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Thanks Paul and dlloyd I'd like to read around the topic some more, so I'm open to realms beyond the ABRSM grades, although of course I want to pass the exams !

Hi BC

I'm in the process of practicing for ABRSM singing grades and I've realised I've forgotten soooo much of my music theory from decades ago.

I've dug out my matt red ABRSM 'Rudiments and Theory of Music' book to revise the facts and I've purchased a few past papers. Also ldone a few on - line music theory tests on websites.

I've read mixed opinions on The Musician's Guide to Theory and Analysis. Are the books worth getting in BC's opinion ? there seems to be the workbook and a more expensive version with audiology analysis. How many books are there in the series ?

Are there any other books worth buying ?

Learned from Bert Weedon to set the strap for the height the bass or guitar is at when sitting balanced on your right thigh. Done it the same way since the early 70's and always found it comfortable. That position keeps the wrists at straighter angles, which is helpful with avoiding tendon and wrist strain issues no change of height for fingers or pick

Still have my first bass (Vox Clubman), bought in 1971. Hasn't been played in years, bless it

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You want to try a Friday lunchtime train from Liverpool to London - what a racket!
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I recorded 110 db on the london central line

Guitar player repair guide by Dan Erlewine- almost a bible on the topic. Everything clearly explained.

My earplugs go everywhere with me and I wear them in the car, definately on the London underground, practically any time I play anything louder than an acoustic guitar. The TV at home is almost always quiet.

If only I'd done all that before I got tinnitus

At last, someone with a bigger collection than many of us that will help with the guilt..

Pm re jaco books

A high street audiologist may be able to help with this one. I see one at least yearly for a check on hearing and microsuctioning to get rid of accumulated wax. It's reassuring to keep regular tabs on hearing

For that price range, you may get a Tanglewood TN15, a friend compared my one to a Taylor. Another one would be a Seagull S6, which also seems to be pretty popular

Playing along with the first two LP's is a nice little warm up

I used a Stew Mac crowning file that's curved on one face at both ends (looks like an elongated 'S'). A little costly, but does the job nicely without a struggle, which makes for a nice finish

Exceptional condition

There's so much to be said about Chuck Berry and an RIP thread where people pay their respects to the man perhaps isn't the best place, so here's a thread for discussion of the man and his influence on music

Whatever people say about the way he lived his life, I've no doubt that music wouldn't be what it is today without Chuck Berry. Rock and Roll just wouldn't be what it is without him.

Without a doubt, the song I've played most often on stage is Johnny B Goode, everyone knows it.

Later edit; Chuck's songs have been on my mind all day. This is one I won't forget

A truly sad day

Over to you

Nah - loong gone !

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An originator and a pioneer the like of which doesn't exist anymore. RIP.
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[size=5][size=4][color=#000000][font=Verdana, Arial]Deep down in Louisiana close to New Orleans,[/font][/color]
[color=#000000][font=Verdana, Arial]Way back up in the woods among the evergreens[/font][/color]
[color=#000000][font=Verdana, Arial]There stood a log cabin made of earth and wood,[/font][/color]
[color=#000000][font=Verdana, Arial]Where lived a country boy named Johnny B. Goode[/font][/color]
[color=#000000][font=Verdana, Arial]Who never ever learned to read or write so well,[/font][/color]
[color=#000000][font=Verdana, Arial]But he could play a guitar just like a ringing a bell.[/font][/color]

[color=#000000][font=Verdana, Arial][i][Chorus:][/i][/font][/color]
[color=#000000][font=Verdana, Arial]Go Go[/font][/color]
[color=#000000][font=Verdana, Arial]Go, Johnny, go, go[/font][/color]
[color=#000000][font=Verdana, Arial]Go, Johnny, go, go[/font][/color]
[color=#000000][font=Verdana, Arial]Go, Johnny, go, go[/font][/color]
[color=#000000][font=Verdana, Arial]Go, Johnny, go, go[/font][/color]
[color=#000000][font=Verdana, Arial]Johnny B. Goode[/font][/color]

[color=#000000][font=Verdana, Arial]He used to carry his guitar in a gunny sack[/font][/color]
[color=#000000][font=Verdana, Arial]Or sit beneath the tree by the railroad track.[/font][/color]
[color=#000000][font=Verdana, Arial]Oh, the engineers would see him sitting in the shade,[/font][/color]
[color=#000000][font=Verdana, Arial]Strumming with the rhythm that the drivers made.[/font][/color]
[color=#000000][font=Verdana, Arial]The people passing by, they would stop and say,[/font][/color]
[color=#000000][font=Verdana, Arial]"Oh, my, but that little country boy could play!"[/font][/color]

[color=#000000][font=Verdana, Arial][i][Chorus][/i][/font][/color]

[color=#000000][font=Verdana, Arial]His mother told him, "Someday you will be a man,[/font][/color]
[color=#000000][font=Verdana, Arial]And you will be the leader of a big old band.[/font][/color]
[color=#000000][font=Verdana, Arial]Many people coming from miles around[/font][/color]
[color=#000000][font=Verdana, Arial]To hear you play your music when the sun go down.[/font][/color]
[color=#000000][font=Verdana, Arial]Maybe someday your name will be in lights[/font][/color]
[color=#000000][font=Verdana, Arial]Saying 'Johnny B. Goode tonight'.[/font][/color][/size][/size]


[color=#000000][font=Verdana, Arial]Goodbye Chuck and thanks for soooo many memories[/font][/color]

Where is £4000 when you need it ?

Just bought Paul's SWR SM400 - been after one of these for ages. All quick and easy, everthing as you'd like it

Cheers Paul !

Tom

looks like a cross between a Burns and a Woolworths audition

Ibanez 7 string !

https://youtu.be/6NjGX0c1tDs

If only this came up a few months ago...

Hi from Loughton !

Have you contacted Fender UK ?

I'd love to have a play with that

GLWTS