Welcome back lilwing... A little coming home gift for ya http://www.youtube.com/user/Guitarpixx# … 8_6aa-TTvI Monte Montgomery playing an awesome instrumental version of little wing on his Yairi. It takes him a minute or two to really get into it 
776 2009-10-13 00:48:13
Re: New to the forum... well sort of (13 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
777 2009-10-12 22:23:16
Re: Next New Guitar (5 replies, posted in Acoustic)
The alvarez looks nice Wayne. I haven't had a chance to try one either.
I would love to get my hands on one of those CA's one day 
I use a Takamini as a travel guitar and my son playes it... It fits him perfectly (11 years old today!) It sounds surpisingly good especially plugged in. Solid cedar top, mahoogany back and sides with factory installed electronics. They quite making this model but I see one on ebay every now and then.
Or have you considered possibly a Baritone ,or other size, Uke The kids love mine and I still manage to get plenty of play time myself
778 2009-10-12 21:22:04
Re: bending (2 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
You're supposed to fret the b string 13th fret (C note) and bend it to the note of the 15th fret (D note). You can practice how far to bend it by simply using your tuner.. Pluck it fretted on 13 and you should show a C on your tuner now bend it till you get a D note.
The parentheses kinda depend on the tab itself and the tabers intent. There are no real set rules for tab but most often a note in parentheses is a tapped harmonic. However, sometimes I see people use it for other things like a muted note, harder attack, softer attack, etc....
BTW, Welcome to Chordie! -Pix
779 2009-10-10 10:49:41
Re: Cedar or Spruce?? (5 replies, posted in Acoustic)
Nice post Doug.
I couldn't really say which I like best. A soft spruce can sound a lot like cedar and a stiff cedar top can sound a lot like spruce. The final tone of the guitar has more to do with the builder (IMO). Top thickness, bracing, voicing, etc... As Doug said generally cedar is a softer or warmer sounding wood. Spruce is usually brighter but again it all depends on the woods Q (density,stiffness, weight) While some people debate this, It's often thought that tighter grain increases brightness and a top with wider grain spacing will have a bassier tone. It's really imposable for anyone to say "oh a spruce and mahogany guitar will sound like this while a cedar rosewood will sound like that" There are just too many variables and each set of tonewoods has it's own characteristics. -Pix
780 2009-10-09 19:08:43
Re: How many pet lovers... (58 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
SouthPaw41L wrote:
Cool lookin' little dawgies there Guitarpix.
We have a 9 year old female golden retriever named " Taylor". Got her when she was 8 weeks old. She's the best pet we've ever had. The only other pet we have is female mule. We call her "ex-wife"......... ( just teasin')
Cool! All the retrievers I've seen have been great dogs. Very smart and loving animals
781 2009-10-09 18:10:32
Topic: How many pet lovers... (58 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Just curious how many of us keep pets
We have 2 cocker spaniels but may be expecting another litter late November... Hence the reason for the paw port installed in my S&P.
Here's Oscar
And here we have Josey
782 2009-10-08 21:00:27
Re: Sierra Guitars (8 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)
Welcome to the forums!!
Congrats on the new guitar! I've seen their advertisements in Acoustic Guitar Magazine but have never had the oppertunity to try one first hand. I'm glad your pleased with it She looks great! I like the bridge design and other touches that make it stand apart visually from others. Would love to see some first hand pics -Pix
783 2009-10-08 16:57:08
Re: Quote of the week thread. (91 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
"So what I'm an Atheist.... Who are you to question how your God made me"
Okay I had to post that one but, that's it, I'm going to stay out of the religous discussion (as much as I want to jump in ) I wish there was a place we could chat about this resonably though. I love these discussions if they are done intelligently and respectfully to all involved. But alas, this is not the place for it... We need an empty chat room for these things I'm going to head over to Kens youtube page and see if I can lend some assistance 
784 2009-10-07 20:54:25
Re: Quote of the week thread. (91 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
From another guitar forum where we were discussing fried chicken, of all things
"The only way you can get better chicken than that is to be a rooster"
That tickled my funny bone
785 2009-10-07 20:21:09
Re: Tried a New Tactic (20 replies, posted in Recording)
wlbaye wrote:
Thanks,
Pix, I usually do barre chords on the F chord and G chord on part of the song but I ended up doing all "Cowboy Chords" I have EXP's on and they were squeekin and squakin on the barre's terrible, if sliding at all.
"Cowboy Chords" a priceless quote
Ah, The phrase "Cowboy Chords" came from my first teacher He wouldn't even teach me any open chords... He insisted that barre was the only way to play (not that I agree). His point was why learn a fingering that was only useful at one spot on the neck when you have a whole fretboard and range of tones to choose from to express what you wish with your music. He was a classically trained guitarist and was kinda hung up on himself and I was a beginner (still am) so I didn't argue much. I kinda picked up the phrase from him though...
I'm not at all against open chords personally. You can't get the same sustain from barre chords that you do from open chords, allowing them to ring through changes.... I love all chords, Open and Barre They all have their places. I really didn't care for his attitude but I'm glad I spent the money for the lessons and got the barre chords and basic theory down early on though... I hope I haven't ever came across as having that same attitude... I really don't It's easy to be misread on forums when people can't see the smile you have when typing -Pix
786 2009-10-07 18:30:58
Re: Tried a New Tactic (20 replies, posted in Recording)
Well played and sung Wayne! Great job. I liked it in 4/4 time.. As you said, a little slower but works really well. The sound was superb.
