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Subject: The "official Aussie" Music thread - by: michelew

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 04:04:04 -0500

Tony - you're a Prince. Thanks

Subject: what key is this in? - by: AndyT

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 03:20:21 -0500

Ric or Suzanne. She is the TG theory teacher right?

Subject: What are your favourite chord progressions? - by: mattroutley

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 02:28:36 -0500

found some nice ones last night... Emaj7 (on the 7th fret with an open top E), Same chord on the 5th fret, Same chord on the 3rd fret. Thought they were really nice but if anyone can add to it then feel free... :)

Subject: Federer uploads first TG video for review - by: Chasplaya

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 02:11:15 -0500

Lol His coach is Rhys Darby a Kiwi comedian

Subject: Bass Amplification Overview - by: Lavallee

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:05:47 -0500

Bob, thanks for the info on the amplifiers. Normally all you hear was you original statement as only the tube amps have some good value. It is good to see that there is some evolution. I am curious about the effect or distortion pedals. I do not recall seing anybody using any (maybe I was not looking for this). Are they used by bass players? Marc

Subject: The "Official" Canadian Music thread - by: cosmicmechanic

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 23:27:49 -0500

Yann Perreau is a young francophone singer/songwriter that is breaking out big in Quebec. The song in this video is "Le bruit des bottes", translatable to "The Sound (or noise) of Boots". It's theme is the military indoctrination of the masses. It includes a guest appearance by an intelligent rapper-type group, "Loco Locas". An enthralling performance, must be heard at loudest possible volume :) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_KvdTmXETvk

Subject: Hello from the North Atlanta, GA burbs - by: catfishlinn

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:27:14 -0500

Welcome Wilson from Jacksonville. I could of swore I seen Sasquatch climbing up Stone Mountain one time. A friend told me it was just the alcohol mixed with the heat but now i know he really does exist! Thank You. - Catfish

Subject: Whats your dream Guitar ? - by: catfishlinn

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:44:03 -0500

Since we talk mostly acoustics on here.....It would have to be the Martin D-12 David Crosby Special Edition.

Subject: Hallo from Brescia, Italy! - by: wilson951

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:42:01 -0500

Hi Sergio, And welcome. If you're going to develop the motor skills to play a song for your wife, and do it really well, you will have to practice it over and over till you can't believe you've played it a million times! And if you make the mistake of letting her hear you practice, she will run screaming into the night LONG before you master it. Don't EVER let her hear you practice! Only let her hear you play ;) I wish you the very best in making your life and your guitar vibrate in harmony with the universe. And I think you'll find some really great instruction and support here! Peace be the journey, Wilson

Subject: How about a cover that's BETTER than the original! - by: neverfoundthetime

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:50:28 -0500

Same thing happened to me on Simple Game by the Moody blues, Suzi. I first heard the Four Tops singing it long before I realized it was a Moody Blues song. This is for tovo: no white honkeys wearing frilly shirts! : Thanks Chris! Hawaiian shirts I can handle but the frilly shirt is definitely not the action I am after. Thanks for tuning in Tony ;-). Should have post this one... better visual of the no white honkeys (do like the suits though!): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EDID-1NYAjg

Subject: Music Lessons Boost Brain Power - by: neverfoundthetime

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:46:59 -0500

I use reverse shrinkology on my granddaughter. "No, you don't like playing with me. Go outside with your friends or something." Then she gets her guitar and we jam. Jeez Andy, stop messing up the kids will ya! ;-) Bear, a song a day keeps the Alzheimer's away, I guess! Good strategy. My daughter's (12) music teacher last year got the whole class to play some kind of music (wind and percussion) instrument each and they played a concert of 6 songs at the end of the year. Not kiddie songs, but real songs like Mama Mia (Abba) and the James Bond Theme. They were brilliant! I was stunned that that was possible in one school year from scratch. This guy and Neil deserve some sort of medal for their extraordinary teaching efforts. The world id a better place for it.

Subject: Famous Musicians Birthdays Past and Present - by: Chasplaya

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:00:37 -0500

November 10th 1916 Billy May (orchestra leader: Milton Berle Show) (d 1/22/04, age 87) 1931 Bobby Rush (blues guitarist, songwriter) 1932 Paul Bley (pianist/synthesist/composer) 1944 Dave Loggins (singer: Please Come to Boston) 1944 Tim Rice (lyricist: with Andrew Lloyd Weber: Jesus Christ Superstar, Evita, Joseph and His Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat) 1945 Donna Fargo (singer) 1948 Greg Lake (bassist/guitarist/singer: Emerson, Lake, & Palmer, King Crimson) 1950 Ronnie Hammond (singer: Atlanta Rhythm Section - “Imaginary Lover”) 1954 Mario Cipollina (bassist: Huey Lewis & the News) 1959 Frank Maundsley (bassist: A Flock of Seagulls) 1961 Norman ‘Junior’ Giscombe (singer) 1970 Warren Griffin III (aka Warren G, singer/rapper) 1979 Christopher Joannou (bassist: Silverchair)

Subject: First Songs You Learned To Play - by: wilson951

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:36:16 -0500

dustystrings wrote: "Stairway to Heaven" in 1977, the only song I knew for over a year. When I started to take things more seriously I picked up "Four Strong Winds", "Heart of Gold", "Love is a Rose", well, a lot of things from my Neil Young guitar songbook. And I still don't know all of Stairway, never will. That brings up an interesting question... How much of Stairway to Heaven is enough??? And my answer to that paradoxical quandary is: At least enough to play and sing Stairway to Gilligan's Island!!! "And it makes me wonder..." http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-w1zPJBXqU

Subject: New video: Message in a Bottle - by: neverfoundthetime

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 07:48:05 -0500

Hey great job Richard! Really cool going on your video editing too. That was fun to see.... there is a lot of work behind that with practising the parts, playing, recording singing and editing. Well done... nice to meet you here for the first time. Hope to meet you on the forums and maybe you'd like to tell us here about how you recorded this, what systems did you use, to make your excellent video. Karma chameleon is smiling at you.

