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First off, go see a doctor. This is a must.

Secondly, you can switch to a lighter guage string on your guitar or even play a classical or folk guitar with nylon strings. I live and perform with severe chronic arthritis in my hands so I understand your situation. Sometimes when my condition gets real bad I'll tune my guitar down a step and capo the 2nd fret. This can get a bit confusing if you don't keep your concentration but it is effective. Less tension on the strings equates to less force needed from hand to fretboard. Good luck....

This site has been one of the greatest tools for learning songs I've came in contact with. I've never been involved in forums on the computer of any kind, until Chordie. There are so many artists here who get what I get, are into what I'm into, and most importantly are ambitious and strongly desire to improve their skills as musicians. I've learned a great deal from Chordie and hopefully I've been helpful to others with some information I've given.

I'm a 41 year old husband and father of two who plays music professionally in the beautiful sunshine state of Florida. My ultimate goal is to be a studio musician who works from home and make enough money to have 10 more kids.(well maybe 5 to be realistic)My lovely wife's not in agreement with me on this one, yet. Nothing in life has given me happiness like  I've received from being a Dad. I've had my share of the spotlight and I think I'd be just as, if not happier helping others create and record their own music.(maybe my kids?!?!)

Although I've yet to pyhsically meet most of the people I've established contact with on Chordie, I consider many of you friends. I thank you Per for creating and operating this wonderful site. Chordie is cool!

Peace and Guitars,
SouthPaw41L

No, sorry gitaardocphil, it is incorrect to write that 50% of their songs are covers. Phish, like almost every band to ever play a show anywhere, anyplace, anytime, would throw in the ocassional 'cover song'. 90% or more of the songs Phish played in concert or recorded in the studio were their own creations. Here are a few links to confirm this statement;

http://www.phish.net/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phish

Wall hanging one's guitar is the best place for storing, so long as the wall on which it is hung is in a climate controlled room. Not too hot, not too cold, humidity controlled, and away from direct sunlight. These conditions can do severe harm to the finish of a guitar. Wall hanging the guitar keeps the neck straight and eliminates the potential for neck warping due to leaning the guitar against a wall or lying it down in an unsupportive case. Also make sure, real sure, that the hangers are securely place in the wall. Preferably into a stud(thick weight supporting lumber) or reenforced with sturdy plastic plugs. Finally, clips, or fasteners to secure the guitar at the top of the hanger are always a good idea.

That's cool Selso. Isn't it refreshing when iconic types of people are very real and grounded. I think it's especially ironic that Cake covers a Bread song.(Guitar Man)

Peace and Guitars,
SouthPaw41L

Whipping Post by The Allman Brothers

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Flirtin' With Disaster by Molly Hatchett

That's funny stuff Jerome!! The mullet and the dew rag, that guy's a true fashion icon!! Hey, did you hear the one about the stoner and the.......my watch is cool......

Here are some helpful tools to become proficient at soloing;

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That should be enough to keep you busy for  a while. Shred on!!!!!

Jerry was the lead guitarist and sang lead vocals on many of the Grateful Deads tunes. 3 part vocal harmonies were in almost every G.D. song so Jerry sang harmony on many songs as well. Garcia was also the groups most outspoken member and more times than not he handled most of the press/media questions. Jerry also contributed to many of the lyric writing tasks with Robert Hunter(not a member of the band, just their lyricist). Jerry was many times the face of the band and his fuzzy,burly appearance was the prototype for the Grateful Deads mascot dancing bears.  Garcia was a gracious, intelligent, gentle, human beeing with a stong, savy sense for the business side of music. He also has a largely succesful line of neck ties as well. Here's a link to shine a little more light on the Grateful Dead and Jerry Garcia;

http://www.rukind.org/

Phish, in my opinion, was very deserving of the huge success they achieved. They are 4 virtuosos on their respective instruments. They came along in the right time as well. I'll expand; When Jerry Garcia died the Grateful Dead pretty much was over. The Dead still play and are wonderful but the magic of the Grateful Dead vanished with Garcia's passing. Phish also incorporated many of the wonderful elements of a Grateful Dead show such as unusual covers(they do an all-vocal cover of Freebird), long, wonderful variated jams with soloing from each member of the band,beautiful light shows, catchy simple recognizeable songs and mind blowing intricate masterpieces. They snatched up the 2nd generation 'Dead Heads' and ran with it. Why Phish split up is just too bizarre for me to even start to understand. The solo stuff Trey Anastasio does is cool and all but it's nothing on the level of the stuff he did with Phish.
   
Many people associate Phish's music/concerts with drug use. Sure there was probably some drug use goin' on at their shows but doesn't that happen at most  all shows? I bet even some 'Christian' rock shows have a few people puffin' on some 'hippie lettuce' or lickin' small pieces of paper. I only hope the possibility of drug use at their shows doesn't turn away a potential listener of their 'near spritual sound'. Phish was as good as any band ever in a live setting. If you haven't heard recording of them doin' their thing, I strongly urge you to give it a chance..............

Gone Phishin',
SouthPaw41L(Toney)

The chick that plays guitar for Paul Shaeffer's Band on Dave Letterman is a freakin' monster of a player. Her name is Felicia Collins. Also, a young lady played bass for John Mellencamp a few years back and she was spectacular. Her name is Me'Shell NdegeOcello and she is one of the most gifted stringed instrument players of all time. If you don't believe me look her up and listen to her...........