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[lost in melb.]

So I was just choking on a morning med that got lodged in my throat. Had to cough up my coffee to dislodge it. I stood there in the kitchen, my shirt, counter, and floor covered in coffee and started laughing loudly. The comedic irony of dying from choking on an an anti-anxiety medication was too good.

They are designed to almost kill you...thus requiring more medication!

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[KevinD]

Well, trying to work out an instrumental version of Bill Withers " Ain't no sunshine" started off with the tele and the bassbreaker. Wound up going with the les Paul. Sounds so much better for this particular riff. Loooooooooong way to go. Trying to figure out what Marty Schwartz is doing with this song in his vid for his new looper pedal.

[lost in melb.]

Well, trying to work out an instrumental version of Bill Withers " Ain't no sunshine" started off with the tele and the bassbreaker. Wound up going with the les Paul. Sounds so much better for this particular riff. Loooooooooong way to go. Trying to figure out what Marty Schwartz is doing with this song in his vid for his new looper pedal.

The secret with guitar is to pick an easy key, isn't it?

[DemonGeminiX]

The secret with guitar is to pick an easy key, isn't it?

All keys are easy. You only pick a key other than what you originally intended to use when your vocalist can't sing in the key you originally picked. Guitarists are supposed to be flexible and be able to play in any and every key.

[RBP]

Wanted to apologize again. You had a concern about your Mom and I came in and stampeded all over the posts. I need to cut back on coffee and quit oversharing.

I don't cope with anger well and after watching Michael and reading about Columbine my mind is little confuzzled


gotta go for the day, see ya later masturbating gators..


wha?

I didn't find anything objectionable. You're fine, brother.

[lost in melb.]

All keys are easy. You only pick a key other than what you originally intended to use when your vocalist can't sing in the key you originally picked. Guitarists are supposed to be flexible and be able to play in any and every key.

Yeah, but aren't some more ideal to physically easier be able to play the chords? If you have a like D# major none of the open strings will work? Or perhaps I am thinking of the violin

[DemonGeminiX]

Yeah, but aren't some more ideal to physically easier be able to play the chords? If you have a like D# major none of the open strings will work? Or perhaps I am thinking of the violin

No, you're right. Having open strings available makes it easier and more convenient, but you don't want to limit yourself. What happens if you've got a vocalist with a fantastic vocal timbre, but a range that limits you to keys with minimal open strings? Granted, most vocalists will have a 1 and a half to 2 octave range, which should cover most every "simple" key, but some have a comfort zone and that may force you to have to play outside of those open string-dominated keys. Of course, there are ways around that... alternate tunings, capos, and simple inversions... but really, if you're gonna learn the instrument, learn it completely. Don't leave anything out. The guitar is like the piano in that it covers a number of octaves rather than be limited like say a trumpet or trombone. That's a very useful characteristic tool that you can use to convey whatever musical message you're trying to get across to your listener. That's why the guitar is such an awesome instrument, you can do/play anything you want on it. There's not many things that you're limited to playing on it.

[DemonGeminiX]

And by the way, D# is too complicated a key to be thinking about (F##, C##). Use E flat instead. It has the same tones, but with only 3 flats.

[lost in melb.]

No, you're right. Having open strings available makes it easier and more convenient, but you don't want to limit yourself. What happens if you've got a vocalist with a fantastic vocal timbre, but a range that limits you to keys with minimal open strings? Granted, most vocalists will have a 1 and a half to 2 octave range, which should cover most every "simple" key, but some have a comfort zone and that may force you to have to play outside of those open string-dominated keys. Of course, there are ways around that... alternate tunings, capos, and simple inversions... but really, if you're gonna learn the instrument, learn it completely. Don't leave anything out. The guitar is like the piano in that it covers a number of octaves rather than be limited like say a trumpet or trombone. That's a very useful characteristic tool that you can use to convey whatever musical message you're trying to get across to your listener. That's why the guitar is such an awesome instrument, you can do/play anything you want on it. There's not many things that you're limited to playing on it.

Great right-up

Yeah, I really do like that aspect of the guitar. The stand-out versatility: Chords and melody. Accompaniment or solo, almost limitless timbre and range. AND..portability!

I'm doing locum work and this is my instrument. It keeps me going, but not a pinch on the real thing.

[lost in melb.]

And by the way, D# is too complicated a key to be thinking about (F##, C##). Use E flat instead. It has the same tones, but with only 3 flats.

Yeah, I picked one of the hardest keys (at least piano-wise) to make my point. But yes, you are correct. They are essentially identical.

[DemonGeminiX]

I wish I learned to play the piano when I was a kid. I can figure out seventh and ninth chords on it, and crawl around basic chord progressions at best, but I'm totally not coordinated on it. I've got one of those crappy keyboards that has all those god awful preset sounds on it, and I turn it on every once in a while when I want to make myself feel really good about my abilities on the guitar.

[Teh One Who Knocks]

All keys are easy.

Well, duh. If it's not easy, you go have another one made.

[lost in melb.]

I wish I learned to play the piano when I was a kid. I can figure out seventh and ninth chords on it, and crawl around basic chord progressions at best, but I'm totally not coordinated on it. I've got one of those crappy keyboards that has all those god awful preset sounds on it, and I turn it on every once in a while when I want to make myself feel really good about my abilities on the guitar.

I've never known anyone average human being good at both. Must be a brain wiring thing

[Goofy]

I've never known anyone good at both. Must be a brain wiring thing

Bowie was pretty good on both.......... but that's about the only name that springs to mind

[Teh One Who Knocks]

Bowie was pretty good on both.......... but that's about the only name that springs to mind

Prince?