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Topic: She Thinks I Still Care - Comments Please |
Alan Sim
From:
Lancashire, U.K.
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Posted 2 Apr 2006 6:12 am |
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Hi Guy's
Well I am now 12 weeks into learning the Steel,and this is my most ambitious song yet.This version is credited to George Jones,with a little bit of Me in there somewhere.
I thought I had bitten off more than was good for me when I started to learn it,and it has taken 2 weeks to get this far.
The backing track is a Karaoke file I found on the internet,and the Steel is played through my new Fender Steel King Amp.
Nothing left to say except,thanks to everyone for the emails,encouragement,and help.
Your comments as always are more than welcome,good or bad,just tell me if I'm getting it right.
You can download the file here
www.asvr14.dsl.pipex.com/SheThinksIStillCare.mp3
Thanks for listening.
Regards
Alan
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Dean Richard Varga
From:
Arizona, USA
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Posted 2 Apr 2006 6:25 am
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aa aa hum(throat clearing).
Well Alan,I can't help to think my leg is being pulled, but having said that.
Great job! For twelve weeks, would be respectable for twelve months. Great timing, intonation,phrasing, nice arrangement. Keep it up, at the rate your going, you'll be a monster player someday.
Dean |
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Paul Norman
From:
Washington, North Carolina, USA
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Posted 2 Apr 2006 6:38 am
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Alan
That is a really good job. |
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Ted Nesbitt
From:
Northern Ireland
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Posted 2 Apr 2006 6:44 am
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Hi Alan
Just listened to your version of the classic
"She Thinks I still Care" You are making great progress on the steel, keep up the good work. Did you get the tuning problems sorted out? ... Ted |
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Alan Sim
From:
Lancashire, U.K.
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Posted 2 Apr 2006 6:56 am
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Hi Dean
Thanks for your kind comments.
May I say that your leg is not being pulled,I wouldn't do that, I really have only been playing for 12 weeks.
I played 6 string for 40 years,maybe that has something to do with it?
Hi Ted
Thanks for the reply,I am glad you liked the tune.
Regarding the tuning problem,I think I have sorted it enough not to bother Wolfgang about it,we will put it down to user error,but I will reserve the right to hassle you should the need arise LOL.
Regards
Alan
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Bobby Lee
From:
Cloverdale, California, USA
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Posted 2 Apr 2006 9:02 am
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That is very good playing for a "beginner", Alan. I really enjoyed it. Nicely in tune, and the blocking is clean.
My main suggestion is that you add the A+F pedal position to your bag of tricks. It will help tie things together in the places where you're moving the bar 5 frets down from the IV to the I chord (or the I to the V). Often you'll only need to move two frets down to get the note you want with A+F.
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Donny Hinson
From:
Glen Burnie, Md. U.S.A.
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Posted 2 Apr 2006 9:04 am
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It's got a nice "bouncey" feel, and it's apparent by the syncopation and note choice you've been playing music for a long time.
Good Job! |
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Lem Smith
From:
Long Beach, MS
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Posted 2 Apr 2006 11:06 am
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| I agree with the others. That is VERY good playing for 12 weeks! Most impressive. |
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Bill Mayville
From:
Las Vegas Nevada * R.I.P.
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Posted 3 Apr 2006 7:38 am
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Hi Allen
If I knew you could play that well, I would not have sent you Volume 1.If you send me your address again,I'll show the A and F,the first string usage,and more.
By the way. One to two.3/86&5AB is C.From there try 3/86&5 ABD,then release the A pedal.You have gone from C to D7,stayed in the same fret, and have a different sound.
Address please . Bill |
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John Davis
From:
Cambridge, U.K.
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Posted 3 Apr 2006 7:40 am
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Bobby Lee you should`ent have told him that!
I`ve been tryin to keep that position a secret over here......now you done let the cat out of the bag!!
Now Alan`s got a Fender Steel King there will be no stoppin him!!!!!!!!!!  |
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Ray Minich
From:
Bradford, Pa. Frozen Tundra
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Posted 3 Apr 2006 8:11 am
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Way to go Alan!
