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Adding a section here to share links to tabs and videos of songs that are really nice to play on acoustic guitar. If you have some to share just add to this discussion. I really don't have a lot of…Continue
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Here's a place to share some recommendations for music that are on your playlist. The lists are not about what's new in music, but just music getting your play time...April 2012Neil Young, "Live At…Continue
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Not much to say about this tune, it's just a new American standard, with a melody so beautiful and pure. Written by Jay Ungar, it's a fiddle tune that plays well on any instrument. Read Jay's account of how the tune came to life, and subsequently became a featured song in the Ken Burns Civil War series. Check out the man, himself, playing it...…
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"Dave, yes it is. Actually, I play the C normally and finish with a hammer on to the C/G. So, it should be 2 strums there...
G - D/F# - Em - D - C - C/G
I do a…"
"@Walt - here's my "cheat" tip - for the D/F#, I usually, play it using just the 6th, 4th, 3rd, and 2nd string, muting the others when strumming. Playing fingerstyle, I can just play those strings. Not playing the high…"
"Dan, I bought an HD-28 from GC last year, but when I went to pick it up, in good lighting I noticed a lot of scuffs and scratches on it. It sounded nice enough, but when I played the guitar, I was in one of their low-light sound rooms. I…"
"Ok, here's the Dsus4 chord, which gives you a fairly complete 1st position D major chord and their often used voicings. Get your fingers to play the D - Dsus2 - D - Dsus4, and you'll be on your way to playing like James Taylor,…"
"Andy, that's the approach I'd take - beat the C chord until it says thank you! A simple exercise I found helpful, is to tap your foot in a slow rhythm, and play the C chord for 4 beats, then switch to another chord, for 4 beats,…"
"So, here are a couple of chord variations we talked about for the D major chord...
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"Hugh, you're right, in some songs, you can play the low open "A" string in the D chord. The "A" is the 5th tone in the scale, and just gives a different character voice to the chord. Most times you'll see…"
"Sorry, Mark. Maybe, I should just lurk, instead. I don't want to confuse folks. I just thought, some might want to know a bit more. My bad. ;-( "
"Andy,
You'll find a lot of confusing info around. As for your question, most beginning guitar students will be taught to play a D chord, using the lowest note as the 'root'. The X's above a string indicate to mute…"
"Ha! Well, when in Rome... I guess. @Craig MC - thanks for that link. Doesn't sound like they had competitive bids for a guitar either. "
"Maybe, next time they'll make it a "kickstart" project. Matter of fact, maybe a lot of those government projects outta be "kickstart" projects. Hmmm..."
"I wonder... Did the collective "owners" of the space station pay their BMI, ASCAP, and SEAC licensing fee for performance of the song? What fees apply to space venues? Does David Bowie get a check each time this song is presented or…"
"@Craig MC - for me, the Grand Artist is not so much about having a "big sound", it's never going to get the tone of my J200 or HD-28 - but, honestly, I didn't expect it to have that type of sound. What I do like about the…"
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Comment Wall (29 comments)
- At 4:13pm on April 29, 2013,
michael schwartz said…
Thanx, Phil
What a GREAT idea! The only thing I would have wished for on it would have been, had he played the same tune on all 3 for what I thought would give the best comparison.
- At 2:17pm on April 29, 2013,
Heyya Phil
how did you decide on which eoectronics to use? I ened up with a Fishman Matrix in the J12-15
- At 5:19am on April 10, 2013,
Paddy Dargan said… - Thanks, Phil. Good to meet you!
- At 9:10am on April 1, 2013,
Alan Edmunds said… Hey Phil,
thanks for the invite. Happy to contribute if I can to the band idea. I'm short on recording equipment at the moment, but feel free to move the process along without me....I'll catch up.
Alan
- At 9:46am on March 14, 2013,
paul david long said… Hi Phil
Thanks for the comment, I intended to learn back in 2009, but, had a problem with cancer, and had nothing but health problems since, so now I'm hoping to try again.
I think with al these guitars I should be able to play something lol.
My options are limited, as I can't really get about much!
Any Ideas as to how to go about this, I really am a beginner.
Thanks Again
Paul
- At 7:12pm on February 3, 2013,
Hoosier Picker said…
Thanks Phil, I really need to get rid of a few! I have been trying to post a video (my first one) on the Beatles site, but it is upside down on my computer, and can't seem to turn it around. I wil leventually figure it out! - your friend- Mark Young
- At 11:32am on January 16, 2013,
Michael S. Jackson said… - Phil - Thanks for joining the Beatles group. I have had a lot of trouble getting this on board and it still won't accept the photo I'm trying to load nor will it accept the text. When I do enter those, I am asking all who post here NOT to mention the name of the derranged piece of trash who murdered John Lennon. I want to recall and honor their music and discuss their lives - not the one who murdered John. His name should not be remembered. I truly hope you agree with this one thing I ask of folks at this group.
Thanks again - Michael
- At 7:22pm on December 15, 2012,
FloridaGull said… Come on, Phil - you're cool! All opinions welcomed by me!
Not sayin' I'll agree with all of 'em - and I mean from all/any of us - but I defend your right to say what you feel/think/believe...
:-)
- At 3:46pm on December 15, 2012,
Terry Angelli said… - Phil,
I'm late to the conversation here so pardon my ignorance. I haven't read what your wrote about all the guns and violence that plagues our society but based on what I have read you make sense.
I get into debates with extreme right wing, wingnuts over guns. I believe you do have the right to bare arms as our constitution says however, DO YOU REALLY NEED TO OWN THAT ASSULT WEAPON THAT DISCHARGES 500 ROUNDS PER SECOND FOR SELF DEFENSE??? Get real. And the slogan guns don't kill people, people doesn't wash. If you have the means easily at your disposal it makes it so much easier than say a baseball bat where you have to be in close proximity and might even look into the eyes of the victim.
Okay enough gun talk. Thank you for your comment about my posting "The Big Boot". The experience was a new one for me and left a bad taste in my mouth for sure. But I've picked myself up, dusted myself off and started looking at band listings again. I guess I'm a glutton for performing in the band format and can't get enough. But this time there will be no mention of my owning a PA! At least until I know where the ensemble stands on the issue.
If indeed you are leaving the forum you will be sorely missed! I've enjoyed reading your postings and the slight camaraderie we've had across the multitude of groups. It would be great if you would reconsider but if you don't I understand. Hopefully others will too.
Stay in touch! It's not often I find a person so engaging and who knows his shit. Your a good man Charlie Brown :-)
- At 10:40am on December 15, 2012,
Walt Pilcher said… Phil,
Sorry to see you say you're going to leave the AG forums. While I may not be for more gun control or agree with everything you say, I am for everybody being free, as you are, to express yourself any way you feel led to. We need voices like yours! If anyone is offended, especially by the firm yet gentle way you have expressed yourself, I'd say you've made an impact just as much as you inspire those not offended to think harder about our culture and society, and after all, that's one of the benefits and purposes of art. Jesus offended a lot of people, but look at the fruit of His ministry! And I'm free to say that, not knowing who in my hearing is a Christian or not. Don't stop speaking.
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