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Nova
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United Kingdom
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 Posted - 02/25/2006 : 17:41:12
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hey guys, I was thinking of adding more of a country vibe to some of my songs but living in the UK you don't really get exposed to much of that so I Was wondering if anybody knew of techniques used in songwriting to gear songs that way or even websites or books?
any help would be appreciated thanks :)
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Edited by - Nova on 02/25/2006 17:43:32 |
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Oil Boy
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USA
40 Posts |
Posted - 03/08/2006 : 12:03:06
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The country guys use lots of open keys (E, A, D, G) in their songs. That way they can use the open pentatonic scales that will sound "twangy". They also use capos on a good amount of songs too which allows them to change the key of a song while still being able to play the open chords & scales.
Check out www.altcountrytab.ca It's a good site with lots of good tab & recommendations for current CDs. There's a forum there too, if you post a similar question there, you'd probably get some good feedback.
If you haven't listened to them, check out Uncle Tupelo & Son Volt. Uncle Tupelo were the fathers of the alt-country movement in the 90's. They did an amazing blend of indie rock & country. Rich Gilbert actually plays pedal steel on a few of their CDs. See, it all ties back to Frank. |
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Cheeseman1000
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Iceland
8201 Posts |
Posted - 03/08/2006 : 15:07:39
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Stick a pedal steel in, never fails.
 I have joined the Cult Of Frank/And I have dearly paid |
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danjersey
> Teenager of the Year <
USA
2792 Posts |
Posted - 03/08/2006 : 19:54:10
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have you played a Telecaster? and yeah the open chord bit works.
strum
real easy like
unless you don't want to |
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mostasteless
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Posted - 04/13/2006 : 12:52:24
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theres a couple of classic country bends that always work well. My favorite is where you bend the 4th on the G string up a whole step and then smack the 7th while youre up there, and then release. something like..
B------------8-------8--------8--------
G--------7^------7^-------7^------r7---
the ^ is the bend up, r is release |
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mrgrieves1971
= Cult of Ray =
USA
544 Posts |
Posted - 04/14/2006 : 13:04:40
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Drink moonshine and bang your sister and it will all come naturally. |
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