When learning guitar, that along with sore fingers is one of the major issues. Keep on with the weight that you like the best sound from, experiment with those textured picks, and eventually... you'll get to the point where you don't drop em (and you're fingers are nicely calloused). It's a part of the process. Some people will even punch holes in the picks to make their favorite easier to hold on to.
1,502 2013-03-20 15:21:33
Re: Newbie here (9 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Hi newbies! Welcome to Chordie!!! No doubt you can teach us whipper snappers a thing or two. Join in and know that this is the best guitar site around without drama. Good people helping other good people. 
Amy
36 yr old whipper snapper - started playing just a few years ago
1,503 2013-03-20 15:19:36
Re: Long lost photo found (21 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Very cool Russ! I knew you had some good secrets about the past hiding away. 
Looks like you guys might have even had a few groupies. Cool pic!
1,504 2013-03-16 13:36:15
Re: Marty Robbins song "The Next Bend in the River" (6 replies, posted in Acoustic)
And as it turns out this guy never even came back after posting. What's up with that? time for a drink Roger!
1,505 2013-03-16 13:35:11
Re: What`s in your toolbox? (9 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)
wire cutters/needle nose pliers... hand string winder... chamios... string cleaner... truss rod wrench... mm measurement devices... extra saddles and pins. I keep my strings and electric string winder in a different place because we all share the "tool box" but the boys don't like my strings or winder.
1,506 2013-03-15 13:45:29
Re: How many do I need (36 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)
You'll need acoustics in different sizes and woods. If I count up all the guitars in this house, I believe there are 8. 2 are electric.
1,507 2013-03-13 12:52:12
Re: Skype Jam this weekend 3/16? (17 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
It'll be a good chance to see if my tablet will work with skype groups or not. I'll be there barring any issues!
1,508 2013-03-12 14:13:06
Re: Do you ever substitute one guitar chord for another? (15 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Always, but it's due to laziness and lack of desire to practice and force myself to learn new chords more often than not.
1,509 2013-03-12 14:10:47
Re: A great new tuner. (11 replies, posted in Acoustic)
Snark Rocks! In a pinch (like generally if I don't have my guitar/tuner on me but need to tune someone else's guitar) I will use the android app gStrings. It works pretty well, and it's a free app to download, but the snark is awesome for "on guitar" tuning, plus it doesn't have to be quiet in the room to work as it works on vibrations not sounds!
1,510 2013-03-04 12:59:49
Re: This site is totally sweet! (11 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Be careful, if you come here too much they'll make you a mod. LOL! Just kidding (kinda 
I love my "job"). Welcome to chordie! I was lucky enough to find Chordie and the great folks here at the very beginning of my guitar journey, and I won't ever leave. GREAT people here!
1,511 2013-02-28 15:34:09
Re: CHORDIESTOCK 2013 - February 23 - Madeira Beach, FL (110 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
WAYNE! Thank Lizzie for doing the recordings! Amazing. Again, Jealousy is my name. I so wish I'd have been there, it looks like you guys had an AMAZING time! Fantastic!
1,512 2013-02-26 12:10:24
Re: Squeaking strings (12 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)
The more expensive coated strings don't "squeak", and they last longer. So, they are worth the money in my opinion. My husband hates playing on my guitar as I use those strings. He LIKES the squeak!
1,513 2013-02-25 14:50:16
Re: 'Over You' by Gary Puckett and the Union Gap (7 replies, posted in Song requests)
Buddy Holly, you'll likely get a better answer by starting your own thread with the question. Adding a new song request to a previously answered post won't get too many looks. I did do a google search and came up empty though (apparently Eve 6, Celine, and Dylan's songs with the same title are readily found.)
1,514 2013-02-25 14:47:26
Re: I screwed up (14 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)
That's how it starts. Stay away from the guitar stores, or surely you will end up with a SEVERE case of G.A.S. - although, you could be like me and end up with a nice Martin too.
1,515 2013-02-25 14:02:07
Re: CHORDIESTOCK 2013 - February 23 - Madeira Beach, FL (110 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Too bad, the facebook version plays much better than the youtube version does. You guys sound AWESOME by the way. I think I can hear Wayne's distinctive playing (is he doing the picking???), Zurf's, Paul's for sure (super multi finger man), and maybe even Jeff's. Toney's easy to follow since the camera is pointing directly at him. Very nice job guys! Did anyone video at Toney's take-over gig?
1,516 2013-02-22 13:27:38
Re: Take Me To The Clouds - Daniel Schuhmacher (11 replies, posted in Song requests)
I could be wrong, but I think he wants the intro to the song... and somehow with a specific program. This section of the forum is for song requests. Members can help you out, but you will need to be a bit more clear in what you want. If it's for help with a specific program, I suggest contacting the maker of that program.
1,517 2013-02-19 13:07:24
Re: CHORDIESTOCK 2013 - February 23 - Madeira Beach, FL (110 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Jeff, please give Paul a kiss on the cheek for me. ;-) wish I was there.
1,518 2013-02-16 15:46:46
Re: Silly little things (27 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Waking up covered in kids. Sure sure, I complain about my bed being taken over sometimes... but really there's something pretty special about waking up with little people snuggled into me warming my sheets.
1,519 2013-02-16 13:00:15
Re: chordie vs ultimate guitar (5 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
I agree Dino! People always say that this site's forum isn't like others. It's so true, especially when you take a look at the other side. People out there can be rude and pushy and have attitudes about how awesome they or their instruments are. I LOVE Chordie!
1,520 2013-02-16 12:57:55
Re: Its Not Chordiestock 2013, but ........ (5 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
It's different, and I like different! I hope you have a great time DE!!!!
1,521 2013-02-14 12:47:31
Re: Fun Facts about Chordie.com Members (15 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
It is quite interesting info! Thanks for sharing.
Don't worry Fire Art - I can see that you have been here a lot lately... in a couple years you'll no doubt make the prolific poster list with me.
1,522 2013-02-13 12:38:08
Re: Chordiestock 2013 t-shirts (16 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
I could post the gif up online so folks can just download it, rather than emailing it out to everyone. We need Zurf to TRY one out first though, to make sure the graphic is going to work well on transfer paper. Just let me know if you used the bmp, or the gif, when it's good and I'll put it somewhere for the taking for all of those unable to make it.
1,523 2013-02-11 12:25:33
Re: Setting a goal (11 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Absolutely less scary than playing in person at an open mic. Give skype a try. Another thing you can do is to record in front of a camera and throw it up on youtube... skype is easier than that.
1,524 2013-02-11 12:23:16
Re: check-up (8 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
The good and the bad. I hope that medicine works for you, and doesn't come with many of the side effects of traditional chemo. I firmly believe that keeping a positive attitude makes a HUGE difference... so go kick it's butt!
1,525 2013-02-11 12:21:11
Re: Classical Guitar Strings (6 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)
If I remember correctly, that's the type of string that came with my classical. Keep an eye on that G-string. Mine frayed pretty quickly on me, but yes, I do think they sounded pretty nice!!!