Subject: Nov 7 TG Live - by: Chasplaya

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 01:06:41 -0500

Hi, Well unfortunately the NZ broadband decided to play up , so much I gave up as it was coming across so broken up it just wasn't worth it, I tried to log in again and could only follow the chat so I got something out of it. Will need to go and check out the recording though cos I am sure I heard Neil answer at least one of my 2 questions. The NZ govt and Telcoms are getting together to upgrade the NZ Broadband system so maybe in a years time it will get better. SO its great the guys at TG thought about recording the shows.

Subject: could listen to this all day - by: Chasplaya

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:50:49 -0500

galsteien wrote: Sadly its not me playing ;( but soon ;) (ps - who said scales had to be boring ) Mark The question about this guy is so whats his warm up for the warm up?

Subject: Need help to find Long train running tabs from the Doobies - by: Lavallee

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 23:52:28 -0500

haoli25 wrote: Marc, there is a demo of the Pat Simmons' counter-melody on Long Train Running on YouTube. That may be the part that you are looking for. Bill Thanks Bill since you mentioned that, I look on youtube and found out as you wrote that Simmonds was playing some accoustic on the recording. I did not even realize that he did. Something to try (E tining with a capo at the 3rd fret). But it was the main strumming (Johnston part) that I was looking for. Thanks Marc

Subject: - by: AndyT

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 21:31:49 -0500

Man. Looking at those guys I wonder how the Swiss bikini team got looking so good. They must be clones of their mothers.

Subject: How many new songs........ - by: aitch

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 20:29:13 -0500

Thanks for all the advice/replies. Wiley, you kind of touched on something with the horse training analogy that sort of prompted me to ask this question. My frustration level was getting "on up there" and I took a night off from my normal routine and started with Yellow Submarine. It was a blast, I picked it up fairly easily, and ended the night playing on a positive. The next day (yesterday) I couldn't wait to get back to practicing....even the frustrating stuff. And thanks for the two Tommy E videos. Watching them eventually lead me to Amazon.com where I'm currently downloading one of his live CD's.

Subject: URGENT: Need help about Levin guitar - by: Chasplaya

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 20:16:23 -0500

What you have is a very early Levin most likely made in Sweden around the 1920's it is definitely a nylon strung guitar. They were known and sold as Goyas in USA.

Subject: JUNK by Paul McCartney - by: mmmbldo

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 19:43:09 -0500

I second it.

Subject: SOME DEVIL by Dave Matthews - by: rmwac

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:53:04 -0500

Neil: I know you're a busy guy, but could you do a little lesson sometime on Dave Matthews' SOME DEVIL? Thanks in advance. RON W

Subject: Wanting to ceep my fingers - by: pineappletrain

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 15:51:18 -0500

I have played for maybe a year but i usualy play like 4 hours aday somtimes and that more or less dose some damage to my fingers, i was just wondering if there was some secrets tip you could use that i didnt know of, but ill rest them and ceep going, seems as that is the general opinion

Subject: Thanksgiving time for Alice's Restaurant? - by: AndyT

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 13:31:35 -0500

Kid.

Subject: TG Live Ready to View - by: Neil

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 12:55:31 -0500

Hi Gang, Any TARGET members who missed Episode 11 (November 7, 2009) can catch it now. TG Live Episode 11 (http://www.totallyguitars.com/target-homepage/tg-live) Neil

Subject: TG Live Episode 11 Ready to View - by: Neil

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 12:53:10 -0500

Hi Gang, Episode 11, November 7, 2009 is up for our TARGET members now. Check it out- TG Live Episode 11 (http://www.totallyguitars.com/target-homepage/tg-live) Neil

Subject: VOTE/ING--------TOP 5 - by: Chasplaya

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 12:51:17 -0500

willem wrote: Hello all, what do you think about the top 5 list we see on the vote video page, i think we must see the whole list????? It might be interesting to see how the scores are going.. Or not as the case maybe lol

Subject: listen to your inner voice , its a lot smarter than u are - by: neverfoundthetime

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 07:49:27 -0500

As long as the voice inside your head is yours, you'll be fine..... if it's got a great booming resonance, a white beard and white flowing robes..... you might want to drop the meditating and pick up the medication.... :-) Doing too much? Good point Joe. Some learning is just computing information. All the theory would fit into this category. Some learning is about laying down neural networks and requires repeated practice over time. Physical laws are in place that you can't over-ride. And some learning is process oriented where you need to find a way through trial and error to get where you wan to be. The latter plays out to it's own timetable and can't be forced. You will get there, but it will be on a S.A. train schedule, not a Swiss one! :-)

Subject: How to build Minor scales - by: rcsnydley

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 23:15:51 -0500

tgsuzanne wrote: rcsnydley wrote: I'm curious why the Harmonic & Melodic minor scales and not the Natural minor scale? Ric Neil will be introducing the Natural minor at a later time... stay tuned.... So are you saying Neil is going to deal with the Harmonic & Melodic minor scales before the Natural or you got these two out of the way and you'll the cover the Natural when he does? If the later then that makes perfect sense and I look forward to it. Ric

Subject: Jamming with Neil - by: Lavallee

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 21:40:21 -0500

Thanks Matt

Subject: TG Live for TARGET Members Saturday 11/7 3PM California Time - by: TGJIM

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:45:14 -0500

Last reminder !

