1,101 Reply by neophytte

(7 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)

Depending on the type of capo - you can turn them upside down ... 

https://images.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=https%3A%2F%2Ftse3.mm.bing.net%2Fth%3Fid%3DOIP._hc2gqZFnDX2Cz-qN6Iw3QHaFj%26pid%3D15.1&amp;f=1<== click the image for a tutorial

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1,102 Reply by neophytte

(11 replies, posted in Other string instruments)

YouTube copy is here: https://youtu.be/Y4-n5rzjPTo

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1,103 Reply by neophytte

(1 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)

It's generally been a bit quiet around here since about mid-January ...

Cheers

Richard

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1,104 Reply by neophytte

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I saw a guy busking in Perth mall a while ago with one - here is a video: https://www.facebook.com/richard.mortim … 14/?type=3

Let me know if you can see it (if not, I'll do a YouTube upload) ...

Cheers

Richard

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1,105 Reply by neophytte

(29 replies, posted in Featured Song of the Month)

European Female, by the Stranglers

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1,106 Reply by neophytte

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R.O.C.K. in the U.S.A by JC Mellencamp

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1,107 Reply by neophytte

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Country Roads, by John Denver (mentions West Virginia)

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1,108 Reply by neophytte

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jeffbrad wrote:
neophytte wrote:

I bought an iPad just to run OnSong ... although it's not without it's flaws it seems to be the best in the market at the moment. If you change your mind on the iPad thing, I bought a 2nd hand one for around the cost of a pedal ...

.....


Thank's for that. That is good to know. I just have so many other things on right now that seem to be draining my bank account. Maybe I will reconsider in the future if i get clear of the current load.

Cheers
Jeff

No probs - I also meant to add mine is an iPad Air 2/32Gb Wifi only, OnSong doesn't need the latest iPad to run ... just make sure it's got a 64bit architecture, and it should last for quite a few years ... eBay or CraigsList (I think that's our Gumtree equivalent) are a good source of 2nd handers ...

Cheers

Richard

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1,109 Reply by neophytte

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Zurf wrote:

Got a chance to catch up on Neo's posts.  Good work. It seemed like you weren't as familiar with the lyrics on Don't You Want Me Baby and Those Were the Days as you usually are, but you were on key and the guitar work was good on both. I thought you got a groove going on Those Were The Days, which was really cool because that's not what I'd usually think of as a "grooving" song. It's all about the groove!

Thanks - those two were the "I've got 10 minutes before I have to go to work" left-overs, so were also the ones not practiced before I got to them ...

Zurf wrote:

But please clean the lens!

Ahh yes, I have a sad story about my iPhone 5s, which got the battery bulge, which pushes the front screen out, which makes the camera go blurry ... fortunately mine didn't explode!! I've replaced it now, but haven't had a chancve to try it out yet ...

Cheers

Richard

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1,110 Reply by neophytte

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Jandle wrote:

Thanks Zurf for having a listen and comments smile

Ok here is my last entry for this month ..............why I picked it I have no idea ........ I couldn`t find a chord (even after trying to transpose it that suited me) so sheer determination won over vocals .......... it was way to deep in parts for me lol 
https://soundcloud.com/ukulelejan/those-were-the-days

(edtied by Jandle to add the word "was")

I had a listen over the weekend, but was when I was putting our young one to bed and didn't get all the way through - went to listen today and it seems to be missing??

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1,111 Reply by neophytte

(8 replies, posted in About Chordie)

I bought an iPad just to run OnSong ... although it's not without it's flaws it seems to be the best in the market at the moment. If you change your mind on the iPad thing, I bought a 2nd hand one for around the cost of a pedal ...

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1,112 Reply by neophytte

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Not sure if it works on Tablets - but I use SongSheet Generator on Windows ...

http://tenbyten.com/software/songsgen/download.php

HTH - Richard

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1,113 Reply by neophytte

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Going to California, by Led Zepplin (not sure if this qualifies?)

