Singing and playing guitar.

Nathan, there are a couple of things about tuning a guitar that you may find helpful.

First of all, on fitting a complete set of new strings,bring the 3rd and 4th strings up to pitch, then the 5th,2nd,6th and 1st. That way, you avoid uneven stress on the neck.

Second, when you have brought a string up to pitch, tune it a bit higher (about 1/2 a tone)then loosen it off until the tuner reads correctly. The reason for this is that as you play it, the string will go a little flat (down in pitch) unless it has been stretched.

If you live within easy access to Braintree and you want to pop over, I will swop guitar tips for gardening tips!

 

Hope you remembered to cut those finger nails, Nathan! :D

Yes, they'll hurt - but after a little while you won't feel a thing, honest!

 

Okey-doke - just' pmd you.

 

Sent it this morning - you should get it tomorrow, I hope! :D

 

Very fond of the old Bluegrass these days
There is a festival every year at the Ulster American Folk Park in Omagh Co. Tyrone which attracts players from all over the world. Great stuff
My own music started with playing lead guitar in a 'Shadows' style group which later developed in to one of the Irish Showbands in the sixties
Actually played as supporting act to the Rolling Stones in 1964. Mick Jagger hasn't stopped talking about it since (hehehehehe)
Moved on to Irish folk and nowadays just play at home for fun at parties
We had an enjoyable night re-opening McCoubrey's pub in August

 

And here's to Old Bush.

 

So, which one is you, Whis4ey? The guitar player? Or the guitar player?

 

Looks like a great night Whis4ey!

I'd love to visit there but son has nicked 4 strings from my guitar and besides I'm dead tick :D

 

I am the guitar player who looks like he has just got his free bus pass