Subject: Scales - by: pineappletrain

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:33:49 -0500

I have started now to practise scales, i have been wathcing the Acoustic Genius Series and its been really helpfull, its a super good exersise for starting to learn where eacht note is lokated on the guitar and one of the most giving more teoreticly focused exersises i have been doing. Awesome work you have been doing thanks and ceep it coming :)

Subject: AWESOME Neil Hogan/Keola Beamer Concert - by: haoli25

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:20:34 -0500

reiver wrote: AndyT wrote: I already asked Neil for this one. Glad he's been working on it as that means it will be fresh in his mind for the lesson! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_iXWs4p6hA I hope Neil does add this song to the TARGET program. It is in Drop D tuning and is fairly easy to play. The left hand does very little, so it's a good workout for the right hand. :) Bill

Subject: Christmas Music - by: Chasplaya

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 13:51:49 -0500

A ggood Christmas song would Be Greg Lakes 'I believe in Father Christmas', here is a cool interview with Greg re his song.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VGB-LRuwNU

Subject: And I thought a gigbag was just a cheap excuse for the lack of a included hardshell case. - by: AndyT

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 05:42:08 -0500

The question is: How heavy is that case?

Subject: TG News Nov 6, 2009: Keola Beamer and Theory Lessons - by: Neil

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:29:50 -0500

Here is today's breaking news, although I need to ask folks to log in and vote for the best videos entered in our September competition as the deadline is fast approaching. Check them out here and get your vote in- Vote here (http://www.totallyguitars.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=3802&Itemid=166&category_id=350) [video type=youtube][/video]

Subject: Karma increased for staff - by: goldleaf

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:37:59 -0500

I think the TG team has done a great job of producing an amazing learning environment for beginning & intermediate guitar players I don't know about anything above that level but it has been a great boost to many people who have posted. I think beside the learning I think the forums that allow for sharing information and freindship is of value also. I am very happy that there is a TG and I think they are doing a great job of steadly improving the site. Of course in dealing with computers there are going to be glitches, anyone knows that and TG has had very few from my experience of almost 1/2 year. Gary

Subject: 7-shaped barre chords - by: Music Junkie

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:04:46 -0500

wiley wrote: Try placing your thumb more 'down' (towards the body) than usual, Say between your ring and Johnny Cash finger or the center of your hand. This should naturally 'roll' your barre finger (ever so slightly) onto a flatter surface. Great point Wiley! keeping your thumb in good position is VERY helpful when it comes to barre chords (at least for me). When I get lazy about it, it sounds through big time......lol MJ

Subject: What scales to learn - by: tgsuzanne

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:02:44 -0500

pineappletrain wrote: Than you bear, i dont understand how the scales work yet though im going through some theorie lessons in here, but do they cover everything like that or do i have to learn som of those things by myselfe ? Like different keys and what you play inte them, like someone askes me to play something in the key of C i have no idee what to do, exept for maybe playing the key C but thats it. Is this cind of material in on the website ? Look under the scales topic.....I've been adding information for you. Suzanne

Subject: Saturday, November 7, 2009 at 3:00 PM in California - by: Neil

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:54:51 -0500

Hi Gang, We posted this on the Home Page but it missed getting here. The next episode is scheduled for Saturday, November 7 at 3:00 PM in California. We have also misplaced the earlier thread for questions to submit so try to repost any questions you might have to the thread below. Questions (http://www.totallyguitars.com/forum/72-questions-for-our-next-tg-live/19741-questions-for-tg-live-11) Neil

Subject: Acoustic Guitar Genius series Part 2 available now - by: Tribe01

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:27:50 -0500

This is exactly what I have been waiting for. Christmas has arrived early!

Subject: Home Studio software - by: yamaha48

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:48:27 -0500

I have a Zoom,with different effects and a drum machine. Inclusif the software qbase. I had this never connect to the pc. Maby comes the time. Greetz Anton

Subject: CIRCLE OF FIFTHS,,what we see? - by: willem

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:08:10 -0500

what we see, well on the Gmaj SCALE he's got one sharp(the sevent tone=fis) on the Dmaj scale he's got two sharps (fis and cis)its the fis from the G and the sevent tone from D (cis)....and so on with Amaj etc..... good weekend to you all.........hit that thing..

