SoCal_Ian
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Good luck with the surgery this week Loraine! I’ll be thinking of you.
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Words of wisdom (as per usual) from JJ. Couldn’t have said it better myself.
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Absolutely agree. I’ve met both Bob and Andy on several occasions and they’ve always been nothing but kind and generous with their time. No need to be “petrified” of anyone like that. These are, as you discovered, just fellow humans.
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It’s been good to get to know you and see your progress over the past 4 years @Loraine. Yes, lots of progress. Keep it up my friend!
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Awesome! So now you can also play Cm, C#m, Dm, D#m, Em, Fm..etc.
Movable bar chords. The guitar players friend!
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Over 10 years ago the FAA created a regulation with an exception to the baggage rules you’re reading.
https://www.transportation.gov/airconsumer/final-rule-musical-instruments
As long as it’s a domestic flight and you board early enough you have the right to bring it on board IF there’s room. If the case won’t fit in the overhead ask if there’s room in the crew closet. I’ve flown numerous times with a full sized guitar and rarely have had an issue. Only a few times … usually connecting flights…I arrived too late and had to “gate check” it. That means they take it from you as you board at the end of the jetway and hand bring it down with strollers and such. At the end of the flight they bring it up to the gateway again for you. Do NOT allow them to simply check it as luggage. It isn’t! Only a couple of times have I had to ask for a supervisor and that usually resolves the issue of an officious gate attendant who insisted the guitar needed to be checked and refused to comply with the FAA regulation which I carry in the guitar case for just such an occasion.
So… in summary… hard case is always best (just in case you need to gate check it), a sturdy and well attached name tag on the outside and a copy of your contact info inside the case, arrive very early (worth it for the peace of mind), board early, carry the regulation, stand your ground but be nice to the folks at the gate and NEVER check it as regular luggage. Some of the gate people have even been players themselves and I’ve had some good discussions with airline personnel about playing guitar. Once or twice I’ve even been called up with the first boarding group (though I wasn’t part of it) because they wanted to make sure my guitar made it on with room before the masses.
Good luck and safe travels!
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If you want printed books of tab I’ll suggest both Amazon and eBay for decent deals. The major publishers (Alfred, Hal Leonard, etc) of course produce materials you can buy online OR in your local/big box music store. Otherwise the places mentioned above are excellent sources.
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IMHO it’s always best to tune down rather than up. If you decide to use open E tuning be sure not to keep it tuned there for long periods of time. Make sure you use light strings and avoid medium strings with that tuning. Some people prefer to tune the guitar to a lower open tuning like open D then stick a capo on. I think that’s the best way as the shapes stay the same but you avoid the extra stress on the neck.
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Amazing! Thanks Moose408!
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Well thank you Loraine! I had no idea actually but I’m flattered. I rarely make it to the East Coast anymore. My family has passed on or moved away from where they used to be. I got as close as Chicago last month but if and when I get anywhere near your area again you KNOW I’ll find you Loraine. Of course if you ever get to California…
Best wishes for your continued success on your guitar journey my friend!
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You didn’t ask ME specifically @Loraine but here’s some good advice: https://diymusician.cdbaby.com/music-rights/posting-cover-songs-on-youtube-music-licensing-law-explained/
The main thing is that unless it’s public domain or you get the author’s permission then you’re really at the mercy of the holder of the legal rights and/or YouTube.
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I’d guessed that. I’m about 100 miles South of you. Close to the border.
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These sites should help you pick a song or 2:
https://www.guitarlobby.com/songs-in-drop-d-tuning/
https://guitarmammoth.com/drop-d-songs/
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I don’t use those platforms at all. No social media accounts. Nothing. Why? I think you just found out.
I also store all recordings locally and thus they’re mine to do with as I like. YT didn’t “screw you”. You violated their terms of service which you agreed to up front. The fact that you may not have known or received warning of same is technically irrelevant I’m sorry to say.
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Almost guaranteed that anything you’re going to play that was produced in the last 100 years or so will be copyright protected.
https://www.pdinfo.com/mobile/
This is not unique to YT but since they’re large and with deep pockets they don’t want liability for their content and so monitor fairly heavily. In certain cases, as mentioned, the artists have people that do it themselves.
Copyright is no joke and the rights you lose by posting to YT are pretty big. I’ve tried to warn people about this in the past. Your music (even original music) is no longer your own and you’re at the whim of the platform. Of course most people never even look at the agreement or research a summary of what they’re signing off because it’s not as fun as posting and watching.