Kinks, released in 1964 .
Early heavy metal bands such as Black Sabbath and Deep Purple also helped to popularize power chords.
Pete Townshend, having been influenced by Link Wray, is often credited for introducing the term and the power chord in general and is an avid user of them.
786 2008-10-29 15:44:33
Re: Home Alone!?!? (31 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
flester wrote:
All I can say is I'm jealous. 2 weeks justy to learn some new songs? You lucky lucky ******!
Well it's not JUST learning songs. I still have to play them out in front of people at work.( I guess I am a lucky******!) Played a few of them last night, some really good, some butchered badly. Gotta get in the comfort zone with ones' material before presenting it to the public.........
787 2008-10-29 15:41:21
Re: Home Alone!?!? (31 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
NELA wrote:
SP41L, the link I have will not let me attach it to this message board. If you will send me your e-mail address I will forward it to you.
Nela
Nela,
I found the link, thanks all the same nontheless.-SouthPaw41L
788 2008-10-29 15:38:24
Re: O Donna >>> Richie Valans (3 replies, posted in Song requests)
Here's another nice version;
789 2008-10-29 03:55:06
Re: Copyrights on songs? (7 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Don't guess, don't assume, contact a professional to safely protect your work.
for example;( I'm not promoting these guys, simply providing an example)
http://www.supnik.com/
790 2008-10-29 03:50:19
Re: Your favorite vacation/holiday spot (63 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
CW Boomer,
I really liked that trucker song you wrote way back in the day..........
Peace and Guitars,
SouthPaw41L
791 2008-10-29 03:47:45
Re: Home Alone!?!? (31 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Guitarpix wrote:
Southpaw, Man I have set here for the last hour writing you out a list. The first time I got about 10 songs listed ready to post and then changed the page instead of switching tabs...urgggg!! After cursing for 10 minutes I sat down and made a longer post and was at about song 15 or 16 when my wife came in and we got talking and I f#%*@d up and did it again..... I'm not going to sit here and redo it all tonight ,It's getting late and work is early, But maybe I'll throw you a few more ideas tomorrow when I'm not so green
Just had to share my current frustration!!
-Pix
Hahahaa... I feel your pain Guitarpix. Thanks nontheless for your efforts. I'm lookin' foward to the suggestions.....
792 2008-10-29 03:09:17
Re: Home Alone!?!? (31 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
NELA wrote:
Southpaw41, this is not meant ot offend you (strong country influnce) but if my wife was gone for 2 weeks I believe I would be tempeted to try Rodney Carrington's song "Show them to me".
I think I would have my acoustic guitar set up, a little mood lighting going on, floors swept, carpet vacuumed, dishes done, a good bottle of wine with the top unscrewed and anything else I could think of ready to provide the right setting, then I would hit her with this song the minute she walked in the door. Just a thought. If you think you might be interested in this song, let me know & I'll send you the link.Nela
I like the way you think NELA and if 'them'(cans) is what I think 'them'(soft pillows of love) is, I'm gonna do all that cleaning stuff and candle/wine/dinner stuff to reacquaint myself with 'them'(speed bags). Send the link please, I'm ready for it................
793 2008-10-28 18:31:15
Re: Which Amp? (6 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)
micky the mooch wrote:
hiya all !
More advice needed
Which amp would be suited( little price for more qualty) for a Novice playing a Tanglewood th 502 semi hollow & a Freshman Acoustic. at the moment am using a "Park" which i think is part of Marshall brand.i was thinking maybe a echo channel??thanks in advance
Micky
Hi Micky,
I play profesionally(small venues mostly) and acoustic guitar is my primary instrument. These are the two amps i use for most of my live gigs.
http://www.music123.com/Behringer-Ultra … 5.Music123
http://www.music123.com/Marshall-AS50D- … 5.Music123
I run my vocal mic, guitars, and stage mic( for looping) into a Mackie unpowered mixer with a touch of digital reverb. I run channels left and right out of the Mackie into the Marshall( located at least 6 feet behind me, stage left). From the Marshall I run a line out into the Behringer( located at least 6 feet behind me, stage right.) I angle the amps slightly inward towards my ears. The 6' distance is crucial so feedback will be eliminated and there's no need for monitors in front of you by using this technique.