Subject: October Competition..."Tshirts R us" - by: willem

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:47:12 -0500

eagle670 wrote: I THINK IT'S COMMING http://www.totallyguitars.com/images/fbfiles/images/techniek9.gif

Subject: Angelina by Tommy Emmanuel - by: wilson951

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:48:11 -0500

Hey Joe, Yeah I agree, so my alleged last name is Henderson, for my Harry big brother's last name. And you'd be surprised how many family pictures my buddy Sasquatch appears in. And I know that I'm being childish and unreasonable setting my sights on what I really want. And I don't know about you, but my psychology had an astounding resistance to consistently doing "hard" things. So fortunately, I have undeniable proof that it's not hard to learn at all. In fact, it's child's play. See: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3vZ2LD91yR4

Subject: Announcing the new Acoustic Genius series for Target members..Beginners especially pay attention pls - by: heyjoe

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 07:06:55 -0500

Clear, concise, organised, and east to understand. This should be a must see for everyone, from beginners looking to learn, to intermnediates and experts looking to refresh their memories and check their knowledge. I've never seen anything like this before, and it shows how hard the TG crew are working to provide us with the most comprehensive guitar learning resource possible. great work guys, thanks very much. Joe

Subject: FIXED - Problem with TARGET Videos - FIXED - by: TGJIM

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 03:40:30 -0500

Hi, The TARGET video links for the lesson parts are there again. Also the login drop down box is working again as well. Appreciate your patience and hope withdrawals were not too bad. We know this is your place to go after work, to get away, to be with friends and we are so glad you are all here. Sincerely, Big Jim

Subject: Hello from Jacksonville, FL - by: AndyT

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 02:10:20 -0500

Let me say Aloha from the Pacific Bible Belt! :-D Hawaii welcomes you to TG! We already know that your just gonna love it here. Like Bear said, if you have any questions, feel free. Somebody somewhere knows the answer and if they don't Neil does.

Subject: Guitar camp: everyone in the lake! - by: galnpdx

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:18:43 -0500

For me, any exposure to other players, instructors and the like only helps fuel the fire. You can and will always retain your core lessons but other insights especially in person will always be better then at home playing alone where often most end up reading or watching videos and not playing or practicing like one should. If one was to go to a camp or sit with other players and learn a single thing it will l only HELP with ones core instruction, certainly doesnt train wreck it.

