Guitarpix got me digging on "Banana Pancakes" by Jack Johnson. I have had a couple of sessions with it but will not have it cleaned up and ready for the Chordilina jam.
852 2010-11-06 17:08:12
Re: Bored and looking for a song to learn... (16 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
I jumped on "Lay Lady Lay" by Bob Dylan when it first came out. The rhythm line really kicks.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5n2aYUaxPCY
I believe this is the breakout song that really made Dylan's career
853 2010-11-06 16:33:09
Re: Chordilina Jam (77 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
tubatooter1940 wrote:Thanks, Tops my rhythm guitar is passable but my lead playing sounds like a car wreck.
I dug up the lyrics to "Stand By Me" and "Stay" (just a little bit longer) to have some simple four chord tunes to jam. I also have a medley of "Shake it up Baby" and "La Bamba" in three chords. Gonna pass a good time, cher.
tootsToots - If you can, send a link or pdf file of the tunes so I / we can prepare! These all sound like fun tunes! I gotta find my hi pitch "Oh won't you stay...."
Gotcha, Tops. Here's Ben E. King's "Stand By Me"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hmGQ5SlazJA
He's doing it in A. I might wind up doing lower in D or C maybe.
"Stay a little bit longer"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Nlf1I1sOqo
I'm passing on the high part.
"Shake it up Baby" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pVlr4g5-r18
Three chords in A.
"La Bamba" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yhFM81IcChk
I do it A,D and E.
No worries I have the spanish jotted down.
854 2010-11-06 14:54:24
Re: Help with this song please (3 replies, posted in Song requests)
nevets17,
It's a four chord song: C,G,A minor and D.
He's only strumming, but really fast.
If it was me, I'd type out the lyrics (in a large font) and write the chords in a red pen over the syllable of the word where it hits.
Once you listen often enough to have the melody in you head, slow the thing down enough where you can play it correctly in rhythm. Do enough repititions where you can gradually bring it up to speed. Then all you have to do is memorize the lyrics and play and sing it that fast.
toots
855 2010-11-06 00:19:14
Re: Who epitomises Rock n Roll? (6 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
:D=D:D=D:D
856 2010-11-05 23:46:12
Re: Who epitomises Rock n Roll? (6 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
By golly, I epitomise rock and roll.
I'm so stinkin' old I remember when there was no rock and roll but I dug it from day one.
Been playing rock since high school and I finally learned a few tunes purty good.
I remain, a legend in my own mind.
toots
857 2010-11-05 23:26:26
Re: Chordilina Jam (77 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Thanks, Tops my rhythm guitar is passable but my lead playing sounds like a car wreck.
I dug up the lyrics to "Stand By Me" and "Stay" (just a little bit longer) to have some simple four chord tunes to jam. I also have a medley of "Shake it up Baby" and "La Bamba" in three chords. Gonna pass a good time, cher.
toots
858 2010-11-05 23:12:15
Re: Bored and looking for a song to learn... (16 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
I learned "Don't think twice" by Bob Dylan in key of C. I was surprised how low Dylan sings. My voice did not resonate in that key and I could not project a sound with any power.
I recently relearned it in "G" and am much more satisfied with the sound I am getting in the higher key.
859 2010-11-05 22:59:02
Re: Only the blues by DONOVAN (2 replies, posted in Song requests)
The whole song is C and G7 except the bridge.
Bridge chords are:
F,G,C,A minor,D minor,G,C,C7
F,G,E,A minor,D minor,D (major) and G
He has a capo on his third fret so he can play using the "A" shape.
I would use open chords in key of "C" with no capo.
toots
860 2010-11-05 15:18:52
Re: friday's blues fix (1,560 replies, posted in Bands and artists)
Bonnie Raitt and Trisha Yearwood sing really well together.
861 2010-11-04 06:10:44
Re: Chordilina Jam (77 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Sorry, Pix. I play through the progression one time and have the temerity to suggest changes.
I should have listened better and longer before piping up.
toots
862 2010-11-03 19:20:41
Re: Chordilina Jam (77 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Here's the version though http://www.chordie.com/chord.pere/www.u … ;id=166611 I play it barred but looking at the chords it should be fairly easy to play open if you prefer...
The G7 chord in that arrangement sounds sucky.
Use a plain G. The rest of the chords sound O.K.
toots
863 2010-11-02 22:09:45
Re: Chordilina Jam (77 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Boohoo !
Toots any room in that auld van of yours for Old Doll ?
Dear lady, there will always be room for you.
