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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| Guitar Chords on Sheet Music | 12/12/2010 | Patrick |
| Q: I have a question reading chords on sheet music. I think it is best that I give you an example. I ... A: Hey Again, Ok now I understand- That is a chord chart and the way it works is: You play the chord ... | ||
| Guitar Chords on Sheet Music | 12/11/2010 | Patrick |
| Q: I have a question reading chords on sheet music. I think it is best that I give you an example. I ... A: I wish I could see the music to reference, but the charted chord at the top of a piece of sheet ... | ||
| general guitar playing feedback question | 11/17/2010 | Patrick |
| Q: ""i have samples(short demos)up on various websites.....maybe you could give your expertise on what ... A: Nat, Sorry it's taken a little time to get back to you. I listened to your scores and I think that ... | ||
| Acoustic Guitar Songs! | 8/2/2010 | Patrick |
| Q: I am looking for a good song which requires of acoustic guitar! For example, "I'll Be" by Edwin ... A: Well I don't know Edwin McCain, but there are plenty of songs that are played on acoustic guitar ... | ||
| guitar strings | 7/5/2010 | Patrick |
| Q: I want a boomier but bright sound.... i am a learner & play rhythm guitar & sing a bit... mainly ... A: Hey Biplab, You didn't tell me what guitar you have, but for a boomier sound you really need a ... | ||
| Volume knob on guitar | 4/14/2010 | Patrick |
| Q: I have a Taylor acoustic / electric. When playing out, I'm never quite sure if I should - as a rule ... A: Hey Patrick, Well honestly, it is a preference kind of a thing, but I like to keep my guitars ... | ||
| Tablature | 3/20/2010 | Patrick |
| Q: I have look at many websites trying to find tablature for Red Sovine's Phantom 309. I want the ... A: Hey Danny, I search everywhere and this is all I could find. Chords are at the top of the lyrics ... | ||
| Figuring chords by ear | 3/12/2010 | Patrick |
| Q: I am a self taught guitarist , i have taught myself music theory also. So I know which chords are ... A: Ashwin, Your friend should be able to tell you the key that he has composed his song in. If not, ... | ||
| sounds different | 2/27/2010 | Patrick |
| Q: I am hard of hearing - so this may play into this. I recently got a Taylor guitar. I loved the ... A: Well, without playing the guitar in question, it would be impossible to know for sure what sound it ... | ||
| Help. | 1/21/2010 | Patrick |
| Q: I am a beginner in playing electric guitar and sometimes i love to play a song (MP3) that's not ... A: I personally do not know much in regards to computer tech and the likes. I have heard of programs ... | ||
| guitar picks | 1/9/2010 | Patrick |
| Q: i have begun teaching myself guitar, and i have a question about guitar picks. i have bought two ... A: Using picks when playing the guitar is a personal choice. Some players use stiff ones and some ... | ||
| half size guitar tuning | 12/5/2009 | Patrick |
| Q: I have read everything I can on this page and others, and asked for help at a local music shop, and ... A: Well, without knowing what the make of the guitar is, it would be hard for me to make an intelligent ... | ||
| Epiphone FT-146 | 11/15/2009 | Patrick |
| Q: I can not find any information on this guitar. The label has it as FT-146 serial number 671216. It ... A: I used to own an Epiphone 12 String. But that was along time ago and I really don't know but about ... | ||
| Guitar Exercises without guitar | 10/1/2009 | Patrick |
| Q: Ive been playing guitar for about two years up till now and Im mostly self-taught. Well, basically I ... A: There are a lot of exercises you can do to keep your fingers agile. Stretching and movement is very ... | ||
| Guitar (obviously) LOL | 9/26/2009 | Patrick |
| Q: Hey, so I've been playing acoustic guitar for 6 years, bass for 4, and electric for 2, and I'm ... A: Hey Travis, I hope I understand your question. I think that 6 years is a pretty long time to be ... | ||
| Playing in Clubs, parties, etc. | 9/17/2009 | Patrick |
| Q: Im going to the wedding of one good friend in California, and he wants that i play some classical ... A: You should play the music that you are comfortable with. As you listen to more America music , then ... | ||
| Hondo II Acoustic Guitars | 9/15/2009 | Patrick |
| Q: My daughter is 7 years old and will be taking some guitar lessons next week. I still have my old ... A: Without looking at the guitar, if it has a straight neck and the strings are fairly easy to push to ... | ||
| hi | 7/15/2009 | Patrick |
| Q: are the chords for second chance by shinedown all minor or are some open? the chords are Am F C G D A: Hey Michelle, I listened to the song on youtube. It is not all minors. It is a mixture of minors and ... | ||
| guitar music | 6/18/2009 | Patrick |
| Q: i am a new guitarist and I was wondering if there was any song which only uses the following cords ... A: Jonathan, Please learn some more chords. Those minor chords are cool, but very depressing. Yes, ... | ||
| I need info on restoring a Vox amp cabinet | 4/18/2009 | Patrick |
| Q: I recently bought a Vox Cambridge 30 with 10" Celestian Bulldog speaker. I then bought a used ... A: Mike, sounds like a great find to me. Unfortunately, I am not up on restoration of amps. I believe ... | ||
| Fret(less) Problems | 3/10/2009 | Patrick |
| Q: I recently acquired a pre-owned acoustic fretless bass which is great, however for some reason when ... A: I'm not a bass player, per say. But it sound as if the intonation is out on you axe. In other words, ... | ||
| What does the "X" mean? | 1/14/2009 | Patrick |
| Q: I use acoustic guitar. http://www.fretplay.com/tabs/s/slipknot/vermillion_pt__2-tab.shtml At ... A: As you probably know, each line shown on the tablature represents each string on the guitar. The ... | ||
