2,401 Topic by Strummerboy Bill

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I recently became reacquainted with a high-school friend of mine, who had built himself a very nice library of Christian Music.

My friend has a very soft, charming and mellifluous voice, but being sort of a "devil's advocate". I asked him  last week: "If you had to, could you belt out a tune?"

"What do you mean, Bill?", he asked.

So I told him.....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kyI1OImD7ow

He just could not "turn loose", yet he has this beautiful voice!

"Leave him alone, Bill!"

Right?

RIGHT!

Just thought I would ask! wink

Bill

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2,402 Reply by Strummerboy Bill

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arkady wrote:

Hi siggi56/Bill
Welcome to Chordie.
I saw a TV documentary on Terry Pratchett who has been diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s he had his way with coping with his illness and I'm sure you have your own. Music is a great way of taking your mind off your troubles even if it's only for a short while..:)
ark

"You have mail!"

Sir Terry rocks (rocked - whatever!)

Thanks

Bill

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2,403 Reply by Strummerboy Bill

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Y'all just be patient with me, okay?

And if there's ever anyone who thinks I'm a troll, please tell them differently?

You won't believe the amount of abuse I have taken on other boards (not musical), and when I explain, it just makes people feel bad, and I don't want that to happen either.

Folks have a pre-conceived notion about AD, but not all of us are incontinent right from the start. We DO still have a lot of cognitive function, and we want to hang on to it as long as we can.

That's why my guitar helps so much.

I know what I'm supposed to sing, in what key. to each chord, and I hope I can hang on to that for as long as I can.

www.alz.org, if you have someone who needs help.

Thank You All SO MUCH!

Bill

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2,404 Reply by Strummerboy Bill

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Ark, I did a piece on Sir Terry on my blog. It's actually a video where he talks about his AD. MY way of coping is with the blog. I don't hold anything in, and I stay on top of the latest developments in research.

It's gratifying to have a place to come to - to share music and chat.

Thanks

Bill

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2,405 Reply by Strummerboy Bill

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Hey!

How's everything in NZ (one of my favorite future-places to visit since LOTR)?

Do you mind if people refer to you as "Kiwi"? smile

Thanks

Bill

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2,406 Reply by Strummerboy Bill

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Thanks to all of you, for that very nice welcome.

I wanted to relate an incident I had a couple of months ago, during which I forgot how to tune my guitar to each string (forgot what's that's called). So I get the "E" sounding right, and I go across the frets, but suddenly I forget which string is "different". That is I knew I was supposed to strike a string above the frets I used prior to getting "there", but it just completely "left" me which string was different.

I have since solved that problem by realizing that one of my amps has its own tuner onboard!

Just wanted to point that out in case I come up with something "off the wall", and so that you all will know to "consider the source"! smile

Thanks

Bill

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2,407 Reply by Strummerboy Bill

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The Yellow Rose of Texas - Mitch Miller and The Gang (yup, I'm an oldie! wink)

I first heard the song growing up in Germany.

Thanks

Bill

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2,408 Topic by Strummerboy Bill

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I don't remember ever having posted before. so I just wanted to say "hey" ! smile

I am a musician (primary instrument, drums) who has recently been diagnosed with Early Onset Alzheimer's.

I also play guitar ( 6 string Takamine Jasmine accoustic-electric ),

I have been using this site for chords and tabs for three years now, and just wanted to say thanks, because one of the things I still can do is play and sing, and many of my tunes come from right here.

My real name is Bill, I am 59 and I live in Carrollton, Georgia. I can no longer drive nor work, so I have a lot of time on my hands these days. wink

I also am writing to let you know that I may be asking some questions that you may feel I should already know (as a musician), and I would not want you to think of me as a troll.

Thanks for the site, and if you have any questions about my Alzheimer's and how it relates to my music, feel free to shoot me an e-mail or a PM.

Thanks

Bill


ETA: Apparently I have posted before! wink
PS: One of the other things I love to do (and it helps my cognitive memory) is play World of Warcraft!

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2,409 Topic by Strummerboy Bill

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Hi


I just bought this amp/entertainment center and would like to compare notes with anyone else who has one.


I also recently purchased the Tascam guitar trainer and am looking forward to using them both together.


As you might guess, I am a beginning guitarist (used to be a drummer) and know most of my major chords and am working on B7 (just to give you an indication as to where I am on the learning curve).


If you would be interested,I would like to add you to my "buddy list", and hope you will do the same for me.


Thanks


S

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2,410 Topic by Strummerboy Bill

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Stumbled on this site while searching for an old Roger Miller tune, and I have decided to register.


Imagine my surprise when I found thousands of tunes at my service and transposing capabilities as well!


Thanks for a great site, and I will be busy exploring all of its benefits.


S.

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