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Lubbock , Tx. U S A
Post  Posted 23 Jul 2002 12:59 pm    
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I was talking to another forumite the other day about my 6 yr old grandson and "wishing" he would get interested in steel,instead of just "video / computer games". The idea came about, that maybe someone with a lot of computer "savy" could create some sort of computer (music)game or such that would incorporate the steel guitar. I know what I want to say, just having a hard time expressing the idea into words that make sense. He has computer discs that teach him almost everything you can imagine. ANY IDEAS anyone ? ? I really believe this could develop into something for a lot of young kids. Give it some thought, a "Good Idea" or "D.O.A." ? thanks - Skip
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Mark Ardito


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Chicago, IL, USA
Post  Posted 23 Jul 2002 1:19 pm    
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I think it is a good idea to put together a CD-ROM for Steel Guitar, but I think that the Pedal Steel Guitar is a little advanced for the younger kids. I started out with piano when I was a kid and then progressed to guitar and then banjo and then to the steel. I think a kid might get frustrated at the PSG. The attention span of kids today is awful, and I don't think they would have the attention span to make it at the PSG.

However, I know that with the popularity of all the video's out there, a CD-ROM would more than likely take off like a rocket if it was available. How easy would it be to watch on your laptop while traveling or something like that.

My vote is for Cindy Cashdollar to make a E13 CD-ROM!

Mark

[This message was edited by Mark Ardito on 23 July 2002 at 02:20 PM.]

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Michael Holland


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Nashville, Tennessee, USA
Post  Posted 23 Jul 2002 1:22 pm    
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It would go something like this.

Group of Nashville 20-something producers and Music Row cost-cutting business managers rampage the coutryside in their EXTREME MONSTER TRUCKS running over and smashing every steel guitar in the world until they're all gone.

GAME OVER!
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Joey Ace


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Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Post  Posted 23 Jul 2002 2:51 pm    
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LOL, Michael!

OR

the game could be called "POP MIX".
The screen looks like a big mixing board, you're the producer, and your goal is to turn down the correct fader whenever a Steel or Fiddle is heard in the mix.

Points are deducted if you mistakenly turn down the drums.

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Sorry Skip, your idea has merit, I just got carried away.
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Eugene Cole


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near Washington Grove, MD, USA
Post  Posted 30 Jul 2002 7:39 am    
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The original Myst had organ/keyboard puzzle.

I would love to have a Myst-erious steel guitar incorporated in to a Myst/Riven like game.

But then I would like to find any other game that measure up to the standard set by Myst and Riven: to date I have seen no game that does meet that standard.

BTW" to open the vault door play strings 1, 4, 9, 11, and 12 and press the A and B pedals.


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-- Eugene@FJ45.com



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Lubbock , Tx. U S A
Post  Posted 5 Aug 2002 6:58 pm    
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Thanks for the replies and the "laughs"
As far as a 6 yr old learning, the guitar itself may be too advanced, I agree, but these kids today are very sharp on computers and a youngster can learn so much about the music and the guitar, if only there was something out there on disc. He presently has a 6 string , 2 pedal guitar that he "strums" on and that is keeping him interested to a point. Thanks - - Skip
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