About this blog

The name of this blog is small alley. As in an alley, I hope to post a variety of things that I find interesting and as you walk through the alley, you would find things that you like.

I have posted some songs that I wrote. I am not a great singer. I sing and play the guitar purely for fun and I hope people who thinks they can't sing can be inspired by me. No former singing lessons and no former guitar training. Just pure fun......

The recording is also done at home with a drum machine and one guitar through a small amp. The sound file has been touched up slightly by removing the noise. Otherwise the songs are as original as it gets.

I practise Taiji regularly. For me, it is a great exercise requiring control of mind and body to perform well and for it to be enjoyable. You can get more videos of Taiji from YouTube.

Other posts include places and events that I think are interesting and more important, which I have time to upload.

Enjoy your walk through this small alley.....

Friday, October 23, 2020

It's Your Wedding Tonight

 An original composition inspired by my niece's wedding.


It's Your Wedding Tonight


Saturday, October 17, 2020

Tuesday, October 13, 2020

Right Here Waiting (by Richard Marx)

 My attempt singing Right Here Waiting, a very popular love ballad.



Right Here Waiting



Monday, October 12, 2020

Amazing Grace

Found a very nice backing track on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PCzoupaGBOE

Also attempted to improvise using the diatonic harmonica (which I am learning).  To me, the harp is easy to learn but really difficult to master.


Amazing Grace




Sunday, October 11, 2020

Sunday, October 4, 2020

Your Cheating Heart (Hank Williams)

 Learning to play the harp.  The fingerstyle guitar part follows the harp.



Your Cheating Heart

You can download my guitar transcription of the song here.