Trying to play again.
Ok. So here it is. After 5 weeks of not so much as being able to pick up mandolin or guitar. I am finally allowed to hold and play on my lap. Wow. My surgery took its toll on my abilities but I thought I would post a song just for my own encouragement . My voice is still not there yet either lol...Here it is. Long way to recover but I will get there
I was told my mandolin playing was terrible. So, I played my guitar for them and all of the sudden they were happy to hear my mandolin again!
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Speedy recovery and keep playing your joy.
Jamie
There are two things to aim at in life: first, to get what you want; and, after that, to enjoy it. Only the wisest of mankind achieve the second. Logan Pearsall Smith, 1865 - 1946
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You moved around so much with that neck brace on I was getting nervous. lol. Playing with numb fingers is tough, I know from a pinched neck nerve that has since healed itself. Bad desk chair and poor posture. Good job and keep getting better!
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Quite nice!
you haven't lost "it." Hope you have a full recovery.
Jim Sims
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Inspiring....in more ways than one.
== John ==
== JOHN ==
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Hang in there, buddy. Music has healing power. Congratulations on playing again.
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Hang in there; it just takes some time, but it will all come back.
"Put your hands to the wood
Touch the music put there by the summer sun and wind
The rhythms of the rain, locked within the rings
And let your fingers find The Music in the Wood."
Joe Grant and Al Parrish (chorus from The Music in the Wood)
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You're surely on you way back. I like it, great start! Keep playing.
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Your video is an inspiring tribute to the instrument you play.
God bless you.
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Wow.. what determination. Thoughts and prayers to a speedy recovery. Still sounding great.
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I have heard that song done much worse by perfectly healthy men. Encouragement: yes, and not just your own.
the world is better off without bad ideas, good ideas are better off without the world
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Well, I thought at least you could do with some buddies to back you up on this. Excellent playing and singing, I'm just sorry my backup isn't better:
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Awsome man. Backup was fantastic. Thanks old sausage and for all the encouraging words
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I was told my mandolin playing was terrible. So, I played my guitar for them and all of the sudden they were happy to hear my mandolin again!
Kentucky KM 505
Blueridge BR140a
Martin D-18
Re: Trying to play again.
Great stuff! Thanks for sharing your healing path and music with us. Your music lifted my spirits and encouraged me to keep at it, even when things get tough.
Just visiting.
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