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Hello all,
I am a pilot who travels every week with my Washburn d10s acoustic. I have been at it about a year, and have recently started to research humidifiers, on the suggestion of a friend.
What would be the best humidifier to regulate the humidity in my guitar? The air is very dry in the airplane. The humidity varies once on the ground, depending where I am.
I also understand that you could have too much humidity.
What do you guys suggest---without breaking the bank!
Thanks,
Bill
Hey all,
Thinking about having a pickup put in my Washburn D10s acoustic. Have been playing in church with a soundhole type pickup and was thinking it might be a little easier to be able to just plug in. Any suggestions would be appreciated, as I have no experience in this area.
I know I want to play amplified, but just can't afford the Taylor 314ce I have my eye on just yet. Thought that adding a pickup to my existing guitar might be a good solution in the mean time.
Thanks!
Hi SkyDad3
Found this on YouTube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XFIC4ApYoJI
Looks like a pretty complete rundown on a very nice version of Amazing Grace.
Thanks, James. I actually had found this video and really liked it. The only problem is that the man teaching the lesson does not offer tabs or standard notation and his left hand is often out of frame. I think it will take me a long time to figure the song out with what is available to me in the video.
Thanks again for the link. If you know of anymore, let me know. I'll keep looking as well.
Looking for a good blues or bluegrass version of amazing grace. I've been playing for about a year, and can pick up songs pretty well if there is a video involved. Usually look on youtube, but could not find any. Ideally, a video lesson that includes chord names or tab.
Thanks!
Can anyone suggest a good string cleaner?(Steel string acoustic).
I've heard of Finger Ease and something called Fast Fret.
What's your thoughts on these?
Thanks,
Bill
Hello. Just a quick question in regard to my chromatic tuner. I really didn't know how tuners worked when I started playing a few months ago, so I left the calibration on it's default setting of 450Hz. I have recently learned that by changing this value, you are basically changing the reference you are tuning to. I believe that function is for tuning to another instrument when playing in a band (ie slightly flat or sharp piano). It is easier to tune a guitar than a piano, being the idea here.
My question is this--What setting should I use to be in "proper tune"? I think it is 440Hz, but not sure. Could someone let me know if I am close? Thanks.
By the way, at 450Hz I was about 1/2 tone high(sharp)
Bill
Hey gang,
I'm fairly new to guitar and am starting to learn songs now. Have been pulling tabs off the net etc. I have one songbook "The Complete Idiot's Guide to Acoustic Guitar Songs". It's a great book. It has standard notation, lyrics, tab and chord frames. I've been able to figure out some songs that are probably beyond my skill level by using this book (and much repetition).
My question is this:
I'm looking for artist specific songbooks that will have similar notation. Most importantly the chord frames and tab for fingerpicking parts. What are these books called? I see several terms when searching bookstores online. Fakebooks, sheet music, etc. What is most likely to give me the type of notation I prefer?
Thanks,
Bill
Thanks guys. I appreciate it.
Hey all. I've been teaching myself guitar for 7-8 months now and have recently sat in with my Church band at rehearsal. I am hoping to get good enough to play during services eventually.
I do not (yet) read music, and of course, that's what they use. I can figure the songs out because, above the standard notation, are written the chord names (i.e. F,Dm,A etc.). My question is this, when there is a chord name like F/A or C/E etc. what should I do? Is it my choice which chord to play? I'm sure it's simple, but I have been unable to figure it out. I'd appreciate some help!
Thanks--and learning to read music is on the short list now.
Bill
Hey gang. Fairly new guy here. Getting ready to change strings on my Washburn D10-S and have a quick question.
I have chaged the strings one other time, and went from a relatively heavy set of strings to a medium set. They were easier to play, but I noticed if I strummed with moderate to heavy force, the lighter strings seemed to buzz easier. Asked the guy at the music store about it and he said to adjust the truss rod. Found the adjustment key (allen wrench type thing in the base of the neck--in sound hole), but forgot which way and how much to adjust it.
Can anyone give me some pointers in this area. I am switching to DR light strings. Trying to find the best kind of strings for me.
Thanks!
Bill
An acoustic with high action could cause troubles...so I'm surprised you're having issues with an electric with low action. But as you said, practice practice practice!
Well my D10S is an acoustic, but I think the action is fairly low. But I'm new so what do I know. I think maybe I'll take it in to have it set up at my local music store. When I bought it, I didn't know what action was (on the guitar, I do know what the other "action" is, even though I've been married a while!). I just took it off the rack and went home to play.
Maybe that will help. I'm sure most of it is practice, practice......cry..........practice!
Thanks, guys.
I just like how acoustic guitars look. When I was younger I thought I'd always like to shred on an electric. Now that I'm a litter older (I guess 35 is a little older) and just starting to learn, I think the acoustic is a little more "old school". They seem a little more tied to the roots of the instrument. Also, I think they are a little more challenging to learn on. I must be a glutton for punishment!
what the f? Will my hands ever be able to do barre chords? I'm a new student, and I'm just starting to try barre chords. Seems friggin imposible. I have a Washburn D10S with fairly low action, but it seems pretty tough. I know it's probably a matter of practice, practice, practice.....but I think I'll feel better if some of you guys and gals told me you had trouble too. So, as I tell my wife........just tell me what I want to hear!
Thanks!
Thanks, guys. I'll check those out.
I am looking for a hardshell case for my acoustic guitar. It is a Washburn D10S. I currently have a padded gig bag, but I travel frequently (by air) and I would really like more protection. Found a Washburn hardshell case online for $89.00 that is really nice, but trying to save a little $$$$. Any suggestions, or does anyone have one they want to unload?
Hey all,
I am from Concord, North Carolina, USA. That's about 20 miles NorthEast of Charlotte. I do spend time all over the US each week as a pilot. The guitar goes with me. Been playing for one month, and no plans to stop.
Thanks for all the help, guys. Looking forward to learning guitar and improving over time. This site should be a great help!
Hey gang. My name is Bill, and I am a new (acoustic) guitar student. I am a father of 3 boys and work as an airline pilot. Therefore, my time at home is valuable to me, and long story short, I practice on the road (in hotels).
I purchased an inexpensive DVD/book/flashcard set for beginners and it seems to be working pretty good. Been at it a couple of weeks and my hands are beginning to move a little more like a guitar player (slowly, but surely).
I did find one bit of conflicting information in the course, however. I have learned the simple basic chords (A,C,D,E,G major and A,D,E minor) and am working on some chord progressions. The problem lies with the G major chord. It is represented 3 different ways:
The DVD says: 1st finger on 2nd fret of the A string
2nd finger on 3rd fret of the E(low) string
3rd finger on 3rd fret of the B string
4th finger on 3rd fret of the E(high) string
The flashcard says: 1st finger on 2nd fret of the A string
2nd finger on 3rd fret of the E (low) string
3rd finger on 3rd fret of the E (high) string
The book says: 1st finger on 3rd fret of the E (high) string
2nd finger on 2nd fret of the A string
3rd finger on 3rd fret of the E (low) string
The book seems way off. Maybe that's just a typo. I have looked at some chord charts and the G major always matches what my flashcard shows. I have looked ahead in the book/DVD and realize that there are several different forms of each chord, but I think there should be only one chord known as G major.
Can anyone clear up this confusion for me please? I don't want to learn something wrong from the beginning. Perhaps I'll take some lessons if I can make a little time at home. I was just kind of trying to do it at my own pace on my own time. I'm not really in a hurry, and trying to save some money (again, I've got kids!).
Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!
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