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Forum: Musician Talk
Today, 04:29 AM
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Replies: 60
Views: 935
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Captaincranky
These are two unrelated topics. Musicians get...
These are two unrelated topics. Musicians get stoned, humans kill other humans. In fact, it's not an issue if we kill one another. It's an issue in the US maybe. Somewhere at any given time, there... |
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Forum: Musician Talk
Today, 02:00 AM
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Replies: 60
Views: 935
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Captaincranky
And the Rolling Stones just went on their 50th...
And the Rolling Stones just went on their 50th anniversary tour. Joe Walsh feels compelled to tell his audience of his triumph over alcohol. David Crosby had a liver transplant, while both Sunny Bono... |
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Forum: Acoustic & Classical Guitar
Today, 01:10 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 160
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Captaincranky
Perhaps. But, perhaps some threads don't invoke...
Perhaps. But, perhaps some threads don't invoke personal investment. Yeah, that's the old "chicken or the egg" argument. ;) OK, so maybe this doesn't "peg the needle " on your "frivolometer", but... |
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Forum: Musician Talk
Today, 12:29 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 93
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Captaincranky
Maybe just a little. But, I think every musician...
Maybe just a little. But, I think every musician should at least be able to recognize the key signature when confronted with a piece of sheet music. That is minimal theory, knowing which keys have... |
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Forum: Musician Talk
Today, 12:11 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 93
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Captaincranky
If you're going to notate for either Cm or Gm,...
If you're going to notate for either Cm or Gm, the A#5 should be Bb5, and the G#5 should be Ab5. (Both of those keys are "flat keys", no sharps). |
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Forum: Acoustic & Classical Guitar
Yesterday, 11:56 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 52
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Captaincranky
The most salient difference between a classical...
The most salient difference between a classical and a flamenco guitar is the "golpeador", which basically strengthens the sound board so you can bang on it. So, if you're moving forward with the... |
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Forum: Musician Talk
Yesterday, 10:21 PM
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Replies: 58
Views: 1,413
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Captaincranky
Very simply, the "V" chord of G, is D...
Very simply, the "V" chord of G, is D major. The "V" chord of A major is E major. If you can't get your head around the difference in impact between those two chords played open on the guitar, then I... |
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Forum: Musician Talk
Yesterday, 09:32 PM
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Replies: 58
Views: 1,413
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Captaincranky
No, in the chorus,...
No, in the chorus, here: ........................E...............................F#m Let freedom ring, let the white dove sing ............D... |
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Forum: Acoustic & Classical Guitar
Yesterday, 09:19 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 160
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Captaincranky
Why do what seem to be the most frivolous...
Why do what seem to be the most frivolous threads, always seem to gain the most traction? :confused: |
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Forum: Musician Talk
Yesterday, 09:05 PM
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Replies: 60
Views: 935
Posted By
Captaincranky
And that's your prerogative to kick a stoner out...
And that's your prerogative to kick a stoner out of "your" band. Still, everybody keeps missing the point, erstwhile spouting anti drug dogma. Jimi Hendrix died of an overdose. Keith Richards has... |
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Forum: Guitar Techniques
Yesterday, 03:53 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 202
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Captaincranky
Sorry, I still don't see the point, (other than...
Sorry, I still don't see the point, (other than grandstanding), of using the pinky for that chord shape. TBH, I believe the way you and I already do it is superior. Using the ring finger for the... |
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Forum: Guitar Techniques
Yesterday, 03:16 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 202
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Captaincranky
I tried to use my pinky to barre the root 5 voice...
I tried to use my pinky to barre the root 5 voice last night. I cant see that it puts less stress on the wirst, but possibly more. There is the possibility that it may depend on hand width across... |
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Forum: Acoustic & Classical Guitar
Yesterday, 02:35 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 80
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Captaincranky
You might want to look at the Seagull Coastline...
You might want to look at the Seagull Coastline S-12 also. It's a little over 6 bills. These have cedar tops, which should be a bit more mellow than the common spruce:... |
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Forum: Musician Talk
05-17-2013, 11:50 PM
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Replies: 60
Views: 935
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Captaincranky
Oh, really? When was the last time a band you...
Oh, really? When was the last time a band you played with, either saved someone's life, or performed brain surgery at a Saturday night cover gig in front of a room full of drunks.? You're massively... |
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Forum: Musician Talk
05-17-2013, 02:03 AM
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Replies: 58
Views: 1,413
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Captaincranky
Here's another song to ponder the excursion to...
Here's another song to ponder the excursion to the relative minor, Martina McBride's, "Independence Day": http://tabs.ultimate-guitar.com/m/martina_mcbride/independence_day_ver2_crd.htm Transpose... |
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Forum: Acoustic & Classical Guitar
05-16-2013, 06:25 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 160
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Captaincranky
This whole affair sounds like speculation/...
