My old man is fighting a very nasty and aggressive form of leukemia right now - would like to throw a blood cancer foundation in to the ring for consideration as far as charities go. 
926 2015-08-06 14:34:28
Re: Has This Been Proposed/Discussed? Compilation CD? (33 replies, posted in About Chordie)
927 2015-08-06 02:49:08
Topic: Queen of California (6 replies, posted in My local band and me)
does anyone on Chordie play this bad boy as written and sing at the same time? I've been practicing this thing for a week and still don't have it down.
928 2015-08-03 21:51:03
Re: The Oxygen Thief (6 replies, posted in Songwriting)
What instrument are you playing?
929 2015-08-02 03:35:26
Re: Happy N(wntma)ED to me (17 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)
I knew what wntma meant before I clicked the link to this thread. LOL. Great minds. Nice buy!
930 2015-08-02 00:36:07
Re: Have I Posted This Before? (Chordie Song/Writer Of The Year) (9 replies, posted in Songwriting)
I'm not speaking as a mod, just a guy. I would be a bit uncomfortable with this. One of the draws of Chordie is the open, inviting, fun atmosphere. I would be concerned that introducing competitiveness would make the vibe weird. And as a self conscious songwriter I would not want to know that my tune finished dead last. 
931 2015-08-02 00:34:15
Re: RP death (3 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)
What make and model did you lose? I'm not familiar with an rp250
932 2015-07-30 17:41:53
Re: Subscribing To A Thread (10 replies, posted in About Chordie)
Your SPAM folder. What email service are you using?
933 2015-07-30 15:45:21
Re: Subscribing To A Thread (10 replies, posted in About Chordie)
I just added a message. What happened?
934 2015-07-25 15:08:52
Re: Does Paul Simon Have Another "Graceland" In Him? (21 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Yeah I was bummed. I haven't been able to listen to him since. I have a hard time supporting dbags.
935 2015-07-25 13:21:03
Re: Does Paul Simon Have Another "Graceland" In Him? (21 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
I've heard a ton about him stealing material from up and comers. This article changed my opinion of him and I've had a hard time enjoying his music since.
936 2015-07-23 01:49:16
Re: Looking for advice - evaluating/adjusting my Martin (19 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)
As usual I stand with Zurf. I've been playing since I was 5 and I still play on my $200 used guitar that I got for Christmas in 1983.
Brands, schmands (except for guild. I do love guild.)
937 2015-07-23 01:45:54
Re: Strummer Bill (67 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Zurf email me and I'll send you instructions. Not gonna post am here for obvious reasons.
938 2015-07-22 14:52:48
Re: chordie logo (5 replies, posted in About Chordie)
you might have more luck checking font websites. I just looked through a big'n and couldn't find it, although I found a few that are similar.
939 2015-07-22 14:47:58
Re: Strummer Bill (67 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
You can drop them on my soundcloud or media server if you want.
940 2015-07-20 18:01:01
Re: GFS Acoustic Pickup System (11 replies, posted in Acoustic)
Crap. I just found out that I need all new cords.
941 2015-07-17 19:21:38
Re: Has This Been Proposed/Discussed? Compilation CD? (33 replies, posted in About Chordie)
Great idea. I'm in.
942 2015-07-16 18:26:07
Re: Rugby games (13 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
USA Rugby 7s is my favorite event of the year here in my home town. I missed this year due to proximity of Ella's birth. I highly suggest it if you're looking for a fun time in Vegas.
943 2015-07-14 14:12:29
Re: Baritone Guitars (3 replies, posted in Electric)
They likely would. Think about using standard strings on a regular scale guitar but tuning it up to a > a.
Also from E down to B is a fourth, not a fifth.
944 2015-07-12 23:01:07
Re: Screeching EMG Pickups (8 replies, posted in Electric)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OGGh7wxEN4E
Im a seymour duncan guy till i die.
945 2015-06-19 03:28:10
Re: Chord patterns on the guitar demystified: there are only 2 types! (5 replies, posted in Music theory)
I don't really think finger patterns are musical so the utility in learning patterns is somewhat limited unless you know how, why and when to use them. I've never been a big runner of arpeggios or modes...which is def. reflected in my playing (for better or worse).
Said another way, the magic isn't in the patterns. It's in how the notes are applied.
946 2015-06-17 19:53:44
Re: Chord patterns on the guitar demystified: there are only 2 types! (5 replies, posted in Music theory)
I would suggest that choosing where to place a chord extension is about a lot more than finding a scale degree to move. You also need to think about proximity to your root note, what the other instrumentation is doing at that time, and voice leading (if you're in to that sort of thing.)
For example in a large band with keys and another guitar I might only play color tones and let the bass and other instruments fill out the chord. I can get through blues tunes playing 3rds, 7ths and 9ths only. That won't work in a smaller group or solo environment, where I may choose to play a more basic chord but focus on walking the bass, etc.
The above also disregards rootless voicings and inversions. For example, chords like D/F# (dominant chord with 3 in the bass) in the key of G or G/B in the key of C (dominant chord with 3 in the bass) are important because they help with that walking bass line down to the vi, or up to the I from the vi, etc.
947 2015-06-17 18:57:48
Re: Pa. Gathering (109 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Zurf wrote:
Baldguitardude wrote:Anywhere near Altoona?
Nothing is near Altoona.
Well. Maybe Bedford. But what's near Bedford? Just Altoona. And frankly, they aren't that close.
Lilly is near Altoona. State College is near Altoona.
I suppose one needs to define "near."
949 2015-06-16 15:06:34
Re: Pa. Gathering (109 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Anywhere near Altoona?
950 2015-06-10 03:49:59
Topic: Tubes question (2 replies, posted in Electric)
For my electrically-minded friends:
I need new 6L6s due to a freak accident that occurred while loading out for rehearsal. Groove Tubes have several ratings for their 6L6s...low, medium, and high. They state that the low rating is dynamic and breaks up earliest, which is best for blues solos and such, the middle rated are, well, in the middle, and the high rated ones stay clean at higher outputs and are best for bass amps and jazz guitar.
I use a lot of distortion but I don't want my amp to clip unless I hit the little button by my foot....so for that criteria I'm expecting to purchase the high rated tubes. Is that correct?
Also what's with this rating system? I figured a tube was a tube was a tube. (Unless it's one of those vintage Sovtek fellas.)