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Here's a song about rain.We get a lot over here .
176 2022-07-01 14:24:30
Re: JULY 2022 FSOTM – DOOR, CHILD, GOODBYE, RAIN, LOVE (50 replies, posted in Featured Song of the Month)
177 2022-06-30 08:47:21
Re: SUGGESTIONS: JULY 2022 FSOTM – DOOR, CHILD, GOODBYE, RAIN, LOVE. (9 replies, posted in Featured Song of the Month)
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Here's a song about rain.We get a lot over here .
179 2022-06-16 09:12:11
Re: BUY AN ELECTRIC GUITAR FOR BEGINNER (7 replies, posted in Electric)
Dont buy a poor quality instrument with bad stability and high action look for something better a second hand Yamaha Pacifica is a good start cheap cheerful stays in tune and sounds great .I often use mine live in preference to various other high end guitars in my collection .An electric guitar can often be more comfortable to play than an acoustic but at the end it really depends on what genre you are aiming at . A good compromise between the two would be Ovations Applause series as they are acoustic guitars with a slim electric type neck very comfortable to use .Hope this helps
180 2022-06-11 15:23:52
Topic: Schaal Guitars Vintage 1930s parlour guitar (2 replies, posted in Acoustic)
My band mate Robert has just picked up a nice old Schaal Parlour guitar . I havent been able to find any info except for two from the same manufacturer on Reverb . I suspect Schall may have been one of the German Migma collective of luthiers but cant find any references so far , The guitar has a manufacturers stamp burned into the body . Any Help gratefully received.
181 2022-05-08 21:58:24
Topic: How many Uke songs can you play using the same progression almost? (1 replies, posted in Other string instruments)
I was sat tonight messing with my uke when I realised I could probably do a whole set playing almost the same 3 chord progression . A-D-E.for all the songs
This is what I've come up with so far
Ride a white swan ,T rex
She does it right Dr Feel good
3 little birds Bob Marley
Rock me baby Muddy Waters
Rave on Buddy Holly
Road House Blues Doors
Going Back Home Dr Feel good
Cake walk into town Taj Mahal
Johnny Your too bad Taj Mahal (A-E-D progression basically)
Wreck of the old 97 Lonnie Donegan (same 3 chords )
Police dog blues Blind Blake
Last train To Clarksville Monkees
So I could go on but I'd be at it all night , Over to you guys now ,Jan?
182 2022-05-03 08:26:55
Re: The Russian Soldier (18 replies, posted in Songwriting)
My live performance of Brians song . Hope you like it ?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8-Q1gm_V1M0&t=54s
183 2022-05-02 10:37:00
Re: MAY 2022 - GHOST, GHOSTS, WOMAN and MAN (43 replies, posted in Featured Song of the Month)
Yeah Jan I'm still making audiences suffer .Lol I have a video to share of Brian's song about the Russian soldier which I played at a recent gig .It will be a little while before I can post it as my wife broke the phone it's recorded on and we haven't been able to down load of yet but I will share it as soon as I can
184 2022-05-02 09:54:34
Re: MAY 2022 - GHOST, GHOSTS, WOMAN and MAN (43 replies, posted in Featured Song of the Month)
Here's my translation of a Greek song Treno fantasma by Pavlos Pavlidis https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=YPN7xeNRXCU
185 2022-04-26 12:06:01
Re: Video of My song i It's Love That We Lose (5 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Its a fantastic song Jim one of your best
186 2022-04-21 13:34:23
Re: Was I wrong? (4 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Zurf you were right ,I certainly wouldnt expect any one to play without information .When we rehearse the band I always make sure every one has the same chart or if some ones part is playing with a uke or a capo or a mandolin etc I make sure all parts are shown in the correct key .Hell I even give the drummer a copy ,
187 2022-04-08 05:37:10
Re: Hello again ! Here is a song. (5 replies, posted in Songwriting)
One of your best songs Jim ,a great recording.
188 2022-03-29 19:00:02
Topic: More cheap and cheerful ukulele stuff (1 replies, posted in Other string instruments)
Some vid of a cheap Uke I picked up from a charity shop .
Fitted a low G string and dropped the action a little, hope you like it
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=47tpio5IxSs
189 2022-03-27 19:07:31
Topic: Epiphone Les Paul uke (2 replies, posted in Other string instruments)
Before xmas I was given an Epiphone Les Paul Uke to repair by a friend .The bridge wouldn't stay in place no matter how many times it was re fixed , Any way eventually after consultation with Epiphone ,who were no use or help I had a conversation with my friend and we decided a radical repair was needed . So with out further ado I added two small virtually invisible screws to secure the bridge when re glued .Problem solved
have a listen and comment please .
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A9o-LEe8fLk
190 2022-03-12 00:10:23
Re: The Russian Soldier (18 replies, posted in Songwriting)
I probably get a chance to have a go over the week end as we are confined to the house as Pam has covid and a broken leg so between the fetching and carrying house work and cooking I 'll have a go.
191 2022-03-11 20:41:06
Re: The Russian Soldier (18 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Thanks Brian I had a mess around earlier and came up with something that almost fits but I had to change a couple of word s round .Hope this is ok .
Am
On our first day of arrival
G
a soldier said to me
D
better say your prayers boy
Am
we`re in dangerous territory
C
where the bullets fly
G
all day long
D
stubborn resistance and commitment strong
Am
it`s not our place to be
Em Am
it`s not our country
C
but we go where we are sent
G
because it`s our job
D
it`s often said
C
although this doesn`t make much sense
Am Em
where the bombs fall and the fires burn
Am
it`s not our country
E Am
it`s not our place to be
192 2022-03-11 13:17:14
Re: The Russian Soldier (18 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Great song Brian would you please repost the lyrics with chords
193 2022-02-12 09:50:52
Re: Today (7 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Welcome to the club Jim ,enjoy your time
194 2022-01-27 20:54:01
Re: Memorizing Songs (16 replies, posted in Acoustic)
I must admit that I find the music stand a bit embarrassing at times but having performed sets of over four hours when we were a resident band in Greece it became a necessity as some times I would be asked to perform certain songs that I didn't really know only hours before the big so reading and playing something became regular.Most of the other acts on the circuit did the same ,however back here in the UK I feel it is something that does detract from a performance but as I am now nearly 68 and just playing for fun I just get over it and do it.Some of my associates use iPad but I just don't trust it.LoL
195 2022-01-23 16:34:31
Re: Memorizing Songs (16 replies, posted in Acoustic)
I'm like Jim I cant even remember my own songs Gave up trying yeas ago so I just rely on song sheets .
196 2022-01-22 15:56:53
Re: Posting pictures on Chordie (28 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Looking good Jim great to finally see you after all these years .
197 2022-01-20 22:59:32
Re: Posting pictures on Chordie (28 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
I notice this has now had a hundred views I would like to know how many can see the picture
198 2022-01-18 02:59:38
Re: Posting pictures on Chordie (28 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Strange Neo can you see the one in the new amp thread?
199 2022-01-17 21:20:33
Re: Posting pictures on Chordie (28 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
I've used a photo from one of my face book pages and copied the photo address then pasted it between two instructions [img]is the first , then the address then[/img]
Facebook is acting as a host . I don't think there is a way to upload directly to Chordie unless a moderator can explain another way
200 2022-01-17 21:10:30
Topic: Posting pictures on Chordie (28 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
I notice we dont have many pics posted on Chordie so heres a start lets try and breath some new life into the forum .
This if it works is me
Lets see you.