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SouthPaw41L wrote:geoaguiar wrote:Of course I nearly got my ass kicked for an acoustic version of Wildfire by Micheal Martin Murphy during a camping trip (I think that's his name)
I would've been fightin' on your your side that night at the campfire. "Wildfire" by Michael Martin Murphy was one of my favourite songs as a child growin' up in the mountains of Virginia. I knew first hand how much a horse meant to a man/woman. I still play this gem of song once in a while to this day.
Thanks...One of my all time favorite songs as well. Those of us who are "a little older" (notice a didn't say "old") remember that song on top 40 radio. It's a great acoustic campfire song. I appreciate the validation. I was playing my inexpensive Yamaha 6 string so if push came to shove I had my weapon!!!
Tim0473 wrote:I use a Takamine "G" series Electric Acoustic ... little on the pricey side ($499) but well worth it
One thing I've learned is buy right the first time if you can afford it ... eventually you'll end up "upgrading" a cheaper acoustic ... in the long run you'll be happier
Agreed...I own the same and it plays beautifully
Guitarpix wrote:I get alot of lip from my friends when I play anything by Bread. They seem to hate "Baby I'm a want You" most so I play it the most often...lol.
I love to play Bread...Don't you listen to them. Of course I nearly got my ass kicked for an acoustic version of Wildfire by Micheal Martin Murphy during a camping trip (I think that's his name)
gitaardocphil wrote:geoaguiar, I play it also on fret 4, as you said. But I'm a quick chord changer, from a regular D, not in barre, up to B(in barre).
I adore quick changes.
I've got pretty good @ switching with the 4th fret B as well but it took a while. I find myself using it quite a bit. in some cases, I like the sound more. thanks for backing me up Doc!
How about Jeff Healey...no sight?
Bar 7 is best but sometimes a little high. Does anyone play it 02444x (from low E to high E)?? I know it's cheating to ignore the first string but as Zurf points out it's damn hard.
My Takamine G Series acoustic has no mark on the 3rd either. It takes a little getting used to.
I learned to bar just the E and B strings first. But like everyone will say "practice"..it really does become easy to the point where you no longer remember it being difficult. And that shape (and variants of) is SO important for all sorts of chords up and down the board. You're diligence in learning it well will be paid back ten times over
DISCO KILLED THE SEVENTIES...
seemed like it in the 70's didn't it? But now, years later I find myself rather enjoying those songs and bands I loathed back in the day
ziggystardust wrote:I found a guy who sings elvis tunes -
Really good - looks nothing like him but - boy what an impersonator....
We're going to sing at a party in three week - so I'm learning Elvis tunes on my acoustic... as well as the usual practice for the band songs.
Try "Can't Help Falling in Love with You" on acoustic. It's one of my favs. I use a capo on the 1st fret as I am Elvis challenged. He has a great low voice mine's a bit higher.
For Rock:
Hendrix
Gilmour
Stevie Ray
Paige
Van Halen
upyerkilt wrote:rstauffe wrote:once you learn all basic chords abcdefg you do not need a capo. the capo is for changing the tone of the music not the key people use the capo as a cheat, because they can not play the chords in the key ,way to much. push yourself to learn the chords and you will be happier with yourself i use a capo to change the tone not the chords
good luck
happy pickin'
randy
This is the most ridiculous reply to a question I have read on chordie.
You have a lot to learn about humans.
We are all different with different ways of talking,thinking and living and and and and wait for it…………………..playing the guitar, as well as other instruments. So for you to reply like that is very wrong indeed and I hope no one listens to you.
Cheating you say if you use a capo? So eric clapton cheats? David gilmour? Pete townshend? I have even seen angus young playing an acoustic with a capo on. Are all these guitarists not professional enough for you?
As has already been said the capo is used for various reasons as well as maybe your point of view on it.
So before you get help up onto that big pedestal that you managed to climb up and look down upon the mere cheats of society and tell them whats what instead of just giving a helping hand on your own advice, think first. I am sure your parents must have taught you how to do that?
Ken
Dead ON!!!!!!!!
fender thins for rythym; thick small "jazz" picks for any picking
I too think it's standard tuning
Big fan of Takamines. But play 'em all. There is one for everyone
Russell_Harding wrote:I use a capo, not because i need to but because i like the open chord sound and some moving voice lines you play in the 1st posistion sound really nice on the upper frets
Exactly dead on Russell. Sometimes it's the "best sounding way" I can play most any chord reasonably well with practice...sometimes a capo just "seems' like the best way to go. I've always disliked people calling it cheating. It it feels good, sounds good and it's fun then it's all good. Please do NOT apply this theory to other aspects of life.
NELA wrote:Acoustic / Classical Guitars.
I anyone ever gets the chance take a good look at what Willie Nelson is playing. You just might be surprised. And he does some amazing things with his music.
Nela
I second that...Willie is amazing. I love listening to his solos. He doesn't get nearly the credit he deserves. When a solo can make your hand stand up that's great stuff and he does it over and over
Across The Universe, Julia, Dear Prudence...all tied for number 1
SouthPaw41L wrote:I will try to be more tolerant of other people's shortcomings, realize mine, and try to improve on them.
I will tell each member of my family that I love them, everyday.
I will attempt to allot my time so that my family, not my career, gets most of it.
That's what it's all about!!!! Those are the best resolutions I've heard.
Echoing all above...practice, practice, practice
I own the Takamine you're referencing. I paid about 425.00 at Guitar Center after a major amount of haggling. I've played Taylor and Martin and both are obviously fantastic. That being said, I thought the Takamine was nearly as nice for much, much less. I thought it played considerably better than the same priced Epiphone. I've played most of the Epiphone's in that price range and while they have a great sound they're just not as "playable" as my Takamine. I play my Takamine everyday and I've been very satisfied...For what it's worth, it's all about preference
I'd say definitely have your acoustic set up professionally. If you're still having issues with finger pain try Elixir strings; they're a little easier on your tips. As far as bar chords go start with F and B shapes, they are the most useful.
No way. It some ways it's better. I picked it up in my 20's but never took it too seriously until my late 30's. Now I can't imagine life without it!!
I'd agree with the Takamine recommendations... I bought a EG561C 6 string cutaway with a TK4 pick up for about 400.00 @ Guitar Center after a fair amount of haggling. It has great action and great soung unplugged or plugged.
Practice, practice, practice...small doses. You'll be real glad you did
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