The beauty of barres is that there only are a few shapes to learn for several dozen chords.
877 2007-10-29 21:13:27
Re: How to play different chords (14 replies, posted in Acoustic)
I don't look at it as learning chords all over again but as learning different ways to play the same chord.
I'm pretty much of the school that thinks that acoustic sounds better with open chords. That's just a personal opinion. But of course there are times you just can't get away from barre chords. And sometimes it's easier to move from one chord to another if you use barres or a mixture of the two. For instance, I love to play Wonderful World by Louis Armstrong and in the key I play it in one of the chord progressions is F#m, G back to F#m. This is made so much easier by barring the G instead of barring the F#m then moving to open G and back to the barred F#m again.
I hope that all makes sense.
878 2007-10-29 21:02:50
Re: the importance of myspace and youtube concerning music. (15 replies, posted in Acoustic)
Roger Guppy wrote:
Ken and Alvee,
As a recipient of Old Doll's problems, maybe I should explain that comments were being sent to her MySpace Friends which was in fact an advert for a MySpace tracking system (to check who visits your site) and it came along with her photo as any normal comment would. It even displayed a picture of Tom (the face of MySpace) as though it was an approved accessory.
It appears that someone has taken information of Old Dolls MySpace Friends and her identity to send these comments. I am not a computer expert but if anyone has any practical advise to offer I am sure Old Doll will appreciate it. I am sure no one wants her to delete her MySpace.
Thank you,
Roger
Thanks for that Roger. I was a but bamboosled about this. I have just registered with Facebook and something like this could be quite distressing. The mind bogles at what could be done in your name. Hopefully Old Doll can get something sorted.
879 2007-10-29 18:08:45
Re: the importance of myspace and youtube concerning music. (15 replies, posted in Acoustic)
Old Doll,
Your post has really concerned me. I am familiar with Youtube and Myspace but have never heard of this happening with them. I assume from your post that this happens quite often. A few friends of mine have Myspace sites and this makes me really nervous for them.
Jeez! The thought is making me feel sick.
880 2007-10-29 18:01:30
Re: New string joy (12 replies, posted in Acoustic)
Yeah! It's the price that puts me off trying them. What if I fork out the lolly and I don't like them.
Here you see my Scotch-ness coming out. Too tight fisted to try them.
881 2007-10-28 20:30:03
Topic: Trials of Rosie O'Neill (3 replies, posted in Song requests)
Does anyone remember this TV series? I'd be very interested in hearing if anyone has a recording of the theme song, "I wish I knew". It was written by Carole King and performed by Melissa Manchester.
Does anyone know if this is available anywhere? Or is the show on DVD or video?
Thanks.
882 2007-10-27 17:51:20
Re: Hello, newbie here (11 replies, posted in Acoustic)
Hey hey. I'll join in wi that. Saints just beat the Hibs so I'm hugging everyone.
Welcome rocktabai. 
883 2007-10-26 09:47:24
Re: Happy birthday (1 replies, posted in About Chordie)
Yeah! Congrats on giving us what we want all these years. Gaun yersel!
884 2007-10-24 19:20:52
Re: Where IS everyone??? (16 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Not to mention the caber tossing.
We're all at that 24/7
885 2007-10-23 14:50:42
Re: Just read this topic.... (30 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
SouthPaw41L wrote:
What is Gaun yersel! ?
Literally translated - Go on yourself!
Usually followed by something like Big Man, Wee Man or Son or Hen if female.
Isn't language a wonderful thing.
886 2007-10-23 14:27:54
Re: New string joy (12 replies, posted in Acoustic)
Have you seen the size o my arse?!
887 2007-10-22 19:57:56
Re: New string joy (12 replies, posted in Acoustic)
This is where I feel guilty. I bought one of those string cleaning aids, "the swipe". Does a great job. But in the past few weeks i've been very lazy and never used it.
More fool me.
888 2007-10-22 19:42:50
Re: Just read this topic.... (30 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Clicked on that link there hoping for a clip of the Southpaw in action. 
This is something that has always fascinated me. You guys amaze me. More power to you.
Gaun yersel! as they say where I come from.
889 2007-10-22 19:24:13
Topic: New string joy (12 replies, posted in Acoustic)
Hey hey
I was starting to get concerned about my baby over the past few days. I have been away for a week and on my return she had developed a slight buzz on the 1st string at the 3rd fret. Not a huge loud buzz but a worrying kinda background thing that was more noticeable when I played it hard.
