You can find them for $25 or less. Try one of those and if you like it consider purchasing a higher quality uke. Personally, I don't feel as though it's a scam to make money. They're a beautiful instrument and pretty easy to play.(easier on the fingertips than steel-strung gtrs)
2,002 2006-12-30 15:56:40
Re: starting over (1 replies, posted in Acoustic)
I'm guessing you mean the C chord is giving you trouble. A lot of players tend to "pull" the A string down while chording a C. Pressing down directly will most likely resolve your C chord dilemma.
2,003 2006-12-21 07:03:40
Re: Your best guitar? (62 replies, posted in Electric)
This is a tough one. It's like asking a parent which child is their favorite. I must be diplomatic and call it a 3-way tie between;
1970 Fender Stratocaster(natural wood grain,white pick guard, and maple neck)
1988 Gibson Les Paul Standard(black w/ cream pick guard,and rosewood neck)
2005 Gibson J45(sunburst w/black pick guard,and rosewood neck)
2,004 2006-12-16 22:26:32
Re: gimme a challenge!! (15 replies, posted in Electric)
Anything by Django Reinhardt. I've been playing guitar a long time, dabbled in numerous style techniques but the stuff I'm attempting to learn by DR is as musically enlightening as anything I've learned. His music will challenge almost every musician.
2,005 2006-12-07 15:47:04
Re: Strings (6 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)
Acoustic guitar strings come in 4 catagories; Extra-light, light, medium, and heavy. Most guitars come from the factory with light guage strings.You'd probably be happy with light guage strings. Also, it would be beneficial for you as a beginner to observe an experienced player string the guitar.
2,006 2006-12-01 05:41:36
Re: JAN HAMMER (2 replies, posted in Song requests)
He's a keyboardist/percussionist who has played with Jeff Beck and many others. He's a freakin' freak on the keys. He wrote the lovely instrumental song "Blue W
ind" from Jeff Beck's "Wired".
2,007 2006-11-17 17:06:34
Re: Arpeggios driving me crazy... (12 replies, posted in Acoustic)
Very simple little trick;
start with the pinky finger.
2,008 2006-10-09 23:12:13
Re: LEGENDS!!! (14 replies, posted in Bands and artists)
Michael Hedges, Mike Stern, Roy Buchanan, Warren Haynes, Eric Johnson, Pat Metheny, and Frank Zappa just to name a few.
2,009 2006-10-02 13:51:53
Re: onyone know any finger picking patterns or where to find some good ones and maybe songs to go with t (2 replies, posted in Acoustic)
<a href="http://tinpan.fortunecity.com/melody/73/tab.html#" target="_blank">http://tinpan.fortunecity.com/melody/73/tab.html#</a>
2,010 2006-09-10 00:47:37
Re: Green Day ROCKS HARD! (6 replies, posted in Bands and artists)
Hey Smapinator, how much money did your musical talent earn you last year ? In my opinion, it was probably not quite as much as those "talentless, anti-american fags".
2,011 2006-04-29 07:36:57
Re: leftie blues (3 replies, posted in Acoustic)
In 1987 I was involed in a boating accident that forced me to switch from righty to lefty. One tip that I can offer you is pretty bizarre but here it goes anyways. I was taking a philosophy class in college and learned that the left side of the brain ran the right side of the body. I was having major problems in executing chords. I sat in front of a mirror and bam !!, I started popping off chords like crazy. It worked for me, give it a try. Let me know if this works for you.
2,012 2006-04-22 16:52:37
Re: need help tuning (18 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)
Many factors come in to play when determining when it's time to change your strings. If tuning is becoming more difficult it's probably time to change. Outside playing in a humid climate causes more rapid string wear than an indoor climate controlled enviroment. The amount of perspiration on your strings is a factor. I've found also that string cleaning agents such as fast fret and the like break down the life of your strings. The best thing to do, I've found, is to wipe your strings down with a small dry towell between sessions. Another neat little trick is to apply pencil lead on the bridge and nut before you replace your stings. This gives a smoother gliding surface and prevents "pinging" when trying to get optimal tuning.
2,013 2006-03-11 07:03:34
Re: What do you use? (24 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)
Pretty basic; 2 Takamine EG 330 LH's into 50 watt Marshall Soloist into Bose L1 Cylynrical Loudspeaker System. Crystal clear sound with a nice punch and surreal projection.
2,014 2006-03-09 20:24:50
Re: Best Band Ever!!!!!!! You choose and share you're thoughts!!!!! (231 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Grateful Dead. 30+ years as one on the most influencial and musically diverse bands in a rock forum. I used to despise them because I played in a band with a bunch of guys who crammed their music down my throat constantly. Now that I'm away from those guys and can listen to their music on my own terms, I find them to be spectacular!