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Blackback Gull replied to Jud Hair's discussion 'SURVEY: Why did YOU buy a SEAGULL ?? (or other Godin instrument)' in the group "Seagull" Spoken Here ... (also fluent in "Godin" Gab)
Hey, Gord, he's not a salesman - just a guy who works in a music store...
Re the LH thing - I've known two southpaws who play RH guitars, upsdie-down - that is, treble E up, bass E down, fret with the right hand, pick with the left. Both…
Phillip Manuel replied to Jud Hair's discussion 'Do you know what "Nashville Tuning" means? If so skip this, if not, it's great info!' in the group "Seagull" Spoken Here ... (also fluent in "Godin" Gab)
Alan,
Thanks for that tip, too. I've got a 5 th Avenue, I think I'll try this tuning on. I don't use it much, and it may sound pretty good.
@garymarcus I'm hoping things get a bit more optimistic over the next 200 pages, lest I lose my own motivation.
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@garymarcus 50 pages in and despite the first chapters on music being more learned than innate it sounds completely daunting and depressing
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Reading Guitar Zero by @garymarcus, a new book about a scientist/psychologist @ NYU learning the guitar for the first time at the age of 39
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Love The One You're With
My fingers are so sore now. I've spent the last 2 1/2 hours strumming songs from back in the day. The last one for the night was Stephen Stlls' "Love The One You're With". I think Stills uses an altered "C" tuning on it, but I like to keep my guitar in standard tuning, so my arrangement for two guitars is in standard tuning, one using a capo at the 5th fret. It sounds pretty full. I'm going to try to record it soon, getting a portable recorder for my birthday next week. May even use a guitar in…See More
Blog post by Phillip Manuel
Lazy Quick for the Hammer-On Trick
Mel Bay's Guitar Sessions is a free monthly webzine that carries a few of my articles, including tips for players and tales from the road. The December 2010 issue features some tips for the fingerstyle player regarding hammer-ons. Here's an easy link for the latest article. Guitar Sessions Hope you enjoy!See More
Blog post by Richard Gilewitz
Andy Getch replied to Andy Getch's discussion 'Writing Exercises' in the group Songwriters
Marty,
Me too! Downtime in a public space or where people are gathered is great for character exploration based on bits of overheard conversations or just plain wondering and writing it down. I must admit I have not written a song based directly on…
Gord Mitchell replied to Jud Hair's discussion 'SURVEY: Why did YOU buy a SEAGULL ?? (or other Godin instrument)' in the group "Seagull" Spoken Here ... (also fluent in "Godin" Gab)
Yes. Its too late to play RH and I would not really entertain it. It always felt weird holding it that way. My friends are RH and I would try them. Just felt really awkward. The salesman did not add to it. Said that it was a waste for guitar…
Lennie Schoonover replied to Jud Hair's discussion 'SURVEY: Why did YOU buy a SEAGULL ?? (or other Godin instrument)' in the group "Seagull" Spoken Here ... (also fluent in "Godin" Gab)
Gord, that is so typical, and so sad. I suppose its too late for you to learn to play RH. I lucked out as a lefty, I just learned to play on a RH instrument and don't know any other way. To me it makes more sense for a left…
Craig Cox replied to Jud Hair's discussion 'SURVEY: Why did YOU buy a SEAGULL ?? (or other Godin instrument)' in the group "Seagull" Spoken Here ... (also fluent in "Godin" Gab)
It is a good day to die (as long as I've played my guitar already)
Nektarius Coel left a comment for Rick Lally
Thanx for the add
Peace
Gary Knuckles commented on Gary Knuckles's group 'Small Body Guitars'
Welcome David it's great to have you. I love my short scale Martin OMC!
:-)
Gary
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Gord Mitchell replied to Jud Hair's discussion 'SURVEY: Why did YOU buy a SEAGULL ?? (or other Godin instrument)' in the group "Seagull" Spoken Here ... (also fluent in "Godin" Gab)
Went to the local Seagull dealer and tried a Maritime upside down. Nice guitar. Really like the wider nut width. Found it much easier to play. Considered ordering an original S6 from there but the sales person turned me off so I will order elsewhere…
Carl Kaempfer updated their profile
David Casseres commented on Gary Knuckles's group 'Small Body Guitars'
I had no idea this group existed! As owner of an old Martin 0-18 (24.65" scale length), I'm interested!