I suffer from sweaty fingers and really need to change strings quite often. I had not changed them for 4 months and so thought I'd see if this would improve things any.
Amazing! Cured! Curse my sweaty fingers.
I just thought I'd share this with the folks on here just in case anyone else has experienced this.
However it does leave me with the problem of what to do prevent this and how to save money on strings. Any thoughts?
890 2007-10-22 17:52:57
Re: semitone chnages on the songs (8 replies, posted in Acoustic)
The way I use it is ............
If I transpose down 2 semitones then I put my capo on the 2nd fret. Down 3 semitones - capo 3rd fret. I always try to transpose down for this reason.
Works for me.
891 2007-10-21 16:10:45
Re: Ok, in honour of England vs South Africa (16 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
I've tried Yankee whiskey, Irish whiskey and even Welsh whisky but I have never found anything that could beat Scotch whisky. So many!
And ......... it wasn't a try. Close call though. Without the TV judge it would've been given.
Song? Dunno. LOL
892 2007-10-20 11:38:59
Re: Just read this topic.... (30 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
5 legg-ed 3 piece
893 2007-10-14 16:59:49
Re: I'm giving up! (21 replies, posted in Acoustic)
Old Doll wrote:
Ah God Alvee,
Wouldn't that guy just make you sick with so much talent?
Ive just spent the last hour few hours, going from practise to chordie!I think ill just put my baby away and go back to the Whistle!
That just ruined my glorious God Given Sunday!
Now i want to comfort eat.
Old Doll.
Sorry Old Doll. Yeah it kinda had that effect on me. I'm glad to report that I've gotten over it quickly and am more than happy with the little ability I've got. As Zurf says, it's amazing to see how people are blessed. After an uplifting Sunday of my own I am happy to give thanks for the blessings I have in abundance around me.
Love and life,
Al
P.S. Did I see you on Facebook's Chordie Group?
894 2007-10-13 20:16:56
Re: I'm giving up! (21 replies, posted in Acoustic)
Blew my socks off. Posted same link twice. Check the second one now. I'm afraid to pick my guitar up.....
895 2007-10-13 20:04:08
Topic: I'm giving up! (21 replies, posted in Acoustic)
Takes my breath away. Never in a million years!!!!!!!
896 2007-10-13 19:22:38
Re: Strumming With a pick (15 replies, posted in Acoustic)
I've been converted to Wedgies. They have like a wee impression on them for your thumb to sit in. Very comfortable to hold, less slip. I use 60's, I like just a little bend in my pick. Just a little though.
I used to have problems with how it sounded strumming with a pick but I discovered that it was down to how I was holding it.
Just one other thing. Try recording yourself strumming. I bet you don't sound as bad as you think.
897 2007-10-13 17:12:20
Re: New guitar. I need a name!!! :) (13 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Please forgive me but Simon & Patrick always seems like some confession written on a toilet wall. Only kidding.
My brother-in-law has one of these. Very nice.
Name? No idea. 
898 2007-10-13 17:06:55
Re: why cant we all just live in peace(like the hippies) (27 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
upyerkilt wrote:
I just read.....nope, I never read it. I just saw how much dribble I typed last night.
I was going to delete it, but I think I will leave it on to teach people, especially the younger folk.
this is what drink can do. Best thing is not to drink and go on a computer into a chatroom or forum.
Best thing to do is to pick up a guitar and ignore the computer.
Write a song! some of my songs were wrote while under the influence and some of them you can tell.I remember doing this last night and laughing at the same time with some parts, deliberatly not making sense wit hsome advide inbetween.
If I was someone else, I would not read it at all, it looks like half a book.
Ken
Thank God you kept it on. Gave me the best laugh I've had for ages. I'm guessing there was a fair old bit of single highland malt went into that. Wet myself reading it.
P.S. COME ON SCOTLAND! 3-1 Ya beauty!
899 2007-10-12 19:26:39
Re: whats your favorite song?? (22 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Changes every week. Too many. At the moment Newton Faulkner is high on my list.
900 2007-10-10 12:23:48
Re: Access? (7 replies, posted in About Chordie)
I'm only guessing here, Old Doll, but I think this is quite common with all websites. Every now and then their server will "go down" as the geeks say which means peolpe can't access the site. Happens quite often with the site I help out with. If it happens too often I imagine Per will be pulling his hair out.