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Yeah, 'splain walk downs, walk ups and turn arounds. I have problems when playing with a strum pattern, such as 1, 2 & 3 & 4 & 1. When " walking" to the the next chord in the progression would the 3 walk down notes (in the above pattern) be played on beats & 4 &? I understand "turn arounds" fairly well but since they too help lead into the next chord of a progerssion this might all tye in together. Thanks for the 'splaining.
Nela
Southpaw, I forwarded you a Capo Chart for review. If approved this would be a good place to post it as I think it would answer most of Anastasial112's questions.
Nela
Anastasiak112, when you use the transposing function with Chordie you will still play in open chords. If a song is in the key of E and you wanted to change the key to G you would simply transpose up 3 semi-tones and play an open G chord.. Now, with a capo. if a song is in the key of E and you wanted the key to be in G you have a couple of choices.
Choice #1 - place you capo on the 3rd fret and then make a E chord. This voicing will be in the key of G. In a 1 - 4 - 5 chord progression with the key of the song being in E the open chords would be E - A and B7. Now, with your capo on the 3rd fret when you finger an E chord the voicing will be in G, an A chord will have the voice of C and a B7 chord will have a voice of a D7 chord.
Choice #2 - (hard) use your index finger to form a barre at the 3rd fret. With your middle , ring and pinky fingers form a open E chord. This will be you G voicing. Now while leaving your index finger barring the strings at the 3rd fret, take your ring finger and form another barre on the 5th fret strings 4, 3 and 2. This is a double barre and the voicing is in A. By sliding both your index finger and ring finger down 2 frets this double barre becomes a B chord.
Npw I know this will be hard for you to understand as it was hard for me to explain it. I found a good capo chart on the internet awhile back and I will try to locate that site for you. It is simple to read and it will tell you what you are asking.
Hope this helps.
Nela
Man, I think you need a PINK guitar!
Nela
Have you tried playing "Miked". Could be a lot easier than adding a pick-up. The downside is that playing miked limits your movement while on stage. The upside is it's easier to do while sitting down and thats more comfortable. I play electric acoustic and have recently found out the beauty of a soundhole plug. No, that's not a sock placed in the wife's mouth! It's a plug that fits into the soundhole of your guitar to reduce feedback. Really makes a difference while playing amped.
Nela
06sc500, when I read your post I can see myself in every word. I started playing 2 1/2 to 3 years ago and spent most of the 1st year trying to learn the open chords, chord progressions, strum patterns, Major scales, minor penatonic scales, notes of the fretboard, etc. I try to play rythem guitar and spend 99% of my time working on learning songs. I am mostly self-taught and am getting along well in transposing new songs into a key my wife can sing. I am getting ( my opinion ) good and picking out the strum patterns and timing of songs as I listen to them. Once I learn that and figure out the chords I can play the song. I get to set into some weekend "jam sessions" with several others 2 to 4 times a month and even get some "mike" time on stage as my wife sings. Open chords, e-shaped barre chords, a-shaped barre chords, 7th chords are all chords I use in playing. I know some sus and dim chords but do not use the. When it comes to scales I am completely lost. I know the finger patterns for the major scale and the minor penatonic and other than the root note of the 6th or 5th strings I can't tell what the note is without doing me a little thinking. At my age (soon to be 58) I don't think i will ever be a guitar master but I do want to learn everything I can and be a goodplayer. I do want to learn the secrets of scales, riffs and licks but I do intend to spend the majority of my time with rythem guitar. To me, rythem is the heart of any song, and everything else is built around that.
This is a post thast holds a lotta interest for me so as the guitar guru's add their expert comments I will pick up valuable info, as well.
Nela
James, thanks for the link. Not sure who the composer or who recorded this song. It was sung at a jam session we went too awhile back but I didn't ask the folks who done the singing about the song. I will next time we all get together.
Nela
Yazoo City, Mississippi USA
Vice President for a Construction Company. Live outta a suitcase and am constantly traveling. I was in Louisiana on Tuesday morning and in California Wednesday night (after driving over 1800 miles) to start up another project.
Nela
Thanks Ingonishmedic and welcome to chordie. Roger is right in being carefull not to violate any copyright laws so don't take his actions as anything other than that. I'm sure, after a little checking, the lyrics will be back if it is possible. If not send me a PM.
Nela
Sometimes it better to ask for forgiveness than to seek permission.
Old Doll, the Good Lord gave you a son and now a daughter is coming into the family. Best wishes on your new family. In due time you can look forward to the birth of your grandchildren. That's one of lifes best experience's.
Nela
Eppy3, when you get trhu playing be sure yoy disconnect the cable from your guitat to the amp. If left connected it will drain the battery very quickly.