794 2008-10-28 18:17:44
Re: Uke Question, Could use some advise... (10 replies, posted in Other string instruments)
tnthompson wrote:
I play a Tenor Ukulele with C tuning. Many of the songs I would like to play listed here, after transposing to C tuning, don't sound right. Is anyone else running into this or is it my inexperience. Would appreciate any advise on how to work with the songs to make them sound right.
Here's a nice resource that might assist you with your Uke needs.
http://www.ukulele.nl/
795 2008-10-28 17:26:34
Re: Home Alone!?!? (31 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
No worries LPG, it was an honest mistake. Keep posting......
796 2008-10-28 16:03:20
Topic: The Buzz Tones from Blacksburg, VA USA (2 replies, posted in Bands and artists)
John Fogle, the guitar player from this fine band was extremely helpful to me in 1987 when I was in volved in my boating accident. Not only did he 'set up' my Strat from righty to lefty but he helped me accept and face the challenge of playing guitar I had ahead of me. John is one the most talented musicians I have ever known and also a more humble and kind person on the face of the earth would be seldom found.........
http://www.myspace.com/thebuzztones
Hope You Enjoy,
SouthPaw41L(Toney Hall)
797 2008-10-28 15:34:21
Re: Home Alone!?!? (31 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Thanks all the same LesPaulGuy. I play 'Turn The Page' and it is a great song. Sorry i had to delete some of your post(gotta keep things on the up and up).Chordie is way too cool to jeapordize being shut down.
798 2008-10-27 23:54:23
Re: $148 in-store credit? Not worth it (13 replies, posted in Electric)
Good advice NELA! Wished I'd a thought of that..........(hahahehehe)
799 2008-10-27 23:51:05
Re: Home Alone!?!? (31 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
tubatooter,
That's a cool tune but I especially dig the tuba! That's a very classy touch to great acoustic music. I hope someday we cross paths and get to jam together.
badeye,
Very cool suggestions, I do not currently play any of them but I'm for sure gonna give 'em a go. Thanks pal. Crash Helmut Jug Band fan here!And I got the dishes covered( paper plates and plastic spoons, forks, knives!?..)
topdown,
Wow! Thanks for the treat. Brian May has been one of favorite guitarists from way back in the day when I received 'The Game' from Santa('80 or so). I've never, until now, had the privilege of hearing Mr. May solo on acoustic and vocals. I'm diggin' the tunes intensely!..........
KEEP 'EM COMIN' FELLOW CHORDIANS'..............
and fatstrings, I'm takin' your advice. I brushed the dust off of my LesPaul, sprayed some canned air into my VOX amp, Cry Baby, and DOD distortion pedal to clean out the dust and frickin' let loose for about 55 minutes straight........My ears are still hissin' a little. I'm gonna do it again tomorrow, maybe 65 minutes?!?!?..........
ps- today I learned, re-arranged, and wrote out the following;
Stephen Bishop- On and On
Faster Pussycat- House of Pain
Duran Duran-Hungry Like the Wolf
Ronnie Milsap- Smokey Mountain Rain
800 2008-10-27 19:44:41
Re: $148 in-store credit? Not worth it (13 replies, posted in Electric)
06sc500 wrote:
Musicians Friend offered me $148 in-store credit for my guitar, which I've described before, and I've been told it's worth around $225+ (I've looked online at used ones for sale, and found out the same for myself). Should I just list it on Ebay instead?
Take a photo of your guitar, place photo on some fliers with your contact # on it, take it to your local music stores and place your ad on the 'for sale' bulletin board. I've never been to a music store, anyplace, anywhere, that doesn't have a 'for sale' area. Ask your fair share for your instrument, it's worth a try at least..........