Subject: Chas's Music Column - Week in Review 6 Nov 09 - by: Chasplaya

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:03:36 -0500

Week In Review November 05, 2009 Lennon Wins War … Morrison Misbehaves … Willie Plays Bad Cop This is the week that was in matters musical… 1958, Lou Rawls and Sam Cooke are both injured in an Arkansas auto wreck that kills their chauffeur … 1960, Greg Allman turns 13 and gets a guitar for his birthday … 14-year-old brother Duane eclipses him quickly on that instrument while Greg excels at organ and vocals … they'll play together in the Kings, the Al&lman Joys, and Hourglass, before they rule southern rock with the Allman Brothers Band, which they'll form in 1969 … 1961, Jimmy Dean starts a five-week run at No. 1 on the U.S. singles chart with his song "Big Bad John" … Dean will go on to host a TV variety show and success in the sausage trade … 1963, The Kingsmen release "Louie Louie" … one of the most-covered songs of all time, it is charged that the slurred lyrics are obscene … the song is banned on some radio stations, and especially in Indiana, where Governor Matthew Welch determines the ditty is dirty, despite the fact that after a 31-month investigation, the FBI states that they are "unable to interpret any of the wording in the record" 1965, promoter Bill Graham rents the building destined to become the Fillmore East for a staggering $60 … his first rock show bill features The Jefferson Airplane and The Grateful Dead … 1967, the Richard Lester film How I Won the War starring John Lennon opens in the U.S. … it’s the first film to feature a solo performance by a Beatle … Rolling Stone magazine hits the newstands for the first time … 1969, Jim Morrison gets blotto on a plane trip from L.A. to Phoenix to see The Stones … he’s such a royal pain that he’s arrested on arrival and charged with interfering with the flight and public drunkenness, having harassed a stewardess who apparently didn’t appreciate a drunk Morrison jumping in her game … the charges are eventually dropped … 1971, Led Zeppelin releases their unnamed fourth album, leaving fans and Zep members alike to find a name that suits them … the record is variously referred to as: The Runes Album, ZoSo, and Led Zeppelin IV, the name actually referenced by Jimmy Page … 1972, living up to his last name, Johnny Paycheck starts pulling down a regular salary when he officially joins the cast of the Grand Ole Opry … Johnny makes an even bigger financial splash when he advises legions of disgruntled employees everywhere to "Take This Job And Shove It" … a word of advice Johnny: out-of-work fans can’t buy albums … just something to consider if you don’t want to have to change your stage name to Johnny Unemployment … featuring fiery guitarist Jan Akkerman, the album Moving Waves by Dutch prog-rock band Focus arrives on the LP chart in the U.K. … riding his motorcycle in Macon, Georgia, Allman Brothers bass man Berry Oakley crashes into the side of a city bus only three blocks from where Duane met his demise in a motorcycle accident the previous year" … Oakley refuses treatment at the scene and goes home only to die of a brain hemorrhage later that night in the hospital … 1977, Ozzy Osbourne quits Black Sabbath then rejoins the proto-metalists a few weeks later … 1978, Donna Summer’s cover of "MacArthur Park" becomes a #1 pop hit … a decade earlier, actor Richard Harris had taken his bombastic reading of the lyrically incomprehensible Jimmy Webb tune to #2 … 1979, Fleetwood Mac's album Tusk hits #1 in the U.K. … after its 37-week rise to that spot … 1985, the theme from the TV show Miami Vice rides the top of the Billboard Hot 100 … the soundtrack LP also goes to #1 in the album chart where it will reside for 11 weeks, beating the former TV-theme record-holder, The Music from Peter Gunn … 1986, reinforcing the Miami Vice-music connection, Willie Nelson plays a corrupt cop in a guest appearance … 1988, Whitney Houston's debut album goes multiplatinum with nine million copies sold … only Boston has matched this performance with a debut LP … 1992, Boyz II Men’s "End of the Road" reaches the end of the #1 road when it makes its 13th and final appearance in the Billboard Hot 100 chart’s top slot … Axl Rose is convicted of property damage in the wake of a Guns N’ Roses show in Missouri … the concert was aborted as Rose threw his microphone down and walked off stage saying, "Thanks to the lame-ass security, I'm going home!" … the other band members followed and the house lights came on, sparking an intense riot that caused significant damage to the newly constructed arena … Rose gets two years’ probation and is ordered to pay $50,000 in fines to community groups … 1995, Michael Jackson’s ATV Music catalog and Sony merge to form the world’s third-largest music publishing company worth an estimated $300 million … among the goodies Jackson brings to the table are a raft of classic Beatles tunes that Jackson snaked out from former friend Paul McCartney after Macca had advised the King of Pop to invest in publishing … here’s a little free advice: never tell people with more money than you about something valuable that you want to buy … 1998, Little Jimmy Dickens’ appearance at the Grand Ole Opry marks his 50th year as a member of the cast … Dickens is best-remembered for his 1965 hit, "May The Bird Of Paradise Fly Up Your Nose" … Rick James has a stroke when a blood vessel in his neck ruptures during a head-banging performance in Denver … Michael Jackson settles his suit against London’s Daily Mirror over pictures and stories run by the scandal sheet claiming that the star’s face has been disfigured by plastic surgery … a lawyer representing the Mirror says, "The photographs were taken honestly and were not tampered with, but the Mirror has since met with the plaintiff in person and acknowledges that the photographs do not accurately represent the plaintiff’s true appearance." … Ahmet Ertegun and Bobby "Blue" Bland are honored with lifetime achievement awards from The Blues Foundation … 1999, proving the old adage, "all that glitters is not golden," Gary Glitter pleads guilty in a British court to charges of taking and possessing indecent pictures of underage children … he receives a four-month jail sentence … 2003, Kid Rock announces plans for a continuing creative collaboration with Sheryl Crow … the collaboration has thus far resulted in the hit duet "Picture," and they plan more writing and recording together in the future … looks like the Kid is growing up … perhaps a name-change to Man Rock is in order … 2004, Apple introduces a special black U2 version of the iPod with the band members’ names laser-etched on the case … the unit is launched with an ad that has the band performing its new single "Vertigo" … finally jumping on the bandwagon of mega-rockers who’ve cashed in on cross-promotion, it’s the first time in the band’s 25-year career that it has licensed music for commercial purposes … Bill Wyman, the 68-year-old former Rolling Stones bassman, announces he will retire from touring with the Rhythm Kings, his current band … 2005, following an unfriendly Supreme Court decision about its file-sharing software and website, Grokster shuts down … it is reported that it will pay the music and movie industries $50 million in settlement of lawsuits … unfounded rumors abound that in order to be first in line ahead of the pirates, the major labels are considering their own file-sharing site called Huckster … Elton John and partner David Furnish set a date to wed … Mike Love of The Beach Boys files suit against his cousin Brian Wilson … Love claims that a British promotion for Wilson’s 2004 album Smile that gave away 2.6 million Beach Boys compilations discs, cut into the band’s sales … this marks the seventh time that Beach Boys have sued one another, but apparently there is no Love lost between them … in previous legal contests between Love and Wilson, both parties said in