Duodenum Chords?
Charles Ulrich
In article <536t9o$q...@nimble.mta.ca>, William M Reid
<wm...@mailserv.mta.ca> wrote:
> P.S. Does anybody know what the word 'Duodenum' means/refers to?
Dat dere id perhaps de questium most frequently posed by members of yo'
species! Literally, it refers to part of the small intestine. The word can
be pronounced either "duo-DEE-num" or "doo-WAD-a-num", and FZ used it both
ways.
In Thing-Fish, it's pronounced "duo-DEE-num", and it's used literally, to
refer to a raw chitlin.
In 200 Motels, it's pronounced "doo-WAD-a-num", and it's an elaboration on
the doo-wop syllables "doo-wah". (I'm not sure this made the final cut of
the LP or the film, but it's definitely in The Making of 200 Motels.)
In Lumpy Gravy, it's not pronounced at all, but the pronunciation
"doo-WAD-a-num" fits with the meter of the melody. It's much better than
calling the theme "America" ("America, America, God shed his gra-ace o-on
thee-ee...").
--Charles
John V. Scialli
cul...@u.washington.edu (Charles Ulrich) wrote:
Frank could pronounce it "ghotti" if he wanted but the word can only
be duo-DEE-num (referring to its length of 12 finger breadths).
An anatomy professor thought it was a great joke to challenge
"If that's the doo-WAD-a-num", where's the Unodenum <oon-OD-a-num)?"
creep!
William M Reid
Um, would anybody out there know the _chords_ to "Who Needs The Peace
Corps?", "Duodenum (theme from Lumpy Gravy)", or perhaps even "Magic
Fingers", "Mystery Roach" or any other obscure Zappa tunes?
I am attempting to figure out 'Duodenum' and other bright snappy numbers
(for educational purposes) but they're usually so damned complex
chordwise. I've tried Olga, etc. and can't seem to find what I'm looking
for. (And guitar tablature isn't always relevant since I primarily play
piano)
I'd appreciate any suggestions. Remember, the kids & their music are
where it's at.
Mike Rosmis
The American Heritage Dictionary sez:
doo*o*de*num - the beginning portion of the small intestine, starting at
the lower end of the stomach and extending to the jejunum. :)
Sorry, the AHD does not have tabs for these tunes.
Teach your children well.
--
-=mSr=-
Charles Ulrich
In article <32585d4c.12241574@news>, sci...@primenet.com (John V.
Scialli) wrote:
> Frank could pronounce it "ghotti" if he wanted but the word can only
> be duo-DEE-num (referring to its length of 12 finger breadths).
> An anatomy professor thought it was a great joke to challenge
> "If that's the doo-WAD-a-num", where's the Unodenum <oon-OD-a-num)?"
> creep!
If that's the duo-DEE-num, where's the oo-no-DEE-num? It seems to me the
jibe works equally well with either pronunciation. Anyway, the American
Heritage Dictionary lists *four* pronunciations--the two stress patterns
times the American "doo" vs. the British "dyoo", which suggests that both
pronunciations are established on both sides of the Atlantic.
Also, there's only one t in "ghotti" (as in Thong-Ghoti).
Oh beautiful, for spacious skies, for amber wa-aves o-of gra-ain
For purple mountains majesties a-abo-ove the-e fru-uite-ed plain
--Charles
Lumpygr586
William,
duodenum chords go sumptin like this:
Em-A-Em-C-B-Em-A-C-B-Em C-D-E-C-D-E-C-D-B-C-D-B Em-A-Em-C-B-Em-A-C-B-Em
I woulda tabbed the melody but I'm too tired.
As for the others, I knew who needs the Peace Corps, but I can't recall it
right now. Let me get back to you. I DO know the melody, definitely...
Mystery Roach? Beat the hell out of your low E and play a D chord at the
5th fret position eventually.
magic Fingers...Aw man, More tabs. Later I promise (yawn...)
Oh, yeah...Joe's Garage guys...I SWEAR I'll send you the next song by
friday...
Lumpy
"I've seen better meat in a frying pan..."
- Annie in
"The Long Vacation"
(my upcoming muscial... plug, plug)
Brian Zavitz
In article <536t9o$q...@nimble.mta.ca>, wm...@mailserv.mta.ca says...
>P.S. Does anybody know what the word 'Duodenum' means/refers to?
It is the first part of the small intestine, the part that exits the stomach.
It is pronounced do-oh-dee-num, or do-ah-de-num.
--
Bri
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