Nick

[This message was edited by Nick Reed on 30 December 2003 at 03:05 PM.]

ChOrd PEDal arrangemENT

pronounced co - pee - dent

I never cared for the term myself but often use it for lack of a better and/or more succinct term.

Larry's right... As usual. Here is a previous thread were the originator (Tom Bradshaw) of the term shares in the discussion.

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pronounced co - pee - dent

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Beavis:"huh,huh...he said 'pee', huh,huh"
Butthead:"Yeah...'pee' yeah yeah"
I think the pronunciation has a lot to do with the lack of appeal of the coined phrase...

[This message was edited by Dave Van Allen on 30 December 2003 at 06:33 PM.]

Who cares as long as we understand what we're talking about?

Damir, I hate the term "mash" also. I DO NOT mash my pedals, I USE THEM.

Try out the following:

"Maysh tha petals"

Theory is definately the key to communicating and arranging musical ideas. If the instruments pedals were defined by what they actually do musically, it just might help encourage our future players in the right direction---learning how music is structured, instead of learning tab only......Paul

[This message was edited by Franklin on 01 January 2004 at 06:43 AM.]

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The musical and english terms "6#9 pedal" and "pedal setup" are easily understood by all

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I approve of the term. When I'm asked about my setup, I usually respond with "a Coke back, please."

I am coming from this perspective only because I didn't learn by tab. I learned basic theory from an Hawaiin player which has proven itself invaluable. I wish the instrument like the guitar and piano was defined mostly by theory. I hope the instrument doesn't continue being defined by tablature, but that's another debate.....Paul

[This message was edited by Franklin on 02 January 2004 at 08:01 AM.]

It would be great if we could create a word that gives some of the pioneers of pedals immediate credit for their contribution to the instrument.

We often reference, "Emmons" or "Day" set-up to the A & B pedals. Too, I have heard the E major to A major chord change refered to as the "Isaacs" change.

I have "gnashing of teeth" when I hear "mashing pedals".

Rick

[This message was edited by Rick Collins on 02 January 2004 at 03:43 PM.]

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conˇfigˇuˇraˇtion    ( P )  Pronunciation Key  (kn-fgy-rshn)
n.

1. a. Arrangement of parts or elements.
b. The form, as of a figure, determined by the arrangement of its parts or elements. See Synonyms at form.

2. Psychology. Gestalt.
3. Chemistry. The structural arrangement of atoms in a compound or molecule.
4. Computer Science.
a. The way in which a computer system is set up: changed the configuration by resetting the parameters.
b. The set of constituent components, such as memory, a hard disk, a monitor, and an operating system, that make up a computer system.
c. The way that the components of a computer network are connected.

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I tend to speak of a "pedal configuration" , Day , Emmons, Franklin, whatever...

Bottom line:
Some people call it 'copedent' (or chopedent or copendent or copedant or codependent). If you understand what that means, whether you like the term or not, when someone says it, YOU UNDERSTAND WHAT THEY'RE TALKING ABOUT. 'Pedal setup' works great for me.

You know, in retrospect, other than on the Forum, the subject never really arises very often and when it does a few words of explanation suffice.

we can sure flog a dead horse to death

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"we can sure flog a dead horse to death"
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.....additionally, the "TAB" topic of the Forum is the only Forum section that I "never" open! All them lines and numbers don't help me to play anything...I have to hear a song at least once to get the "feel" of it before I can begin to play it.

...But if anyone is helped by either of the above, I say "go for it". This old country boy with limited comprehension skills is just speaking for himself.