interviews that there was no malice between them; they simply couldn't come up with an agreeable settlement by themselves … it’s like the old saying goes, "the family who cruise together, sues together" … 2006, former singer and guitarist John Hall of the band Orleans is elected to the U.S. House of Representatives representing the 19th New York congressional district … at his celebration party he elects to skip playing his signature tune "Still the One" in favor of Steven Van Zandt’s "I Am a Patriot" … Yoko Ono observes John Lennon’s 66th birthday in Reykjavik, Iceland … she dedicates the site of a planned Imagine Peace Tower, a 100-foot beam of light that will shine around the clock … 2007, The Eagles’ first studio album in 28 years, Long Road Out of Eden, debuts at #1 with sales of 710,000 copies … this despite its only being available at Wal-Mart stores and the band’s website … Donovan announces plans to open a Transcendental Meditation college in Scotland … it will be called the Invincible Donovan University … rumor has it that the original name was to be Invincible University of Donovan until deep meditation revealed to the former ’60s flower child that its college sweatshirts would bear the initials, IUD … so much for free love … 2008, Van Morrison reprises his 1968 critically revered LP Astral Weeks live at the Hollywood Bowl, supported by a full string section as well as Richard Davis on bass and Jay Berliner on guitar who both performed on the original studio release … a man accused of illegally posting songs on the Internet from an unreleased Guns N' Roses album agrees to plead guilty … The New York Times announces that Bono will become an op-ed columnist for the paper in the coming year … … and that was the week that was in matters musical. [Compiled by the Musician’s Friend copywriting staff] Arrivals: November 5: Roy Rogers born Leonard Slye (1911), blues and R&B innovator Ike Turner (1931), Art Garfunkel (1941), Gram Parsons (1946), Peter Noone of Herman's Hermits (1947), Don McDougall of Guess Who (1948), Mike Score of A Flock Of Seagulls (1957), Bryan Adams (1959), David Bryson of Counting Crows (1961), singer-actress Andrea McArdle (1963), Jon Greenwood of Radiohead (1971), Ryan Adams (1974) November 6: Adolphe Sax, inventor of the saxophone (1814), John Philip Sousa, inventor of the sousaphone (1854), composer-pianist Ignace Jan Paderewski (1860), musician, songwriter, lyricist Gus Kahn, born Gustav Gerson Kahn, who penned songs such as "It Had To Be You" and "Dream a Little Dream Of Me" (1886), musician-arranger Ray Conniff, who founded The Ray Conniff Singers (1927), Joseph Pope, lead singer of The Tams (1933), singer P.J. Proby (1938), Guy Clark (1941), Glenn Frey of The Eagles (1948), Corey Glover of Living Colour (1964) November 7: New Orleans trumpeter Al Hirt (1922), Mary Travers of Peter, Paul and Mary (1937), soul singer Dee Clark, whose biggest single was "Raindrops" (1938), Johnny Rivers, rock-and-roll singer, songwriter, guitarist, and record producer, born John Henry Ramistella (1942), singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell born Roberta Joan Anderson (1943), Liam O Maonlai of Hothouse Flowers (1964), Russell Barrett of Chapterhouse (1968) November 8: Bert Burns, R&B producer of The Drifters and Van Morrison (1929), Bonnie Bramlett of Delaney and Bonnie (1944), Don Murray, drummer for The Turtles (1945), Roy Wood of The Move and ELO (1946), Minnie Riperton, singer-songwriter noted for her five-and-a-half octave vocal range (1947), blues singer-songwriter Bonnie Raitt (1949), Gerald Alston, lead singer of The Manhattans (1951), singer-songwriter Rickie Lee Jones (1954), singer-actor-teen idol Leif Garrett born Leif Per Nervik (1961), Stephen Patman of Chapterhouse (1968) November 9: big band leader Tommy Dorsey (1905), bass singer Leroy Fann of Ruby & The Romantics (1936), Tom Fogerty of Creedence Clearwater Revival (1941), Phil May of The Pretty Things (1944), Alan Gratzer of REO Speedwagon (1948), Joe Bouchard of Blue Oyster Cult (1948), Tommy Caldwell, bassist for the Marshall Tucker Band (1949), Pepa of Salt-N-Pepa born Sandra Denton (1961), Brad "Scarface" Jordan of the Geto Boys (1969), singer-songwriter Diana King (1970), Susan Tedeschi, blues and roots-music singer and guitarist married to Derek Trucks (1970), Nick Lachey of 98 Degrees (1973), rock-country-rap-rock musician Uncle Kracker born Matthew Shafer (1974), Sisq", lead singer of R&B group Dru Hill, born Mark Althavan Andrews (1978) November 10: singer-songwriter-musician Dave Loggins, cousin of Kenny Loggins (1947), country singer-songwriter Donna Fargo born Yvonne Vaughan (1947), Greg Lake of Emerson, Lake & Palmer (1948), Ronnie Hammond of The Atlanta Rhythm Section (1950), Mario Cipollina of Huey Lewis and The News (1954), Frank Maudsley of A Flock of Seagulls (1959), West Coast rapper Warren G, born Warren Griffin III (1970), Eve, rapper-singer-actress-musician (1978) November 11: jazz singer Ernestine Allen (1920), jazz pianist-singer Mose Allison (1927), R&B singer LaVern Baker (1929), David Lastle, New Orleans session sax man (1934), pop singer Brian Hyland of "Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini" fame (1943), The Youngbloods' Jesse Colin Young, born Perry Miller (1944), godfather of grunge Neil Young (1945), Chris Dreja of The Yardbirds (1945), Vince Martell of Vanilla Fudge (1945), Arthur Tavares of disco singing group Tavares (1946), Andy Partridge of XTC (1953), singer-songwriter-guitarist Marshall Crenshaw (1953), Ian Craig Marsh of Heaven 17 (1956), LeToya Luckett formerly of Destiny's Child (1980) Departures: November 5: Link Wray (2005), Robert Lee "Bobby" Hatfield of The Righteous Brothers (2003), saxophonist Eddie Harris (1996), jazz pianist Bobby Scott (1990), Barry Sadler (1989), Vladimir Horowitz (1989), Bobby Nunn (1986), Guy Lombardo (1977), Robert "Nighthawk" McCollum (1967), Johnny Horton (1960), piano magician Art Tatum (1956), Orioles singer Tommy Gaither (1950) November 6: Hank Thompson, Texas honky-tonk and western swing pioneer (2007), George Osmond, patriarch of the singing Osmond Family (2007), jazz pianist Pete Jolly (2004), Don Julian, leader of The Meadowlarks (1998), novelty artist Dickie Goodman (1989), New York Dolls drummer Billy Murcia (1972) November 7: rockabilly singer Jody Reynolds (2008), jazz drummer Vernel Fournier (2000), Jimmy Jones, studio bassist who worked with Wilson Pickett (1995), Carter Cornelius, leader of The Cornelius Brothers with Sister Rose (1991) November 8: trumpeter Lester Bowie (1999), Dr. Tommy Comeaux of Beausoleil, voted best Cajun guitarist (1997), Country Dick Montana of The Beat Farmers (1995), R&B pianist James Booker (1983), R&B singer Ivory Joe Hunter (1974), pioneering blues guitarist Kokomo Arnold (1968) November 9: English movie composer Stanley Myers (1993), Egon Wellesz, composer-teacher-musicologist and student of Arnold Schoenberg (1974), Swedish jazz composer Jan Johansson (1968), composer Frederick Preston Search (1957), Broadway and film composer Sigmund Romberg, best known for "Lover Come Back to Me" performed by Billie Holliday (1951), ragtime pianist and composer Ole Olsen born John Siguard Olsen, of the vaudeville act Olsen and Johnson, who hit the big time with the Broadway show and movie Hellzapoppin (1927), Mannheim composer Carl Philipp Stamitz, son of famous composer Johann Stamitz (1801) November 10: Miriam Makeba (2008), Kanye West’s mother and manager, Donde West (2007), R&B singer Gerald Levert (2006), pop and jazz session guitarist Tommy Tedesco (1997), jazz singer-pianist-composer-actress Carmen McRae (1994), blueswoman Ida Cox (1967) November 11: Beau Brummels drummer John Peterson (2007), Motown Records executive Gwen Gordy Fuqua (1999), R&B singer Ronnie Dyson (1990), Don Addrisi of the Addrisi Brothers, who wrote the hit "Never My Love" for The Association (1984), Allman Brothers bassist Berry Oakley (1972)

