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Hey Randymac. This tunes for you! I had a bit of trouble but I've only been playing since the middle of June.

I found the picture in a thrift store in Spokane years ago. The sign says The White Pine King and I think it was taken in Idaho.

Earplugs are optional. I thought I'd post this in this forum as I do have a picture of logs and most loggers are half deaf (foresters too;)) so it wouldn't hurt your ears---too much.

[video=youtube;hizfwHQNrIc]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hizfwHQNrIc&feature=share&list=UU9mFXlXjEJvJoCImQvFXVSg[/video]

I have a book with Orange Blossom Special in it, but I think it might be a while. :laugh:
 
Aye laddie, that be some fair sawin' on them strings there! Nice couple o logs in that picture too!
 
Rookie1 said:
Nice job! Im impressed,daughter is learning to play viola and it doesnt look easy. :rock:
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It isn't. My banjo playing friend tried to talk me into something easier, with frets. After the squealing and screeching (there's a tune with banshee in the title) calm down a bit, there is the battle of playing in tune. I had problems with B yesterday, as you can hear, and I think the D got moved too. Some other stuff went on, like the chin thingy fell off. That's a first.

I have taken my discount college instructor's words as inspiration--"If you can play bassoon, you can play anything." I played bassoon for a few years along with flute and sax, when needed. Yup, I'm a former woodwind nerd. :smile2:
 
Incredible clarity of notes after six months of training.

I am no player myself, but my wife is a pro playing in the orchestra and she teaches violin too. So I have a hunch how difficult it is...
 
Samlock said:
Incredible clarity of notes after six months of training.

I am no player myself, but my wife is a pro playing in the orchestra and she teaches violin too. So I have a hunch how difficult it is...
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Thanks. I don't consider it training. It is too much fun. I tried to play fiddle a long time ago, but couldn't keep the thing in tune. I got rid of it. Now they have these cheap to buy electronic tuning devices and it is a snap to get the strings in tune.

Now, eyes back on your mailbox! :)
 
Well done slowp. I'd like to see someone to try and toss them as cabers!!:kilt:

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Oneday
 
Amplification! Heresy! :)

Remember, I'm a former bassoonist. If you want a nerdy woodwind to play, that would be it although oboe is just a wee bit less. Nope, don't try that at home.

The poor Used Dog. He has stuck it out--hasn't asked to go ootside, but the pained look in his eyes while I played.....such a loyal beastie.
 
I've got an acoustic bass that I (don't) play (very well), but I've been at it a little longer than you Patty. Some people just amaze me, they pick up an insturment and in a few months they are playing pretty fair. Me, it has taken me several years to become a poor player. It doesn't help that the fingers on my left hand keep locking up on the fret's. :(

Andy
 
got a couple few of them tuners, some are plug into the wall with lots of pretty lights, others just a puck with a digital needle... makes all the difference in the world to just be in tune, add rhythm and a few easy notes and anybody can sound good, (its that rhythm thing most of us have trouble with...)

For many years I played in a horrid punk band, almost got signed to a real label... kinda let it all slide for the last few years though... to many idiots, drug addicts, drunks, false promises, lies and liars. Think A.C.-D.C.'s Its a Long Way to the Top...
 
redprospector said:
I've got an acoustic bass that I (don't) play (very well), but I've been at it a little longer than you Patty. Some people just amaze me, they pick up an insturment and in a few months they are playing pretty fair. Me, it has taken me several years to become a poor player. It doesn't help that the fingers on my left hand keep locking up on the fret's. :(

Andy
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My pinky on my left hand has a hard time reaching. I wouldn't have played anything in public that has a high B in it. I have to figure that out.

It seemed like while I was working, I kept bashing my fingers--one took over a year to get better after I fell on it. It has a backwards bend to it now.

Keep on....my friend says it is wrong to call it practice. He says to call it "playing" and make it fun. That's a good point.
 
keep working that pinky, just hit the notes you can get to, eventually you'll find that more and more come to ya, I broke my pinky on my left hand when I was 13-14, the end points at about 45 deg. to the rest of em, but I can kinda use it to play chords and what not, no hitting that 4th fret on the the low E string though.... Tony Iomi of Black Sabbath is missing the tips of his ring and middle finger... on his fretting hand...about halfway back to the 1st knuckle if a seen it right
 

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