787 2009-10-07 18:17:54
Re: my acoustic? (10 replies, posted in Acoustic)
dfoskey wrote:
Who is the maker of your S101? It could possibly be better than a Fender or at least made by one of Fenders many builders. As long as it feels and sounds good to you it really doesn't matter what name is on it.
I believe the S101 guitars are made by the Sejung Corperation...
What model did you get? I don't have any personal experience with the brand. They seem to be a decent bank for the buck guitar though...
BTW (IMO) Fender acoustics usually aren't that good. However, there are always a few exceptions to the rule. In general though, Fender does great electrics but their acoustic line has never really excelled.
788 2009-10-07 13:50:23
Re: acoustic tunes (23 replies, posted in Acoustic)
duxrus wrote:
Try "Toes" by Zac Brown Band cool song and easy too play
Boss song! Love it http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b9A9TvZS … p;index=14 Gonna add that one to the list. Sounds like a crowd pleaser. Thanks! -Pix
Wow, He's got lots of really cool stuff!!! Check out the use of the violin at 0:45 in this vid of "Where The Boats Comes From" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ViL_xFWP … re=related
789 2009-10-06 22:20:28
Re: acoustic tunes (23 replies, posted in Acoustic)
Here's another I've been enjoying playing a lot recently http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qw69J_HW … re=related An older James Hunter tune "Mollena". It's basically a D Bm G A progression. Fun to play and sing... That one and "Pencil Thin Mustache" by Jimmy Buffet http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tn7l0FJM … p;index=13 have been getting played a lot lately A bit of a break from the newer stuff I usually jam
790 2009-10-06 21:54:08
Re: acoustic tunes (23 replies, posted in Acoustic)
That's cool Badeye! Man her index finger has to be tired by the end of the night http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cqg3kcwAgso Just thought it looked kinda odd the way she picks the bass note with the thumb and then flicks the index out for the following strum. Seems like it would be easier with a pick but I guess she is playing a classical....
791 2009-10-06 19:18:33
Re: easiest song to play (4 replies, posted in Song requests)
Please keep in mind that this is a very basic version and once you get used to it you can slightly embellish the last chords strumming before going back to the first fret with it....
I went ahead and made this really quick to give you an idea http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uYpO5ZINRww It's real rough/quick but should help some...
792 2009-10-06 18:45:57
Re: easiest song to play (4 replies, posted in Song requests)
Play an E chord (strum ddduudd), move the same E fingering to 8th fret & repeat the pattern move it to 4th, then 6th doing the same.... Wa La you're playing "Photograph" by Nickleback. I usually start people off on this one as it gives them something easy to play that most people will recognize. If it would help I'll throw a vid together real quick and send it to ya...
BTW Welcome to Chordie and congrats on taking up the guitar
793 2009-10-06 18:24:12
Re: acoustic tunes (23 replies, posted in Acoustic)
badeye wrote:
What new song are Chordians learning on your acoustic guitar??
This is my latest work in progress... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3e8bw3Bd … re=related almost got it but not quite yet 
This one also http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f1JBm-BF … annel_page same story close but not quite yet...
794 2009-10-06 11:07:51
Re: Off to Chicago (1 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Have a pleasnt trip Zurf! I stayed there for a couple of years in my younger days... Those were some pretty rough times in my life.... I don't remember much of that time period
795 2009-10-05 19:29:14
Re: NDD (New Drum Day) (8 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Yep something like that or this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XR8ZRfDPosE Love this song!
Not many good band mates in my area (at least not with my tastes) so why not do it all myself one track at a time
796 2009-10-05 19:08:53
Re: Old Doll (8 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Thanks!!! This is going to be great on the uke http://jasondamato.bandcamp.com/track/f … wn-a-river for anyone else that may want to give it a listen.
797 2009-10-05 18:06:55
Topic: Old Doll (8 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Could you please give me the name and artist of the song that plays on your myspace page!! I'm in love with it Gotta learn it! Really great stuff!
I know that I could've done this in an email but I thought this way others could check it out as well
798 2009-10-05 17:46:07
Re: NDD (New Drum Day) (8 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
geoaguiar wrote:
So should we expect something on you tube by the end of the day; you did take the whole day off from work.....:-).
Actually I have been recording a few tracks today but don't expect anything to be uploaded on youtube yet Practice, Practice, Practice first Maybe this coming weekend...
799 2009-10-05 17:36:46
Re: Holy Cow ! (10 replies, posted in Acoustic)
Old Doll wrote:
Ps, Guitarpix ! What in the name of holy Cow , is wrong with that cow ? Is it a statue ?
Old Doll.
Photoshop BTW... You have mail
800 2009-10-05 14:34:53
Re: NDD (New Drum Day) (8 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Thanks for the suggestions! They're all fun to "attempt" to play along with I've played Djembe and bongo Cajun for a while now so I'm pretty familiar with the techniques/patterns but this is my first set of congas and bongos so there's going to be a little learning curve I'm sure. I play this on Djembe (though not quite as good as he does ) but have been giving it a go on the congas this morning http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ryLqfNwSSFE and this really easy one http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZ5nWLvh … annel_page though I spice it up a little more. Took the day off just to have some fun
III don't wanna work
I just wanna baang on these drums all day