Jeff J’s twelve comments

As with all my instruments, I can whistle well enough to entertain myself. Making music that pleases others is another story. more…

Cultures mix. Insisting that influence only goes one way suggests an agenda of some sort. more…

Thinking of intriguing technical strategies for virtual sessions. Technologies that exist, but need some procedures worked out, or, at most, a bit of new technical "glue." more…

I've been amazed at the sheer number of tune submissions: ~5 dozen on this week's summary email! more…

Some players consider O'Carolan tunes too classical-sounding, and not real traditional music. But at most sessions, you'll find O'Carolans welcome more…

There's some neuroscience involved. It comes naturally for some people, some pick it up with practice, and it's really hard for others. more…

I've seen some websites with lists of snippets. Here's one: more…

Tony MacMahon's (gushing) review of this album, fwiw: more…

I got a Dixon low D for similar reasons. The lower octave can be very quiet. Upper, not so quiet. Maybe once my breath control is more developed. more…

I really like the description of "pulse." It reminds me of the term "swing" in jazz. (The term used by musicians, not the "swing music" genre.) "He's got chops, but he can't swing" = "He has good technical ability on his instruments, but he doesn't ha... more…