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I've recently starting working on ; Grey Cat On A Tennessee Farm, Black Widow Romp, Grey Eagle, Little Rabbit, Big Eyed Rabbit, Ducks On The Millpond, Ducks On The Pond, and John Brown's Dream.
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I originally went online with a Commodore 64.....gulp....does that date me or what....went through all the newfangled everfaster more expensive connections as they evolved. Began gaming with Castle...

Aye, I grab at Number 1 and usually tend to play the melody, unless there are no rythmn instruments present, then I will usually switch to guitar, unless the mando rythmn seems to enhance the tune...

Doug,

Thanks, that helps tremendously. I will work with those progressions to see where they fit in and how. I reckon I need to really work to develop my fretboard knowledge, and chordal...

Great discussion with lots of good adivce. Having participated in two sessions in the last 3 days, I had forgotten how limited I am. The rythmic hand I do really well and as suggested, will be in...

Oh shoot, I had forgotten about Maury. I may come down Saturday night if I can after our Goochland afternoon jam!I had an excellent time at my first one, met lots of excellent musicians.

Start the first set with a song or tune that is the one you know best. The jitters are unavoidable... and necessary...and go away the more you put yourself in public situations. I always found that...

I agree, we tend to promote what we know or are familiar with, which is exclusionary rather than definitive. There are so many different traditional old time formats that include virtually most forms...

I would highly recommend " The Slate Mountain Ramblers " for hearing some grreat old time playing. They have a couple of YouTube videos you can watch for a tasty snack. I was lucky to attend a...

Gerry is right, though he is talking about ba session that is by design and agreement meant to be a slow session to learn the tunes. Most of the sessioneers at that particular session are...

I still ain't got the ear learning figured out yet !!! That is my goal though to become independent from the dots. To that end I have begun leaving the sheets home and spend 20 % of my time in a...

I have listened to BG for 30 years and played OT for a year and a half. To me, there are pretty big distictions between the two, yet the crossover between the two is huge. To my ear and in my mind...

When I play rythmn at sessions here, once I have the chordal progression where I like it, I start emulating, playing off the bodhran player. He and I sit next to each other(he is excellent by the...

Thank you F5 for such a clear historical review. Until I can post a photo, it will be an uncertain guess on my part. The information everyone has provided has helped my limited education, and I...

Some great and downright fun fiddle tunes I have been working up

1. Candy Girl - once you get the groove on this one, you just cannot stop playing
2. Roaring River - great fiddle tune from...

Thank you Allan and Mike for such a well written posting that gives great background.. I will post a photo at another time, perhaps later this week. From your descriptions and information, I do...

Whew !! Thanks for the quick replies. John you get a prize for best sense of humor "Teh Gibson-Indeed " !! Had me snorting coffee :-D From looking at photo's, my best guess is that it is most...

Howdy folks,

I recently bought a A-style blonde flat-backed mando. The case is ancient, the mando has a nice mellow bell-like tone. The logo on the headstock is " GIBSON " not " The Gibson". The...

Thank John for posting such a well written/spoken passionate piece about the role music takes in the lives of humanity. I know I identify with his message and that the power of music is and has been...

Thank John for posting such a well written/spoken passionate piece about the role music takes in the lives of humanity. I know I identify with his message and that the power of music is and has been...

I agree with Mike. I always thought in terms of pacing, thematic content, and audience awareness ( group participation). It is always fun to hear, see people's lips moving, heads nodding in time,...

Hiya Carl,

I talked with Mark Campbell about this last night. Said pretty much the same that you have written above. Since he has traveled and met people from that area, he was pretty definitive...

Hiya Carl,

I talked with Mark Campbell about this last night. Said pretty much the same that you have written above. Since he has traveled and met people from that area, he was pretty definitive...