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Carl Tilchen Singer/Songwriter In Concert
December 22, 2011 at 6pm to December 21, 2012 at 7pm – Dublin, CA
Would you like to view my song Occupy Wall Street at http://www.youtube.com/user/ctilchen What's your opinion? Carl Tilchen Singer/Songwriter
Organized by Carl Tilchen | Type: occupy, wall, street, song
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Fretmentor of Florida's Third Annual Guitar, Banjo, Fiddle & Mandolin Workshop Featuring Jim Hurst, Alan Munde & Byrone Berline
January 28, 2012 to January 29, 2012 – Epiphany Lutheran Church
Alan Munde, Jim Hurst & Byron Berline Fretmentor's Third Annual Guitar, Banjo, Mandolin & Fiddle Workshop Learn From Some of the All Time Greats www.fretmentor.com will host its "Third Ann…
Organized by David Jakubiak | Type: guitar, banjo, fiddle, &, mandolin, workshop
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Blues Roots and Beyond - a Woody Mann Two-Day Workshop
February 11, 2012 to February 12, 2012 – The Alison Palmer Studio
This workshop will focus on understanding fingerstyle blues guitar playing in a clear and direct way. Woody will teach practical ways to improve your technique, develop a swinging picking style, play…
Organized by Steve Katz | Type: workshop
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Deep Fork Grill
February 12, 2012 from 11:30am to 1:30pm – Deep Fork Grill
Stephanie will play at her favorite spot for Sunday brunch in Oklahoma! 11:30am-1:30pm
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Winklepicker! Mardi Gras Celebration
February 17, 2012 at 2pm to February 19, 2012 at 5pm – Elmer's Store
Winklepicker! is a weekend full of the best food, music, art, workshops, parading, and dancing - New Orleans-style. Renowned New Orleans chef and New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival's Food Direc…
Organized by Mighty Albert | Type: festival
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GillaCamp Florida 2012
February 25, 2012 at 11am to February 26, 2012 at 3pm – Full Moon
Two day GillaCamp Guitar Workshop with Richard Gilewitz. Feb. 25 and 26. More information, including specific topics, registration, and more coming at http://www.gillacamp.com. GillaCamp is a a priva…
Organized by GillaZilla Music | Type: workshop
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Trinity Cathedral: Brown Bag Concert Series
March 14, 2012 from 12pm to 1pm – Trinity Cathedral, downtown Cleveland, OH
Free/Open to the public
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Blog Posts
NAMM 2012: New and Updated Martin Acoustics
Dick Boak of C.F. Martin & Co. took the time to tell us about some significant updates to familiar models, John Mayer’s new signature model, and a very special Custom Shop dreadnought at the NAMM show.
Posted by Acoustic Guitar on January 26, 2012 at 2:30pm
The NAMM Videos Cometh
Acoustic Guitar is back from NAMM, and we’ve added a bunch of videos from the show floor to our YouTube channel.
Here’s Lloyd Baggs discussing the new L.R. Baggs M80 magnetic pickup.
Posted by Acoustic Guitar on January 25, 2012 at 5:30pm — 2 Comments
Kinloch Nelson Plays "Spanish Harlem"
Our February 2012 issue features a solo fingerstyle arrangement of Jerry Lieber and Phil Spector's classic "Spanish Harlem."
Here's a video clip of Acoustic Guitar contributor Kinloch Nelson playing the…
ContinuePosted by Acoustic Guitar on January 24, 2012 at 10:00am
Montreal Guitar Show
I'm in Montreal, closing out a busy day at the 2011 Guitar Show. The show is held against the backdrop of - and smack in the middle of - the huge Montreal Jazz Festival. The guitar show features luithiers from around the world, with builders from the US, Canada, France, the UK, Asia, and more. The show is quite busy and well attended, but still very comfortable for players checking out guitars. The room, holding tables from about 100 luthiers, is quiet enough for a quick test drive right at the… Continue
Posted by Doug Young on July 1, 2011 at 9:46pm — 6 Comments
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Looking for Gurian Owners 194 Replies
Hello there, AGies! I'm new to the community, but have been playing guitar way longer than my abilities suggest.. going on 45 years.. but just acquired a dream guitar from my "youth"... a mint Gurian…Continue
Started by Regan Mulligan in Gear. Last reply by guitargarden 7 hours ago.
French 24/7 Internet Radio, all fingerpicking 1 Reply
I got an email recently telling me about this little internet radio station out of France.Very nice and free. I started listening a couple days ago and keep going back. …Continue
Started by Paul Kucharski in Playing Guitar. Last reply by Rev. Bill McIntyre 9 hours ago.
Kustom Sienna 30?
Does anyone have experience with the Kustom Sienna 30 acoustic amp? The local GC has a used one in really good condition for $100 and I am thinking about offering them $80. I figure I can't go wrong,…Continue
Started by James J Mauro in Gear 10 hours ago.
12-string spacings 3 Replies
I have a Washburn DS10 12, which is a lot of guitar for little money, but I'm having issues with the distance between the strings of each pair. They seem to me to be a long way apart, to the point…Continue
Tags: Washburn, spacing, pair, 12-string
Started by Dick Taylor in Gear. Last reply by Roberto Rivera 17 hours ago.
What is a good steel string fingerstyle guitar? 7 Replies
I am a classical guitarist that loves to play both classical and popular fingerstyle arrangments. I mostly play a nylon string classical which I find much easer to play particularly with arrangments…Continue
Started by Morris Peltz in Playing Guitar. Last reply by Dick Taylor yesterday.
My first public track now online!
Hi all,Just to let you know that my first home-recorded track is now online. I've joined in a competition to remix a song entitled London Song by French talented debuting singer June Caravel. I've…Continue
Started by Pascal Proust in Players yesterday.
FULLERTON GUITARS 11 Replies
Hi all, can anyone out there tell me anything about Fullerton guitars. Thinking about buying one thats on Ebay but dont know awhole lot about them. Anything at all would be helpful THANKS!!!
Started by tim mc nulty in Uncategorized. Last reply by Lyle Picciano on Thursday.
First Acoustic Electric 1 Reply
I am looking for my fisrt Acoustic Electric. I have been playing a little under a year and need something I can use at Cub Scout meetings and be heard. So far I really like the Yamah APX II. Anyone…Continue
Started by Andy Tauber in Gear. Last reply by Arlie Box on Wednesday.
New member 6 Replies
Hi,people!!I`m from Croatia and also new member of this community.I am big fan of all Godin guitars,and I have Seagull S6Q1,La Patrie Etude and Godin Session.Continue
Started by Šandor Gion in Gear. Last reply by Lyle Picciano on Wednesday.
"To Case or Not to Case, is that a Question?" 7 Replies
I am suer that this subject has been discussed many times. For anyone who is not tired of sharing answers... Now that I am actually in one place, above ground; for whenever I was wondering if there…Continue
Started by Adriaan N Roggeveen in Gear. Last reply by Lyle Picciano on Wednesday.
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