With all due respect to Jeff D, jumping into jams at 180 bpm for a newbie is not always the best way to go unless your working "solely" on chord development, backup and a break or two, now and again,...
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With all due respect to Jeff D, jumping into jams at 180 bpm for a newbie is not always the best way to go unless your working "solely" on chord development, backup and a break or two, now and again,...
Please feed my addiction...Bored out of my gourd w/ the 4/4 bluegrass thing for years now, (mostly on 5 string). After picking-up the sweet "Ye Banks and Braes" and "The Top of the Cork Road", I'll...
Please, ""forgive me father, for I have sinned..."" Strayed from the boredom of 4/4 to (the challenge) of 6/8...It was that dang thing (of beauty), called "Ye Banks and Braes" that started it all ! ...
Its all good Manfred- I too, usually learn note for note, for starters, but felt a need after a few runs to make a minor revision to the 3rd measure of part B.
Boomslang-
George- That is the sound ... I look for beautiful, relatively underplayed stuff, that I enjoy playing and keep me challenged and engaged, such as "Crested Hen", "Sugar in the Gourd", "Brian Boru's...
Old Sausage is among my most respected players on this site...However, that particular rendition of "Red Prairie Dawn" is a horrible bastardization of "eighth of January", and I couldn't even listen...
Thanks Pete-
Appears to be a tough one to nail-down a tab...Any reference or direction would be appreciated.
Boomslang-
Wasn't particularly looking for another string, but was a freebie at a local music store. What is the sound and playing characteristics of flat wound, (FW74), opposed to (light gauge) bronze wound...
Thanks- And a big Semper-Fi, goes out.
Boomslang-
Know it is out there... Need it for Marine Corps 238th birthday Ball, Vet Hosp on Indian School, Andre House,Glendale Glitter, Marine Corps League and !st Marine Division Association events.. etc,...
I know it is out there... It was beat into me at Parris Island, but now the challenge is to play it for my Brothers on mando, without riskin' another beating. Need to learn it to speed for our...
Patrick- You said it "maintenance" songs. Only a few years playing but my repertoire expands exponentially like everyone else... For me, it isn't enjoyable practicing stuff over and over once you...
Any "pearls", relative to increasing the strength and fluidity of the pinky in application? I'm really not happy with the clarity of sound I'm getting, and relative dexterity. I really don't like to...
Input is appreciated- Without a doubt, the metronome has improved all elements of my timing and rhythm. However, I (in my opinion), believe there is a point of diminishing returns, if utilized 100%...
I learned the hard way, aways ago: "More is not better". As a world archery qualifier IBO couple decades ago, shooting more arrows a day in practice resulted in compromised technique and a further...
Thanks- The feedback is invaluable, at least to me. Couple years into the mando, and very much not wanting to repeat some of the mistakes I made self-teaching the 5 string back in the 70s. Hear the...
Hey Ms Vann- Thanks for your input. That sixth sense is not always an indicator of success... Wish I had the God-given, innate musical endowment of people like you that can play by ear, primarily...
No doubt, in my humble opinion, (and expectation), I can't play it fast(er) till I play it clean(est). My personal observation relates to fretting pressure and speed; at least for me, the more you...
I need to hear it and see it in tablature... Mess around and see if it is a potential fit, based on my abilities and expectations. Unfortunately, these days, the key also matters out of courtesy to...
Please- Exact thoughts... Allow me to put a parenthetical around that !
Boomslang
Just one more weigh-in...Played bluegrass banjo and clawhammer in the 70s and 80s till I lost the left ring finger in an accident in '84; Walked away from all music...sold the tubaphone, Stelling,...
What a powerful thread, started here...Hope this level of sharing and support continues. I served in the most decorated unit in the history of the Marine Corps in RVN, ( Fox 2/5), at the most...
New,"Traditional/ Celtic/ Old Timey" group forming. None too serious, acoustic only. Monthly Saturday, midday.
Interested, send private email.
Boomslang-
I really like the group... An autoharp club with a couple of mountain dulcimers, tenor guitar and and an incredible double bass playing, Irishman that surely must be under contract somewhere. Not...