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Breakfast time at Nela's house. My wife is getting a little bit of a late start this morning with fixin' breakfast since her feet are hurting her. (something about her toe's curling up too much last nite). Anyway here's the menu.
GRITS (with butter)
FRIED EGGS (CACKLEBERRIES) OVER EASY
BACON
BUTTERMILK BISCUITS
HOMEMADE MAYHAW JELLY
COFFEE
Wish ya'll were here to join us.
Nela
Old Doll, mi Bean Deas, how you like your GRITS?
Nela
Went and visited an old friend today that I haven't seen in about 30 years. This guy in well into his 70's and is a old time honkytonk musican. During our visit we got around to talking music and he said he hasn't played much since he lost his wife (1993) but had been thinking about starting back and wanted someone he could play guitar with. Jonh used to play in a band that played beer joints & hontytonks - this was country "dancehall music". He played back when the stage was behind chicken wire so that when the fights broke out the players wouldn't get hit with thrown beer bottles. He said that when the fights broke out the band just played louder and faster which helped end the fights. He said he had seen more blood and guts spilt than a lotta doctors.
ANYWAY - as we were talking about helping each other in our guitar playing, John brought out one of his guitars - A 1955 GIBSON 235 BOUGHT BRAND NEW IN 1958. THEN HE PLUGED IT INTO A LITTLE OLD 1961 FENDER 100 WATT AMP THAT WAS BOUGHT NEW THAT SAME YEAR. I was almost afraid to play this guitar - BUT I DID - and it was SWEEEEEEEEET!!!!! Now not only do I have someone to play music with but I've been told that can play the GIBSON, too.
Nela
Rooster Bullits = Cackleberries.
Nela
My advice would be, if you are new to guitar, would be to NOT worry too much about learning a song at the beginning stage. I would spend my time learning the open major chords - E, A, D, G & C. Also learn a few minor - Dm, Am & Em. Then learn a few 7th chords - D7, G7, E7, A7 & C7 (even B7). Practice the chords as if they are a chord progression - {A, D & E} -
{E, A B7] (B7 is easier to play than a B chord), {D, G & A}, {G, C & D} With these 4 chord progressions there are thousands of songs that can be played. As a beginner practice the Chord progression of {C, F & G} but don't get too disappointed due to the F chord as it can be difficult. Practice these progressions until you become adjusted to forming the chords and changing from one to the other quickly. Once you are comfortable with the chords and changes then it will become time to begin learning to play songs. As you are practicing chord progressions try to learn parts of a song as the chords just continue to be repeated. nAs you are learning the chord progressions also learn the strum pattern of the song. What I'm telling you is how I wished someone had told me when I started. Remember even babies gotta learn to crawl before they can walk. I just takes time to learn how to play well. With the correct practice routine and quality time spent practicing you will learn much faster.
Nela
Buttermilk biscuits and ribbon cane syrup. Add some good bacon or a little country ham plus a couple of rooster bullits. Um, Um GOOD!!!!!!!
Counrty Style.
Nela
Down strums and up strums, to me, balance the song with the beat of the bass guitar or drums.
You kinda "feel" the tempo as to the strumming to be used.
nela
Cytania,
Just to throw another log on the fire, I play a little music with some old time guitar players and they reference a Short "A" chord and Long "A" chord (and they play the Long "A" as a movable chord) They form this chord by using their index finger as a barre on the 2nd fret and the "pinky" finger on the 4th fret. To make other chords they use the same finger position and just move up or down the fretboard.
Short "A" Long "A"
e X e 4
B 2 B 2
G 2 G 2
D 2 D 2
A 0 A 0
E X E X
Now with the Long "A" - slide down 1 fret and you have a "A#/Bb" chord. Slide down 1 more fret and you have a "B" chord. Slide 1 more fret and you have a "C" chord. And on and on and on. At least that's the way they do it. Is this correct - they say it is. Sounds good, anyway.
nela
Now what do you think the value of that guitar would be. 35 years ago it was bought for $750.00. Today that guitar would be priceless.
Nela
Keep everything as simple as possible. There are thousands of songs out there with only 2 or 3 chords. Listen to the "beat" of the song and try to count to the "tempo". To me a 4/4 time is easier to play than a 3/4 time but that is just me. Most songs in 4/4 timing has a count of
1....2....&....3....&....4....&....1. Use a "down" strum on the number counts and a "up" strum on the "&" and you will soon be playing the song. Just be sure to listen to the song and understand the beat before you start playing. You can download songs from this site that show the chords and I find it's best to read from this while listening to the CD as it helps you see where the chord changes occur. Once you listen and learn the song your ears will come into play more. Stick with songs in "G", "C" and "D" or "A", "D" and "E" or "D", "G" and "A" progressions for now. Just by using these 3 chord progressions and learning a few minor and 7th chords you will be on top of playing a wide varity of songs. As far as quick changes between chords - that will come in time as your "Muscle Memory" develops. Another thing that will help is to use a metronome. Start out somewhere about 40 to 60 beats per minute and as you improve speed up. Just hang in there.
