Mark,
Great stuff as always. Thanks for sharing. How is the playing with a band going?
151 2010-07-26 11:53:54
Re: Mileage - Mark Robertson (12 replies, posted in Songwriting)
152 2010-07-23 19:44:01
Re: America lyrics to the rescue! (7 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
If a picture paints a thousand words...
153 2010-07-22 15:25:20
Re: America lyrics to the rescue! (7 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
And who said you deep knowledge of 70's soft (or insert a less PC word!) rock was useless. Well Done. What's next some Bread?
154 2010-07-22 12:02:30
Re: Cover - You Were Meant for Me - (17 replies, posted in My local band and me)
Nice work!!!!!!! Thanks for sharing
156 2010-07-20 18:31:52
Re: Peavey PV8 (3 replies, posted in Recording)
This is very exciting. Maybe I'll finally be able to lay out that bass track for Geoaguiar!
- Zurf
Woo Hooo. That would be cool! Check your verizon email....I need some vocals too!!!!
157 2010-07-19 21:36:44
Re: bar chords (15 replies, posted in Acoustic)
Practice...that's all there is to it. There is no magic method.
158 2010-07-19 21:35:31
Re: It is a sad, sad day. (45 replies, posted in Acoustic)
Ouch...so sad. So sorry to see that
159 2010-07-19 18:10:59
Re: 3 memberbands (4 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
the 1st band that comes to my mind is Rush. Rush and Cream are my favorite 3 man bands
160 2010-07-06 19:52:57
Re: Bad dream (26 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Sorry to hear about that...all kidding aside that's scary but....
I think it's probably from making B chords
161 2010-07-02 19:49:41
Re: Update on my friend (6 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Great news!!!!!!!!!! Wishing him a complete and speedy recovery
162 2010-07-01 23:27:17
Re: Donovan (2 replies, posted in Song requests)
163 2010-07-01 11:57:13
Re: Sound problem (9 replies, posted in Acoustic)
what gauge strings did you put on her?
164 2010-06-30 12:27:11
Re: VOX amPlugs (7 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)
The Line 6 pocket pod is worth trying too , and it has more tones to choose from , only slightly more expensive .
+1 on that. Does the same thing with effects. But beware battery life is terrible so plugged in is the only way to go...I have no experience with the new "express" version
165 2010-06-28 16:57:40
Re: Epiphone Casino (16 replies, posted in Electric)
jerome.oneil wrote:I think we are doing Butch a disservice here. Lets get him set up right.
Butch, the proper solution to your many desires isn't one guitar that does lots of things, it's *lots of guitars.*
Some day, you will understand this, embrace the GAS, and be a better man for it.
I agree! Butch needs to catch the GAS (Guitar Aquisition Syndrome) that affects so many of us! I agree that I love the sound of a good acoustic guitar but that's best achieved by a quality deep bodied acoustic. Also love the convenience of being able to amplify and get that acoustic tone but that seems best (arguably of course!) by a thinner body with good electronics.
Also a Telecaster sounds like a Telly, Stratocaster sounds like a Strat, and a Les Paul is .... a Les Paul... then comes all the quality copies, customs, crossovers, etc... and suddenly thousands of dollars, a room full of guitars hanging on the wall, and hopefully an agreeable spouse. Then toss in a few mandolins, a banjo or two, and it's never ending!
Brutal....knowlingly passing along the GAS disease....Well either way he'd get it sooner or later at least now he'll know what it's called
166 2010-06-26 18:09:42
Re: Improvising lead guitar w/ scales (15 replies, posted in Electric)
Absolutely experiment. Try to stay within the confines of the key but jumping around it what makes it your own. If it sounds good to you....it's good
167 2010-06-26 13:07:46
Re: Epiphone Casino (16 replies, posted in Electric)
I own a Dot and they are nice to play.....mine's a studio so no flash. It's acheap way to get a decent hollow body. The casinos are OK but kind of pricey
168 2010-06-25 02:25:56
Re: cool chords! (5 replies, posted in Songwriting)
+1 on above
I think sometimes those "funky chords" are really useful used sparingly whereever...and as 'tooter says too many can be crappy. Try mixing in with you regular 145 progressions sometimes they can be quite useful...suttle but effective
169 2010-06-23 23:13:14
Re: Special request for those inclined towards prayer (20 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
prayers sent.
170 2010-06-23 20:03:45
Re: Has anyone out there taken any Microsoft Certifications? (13 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
+1 to what Zurf says.
I took the entire MCSE track about 8 years ago. I was already in the IT business and gainfully employed at the time. Personally, I felt it was a big waste of time and money. MS's certification says 1 thing...you learned how to take a test. Real world applications were never even considered; the instructors had less experience than the pupils. I can't say enough negative things about the whole program. The tests are worded to be intentionally confusing sometimes with multiple right answers. In my experience, there are so many better ways to train someone. Nothing matches real world experience.In my professional career I have never seen the networks depicted in the training manuals. It was pure fantasy
I'm not sure how the tests are now. When I did mine it was Win2K server and 2000 and XP on the client side. You pass your first test you are an MCP then I had to take 6 more to get the MCSE title. There are others as well MCDA, etc. depending on your focus.
I've met alot of certified folks and some of them have no clue what they are doing. This being said, companies place way too much weight on these certs so in the open market it gets you noticed and puts your resume on the top of the pile. There used to be a company that made study programs called Transcender. There 500.00 training program was WAY more helpful than the 8000.00 class.....
Just my 2 cents....sorry for the rant. It's been years and I'm still getting over it
Good luck man. It's all about being good at taking tests
171 2010-06-22 18:51:48
Re: Proud of my little girl (11 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Congrats. She's already accomplished more than I have in 43 years!!!! And there's no way I could even consider doing a cart wheel!!!!!
172 2010-06-22 16:05:47
Re: No Band, Just Me at a crowded Open Mic (9 replies, posted in My local band and me)
That takes a ton of courage and you did a great job. You should be nothing BUT proud of your self. Well done!!!!
173 2010-06-21 11:47:01
Re: Oh,oh Rosie. (14 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Phill...in a word..brilliant. Very well done. Is that you on background vocals too? It's not easy to accompany yourself but you've pulled it off. Very well done Sir...thanks for sharing
174 2010-06-19 21:04:50
Re: My new baby (15 replies, posted in Acoustic)
Happy New Guitar Day!!!! That is a vintage beauty. I bought a Dean Markley Pro Mag clip on and did not like it at all. IMO install one it's worth it or just mike it.
All the same....that is a lovely guitar not sure I'd put a hole in her.
175 2010-06-18 03:41:40
Re: to zurf (7 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
As if C#m is better...
- Zurf
Just slide that B minor you were planning on!!!