I write out all lyrics first. I then write each chord in red ink over the sylable of the lyric where it hits.
All there is to do is strum along with the recording or the U-tube vid until you get into the flow of chord changes and rhythm. Then you sing along until the vocal phrasing falls into place.
After several hundred reps, you got it.
1,026 2010-06-26 00:44:44
Re: How to fing the chord rhythm or strumming pattern of a song.. (7 replies, posted in Acoustic)
1,027 2010-06-26 00:34:48
Re: friday's blues fix (1,560 replies, posted in Bands and artists)
Delbert McClinton never fails to please:
1,028 2010-06-25 02:07:18
Re: John Lennon Cover - Gimme Some Truth (3 replies, posted in My local band and me)
Way to go All1song. Nice job on that one.
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1,029 2010-06-25 02:04:28
Re: cool chords! (5 replies, posted in Songwriting)
gomezfoul, you have nailed the main problem with complex chords - where to insert them.
Using too many "funny chords" together sounds contrived and awkward in a song. A simple melody is best conveyed with a simple chord structure.
The objective is to use sophisticated chords only occasionally in a traditional song where they stand out and give the melody an origonal twist that is really noticed. The bridge of a song is where you usually find them - or coming into a verse (good place for an augmented).
A new player is usually better off underdoing rather than using these chords too often.
When songwriting, it never hurts to keep looking for an opportunity to insert a cool sounding chord.
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1,030 2010-06-22 23:11:31
Re: No Band, Just Me at a crowded Open Mic (9 replies, posted in My local band and me)
Don't be so hard on yourself, Jim. This is a first outing and you recorded it. There are bound to be things you see that make you cringe. This is not a bad thing. You can start working on some things right away. Next open mic you gonna be a mean little threat to really make 'em smile.
Any improvement in your performance proves you are doing well to stay at it and keep coming back with more.
Go get 'em tiger.
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1,031 2010-06-22 15:24:57
Re: Proud of my little girl (11 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Attagirl, Amy! Congratulations to Ms. Stephanie.
Dedication, devotion, your time and patience was needed and what Ms. Stephanie got in abundance.
We're proud of you both. Hard, happy work paid off. Since you work so well together, more good things are bound to happen for both of you.
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1,032 2010-06-22 15:08:02
Re: No Band, Just Me at a crowded Open Mic (9 replies, posted in My local band and me)
You go, Jim. Liked it very much.
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1,033 2010-06-21 13:18:18
Re: Barr chords (6 replies, posted in Music theory)
artic fox,
Yes you move the shape up (toward the hole).
You have your regular E, barre F - move up one more gives you F#, one more up is G, up one to G# (Ab) and so forth.
1,034 2010-06-21 04:48:11
Re: Thinkin of Dad, (4 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
I got a loud shirt with palm trees on it and some wonderful cards with sincere messages. I be so happy.
My father would have been 101 years old in October had he survived this long. My great grandfather would have been 238 if the yankees hadn't shot him.
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1,035 2010-06-21 03:17:37
Re: "Daughters" (5 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
My daughter was always proud her "Poppy" played music. She volunteered me to play a trumpet solo in her middle school choir concert when her director mentioned a trumpeter was needed.
My lip was not in great shape but the solo was not too high and I got away with it. I was relieved. She was so proud she hugged my neck and told me all her friends and the director were impressed.
1,036 2010-06-17 20:45:30
Re: Keep looking out, Dont look back in. Helena Donovan. (20 replies, posted in Poems)
When you write you always take me right along with you. So vivid! So fun!
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1,037 2010-06-17 20:38:36
Re: Oldie But Goodies (518 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
The Everly Brothers were at Parris Island Marine Corps boot camp at the same time I was there.
I never saw them. Heard they did well.
1,038 2010-06-17 20:27:07
Re: to zurf (7 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Don't fight the "B" Zurf. You can do it, buddy. We're all pulling for you.
Oh and the relative minor in the key of E is C#m.
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1,039 2010-06-16 21:00:46
Re: Favorite Bumper Stickers (44 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
" BAD COP
NO DOUGHNUT"
" I got the car. She got the house. Can I crash at YOUR place?"
1,040 2010-06-16 20:54:02
Re: Joke Thread (231 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
A drunk was brought before the judge.
The judge said, "You have been brought here for excessive drinking."
The drunk replied, " Okay, let's get started."
1,041 2010-06-15 22:46:16
Re: Drifting thoughts (17 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Just remember, wherever you go, there you are!
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1,042 2010-06-15 22:39:32
Re: Parking lot concert in Seattle, Washington (3 replies, posted in My local band and me)
Thank you, Ms. Amy. You are so supportive of those of us who submit videos. I can't wait to see you on vid. Anything brewing?
Here is another vid we made with the camera guy sitting in with us. Thanks for asking.
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1,043 2010-06-15 22:30:24
Re: convert guitar from metal to blues (8 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)
My old Gibson sounds good if I run the volume at 85% to play rhythm and 100% to play a lead ride.
I run the amp just loud enough to give me the most frequencies possible without hurting anybody's ears.
1,044 2010-06-15 00:27:53
Topic: Parking lot concert in Seattle, Washington (3 replies, posted in My local band and me)
My best picking buddy, John Reno and I played a gig in a parking lot for our Parrothead friends on our Northwestern tour last September.
About 500 fun people showed up and those who failed to bring a folding chair or an ice chest to sit on, stood for three hours.
There were no lights except street lights. John could hardly see his frets but I had no problem finding my three valve buttons. They had us a nice big P.A. system and our own stash of microbrew beers.
A friend videoed us doing a silly song as darkness fell.
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1,045 2010-06-12 14:22:39
Re: Colaborative Music Theory (74 replies, posted in Music theory)
Remember, someone who is extremely knowledgeable about a subject is an expert.
Someone who claims to know a great deal but doesn't is a shmexpert.
If you listen to and defer to a shmexpert - that makes you a schmuckspert.
1,046 2010-06-10 00:19:40
Re: Oldie But Goodies (518 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
This lady can sing like a trumpet:
http://www.flixxy.com/brazilian-singer- … rumpet.htm
Check out the lion/bear video on the same page.
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1,047 2010-06-10 00:14:50
Re: Joke Thread (231 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
How do you excercise a dog with no legs?
Take him for a drag.
1,048 2010-06-10 00:09:21
Re: Pretty pictures (7 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
I voted for #8 and #10.
1,049 2010-06-09 23:48:50
Re: Looking for Tenor Sax Music (2 replies, posted in Song requests)
Boots Randolph is one of the best tenor sax players I ever heard. Check You-Tube for some of his stuff.
For a particular sax song, try google.
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1,050 2010-06-08 11:59:35
Re: Oldie But Goodies (518 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Dear Ms. Lena (Old Doll), you should come down here instead of New York. It's plumb toasty.
Donald trump has reached the age, as have I , where a man looks like the South end of a North bound dog - no matter the hair style.
Kraft dinners are cheap powdered cheese and macaroni in a box that are filling but lacking a lot in flavor and quality.
If I had a million dollars, I would go back to Europe-including your beautiful island and bum around for at least a year or more.
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