When I sound like Jimmy Day's version on Steel and Strings, I can be at peace... [This message was edited by Ray Minich on 03 April 2006 at 09:12 AM.] |
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Ron Scott
From:
Michigan
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Posted 3 Apr 2006 9:06 am
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Sounds like you have a future of enjoying what we all enjoy..Playing the steelguitar..Keep it up...RS
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Morton Kellas
From:
Chazy, NY, USA 1
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Posted 3 Apr 2006 9:57 am
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| It sounds good for the short time you have been playing. Keep on practicing, you will become addicted to the steel like the rest of us. |
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Alan Sim
From:
Lancashire, U.K.
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Posted 3 Apr 2006 11:14 am
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Hi Guys
Just to say thank you for all your kind comments,and all your suggestions,which I do take notice of.
This song was the most suggested tune I should learn when I asked for suggestions on another thread.
Looks like I got the bug.
Now where's the chords for Buds Bounce!!!!!!
Just Kidding.
Alan
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Andy Sandoval
From:
Bakersfield, California, USA
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Posted 3 Apr 2006 7:28 pm
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| Good Job Alan. Your playin sounds very nice and clean and the Intonation and blocking sounded right on to me. |
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Tim Jones of Kansas
From:
Andover, KS, USA
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Posted 3 Apr 2006 10:21 pm
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LOVE IT!
Your style of playing reminds me of steel playing of the early 60's. Very simple and not alot of 'extra.'
I enjoy this greatly.
Tim Jones
~)Fender 1000 and NOTHING else(~ |
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Ian Finlay
From:
Kenton, UK
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Posted 4 Apr 2006 12:17 am
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OK, I give up. Now I know just how much my blocking sucks.
Alan, that is so cool, 12 weeks or not.
By the way, could you post a link to the backing track location?
Ian |
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Jonathan Shacklock
From:
London, UK
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Posted 4 Apr 2006 1:04 am
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More improvement Alan and that Steel King sounds sweet (v. jealous). What b0b says about A+F & don't forget to add some nice slow bar vibrato on those sustained notes (see Bruce Bouton for how).
I haven't forgotten about backing tracks... where does all the time go? |
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Tony Prior
From:
Charlotte NC
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Posted 4 Apr 2006 4:02 am
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Alan great job..thanks for posting.
I would also just add..like b0b mentions AF movements,
but also do not be afraid to use those E levers, raise/lower..
get them incorporated into your study , work them into your phrasing and an entire NEW sound will emerge from what you already have going on...
great job, especially so early on...
I hate you
t[This message was edited by Tony Prior on 04 April 2006 at 05:03 AM.] |
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Al Marcus
From:
Cedar Springs,MI USA (deceased)
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Posted 4 Apr 2006 5:48 pm
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Alan-Very nice, you are doing good and on your way....al
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james sluder
From:
Tennessee, USA
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Posted 6 Apr 2006 9:49 pm
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Ha Allen
Great sound. i really like your blocking..mmmmmmmmmmm i gota learn that lol..
I play a little BOUNCE in G..starting on the high notes and coming down to the G 3rd fret..
im still trying to learn some tunes on the 400.. |
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Bill Ford
From:
Graniteville SC Aiken
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Posted 8 Apr 2006 5:03 am
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Way to go Allen....
Please post location where you got backup tracks..
Bill |
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Alan Sim
From:
Lancashire, U.K.
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Posted 8 Apr 2006 1:38 pm
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Hi Guys
I have had a lot of emails from people wanting to know where the backing track came from.
Unfortunately,I don't remember,I was googling rould a few weeks ago and found it by accident,so I can't post a link to it.
Thanks for all the positive comments and help,it is appreciated.
Alan
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Bill Ford
From:
Graniteville SC Aiken
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Posted 8 Apr 2006 3:20 pm
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Here,s a site with words, and chord progressions.Look under,Merle Travis...words for "steel guitar rag"
Bill
http://www.allcountrytabs.com/j.html [This message was edited by Bill Ford on 08 April 2006 at 05:17 PM.] |
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