Subject: Introduction To Theory Part 1: Part 4 - The Musical Alphabet - by: AndyT

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:28:39 -0500

Gremlins? Not allowed! Get'em Jim!

Subject: Competition ? - by: TGMatt

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:18:40 -0500

We are wrapping up the voting on teh video question which finishes on teh 15th so if you havent voted yet..make sure you vote ..go to compettions tab and go through teh voting process.. The voting for the tshirt competion will begin then..so tou have 10 more days to add an entry to that..( we are running behind) We will run one for December..then take a break as we all need one lol ..then we have a few planned for next year Cheers Matt

Subject: strung out... - by: fjvdb

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:25:11 -0500

Cool info, I learned something new today. Cheers!

Subject: Circle of Fifths - by: tgsuzanne

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:43:16 -0500

Practical application? As I mentioned before knowing how to play scales in the circle of fifths makes solo work more intuitive. If you listen to many pop, rock and certainly jazz tunes, they don't really stay in the same key all the time. Many will modulate for a bar or two, especially at the bridge of a song. Jazz tunes have been know to go through several modulations in a tune. Many of these quick modulations are jumps of a fifth or a fourth. Having the pattern for the scale of the next key up or down under your fingers make soloing much easier.

Subject: chord question - by: galsteien

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:20:56 -0500

Wow Ton of usefull info, tks all! Mark

Subject: COMMON KEY'S - by: BigBear

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:40:25 -0500

AndyT wrote: I would say, G, C, E, A, B With very heavy emphasis on the first two, especially for folk and rock.

Subject: "The First Lady Of Guitar" - by: willem

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:32:02 -0500

AndyT wrote: I've been thinking about adjusting my strap to give me more of a classical position and see how I like it. , I think it works but you must also sit down classical, a dress is not nessesary...

Subject: David Bowie - by: AndyT

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:56:33 -0500

Very nice. Thank you Anton!

Subject: Hello from Sweden - by: AndyT

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 02:50:46 -0500

I used a translator myself. But Bablefish does not do Swedish. You have to use a different one. http://free.translated.net/

Subject: New Pickup - by: AndyT

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 02:13:46 -0500

Quincy, My guitar has huge amounts of Bass already so I use ultra light strings. I have it setup now for 9s. I was using 10s but it still did not have the high end I wanted. Now it does. And its volume and projection is stellar so no worries there either.

Subject: Acoustic Guitar Genius series Part 2 - by: TGMatt

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:39:41 -0500

Here is the second in the series of Our new Acoustic Genius Series... The same deal here, you will find it in the Target only members area, look under Acoustic Genius Series and select the second in the series menu item ..Their are sevoral lessons here..not just one..Here are the current descriptors to get you started..as before I hope you enjoy them, Let us know how they go ... Building Blocks - Fundamentals II Overview Building Blocks – Fundamentals II is all about Major Scales and Patterns. The lesson starts with simple definitions, and then continues with covering all the Major Scales in 1st position on the guitar. Once you understand the scale, you can expand it into patterns that can be used for lead playing. Chapter 1: Major Scales I Neil first defines scales, and then goes into the specifics of the Major Scale, including how the whole steps and half steps are arranged. This chapter introduces playing a C Major Scale in 1st position, as well as focusing on the numbering of the steps in the scale. The A Major Scale is also addressed. Chapter 2: Major Scales II This chapter reviews the C Major and A Major scales from Chapter 1 and continues with the next three scales commonly used on the guitar, G, D, and E. Everything is presented in 1st position as in Chapter 1. Chapter 3: Major Scales III Neil reviews how to find whole steps and half steps when changing strings, talks about properly naming notes in a scale, and also thinking about the numbers of the notes rather than the names when playing them. Chapter 4: Major Scales IV The last chapter on Major Scales goes over playing all twelve scales in 1st position, and then Neil explains why there are fifteen different key signatures. Chapter 5: Major Scale Patterns I This chapter explains the differences and similarities between scales and patterns. Neil shows two patterns that can be used as a basis for lead playing, one starting on the 6th string and one starting on the 5th string. Chapter 6: Major Scale Patterns II The discussion continues with learning how to start anywhere on the neck and create a pattern starting on any step of the Major Scale. This chapter also hints at the connection between seven different patterns and modes.

