Search options (Page 80 of 159)

Yes, the "F" is often a challenge, and the exercise given above (C > F > C > F, etc.) is a great one.

Another thing that may help, is changing the angle of the guitar neck to your body. Try raising the neck upwards so that it forms a steeper angle to your body, instead of sticking almost straight out to the side. This allows your whole hand and forearm to have a more comfortable / natural position on the fretboard. It's also helpful to hold the body of the guitar slightly tipped back towards you. You'll notice that all classical guitarists hold their guitar in this way, and it's a much more ergonomic position ... like this:

This was pointed out to me years ago, and by allowing the fretting hand to take a more natural angle to the fretboard, a whole lot of things get much easier ... including the dreaded "F" chord.

Needless to say, we are watching the American presidential campaign unfold with great interest.

If Mr. Trump were to win, I can't imagine two "free-world" leaders being any further apart than he and our Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. This is apart from revealing any personal political leanings or commentary ... they are polar opposites in so many ways.

One observation I've made over the years, is that most political leaders don't speak for most of the people under their governance.

'Nuff said.

Fascinating stuff, to be sure.

I can't recall a conscious moment in my entire life, when there hasn't been a tune going in my mind. Sometimes it'll get audible, and I'll be singing, humming, or whistling it. Heard or unheard ... the music is always there. It might be something I've heard recently or not, something I play or don't, and even something I like or dislike. The one constant is the presence of music.

That book sounds like a "must read", DE ... thanks for telling us about it.

Go Wales! I agree with TIG that a Wales ~ Iceland final would be terrific.

Another way to make music ... never a bad thing. Tuning a rig like that must be anguish.

An elderly aunt we used to visit (when I was a kid) had one of these. She would always haul it out and serenade us, and I recall that it was barely better than horrible. Her playing and timing were awful, and her voice sounded like a grackle.

Three Friends    "Alucard"    Paris, 2014

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqjl9SmOgNE

Most will readily recognize the name "Alucard", which was used in the 1943 film "Son of Dracula", and is obviously Dracula spelled backwards. Actor Lon Chaney introduced himself by this title, and we all know where that went. I think the vocal arrangement really captures the old horror movie drama from those classic B&W days.

Good question, and I don't have a complete answer for you. I only use single drop D for a few songs, and "Walk Away Renee" isn't one I've tried. There is version Chordie's engine has found, which appears to be in standard tuning:

http://www.chordie.com/chord.pere/tabfu … _renee.crd

Thanks for this.

It would be great to be able to attend concerts like that, and stay in touch firsthand with favorite groups & musicians. I'm happy for you, UJB, that you have the opportunity to do this.

I think JJJ has hit the nail on the head ... there are too many parasites around.

Now that's cool ...

A whole bunch of creativity with some basic instruments. Love it! She's got a super voice, and that amazing groove on the standup bass moves it all along so smoothly. Gotta say, MKM, I'm really loving your choices in this weekly feature. Thanks for stepping up and staying with it.