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« Reply #120 on: November 25, 2004, 07:26:05 PM » |
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My guitar is still in this odd tuning since I first read this post, and I think my next door neighbours know the words back to front by now.  I don't think I've ever heard Ralph sing this live, and now I know why. Thanks, Ragtime. |
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« Reply #121 on: November 26, 2004, 06:08:39 AM » |
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Hi, I wonder if any of you can help? I am trying to find a good guitar teacher in the Putney / Ricmond area, any ideas? Obviously the 'Ralph' country blues, fingerpicking style.
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« Reply #122 on: November 26, 2004, 08:33:25 AM » |
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My guitar is still in this odd tuning since I first read this post, and I think my next door neighbours know the words back to front by now. I don't think I've ever heard Ralph sing this live, and now I know why. Thanks, Ragtime. Thanks rizraklaru (anag.) glad you agree. Perhaps you should keep a special guitar just for "Fairground" tuning.  Chris |
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« Reply #123 on: November 29, 2004, 08:22:03 PM » |
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When I was about 16 or 17, might have been earlier actually, I recorded Ralph playing "Nettle Wine" from his radio 2 show "Ralph McTell and friends," and worked out a rough version. Not knowing that you were allowed to drop the bass down to D, I firmly believed that Ralph was the best guitarist ever to walk the earth as I'd tried to get that lovely riff without tuning my guitar. I'd also worked out a version of "Mermaid and the Seagull" without dropping the bass. Not only was it extremely difficult, it was also rubbish. What a revalation when I discovered different tunings! |
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« Reply #124 on: November 30, 2004, 05:01:26 AM » |
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Hi, I wonder if any of you can help? I am trying to find a good guitar teacher in the Putney / Ricmond area, any ideas? Obviously the 'Ralph' country blues, fingerpicking style.
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Oi... did anyone hear Fylde6 ?  Sorry Fylde... Don't worry that there was not an immediate response to your query. Folks come and go in waves and I am sure that one of the SW London folks will have some suggestions for you..... hopefully they may also include advice on a guitar teacher  |
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« Reply #125 on: November 30, 2004, 11:41:02 AM » |
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Ralph May lives in the Putney area I believe.......... I'll get me coat....  Maj |
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« Reply #126 on: November 30, 2004, 01:36:53 PM » |
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Lost Boys - heard this live twice in the last couple of months, plus a couple of times from the CD, and it's really growing on me. Anyone got a version of this they'd like to share?? Thanks.  |
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« Reply #127 on: November 30, 2004, 02:18:52 PM » |
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Lost Boys - heard this live twice in the last couple of months, plus a couple of times from the CD, and it's really growing on me. Anyone got a version of this they'd like to share?? Thanks. Hi Gibson, I haven't but sat watching on Friday I found myself thinking it was quite effective in concert and made a mental note to have a go. Assuming the DVD of the show appears, no doubt it will make working the featured songs very easy Might have a go one evening if I get the time, and if I get anywhere I'll post my findings |
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« Reply #128 on: December 01, 2004, 10:35:30 PM » |
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Thanks Al - maybe something to do in the Christmas holidays! |
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« Reply #129 on: December 04, 2004, 01:59:02 PM » |
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Newbie needs help. I have started playing again and I really want to play Ralph's music. I sent away to Leola music and got two of Ralph's song books. But, I can't seem to find the music for three songs that I want to play: First Song, Zimmerman Blues, and Sweet Mystery. Where could I get the music and guitar tab for these songs? Thanks, Jeff
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« Reply #130 on: December 04, 2004, 04:06:15 PM » |
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Jeff - I've got a songbook called "The Guitar and Songs of Ralph McTell" which I bought after a gig in the mid 80s.
This has tab for "First Song" in it.
I also remember owning one which had the tab to "Streets" and "Easy," I think. (No idea what happened to that.)
I've had a brief trawl round the net, but haven't turned up any traces at all.
Does Misty River music still exist?
Something may turn up on eBay, no doubt.
Someone more knowledgeable than myself should be along in a minute....?
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« Reply #131 on: December 04, 2004, 04:17:07 PM » |
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Jeff Was going to suggest that the book shown in rizraklaru's avatar contained all three song tabs as it looks like a book I own but could be wrong! Mine has words and tab for songs on 'Streets', 'Easy' and 'Not till Tomorrow'.(1976 Essex Music Int. Ltd. and Misty River Music Ltd). All three songs you are looking for are there - in fact riz is right on the money- there is one on e-bay just now http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=31211&item=3765963492&rd=1Have a go at bidding for it. Dan |
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« Reply #132 on: December 04, 2004, 04:43:19 PM » |
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Hi Jeff, Dan....everyone,
The Streets/Easy/Not Till Tomorrow songbook comes up for sale on ebay very frequently so do keep a look out for it.
Riz's avatar is indeed its cover!
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« Reply #133 on: December 05, 2004, 02:50:13 PM » |
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Thanks for your help Dan, John and Maj. Dan I took your advice and I am bidding on the Ralph McTell song book on E-bay. Unfortunately these apparently have become collectors items because the bidding is now up to 41 pounds with at least 12 hours to go. thanks, Jeff
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« Reply #134 on: December 05, 2004, 03:40:29 PM » |
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Thanks Maj, I live about 300yards away from that particular Mr May, my daughter was in the same class as a boy called Sam who ,coincidentally was also called May. lol
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« Reply #135 on: December 05, 2004, 07:19:51 PM » |
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these apparently have become collectors items Ohmygod! I think I had better buy a safe and keep my two in there, especially as one was a personal gift from Ralph..... Right....L is for locksmiths...................... MAJ Security Company Trainee |
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« Reply #136 on: December 11, 2004, 01:37:26 AM » |
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Has Ralph sold the National? Yes Apparently not. I overheard him say recently that the un-national National was not sold. It was won. Steve was talking to him at the time and may be able to enlighten further. Steve...............? MAJ |
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« Reply #137 on: December 11, 2004, 02:39:16 AM » |
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From what I can remember, Ralph said that it was auctioned off for charity..(don't ask me which one) so I guess he donated it. I wish I had been there......dammitt. I have to learn to do more effective begging letters...lol.
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« Reply #138 on: December 15, 2004, 05:14:40 PM » |
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I have posted this plea for advice on the main board but I thought I'd do it again in here, for you resident Ralph/Guitar experts.
I want to take up playing again after a few years of not doing so. As a left-handed being, and as I have confessed elsewhere, I have always bought a right-handed guitar and re-strung it. I did get some good advice as to the reasons why that always made it sound so naff. So, this time I want a left-handed acoustic or electro-acoustic. My budget is only around the £200-£250 mark and I know that I don't want a Dreadnaught. Other than that I appeal again for your advice.
My latest confession is that I am out of date with terminology - what is an 'auditorium' or a 'concert'? What is 'nato'? etc.
I have found a few lefties sites for help and want to know what you think of the following makes and if you think I should plump for one: Takemine, Tanglewood, Epiphone, Crafter, Ibanez, Vintage, Yamaha. I have seen models in my price range in all these (surprisingly I felt).
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« Reply #139 on: December 15, 2004, 09:07:12 PM » |
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The Crafter range is very good for the money MAJ, and they have nice electrics built in. Also they seem to be wide range of choices that are not 'dreadnought' in shape and size, but much lighter and sweeter both in tone and in terms of being demanding on the finger joints.
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