Subject: Acoustic Guitar Genius series Part 2 Released tonite - by: TGMatt

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:31:08 -0500

Subject: Playing Imperfections - by: AndyT

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:44:01 -0500

Wilson, Yes, now that you say it, I recall hearing that many moons ago. I had forgotten all about it. Good cover though for your playing. I might have to use that for mine!

Subject: Would a Metro by any other Nome make you play as sweet? - by: AndyT

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:26:42 -0500

Most people call the metronome, 'That evil ticking monster'. That is awesome that you found its real name right off! Good for you!

Subject: Nail Care - by: wilson951

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:48:14 -0500

At 4-5 mm of white, I could climb trees with mine... It's a stupid looking manicure, with just the 4 close cut nails on my left hand. But I don't care what strangers think about that. But if you have a problem growing strong nails, you might check out the "nail picks"? that Sungha uses. I don't know what they are, but you can't dispute the success he has with them! (you may have to look at the vid in full screen to see them well) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9vrwMqPGSY

Subject: just an awesome piece of music - by: wilson951

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:24:15 -0500

His voice reminds me a bit of Bono from U2. And talk about an inspiring mass of talent and unique original creativity, check out Nerina Pallot. An amazing voice, mad guitar skills, great keyboard, and she also plays the drums in a bunny suit! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LbFIBltiZUw "We can dream ourselves awake, we can make a stand..." She starts the actual song about half way through... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cY3ArH2bh4E&feature=related Talk about brilliant, creative, musical genius... And I'm counting on Neil to bring that out in ALL of us...

Subject: Acoustic vs Electric Bass - by: AndyT

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:41:03 -0500

Chasplaya wrote: You know this has the making of a really great thing Neil intros the songs with rhythm Ajay does the leads and Bob does the Bass so we get the complete package and finally Suzanne explains the theory behind it all. Isn't that what I said? LOL Not in so many words I'm sure! LOL Thanks Chas!

Subject: assigning chords to a solo... - by: Music Junkie

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:52:33 -0500

BigBear wrote: fjvdb wrote: wiley wrote: Ok, I'll try again, last post came way too late. Using these notes, you are playing a "B"-lydian scale. Even if it resolves on D#? I think you are equally correct! I thought he was in B major but without knowing the 7th note in the scale you can't say that categorically. I could be right, but if it resolves back to the ii of F then it couild also be D# min or F# major. Matt gave us part of a scale with 5 sharps and that info can apply to two scales not just one. I'll bet he's really glad he asked that question! LOL! :-)) Bear: throw in the enharmonic of Gb and you just make it worse.....lol

Subject: Best 12 String Songs in TARGET - by: Music Junkie

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:50:57 -0500

BigBear wrote: Music Junkie wrote: I lost touch with REO after they got too soft...... The 80's were my teen years and there is some music that I like from that era, but not a lot.......lol Tommy Shaw was a good one as well. I have an album he did with Jack Blades of Night Ranger. Liked it. Might Ranger was another good band that got too soft as they got older....... This coming from a guy that now prefers softer music in his older age...... That Shaw-Blades album is excellent! I have it my car right now. I'd like to be able to play ever one of those covers. Well, there are a few I can belt out now! Well, if you can belt them out now, you are ahead of me...... I have been so bad lately about working on specific songs. The transcription bug has bitten me and I am flailing away there......lol I am now working on "Step by Step" by Eddie Rabbitt. I just finished up his other song called "Pour Me Another Tequila" - great song....

Subject: How to build a Major scale - by: Music Junkie

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:48:18 -0500

Wiley: Looks right to me. :)

Subject: Hello From Boston - by: leeson

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:18:42 -0500

Welcome, Jack. I, too, have an old FG Yamaha acoustic. I love it. It used to leave near Boston. I wonder if they are brothers. Go Red Sox. Bill

Subject: Plug up your hole - by: yamaha48

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:31:47 -0500

Hallo Dennis. I play on a Yamaha APX900,and have also a Feedback buster. Standard by the guitar. Greetz Anton

Subject: Suppose you had to get a guitar-themed tattoo... - by: Chasplaya

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:57:33 -0500

mattroutley wrote: i would make my manhood look like a fret board! :-)) I think your Truss rod is loose!!

Subject: Chet Atkins & Jerry Reid - by: wilson951

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:14:02 -0500

I wonder what Chet and Jerry would have thought about this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i4BYMvVvMg0

Subject: Fleetwood Mac Big Love - by: BigBear

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:53:33 -0500

reiver wrote: Just as an aside - and following up from the mistakes thread of yesterday, I do believe that LB has a little 'unplanned event' at ~10secs.... r LB is an old banjo player who has never been known for his accuracy but his unique, chickin' pickin' style has created some really compelling music. And often damned tough to play!!

Subject: Lets get electrified - by: AndyT

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:35:50 -0500

Mark, Nope. I would use your guitar not mine to cook dinner. Besides, I was a Boy Sprout. I can make fire with many things. Especially if you happen to have some gas and matches laying about. Chris, Why thank you, I do feel younger today. But the only thing I'm taking is an attitude adjustment. LOL Ajay, Ever hear of Phillips, Craig and Dean? Good stuff! Check out the Revelation Song by them. That's the one I want to learn first.

Subject: Lets get electrified - by: AndyT

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:30:24 -0500

Me too!

Subject: Palm muting followup - by: neverfoundthetime

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 09:50:09 -0500

The writing is on the wall Al, walls are more interesting than palm muting! A lot easier too. Sorry the thread morphed this way ;-)