Tips from wise Old Timers.

[capnkid]

I knew a guy, an Accordian player, He told me "If you ever want to do something put your hand under warm tap water for a few minutes." Now he was Italian and he could have been referring to anything, but I took it as the "something" being and instument. It works, and builds your courage if your hands are cold.

 

[slidey]

A influential old timer once told me to listen to the melody & therein you would find the way to go within the track

I have done a lot of session work blind (ie I don't have a clue whats coming next or if I know it or not) & by following the melody I can generally nail the sequence chordally, it's not a problem on kit as it's all about the groove

 

[Armistice]

It's actually a useful tip before recording acoustic guitar - softens your fingertips and reduces string squeak...

 

[travelin travis]

A influential old timer once told me to listen to the melody & therein you would find the way to go within the track

I have done a lot of session work blind (ie I don't have a clue whats coming next or if I know it or not) & by following the melody I can generally nail the sequence chordally, it's not a problem on kit as it's all about the groove

Trying to lay a chord progression under a melody is an excellent exercise. I should do it more often. Even with simple melodies like "amazing grace" or anything like that. Being able to do that is a good skill to have.

 

[ez_willis]

I had an old timer tell me that they either look good or they smell good, referring to women.

He was right about 98% of the time.

 

[capnkid]

I had an old timer tell me that they either look good or they smell good, referring to women.

He was right about 98% of the time.

My Grand Pappy told me "If you'll suck a hole, you'll suck a pole."

 

[travelin travis]

My Grand Pappy told me "If you'll suck a hole, you'll suck a pole."

Your grand pappy is a freak, lol.

 

[Dani Pace]

Hot on the left, cold on the right. Shit stinks. Water wont run up hill. Payday is Friday and the boss is a S.O.B. Thats all you need to know to be a plumber......guitar is a little more complicated, women are a lot more complicated.

 

[Cyrokk]

"Turn that goddamn distortion off"

Which is actually a step higher than what my parents told me.

Mom: "I don't like that shit"
Dad: "er... whatever"

 

[stetto]

"Do what I mean, not what I say..." --An ex boss, referring to a house that got painted "backward", ie. the walls got painted the trim color...

Eric

 

[slidey]

Hot on the left, cold on the right. Shit stinks. Water wont run up hill. Payday is Friday and the boss is a S.O.B. Thats all you need to know to be a plumber......guitar is a little more complicated, women are a lot more complicated.

& the perfect cup of coffee can sometimes be impossible....................it used to be stella but I've gone TT

 

[Anfontan]

A influential old timer once told me to listen to the melody & therein you would find the way to go within the track

I have done a lot of session work blind (ie I don't have a clue whats coming next or if I know it or not) & by following the melody I can generally nail the sequence chordally, it's not a problem on kit as it's all about the groove

That is totally true-I learned a long time ago to listen to the singers melody and it will point you the right way in the chord progression.

 

[Lt. Bob]

A wise old player once told me to screw every time I get the chance.
I've always thought that was good advice.

 

[Nick The Man]

a few years ago my grandpa announced to the family ... specifically me and my brother

"ya gotta love em and leave em"

i took his words to heart and life has been going great for nick the man

 

[Nick The Man]

oh this is in the guitars and basses section

 

[Gorty]

Do as I say.......Not as I do!


That was my old mans saying......Now it's mine!!!

 

[ez_willis]

A wise old player once told me to screw every time I get the chance.
I've always thought that was good advice.

That same advice hasn't been so good to me in the past.

 

[cephus]

A guy told me a while back that if you want to be successful/popular, play the music that women like. The guys come out if the chicks are there. You don't have to play music that you like or guys think is tough/cool or has appeal regardless of gender. Just play the music that the ladies want to hear.

I can't remember exactly how he said it. I just know it's totally true. Most blues/metal/rock bands' gigs are sausage parties and the sensitive alternative emo sissies have wall-to-wall gash rushing the stage and dudes waiting in line to get in to the club.

An added benefit is that dudes always drink fricking draft beer and well shots while chicks drink expensive drinks like red bull and grey goose. More money in the till=happy club owner.

 

[ggunn]

"Do what I mean, not what I say..." --An ex boss, referring to a house that got painted "backward", ie. the walls got painted the trim color...

Eric

And always paint the walls before the ceiling, especially if you are drinking.

Oh, and never run with your hands in your pockets.

 

[gvarko]

Here's my favorite

"If it ain't broke, don't fix it"

I can't count how many guitars & cars I screwed up trying to "fix" them