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Guitar chord forum - chordie → Posts by tracelaw
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Hey all,
Great to see both a sisterhood and brotherhood happening!
I have been playing for many years - mostly campfire/singalong stuff as I don't read music.
Luckily, playing by ear means I am able to fake a whole lot of songs on the piano (since I know the chords)
Now if only there was some way I can teach my fingers to move quicker for my Mandolin playing....
Trace
Hey there
Luckily I'm into the Dixie Chicks and they have a heap of Mandolin parts - it's just a matter of me having the patience to read the tab!
I agree that there isn't a heck of a lot of 'new' stuiff around for the mandolin. I suggest using the chordie feature of changing the tuning (and chord shapes) and having a bash at some of the tracks that you may have added to your personal songbook. It's a great party trick to pull out some Velvet Revolver or some classic Beatles for the next singalong.
Next up is Tool on my Mandolin mission! hmm, I wonder how some Violent Femmes songs would sound... <img src="images/smiley_icons/icon_lol.gif" border=0 alt="Laughing">
Hi barto,
I think some people get to a stage where their playing feels like they get stuck. I have to agree with the other comments - now you've got the basic chord shapes, try mixing them up through slides and capos.
Capo's particularly are really nice to alter the tones you're playing.
It really depends what you're into as to what you'll play next. I've found the cool thing about chordie is that it will allow you to see what others are playing and may point you in some new directions...
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Guitar chord forum - chordie → Posts by tracelaw
