1 Reply by bluefusion

(10 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)

We were trying to do it without looking on the net but I had to look up ZZ Top since you mentioned it.  I mentioned it but my buddy was adamant one of them died, but just checked and he's alive and kickin and they're all still touring.  Good one etc_04.

Peter Paul and Mary is a good one too Roger.  I think they would have an "asterisk" next to them because of the drummer and bassist but ultimately I would say yes since they're the main draw and are considered a trio. 

It did turn out to be a harder question after eliminating a few, didn't it? smile  Our whole thing was to see who actually had the chemistry to stick together without egos, drugs, fame, etc. getting in the way. It was pretty interesting going through them all.  Thanks for your input on this everyone!

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2 Reply by bluefusion

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Didn't AC/DC switch bassists somewhere along the way? And again with the bassist but I also think the Stones' bassist retired or quit in the 90's.

I found this a lot more challenging given the fact that the only way the original band can still be considered is if they are still together or parted by death (or medical reasons in the case of REM).

REM, the Who and Red Hot Chili Peppers are great pulls by the way.

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3 Topic by bluefusion

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My friend and I were racking our brains the other day trying to come up with the name of some bands using the following criteria:

- Still together today (band members that inadvertently died and then replaced are OK)
- Formed their band prior to 1990
- Still putting out relevant music for today's music tastes, at least something in the last 10 years
- Leave out the smaller bands that aren't as mainstream
- Stick to rock, punk, alternative, etc no hip-hop, country, new age

We came to find we didn't have too many.  The best band we had was U2.  Aerosmith was a close second.  Anyone else have some ideas?

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4 Reply by bluefusion

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This site is great, I've only encountered sincere people with a common passion so I don't mind posting info about me.  It is awesome to read about the variety of lives from all over.

I was working for a municipal governmental agency that provides local and federal grant money to non-profits to build affordable housing.  Specifically I acquire land and construct single family homes so, for example, a family of 4 making less than $50k/year can afford to own their own stand-alone home in neighborhoods undergoing gentrification.  I however am sad to say I am no longer in this line of work as of last week.  I resigned because the actual work is the same reason I quit law school after 2 years.  I just can't sink my teeth into the work, but I sure will miss the end result of helping people.

I realize am a data person, a few years ago I was an Assistant Vice President/Analyst with one of the largest banks in the US analyzing a $6 billion portfolio of loans.  The geek that I am, I loved every minute of it, but staying on would have required me to move to Minnesota.  Should've moved....but on to the next adventure.

I have been using guitar and piano as a way to fill a void, answer questions about myself, and it has been rewarding thus far.  Cheers!

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5 Reply by bluefusion

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Hi Tom,

I know this is a bit of a late response but better late than never, right.  This is my current favorite song to play on the piano!  I didn't even think of trying it on the guitar until now!

Here is the melody chord progression:

F
E+
Cm/Eb
D7
C/E
D7/F#
Gm
D/F#
Gm/F
E7
Am7
D7
Gm7
C7
F

If you need me to give you the fingering of the chords (I'm still a beginner and wouldn't be able to figure some of them out with just the names above) I have those too. Let me know.  Cheers and good luck!

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6 Reply by bluefusion

(11 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)

Jerome is right on with all of the physical attractions to the guitar.

To add to that, if you want to look into it psychologically/historicallly, then there are also lots of reasons.  Guitar is prevalent in contempary music with the advent of the electric guitar and rock.  Think back in time about classical music, when it was contemporary for it's time.  It was all piano based. Everyone was learning the piano.  In recent times, people are drawn to the guitar because the solos and melodies are all...guitar, for all of the reasons Jerome mentioned plus cost to learn and purchase one.

The singer is always going to get the credit in songs with words, not too many instrumental versions make it to the top 40 these days. Singers are the figurehead of the group. Like Jerome said, genetics doesn't play a huge part with the guitar. But it makes all the difference with voice.

I also have played piano long before the guitar but I've had this thought since I took up guitar about a year ago.  It's reassuring others do too.  Great question gitaardocphil!

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7 Reply by bluefusion

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Altex is right on key.  I am a new member and decided to register when I saw this post as I was digging up tabs.  It definitely struck a chord with me (I'll stop with the puns).  Anyway, everything that has been said about knowing how to play the piano and translating that knowledge to the guitar has been completely true.  As well as other instruments, I also play trumpet and baritone.

I am still relatively new to the guitar, about a year and played piano for about 20, and learned everything I know from free lessons on the net. I have 2 friends that started the guitar at the same time. I turned around and started teaching them what I've learned!  I have also noticed that building on guitar riffs as you learn them is 2nd nature. I didn't realize it but I already knew how to play most of the basic blues turnarounds and riffs as I was searching them out.  It's a long, daunting task but if anyone is on the fence about learning the piano, just do it (with a teacher).

Playing guitar also compliments the piano.  I am right hand dominant on the piano, I think most usually are, and playing guitar has made me more limber with my left.

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