madabouttrad’s fifteen comments

We have a person who attends our sessions, a real nice guy, but not great in the musicianship department. Noone (who is any good) wants to play with him. more…

I have a similar history as yours. Sometimes I’d have a lot of pain due to the tension. I realized that part of it was that I was grasping the neck too firmly because I was trying to compensate for other flaws in my technique. more…

We have moved to Finnagan’s Wake on Trade more…

Thanks, one and all , for the good advice. They say that consistantly doing crossword puzzles and learning new languages stave off dimentia in old age. i think translating all your rr, L,~ etc. should count in that catagory also. more…

Can anyone tell me where I can find out more about learning the Quebecois foot tapping? I’ve spent a chunk of time trying to find more info on the web but no luck. They have a DVD for everything else, why not that. Sorry it’sa little off topic. more…

Virtual Session of the BBC Radio site has something they call “ slow barndance”. It must have another name besides this. Does anyone know it? Here is the link: more…

Don’t overlook the tuning. Check it often . Sometimes you’re doing everything right but because your tuning may be off a hair your intonation will be off too. Sometimes strings slip a bit while you practice too. more…

Don’t all the Rolands require an amp? Looking for onboard speakers. I also lug around other instruments so don’t want the extra baggage if I don’t have to. more…

At the risk of rehashing old discussions I’d like to ask… is there such a thing as a digital piano that: more…

Anybody out there go to Swanannoa Celtic Week in Ashville, NC? What did you think? It was my first time. Thought it was great. Having trouble reacclimating myself to the “real world” again though. more…