I always thought "Cheese and Onions" was a great song with or without the parody. It stands alone.
1,051 2007-11-03 03:22:52
Re: THE BEATLES versus THE RUTLES (2 replies, posted in Bands and artists)
1,052 2007-10-24 16:21:17
Re: Developing good calluses (9 replies, posted in Acoustic)
Ahhh..I remember...I never fretted (no pun intended) about the calluses; they just sort of work themselves in and I just got used to them. They eventually get smaller but never softer. It's probably not wise or advisable but I used to try to practice after showering when the tips of my fingers were the softest. They'd get really "banged up" then. A little bit of pain but it doesn't take long to build them and then it's never a problem again. Unless you take a "vacation" from playing. I play everyday at least an hour sometimes up to 3.
1,053 2007-10-21 05:22:54
Re: DISCO (3 replies, posted in Bands and artists)
Being born in the 60's I had to suffer through the disco years. I think you're dead on in saying it's a difficult style to play (especially acoustically) but sometimes it can be great. In my opinion Reggae is even harder (I think it's just a timing thing). You mentioned Gloria Gaynor's I Will Survive. Check out Cake's version if you haven't already. A fantastic cover. Also a very fun song to play by yourself with an acoustic. Now that I'm older, I think a lot of great songs and bands were overlooked. I think Disco in general was heavily produced and as you mentioned with lots of different instruments.
1,054 2007-10-20 21:35:16
Re: New Administrator - Guitardocphil (44 replies, posted in About Chordie)
Congrats...Your posts always echo the same thing..you love to play. That's what it's all about
1,055 2007-10-20 21:33:35
Re: barre chords (57 replies, posted in Acoustic)
Strength and fatigue are issues. Try finding a song you really like with a common bar chord (like f) and then just keep at it. If you can make an F, B minor and B, the shapes will work up and down the neck. Just learning those 3 shapes pays off. Keep at it and play for short bursts; when your hand gets tired take a break. For me the key was loving to play..then it's not like work. Playing rhythm guitar with bar chords, there's almost no finer feeling...Above all else, whatever your pratice and play, just make sure your enjoying it
1,056 2007-09-21 18:03:17
Re: Esteban VS Kurt Cobain who's better? (23 replies, posted in Acoustic)
one's dead; one's unknown; who cares?
1,057 2007-08-31 09:59:58
Re: barre chords (57 replies, posted in Acoustic)
I'm from the opposite school than Kahuna. I say practice on a crappy action cheap acoustic, tough it out. Then when you finally get your hands on something nicer (electric or acoustic) you'll breeze through bar chords.
1,058 2007-08-30 01:16:08
Re: Yamaha model F300 Guitar (7 replies, posted in Acoustic)
An excellent plan. I also use my Yamaha for those "rough" situations. I didn't want to give such a negative vibe on the Yamaha. I learned on that guitar and I still play it at least once a week.
1,059 2007-08-28 19:14:44
Re: Yamaha model F300 Guitar (7 replies, posted in Acoustic)
I have an F series Yamaha acoustic. I bought it back in the late 80's. It was my first guitar. I like the sound but my complaint would be that the action has never been "good". It has been "set up" but continues to have high action (if that even makes sense). I think I paid 250 or so back in the day. I'm not sure what they go for now but if you can spend a little more and get something a little more "playable". I have a Takamine that I love to play that was only about 400.00 or so. They are side by side and I almost never pick up the Yamaha. If you're looking for something versatile and are playing more than just open chords I'd keep looking.....
1,060 2007-07-24 15:44:53
Re: Elixir nanoweb .024 G Strings (15 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)
I recenly began using Elixirs on my Takamine E series acoustic and have been very happy with the sound and quality. Most of the reviews I read seemed to echo the same sentiment. Were you having better luck on this same guitar with different strings?
1,061 2007-07-11 14:05:06
Re: barre chords (57 replies, posted in Acoustic)
Good for you!! Bar chords are the greatest. I learned open chords first (almost everyone does) but I found there were some songs that were near impossible to play in open chords (the switches were so fast). When you begin to apply bar chords to some old favs you realize the switching is quite easy and quicker in some scenarios. Using bar chords gave me so many more options and creative rhythm solutions. Keep at them; they're not easy but they are well worth the struggles (the cramps eventually go away!!).