| buying my first guitar | 12/12/2008 | Patrick |
| Q: my nephew, who is 13, decieded that he wants to learn how to play the guitar. i am trying to but ... A: Well, there are several questions to ask but mainly, is this his first guitar? If so don't spend a ... | ||
| solo on different keys | 11/25/2008 | Patrick |
| Q: Hey, I started learning guitar quite recently. I just wanna know, what do people mean when they ... A: Hey Justin, I'm not familiar with that frase, but I have heard this one: Solo in the Key ... | ||
| Can it even be done? | 11/18/2008 | Patrick |
| Q: My High School is having it's winter concert for our Chorus class on December the 15th. I have my ... A: Wow Izzy, that would be hard for me to conceive. First off I don't know the song and second I don't ... | ||
| left handed playing. | 11/17/2008 | Patrick |
| Q: Hey Patrick! I have a question or problem. I used to take lessons and was starting to play well but ... A: Jason, Jason, if we are going to play an instrument, we must take care of our hands..... I'm sorry ... | ||
| putting the music on paper | 10/28/2008 | Patrick |
| Q: My son taught himself to play the guitar. He has created lots of beautiful songs. Is there a way ... A: Love to hear that! Talent should not be wasted. I've published lots of music that was never written ... | ||
| Flamengo | 10/1/2008 | Patrick |
| Q: What is the difference between flamengo and spanish guitar ? A: They are really both the same. Flamingo guitar is from Spain. Just like dialects, the guitar style ... | ||
| bass/guitar amp | 8/29/2008 | Patrick |
| Q: i have a line 6 low down bass amp combo. i think its a 175W or 300 im not sure. it has a 15 inch ... A: Well first off.. I haven't had good luck playing my electric guitar through speakers over 12 inches. ... | ||
| Acoustic Guitar Songs . | 6/27/2008 | Patrick |
| Q: Hey Patrick , Uhm I'ma beginner Acoustic Guitar player , i'm teaching myself outta a book .. on the ... A: The reviews on your guitar are pretty good. I think you have a good guitar ... | ||
| Acoustic Guitar Songs . | 6/26/2008 | Patrick |
| Q: Hey Patrick , Uhm I'ma beginner Acoustic Guitar player , i'm teaching myself outta a book .. on the ... A: Hey DJ, There are many, many and many songs that you can play using those chords. Pick out some of ... | ||
| being a guitarist for a band | 5/30/2008 | Patrick |
| Q: 1.What are the rewards of being in this career? 2.The stresses or other negative things? 3.What is ... A: Alejandro, The rewards of a music career is in the heart of the one that pursues it. Each one has ... | ||
| Slide guitar | 5/18/2008 | Patrick |
| Q: Just learning to play guitar i love the sound of slide guitar whats the best way to learn that style A: Hey Don, Well, not being an expert slide player, all I can tell you is that the slide guitar is not ... | ||
| find chords/lyrics for stay awhile/the bells | 5/11/2008 | Patrick |
| Q: looking for chords with lyrics for the song Stay awhile by the Bells a canadian group from 71 A: This is the best that I could do for you. I can not find a chord chart or tabs for the song. Not ... | ||
| recorded music pitch off | 5/2/2008 | Patrick |
| Q: Somtimes I want to learn a recorded song on guitar. I tune my guitar, get some sheet music or tab, ... A: There are more then one reason that the music is off key. Could be the singer was comfortable in the ... | ||
| New PUs for Epiphone Les Paul 2005 | 4/9/2008 | Patrick |
| Q: What would be the best PU combination for a 2005 Epiphone Les Paul Standard, to make it have the ... A: Hey Hal, Great question! I have always loved the sound of the solid chrome humbuckers. I used a ... | ||
| learning/practice advice | 3/7/2008 | Patrick |
| Q: i have been playing in a rockabilly band for nearly ten years now but have allways lacked real ... A: Hey Gordon, I really like a lot of the rockabilly sounds. Although I don't get to play it much. I ... | ||
| epiphone | 2/12/2008 | Patrick |
| Q: I have a epiphone 12string model 160n serial#1262002 texan ft, i found it at a yard sale and i would ... A: I found this blog on the net..... Hope it helps Patrick The Epiphone FT-160N is a twelve-string ... | ||
| RE: Chords in the key of C Major | 2/7/2008 | Patrick |
| Q: I am playing a song in the key of C major, and one of the chords in the progression is a Bb/D Is ... A: Bb is of the major F scale as far as I remember.. F - G - A - Bb - C - D - E - F Check out this ... | ||
| EPI /Norlin D-12 | 12/6/2007 | Patrick |
| Q: I have a Norlin/EPI D-12 6 string I have had it for over 20 years, Trying to decide on repairing or ... A: I tried to do a little reseach on the Norlin Guitar. It seems that Norlin bought out Gibson in 1969. ... | ||
Patrick
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Expertise
I can answer questions pertaining to beginner or expert acoustic or electric guitar. Guitar repair and set up. Song writing and basic copyright laws. Recording music in the studio or live recording and set up. Questions concerning, booking your band and what wages you can expect.
Experience
I have played guitar for 40 years and performed for over 30 years.
During this time I have gained knowledge of the music business in Guitar repairs, makes and models, equipment for guitar and recording. By doing my own work, I have saved hundreds of dollars. I am not a legal expert, but I have knowledge of the music business and I keep up with the changes in the business.
Awards and Honors
I have songs that I wrote that have been recognized by Billboard and I had a top ten country song in Europe. I have a band that has worked together for 20years and we still make our living playing music. I love this business and like to help others learn about this exciting business.
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