Nela
Fix me one, darlin' and I'll there in a little bit. Shouldn't take me long to get from the swamp country of Louisiana to the Auld Sod. (I think that's right) Shouldn't take me more'n 4 or 3 day's to get there. Keep the light's burning.
Nela
Hmmmmmmmmmmm, muffin's and CoCo. And all at the same time. AHHHHHH, the flavor.
nela
Hmmmmmmm, muffins!!!!!
nela
Oh, Lord a little blue pill don't mean I'm over the hill.
I guess it Just means I need a little help with what's in my jeans.
Make me strong so I don't swallow wrong.
'cause if I swallow too slow, aw heck, all I got is a stiff neck.
Nela
Gimmie just one more little blue pill. gimmie just one more little blue pill, oh Lord, just gimmie one more little blue pill.
That's gonna be the chorus - need some help with the verse'.
Nela
Kinda gettin' to old to be 2 timing BUT I can 1 time most of the day (or "bout ten minutes if you really want the truth).
Always remember - When asked - "PULL MY FINGER" - DON'T DO IT!
Nela
Now for all of ya'll that want to be considered for membership in the "Old Fartz Club" you gotta understand the different levels for membership. Now I don't claim to be a expert in "Fartz" but someone done explained the 8 different types of "Fartz" to me and I guess I gotta "PASS" them on. Each type or level equates to a "SOUND" or "STYLE" that you posses. Pick the one that fitz you the best.
The 8 different FARTZ are:
1. The Fizz
2. The Fuzz
3. The Fizzyfizz
4. The Fuzzyfuzz
5. The Ripsnort
6. The Whipsnort
7. The A** Ripper
8. And one that just goes PHFFFFFFFFF
Where do you fit in????????
Nela
PS - Old Doll, darlin', sweetie. this sounds kinda like the beginning of a true romance. Just be gentle and don't break my heart, please.
Nela
Sounds like a bunch of old fartz to me. Me, I started playing at 14, quit at 15, and started back at a YOUNG 54. That was a little over 2 years ago. I'm still waiting for the "groupies" to come alone but it ain't happened yet. Although I did get me a wink from a little ole "blue haired" lady the other day.
Nela
Chet
Jerry Reed
Glen Campbell
Vince Gill
Steve Warner
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North East Louisiana
Last Rebel, to answer you question about who changes their name in a gay marriage. I would think it would be the one ** *** ******. Just a guess, now.
Nela
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If you are looking for an electric / acoustic do not overlook the amp you need for your high $$$$ guitar. You can spend all the $$$$$ you want on a guitar then play it thru a "POS" amp and all you have is a low quality sound. Many quality amps out there for the chosing but there are a equal amount of low end amps, as well. Look for a acoustic amp with chorus, I think you will be happy. No need to buy the "JACK" if you don't have the "DANIEL'S" to go with it.
Nela
I ues my ring finger to barre the "A" chord, too. Now if I could just get from a "A" shaped "C" barre chord back to an "E" shaped "G" barre chord quickly I sure would be happy.
Nela
The chart I posted is something that was drilled in me by a music teacher I had in Denver, Colorado. His main goal was for me to learn to transpose songs to different key's in order to be able play as the song is being sung and not how it was recorded. Since I had told him I would only be in Denver working for a short while he felt that this was the most important thing for me to learn due to my circumstances. My work keeps me away from home and I only get home 2 weekends a month. While I am away I take my acoustic guitar, CD player, CD's, song book and my computer with me. I will download the song from the internet, find the CD, listen and learn the song as the CD is recorded. Now my wife sings mostly in the key of "G" so if the CD is in another key I have to change everything. A lot of songs I download don't have the chords shown or even the key. I try to listen to the CD, try to figure out the Key, the strum pattern ( I play rythem), where the chords change and write that all down. I have learned almost a hundred songs doing this. For the most part I am self-taught since I have only had 8 half hour lessons since I started playing about 2 years ago. I play 1 to 2 hours a day, 7 days a week, and more if I can. I am 56 years old and my ear is nowhere as good as it should be. This has become a passion for me and I want to continue to learn. I practice all the time but find myself practicing "songs" rather than improving my skills and I know that is wrong. I know some scales but am not as good as I should / could be. I find myself following the patterns and not knowing the notes themselves. Anyway, thats my story and I'm sticking to it.
Nela
I guess cussing is kinda like playing with yourself. Most people do it, just don't won't other people to know how much or how often you do it.
Nela
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