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1,114 Reply by neophytte

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Jandle wrote:

neophytte .......... thanks, yep your right about the song  being more free flowing, totally  ... however as I am not the lovely Carol King and don`t have her vocals or talent, I just have to sing it how I can sing it, it`s a cover after all, done my way lol   big_smile

No probs - and it was meant with all due respect, just an area that could be focused on to improve smile

Cheers

Richard

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1,115 Reply by neophytte

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Jandle wrote:

Wow memory lane and a bit sad actually.  So many talented musicians, amazing people gone.  I also looked at 2016 after 2017 and just so many have gone  sad

Yes, at first I was happy to find it as a reminder of such wonderful talent, but after I felt a bit sad because so many greats had passed ... and after that I felt a bit guilty for posting it .. "look at all these people", but I guess everything has a beginning and an end ...

Some of the lesser known ones didn't even make the news in Australia, or maybe I missed the news that day ...

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1,116 Reply by neophytte

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Jandle wrote:

Ok, here is my quick attempt (2nd take) at this song .... a Singer with the letter K ............. Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow - Carole King.  Love to hear your feedback good or bad smile

https://soundcloud.com/ukulelejan/will- … e-tomorrow

I like it - I'm not sure it's the best you've done, but that's probably (I'm guessing) because you've been on holidays and not as much practice as normal ...

Not sure if this is a valid comment given that statement above, but I found the vocals very staccato, falling on the beat most times, and I seem to remember this song is a more free-flowing one, where the voice kind of "roams around" the beat - it's a darn hard thing to master, though!!!

But it's a good song choice - really suited you ...

Cheers

Richard

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1,117 Reply by neophytte

(6 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)

It sure does ....

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1,118 Reply by neophytte

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Jandle wrote:

Wow neophytte and zurf you two have been busy, love it.  I sat and listened to them all today now I am back from holiday and have plenty of internet access again.   So congratulations you two, very impressive the sheer number you guys managed to perform this month.

Thanks smile

Jandle wrote:

I agree neophytte, you are a human jukebox, you sure can turn them out.  You did one song that i never heard of before (Dedicated Follower of Fashiion by the Kinks) so that was a new one to me.   Probably vocally in my opinion ~Don`t Want Me Baby~ was your best vocally and possibly ~Living Doll~ .   I thought ~Those Were The Days~  well done but maybe a bit low vocally for you?, wondered if a different chord on this song for you?.   I liked the added video of your setup too.

Glad I opened your musical horizon (even if the song is older than me!!) smile

Thanks for the feedback on the songs; those two were the ones I didn't practice beforehand ... and were at the end of the session, so my voice was a bit dry and creaky ..

Jandle wrote:

Down side of holidays is the clean up when ya get home.

Ain't that the truth!!! Welcome home, BTW.

Cheers

Richard

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1,119 Topic by neophytte

(6 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)

Was looking at some videos on YouTube and this came up in the playlist, thought others might appreciate it:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VrRqwx9qX3o

Cheers

Richard

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1,120 Reply by neophytte

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I saw my Father-in-law pass away from Parkinsons just under two years ago; it's a horrible way to go ... I was also thinking about going to his concert here in Perth, as my Mum was a big fan (when she was alive), and I never really thought I knew his music until I've been jamming with these older folks, then realized I know more than I thought I did ...

Anyway, hb2u, ND!! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neil_Diamond

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1,121 Reply by neophytte

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City of Angels, by Red Hot Chilli Peppers (about Los Angeles)

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1,122 Reply by neophytte

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Sultans of Swing, by Dire Straits (mentions old London town)

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1,123 Reply by neophytte

(31 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)

I've seen a pretty nice Fender all metal resonator on eBay ... just one more?? ....

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beamer wrote:

wish i didnt live so far away!

I wish I lived as close as you tongue

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1,125 Reply by neophytte

(9 replies, posted in My local band and me)

easybeat wrote:

maybe i`ll put more stuff out there.
thank you again

Please do!

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