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Had the same thing thing happen to me. It was the solder connection on one end of the cord from the guitar to the amp. A little solder and it woeks fine. Now if it is an internal problem with the guitar I wouldn't take anything apart if there is any warranty on the guitar. If you do then the warranty will be voided.
nela
We do a version of Amazing Grace played to the music of House of the Rising Sun. This is a good-un if you start out with House of The Rising Sun and let it lead into Amazing Grace. Nice and easy to play.
Zurf - you said it all!!!!!!!
Nela
Dino48, where are you from? Some of the people I play (try) music with played with James Burton or are kinfolks.
Nela
Just like arkady said - except you could go to a lighter guage string. Just remember, those blisters WILL turn into callouses one day.
Nela
Right or wrong I listen to the CD or radio and pick out the "Beats" of the bass notes as the strum patterns. To me the strum patterns is a rythmic melody of the song in some down and up sequence that fits the song. In a pattern such as;
D...D...U...D...U...D...U....D = 1...2...&...3...&...4...&...1 in a 4/4 time. All D's or 1's will be downstrums and the U's or &'s will be upstrums in your counting patterns. This works for me in any sequence of patterns that you hear or feel weither the song timing is in 3/4, 4/4, triplet or whatever. Any song can have more than 1 strum pattern so if you can hear it then play it. I, and I haven't been playing for that long, started developing my strumming skills (if that is what you want to call them) by keeping a pick on the console of my truck and strumming to the song I hear on the radio as I'm driving. Many songs, to my ear, are the same patterns but they are slower or faster and in the style of whoever happens to be singing the song. To me, if you can tap your foot to the rythem of the song and keep time, you should be able to do the same with your struming hand. The hardest part to me was learning to tap my foot and strum all at the same time.
Nela
Ya'll done forgot about Kris kristofferson. Or how 'bout Wispering Bill?
nela
The only effects I use, if you want to call it "effects", is the chorus function on my acoustic amp.
nela
Just change the words and the key to "E" and Achy Breaky Heart becomes Tulsa Time by Don Williams.
Nela
Older country music and ballads. Need songs with a story to tell and a meaning that you can relate too.
Nela
I've been researching them, today, on the internet. There are several makes and models out there to chose from. There are several made outta rubber just like the one I tried last nite. From reading about them it was said that they will not harm the finish of your guitar but there is no guarantee. It is recommended to remove them when not playing. They do restrict the sound if not amped. The rubber one's are under $10.00. Lute Sound Hole Covers (do an internet search) are made of wood (maple, cherry and a couple of more) that can match the finish of your guitar. They come in light, medium and heavy models. Again, if your not amped up they will meed to be removed. These are around 30 bucks. An acoustic - electric guitar will have feedback problems if you are not careful with your set-up and this device is supposed to stop this problem. I was VERY please with the sound I got last nite with the rubber one I used. I will have me one next week!
Nela
Looks like I will be heading out to San Diego, Ca. the end of May for a construction project. Since I will only be out there for a few months and will have to spend most of my time working I won't be interested in joining a band but I would like to meet a few of my Chordie "Buddies". I am kinda new at playing but have done a few "Open Mic" nights with my wife that went over purty well. We do a lotta "older" country songs with a few gospel songs mixed in. Anyway, if you are in that area and would like to meet and maybe do a little music, I would be interested in that.
Nela
Last night my wife and I visited with friends and practiced some songs we are going to do at a "little country store" next weekend. I always thought my Takamine "Jumbo Electric Acoustic" had a GREAT sound when played through my acoustic amp but when I borrowed my buddies "Feedback Control" sound hole plug I was AMAZED!!!!!
With the feed back control plug in place my guitar had such a mellow, rich sound that I knew I had to have one. If you have not tried this simple device on your electric acoustic you are missing something. Hook up to your favorite amp, plug your hole and get ready for some sweeeeeet sounds. I'ma gonna be'a gettin' me one just as soon as I can.
Nela
If the guitar is what you really want.
If you can afford it.
If there will not be any repercussions from family or friend about the purchase.
If you can't get it outta yore mind.
The BUY IT and satisfy yourself - never wonder about the "would I", " could I" or "should I".
Enjoy!
Nela
Why thank you, Bigrinwv. It can be amazing how simple something is when you have always thought it was difficult. I've only been playing a little over 2 1/2 years and I think I'm coming alone OK. I sure wish I had someone to tell me the benifits in using alternate fingerings to make chords. It seems as though everyone is taught to use their index, middle and ring finger for open chords and, to me, it should be the middle, ring and pinky fingers. The open "E" chord with the middle, ring and pinky fingers allows for easy movement to barre chords. A open "G" chord formed with the middle, ring and pinky allows for an easy movement to a G7 chord. A "Em" chord formed with your middle and ring finger makes it easy to get to an open "C" chord. This can go on and on. I'm starting to learn more and more about how to form chords in a song that make it easier to get to the following chord. I try to think about how the chord progression go nad relate that to how I want to form the chords. I guess it's working.
Nela
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