Whaddya mean kick back and listen? Everyone will be anticipating hearing an Irish lass play and sing for us.
toots
864 2010-11-02 22:00:58
Re: autoharp players (23 replies, posted in Other string instruments)
Gove Scrivenor is a guitar/vocalist who plays autoharp professionally and well. He has two C.D.'s out with some autoharp cuts. He was encouraged to pursue autoharp By momma Maybelle Carter the famous mother-in-law of Johnny Cash.
The boy can play.
865 2010-11-02 20:57:05
Re: Chordilina Jam (77 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Just brought up "Banana Pancakes" on U-Tube.
Are you referring to the Jack Johnson version?
Sounds like a laid-back fun song. I'd like to learn it.
Topdown, I have room for a tuba in my mini-van. I also have room for a small P.A. System and my vocal harmonizer pedal. Would it make sense to bring all that?
As my plans flesh out, Tops, I will shoot you an E-Mail if that is permissable.
toots
866 2010-10-28 23:38:02
Re: Christmas Gear wishes... (19 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
I need a new depth sounder for the sailboat. It draws four feet and Mobile Bay is mighty skinny water.
867 2010-10-28 19:50:31
Re: Joke Thread (231 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Why men are never depressed:
1. Your last name stays put.
2. The garage is all yours.
3. Wedding plans take care of themselves.
4. You can never get preggers.
5. Car mechanics tell you the truth.
6. You never have to drive to another gas station rest room because this one is just too icky.
7. You don't have to stop and think which way to turn a nut on a bolt.
8. Same work more pay.
9. Wrinkles add character.
10. Wedding dress $5,000. Tux rental $100.
11. People never stare at your chest when you're talking to them.
12. If someone forgets to invite you, he or she can still be your friend.
13. One mood all the time.
14. Phone conversations are over in 30 seconds flat.
15. Your underwear is $8.95 for a three-pack.
16. Three pairs of shoes are enough.
17. Everything on your face stays it's original color.
18. You can wear shorts no matter how your legs look.
19. You can play with toys all your life.
20. You can Christmas shop for 25 relatives on December 24th in 25 minutes.
868 2010-10-28 19:25:20
Re: Chordilina Jam (77 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
I can make it in a long days drive. Any date is good with me. Alls I have to do is get permission from the little family - especially SWAMBO (she who always must be obeyed).
toots
869 2010-10-28 19:11:25
Re: She's waiting for what ? Helena Donovan. (12 replies, posted in Poems)
Got me all caught up in this one. I feel like locating the offender and kicking his butt.
870 2010-10-28 00:14:50
Re: Oldie But Goodies (518 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Here's a do-it-yourself fixit song.
Those in Europe may not know that Home Depot and Lowes are do-it-yourself headquarters here in the U.S.
871 2010-10-27 23:48:13
Re: NFL Fans (142 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
My Saints didn't really want the ball this week so they let the Browns have it four times.
Here in Alabama, Auburn is undefeated and number one and Alabama with one loss is in the top ten. This has happened before - not a good thing.
Our state is fiercely divided. People are getting hostile. There will be blood in the streets before this season shakes out. Fans are so ugly I refuse to attend any games. I prefer to listen to them over the radio on my sail boat.
872 2010-10-27 23:27:40
Re: The Stalking Serial Poet (6 replies, posted in Poems)
That's killer, Russell.
873 2010-10-27 23:24:25
Re: Hey guys/gals, Help me spend some money :) (18 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Taylor guitars realized what a dud the baby Taylor was so they came up with the GS mini with proper bracing.
http://www.taylorguitars.com/guitars/gs-mini/
My buddy is buying one to fly with because it will go in any overhead bin.
Good luck in your quest, Pix.
toots
I'm not sure of the wood used in construction but the Taylor website will list it.
874 2010-10-27 10:33:09
Re: Random Question (27 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Seems everytime My finger calluses get so roughed up due to insufficient practice, I have to sand or file them down. Don't you know that is when I get a call to play all night long somewhere.
Both my guitars a well set up but the finger tips get sore and stay sore.
I had no calluses to speak of when I booked a gig that went six nights in a row. I had calluses by the weeks end but was still sore underneath.
875 2010-10-25 17:28:45
Re: Oldie But Goodies (518 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
I always carry a tool box in my car. I rather enjoy making myself useful during a house visit. Still not too old for ladder work.
On a visit to a lady in New England I found many nails in her wooden deck standing proud. I found a hammer and nailset in my car and had fun pounding them down.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VBxAC4ywaJ4
Sure would be fun to organize a Chordie convention in a rural location. I can visualize a large picker's circle around a camp fire. The beer would flow like wine.
We'll need to schedule it during one of Old Doll's trips to the U.S.A. so we could hear some real deal Irish Brogue spoken and sung.
toots