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I know how to use search engines, but anyway: can you recommend some nice sites containing cool tabs? thanks, smirky

I'm from Europe, but I'd like to know: how big is the market for Christian music in the U.S. compared to other music-styles? CJ: Christian reggae-music? sounds very interesting! you have songs on the web? Soundscaper: any mp3s or real audios? sure we're interested! cu, smirky

does anyone know what accoustic guitar he uses, or what kind of strings he sticks to? which guitars (in a lower price range) could give me that sound? thanks, smirky

what I found out is that it's easier to get new song ideas when playing on non-familiar instruments, and be it just a different guitar. I often use also a piano for this purpose, because it doesn't force me into routines (as I'm no piano player). but usually the ideas are first (sometimes the...

yes! You're definitely right! I think it's just the writer's fault if his/her songs sound boring and predictable, you must not blame old rules or structures for a lack of good melodies or fresh elements!

defender of the rules :-) I can't understand why some of you treat rules as if they'd make songs either boring or suitable for the Backstreet Boys. there are thousands of great songs that follow rules, and none is similar to the other (take the Beatles, Bob Dylan, Don McLean, for instance)...

thanks guys! I'll go practicing now :-) cu, smirky

I've played the bass for some years now, but still have the following problem: I don't have giant hands (so some techniques and fingerings are hell), and my 4th finger (the little) still lacks necessary strength (->fret buzz). that's why I somehow developed my own technique and mainly use...

Hi everybody! Actually I play bass and guitar, but want to teach myself the drums now. I'm want to buy myself a drum-set (no expensive high-end, just something to start with), but as I'm a total greenhorn concerning drums and percussion my question is: are there any dangers when buying a set...

Hi Andres! it's kind of unusual to post just a URL waiting for people to visit. However, I thought you were the owner of some small record company who posts URLS on several discussion boards (for reasons of advertising). sorry if I was wrong, and maybe you could make your post more precise next...

this board is for discussion, not for advertising

Thanks guys, I think I'll get one within the next weeks! However I don't want to spend my whole savings, so could you recommend any of the cheaper fretless types like Yamaha? and Fender roundwound strings? thanks again, smirky

Krystof: I don't think that sticking to the rules makes yours songs boring or predictable, but it will make it easier for the listener to hear, remind and understand your songs. Of course it's necessary to stretch the rules or change your formula if suitable! However, if you are no professional...

I consider buying a fretless bass. my questions are: does it JUST make sense to play fretless if you are perfect in playing on frets? can you use the fretless more than once in ten songs or is it just suitable for very few songs? any recommendations in case I buy one? thanks, smirky

Hi ts-host! I usually put my songs this way: verse1-chorus-verse2-chorus-bridge-chorus in my opinion two verses are really enough, a third one often bores the listeners. if it fits the song, I also use a pre-chorus in front of every chorus to raise tension. I also try to stay under 3 minutes, 3...

some weeks ago I started a thread "How do you write your songs" which received a lot of replies. If you look at the older threads (which are not on the actual board anymore) you should find it there! but some methods I use: drum computer, change instruments (even if you can't play it very...

About a year ago I bought "10 steps to songwriting success -Writing and marketing hit songs" from Jason Blume. it contains good stories and helpful quotes and tips. it doesn't turn you into a hitwriter, but it really helped me improve my songwriting regarding structure and lyrics. some...

thanks for the link, Wil, great article! so maybe we should all have some plastic surgeries instead of concentrating on songwriting... :-( cu, smirky

new, unknown groups usually have to record good, or let's say hooky songs in order to get somewhere. last week I heard a song on the radio - "black coffee" by the All-Saints. I thought: now this is indeed a REALLY weak song - no hooks, no catchy chorus, no good melodies at all. won't make it to...

SORRY, DON'T ANSWER!!! Actually I wanted to post a reply to the "best albums"-topic, but seems I started a new thread instead. Sorry, guys! Seems today is not my day... smirky