This whole affair sounds like speculation/ getting ahead of yourself/ fantasizing but FWIW, session players have to practice sight reading and be spot on in real time when asked to do it. |
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Forum: Acoustic & Classical Guitar
05-16-2013, 06:18 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 63
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Captaincranky
I have no idea where you're going with this, but...
I have no idea where you're going with this, but all I can say is it sounds massively impractical. Best of luck though. I'm assuming these will be Object D'art? FWIW. the other 2 primary neck... |
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Forum: Acoustic & Classical Guitar
05-16-2013, 06:09 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 169
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Captaincranky
Right, "stepping down", is a...
Right, "stepping down", is a "descending bass run" from C, (3rd fret A-5), B, (2nd fret A-5), A (A-5 open), to G, (3rd fret E-6). If you played the chord along with the bass notes, they would be... |
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Forum: Acoustic & Classical Guitar
05-16-2013, 10:38 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 162
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Captaincranky
Did you mean me and WaltTheWerewolf, or...
Did you mean me and WaltTheWerewolf, or WaltTheWerewolf and WaltTheWerewolf..? :haha: |
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Forum: Acoustic & Classical Guitar
05-16-2013, 02:03 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 346
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Captaincranky
I hope you'll forgive me for saying this doesn't...
I hope you'll forgive me for saying this doesn't look like any Ovation I've seen: http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-uQ9woxrBg8o/UFlq0FKxYHI/AAAAAAAAGKE/Y_7AFKcVK1c/s1600/Untitled-2.png It looks more like... |
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Forum: Acoustic & Classical Guitar
05-15-2013, 07:30 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 162
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Captaincranky
If I may be so bold, I think you're painting with...
If I may be so bold, I think you're painting with a pretty broad brush there. The same good guitar player will sound better on the same material with a better guitar, or at least a guitar that best... |
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Forum: Acoustic & Classical Guitar
05-15-2013, 07:24 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 160
Posted By
Captaincranky
Unless you're really good at sight reading, I...
Unless you're really good at sight reading, I wouldn't even attempt it. Now if you're considering cheat sheets with the chords and lyrics as a crutch, I think that could be a big help.' ' Don't use... |
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Forum: Acoustic & Classical Guitar
05-15-2013, 07:21 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 50
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Captaincranky
You have to know you deserve a few of...
You have to know you deserve a few of these......> :facepalm: :facepalm: :facepalm: :facepalm: With that out of the way, I tried to fire up my Ibanez, "Exotic Wood" the other day and whaddya... |
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Forum: Acoustic & Classical Guitar
05-15-2013, 11:01 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 2,422
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Captaincranky
I didn't think it was worth my time or effort to...
I didn't think it was worth my time or effort to pass judgment on it. I'll never be going near the Philippines, at least not in this lifetime. |
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Forum: Musician Talk
05-15-2013, 10:24 AM
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Replies: 60
Views: 935
Posted By
Captaincranky
One of the most disturbing / entertaining things...
One of the most disturbing / entertaining things about UG, is making a generalization, and letting the feedback wash over you. People just don't tolerate dogma well. TBH the hip era had its stoners... |
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Forum: Acoustic & Classical Guitar
05-15-2013, 03:00 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 234
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Captaincranky
That's great, so why not just talk your way into...
That's great, so why not just talk your way into her pants on style points, and forget the props? :rolleyes: OTOH, if you're interested, Led Zeppelin's, "Thank You" has less than an octave of range... |
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Forum: Musician Talk
05-15-2013, 02:51 AM
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Replies: 60
Views: 935
Posted By
Captaincranky
However cavalier and condescending you choose to...
However cavalier and condescending you choose to be toward that, it's exactly what happened during the 60's and 70's. Do you suppose the Rolling Stones all have D.A.R.E. tags on their... |
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Forum: Musician Talk
05-15-2013, 01:24 AM
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Replies: 60
Views: 935
Posted By
Captaincranky
There's probably an axiom in there somewhere....
There's probably an axiom in there somewhere. Like, "are any of us as good as we'd like to think we are". Or perhaps, "do any of us have the capacity to realize how much we lose we we're under the... |
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Forum: Acoustic & Classical Guitar
05-15-2013, 01:08 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 2,422
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Captaincranky
Oh, the second time this post has to be in bold?...
Oh, the second time this post has to be in bold? I can't speak for everyone but, I heard you the first time. Mods, this needs moved. |
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Forum: Acoustic & Classical Guitar
05-14-2013, 10:51 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 346
Posted By
Captaincranky
Point taken. Taylor doesn't give out free...
Point taken. Taylor doesn't give out free guitars, which I suppose is to their credit. (I only "suppose" because you have to wonder how many more they could sell if they did give a few away to... |
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