Quarantine Blues

[Sérgio]

So, my guitars and gear are temporarily out of my reach. I only got my Washburn parlor size acoustic with me. Since it’s a model with easy reach until the 12th fret playing electric songs on it isn’t very good, I’d have to keep soloing in the lower shapes of the scales.

I am making the best of these ty weeks to practice easy acoustic songs just to pass the time. The acoustic vibe also reminds me of the seaside, which I love and miss so much. I gave this little guitar a quick setup (filed the nut and gave the truss rod a tweak, now it plays better).

What are your favorite acoustic songs to play?

 

[Clockworkmike]

So, my guitars and gear are temporarily out of my reach. I only got my Washburn parlor size acoustic with me. Since it’s a model with easy reach until the 12th fret playing electric songs on it isn’t very good, I’d have to keep soloing in the lower shapes of the scales.

I am making the best of these ty weeks to practice easy acoustic songs just to pass the time. The acoustic vibe also reminds me of the seaside, which I love and miss so much. I gave this little guitar a quick setup (filed the nut and gave the teus rod a tweak, now it plays better).

What are your favorite acoustic songs to play?

Hands down, the following:
1) Seasons of Wither- Aerosmith
2) Silent Lucidity- Queensryche
3) Wish You Were Here- Pink Floyd
4) Nutshell- Alice In Chains
5) Wonderwall- Oasis ( surprising coming from me huh? Lol)

 

[Zzzzz]

Hands down, the following:
1) Seasons of Wither- Aerosmith
2) Silent Lucidity- Queensryche
3) Wish You Were Here- Pink Floyd
4) Nutshell- Alice In Chains
5) Wonderwall- Oasis ( surprising coming from me huh? Lol)

Weren't you the one that had posted a video of Silent Lucidity? I really liked that one! If so, you should repost it!

 

[iblive]

These would be the ones I’ve been working on. Not 100% sure I’d do all acoustic…. But no real reason not to:
Rockin in the free world - Mr. Young

Sound of Silence - S & G

You’re so sweet - Neil Diamond

Lucky man - ELP

Into the great wide open - Petty

Paradise - John Prine, Jimmie Buffett version

Behind Blue Eye - The Who

Another Saturday Night - Cat Stevens or whatever he calls himself now.

 

[Clockworkmike]

Weren't you the one that had posted a video of Silent Lucidity? I really liked that one! If so, you should repost it!

Wow, well thank you! Yeah i just did a snippet of it a few months back. I'll probably rerecord it in full sometime soon. I've always liked that song since I was a kid and have played it for years. But here ya go:

 

[Sérgio]

So far I’m having some fun with

You’ve got to hide your love away (Beatles)

Wild Horses (Stones)

Times like these (Jack Johnson)

 

[Zzzzz]

Wow, well thank you! Yeah i just did a snippet of it a few months back. I'll probably rerecord it in full sometime soon. I've always liked that song since I was a kid and have played it for years. But here ya go:

It's such a pretty song. Thanks!

 

[Zzzzz]

So far I’m having some fun with

You’ve got to hide your love away (Beatles)

Wild Horses (Stones)

Times like these (Jack Johnson)

I like Jack Johnson! Banana Pancakes is a good one!

 

[ivan H]

James Taylor: Fire and Rain,
Young Neil: Old Man,
The Masters Apprentices: Because I Love You.
I know because I love you is supposed to be a 12 string, but I don't have one so I just do it on 6 string acoustic. Cheers

 

[smitty_p]

So, Sergio…

The first thing that comes to mind is wondering why you’re in quarantine. The obvious assumption is the coronavirus. Are you sick or were you just exposed to someone else?

How are you feeling?

 

[Sérgio]

So, Sergio…

The first thing that comes to mind is wondering why you’re in quarantine. The obvious assumption is the coronavirus. Are you sick or were you just exposed to someone else?

How are you feeling?

It’s a reverse quarantine. My father is ill with it and all my electric guitars and gear are locked at his house (no room in the apartment I moved in for now). Can’t go there and bring anything until he’s good

 

[smitty_p]

It’s a reverse quarantine. My father is ill with it and all my electric guitars and gear are locked at his house (no room in the apartment I moved in for now). Can’t go there and bring anything until he’s good

Well, I’m glad you are personally doing okay. But, I certainly extend my best wishes to your father.

 

[Clockworkmike]

It’s a reverse quarantine. My father is ill with it and all my electric guitars and gear are locked at his house (no room in the apartment I moved in for now). Can’t go there and bring anything until he’s good

Second @smitty_p 's words: i wish your dad the absolute best in this. Very sorry that he's dealing with it

 

[Sérgio]

Califórnia Dreamin is so simple it’s actually fun to play!

 

[jtcnj]

Hope your dad is feeling better and soon!!

Behind Blue Eyes is one of my upper echelon favorites (out of a hundred or so maybe).

So many acoustic songs I want to learn; dont spend enough of my limited time on acoustic.
Only know parts of a few songs including:
Wish you were here,
Bob Seger NIght Moves,
the intro to Zep OVer the Hills and Far Away,
and Beatles And I Love Her.

 

[JohnnyGoo]

Cell phone and a SG JR unplugged sitting at the table.lol

 

[JohnnyGoo]

My acoustic lol.

 

[Kerry Brown]

Hope your father recovers soon.

I think most songs can be played on an acoustic.

 

[Sérgio]

My acoustic lol.View attachment 71900

I’d much prefer to have one of my electrics so I could play it unplugged. This little Washburn is not really a good acoustic but it’s all I got with me right now.

 

[smitty_p]

How many more days/weeks do you have to remain in quarantine?