What fun...very good , you are "King of the cover in the bathroom"...excellent yob

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(27 replies, posted in Other string instruments)

I dont know if it makes sense saying this but switching rolls , for me anyway, is a matter of following the melody over the hump[switch]..I have a book by tony trescheka [sp?] that teaches songs that have switch -ups in them..hope that helps..marc

much of what i do is clawhammer or sometimes called frailing i prefer clawhammer which is another can of worms..you can see steve martin doing this style in some of his  youtube vids..

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(27 replies, posted in Other string instruments)

hey flat picker and fellow banjo mates check this out..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1jn3KCZEqxc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrlqQ1_v … re=related

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(3 replies, posted in Recording)

Hey Ken, I have a BR8 and I know russel does too. I like mine fine but the zip disk transfer to your computer can be a hassel figuring  out. It has great effects and capability. However they have straight to cd recording studios now that I would like to have. Thats a great price to by the way I paid alot more. Never cared much for audacity.  marcalan

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(16 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Brilliant Phil...I enjoyed this very much well done young man..marcalan

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(46 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)

Try putting an "e" on the end of the word ####e may not rhymn tho wink

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(4 replies, posted in Songwriting)

very NICE..Phil  I would think Pete Seeger and Woody Gutherie  would sing in chorus..Hope we all dont have these wars to think about but I know we will.. Well done Brother in Arms..  take up your pen and march forward.......marcalan

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(13 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)

Hey this is great ..Lena had sent this to me also...Fantastic work by this duo..I'm a bit familiar of the joys of this art..as you can see on myspace pictures..Might be a good place for me to live but I think just a tad to cool for my thin blood..marcalan

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(18 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)

Still interested in that "Devon Banjo Gypsies" gig.... get them fingers lightnin' fast..

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(18 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)

Thanks ya'll....Best Wishes to you

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(18 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)

Holiday Travell  hope you enjoy
Here's my latest recording dipicting the Heros of Holiday Travell..Best Wishes to all of you here on Chordie..
http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fu … =246645016

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(24 replies, posted in Recording)

Well now...Lena just sent me Deaths and Paupers on youtube..I dont get on the forum much but when I see something so imaginative and moving as this piece and the good, very good, work that all of you have done I was moved to put in my voice, I cant say enough and the compliments seem to fall flat but just to say GOOD JOB, WELL DONE doesnt seem enough.
I do think this should be entered into some kind of compition. If you havent seen this here it is.Wow I MEAN WOW..marcalan
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PHOSV_93wsk

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(3 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)

If i remember correctly I paid about 479.00 for it

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(3 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)

i have one ...just saw this..its been good to me

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(21 replies, posted in Songwriting)

I do ...too much baggage there..sorry

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(27 replies, posted in Other string instruments)

evsynator...if you have an open back banjo try putting some foam or sock or the like between the rod and the head this will dampen the volume ..i have this in place a rolled up sock also works...went to your website you are a talented fella with your photography and your music good work well done pat on the back...Buffalo tangier site looks pretty good ..Doreen try musicmoose.org great free lessons for scruggs style..from basics to advanced, you'll be there in no time believe me the excitment this instrument provides is wonderful and there are so many different things you can do with it other than bluegrass check out bela fleck..regarding claw hammer style I was taught to use my index finger but i do use my middle now it seems more comfortable but rewally I use both..I dont see where it makes a difference..Wait till you discover drop thumbing...Flatpicker I just googled earth to where you live looks like plenty of open space for all of us what do ya think? The Devon Banjo Gypsies? catchy band name HUH?

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(10 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)

I took my dog out before I sold the car....oooops.....twice lol

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(27 replies, posted in Other string instruments)

just googled earth to where you are to see if i could hear ya playin...one more thing my friend you need to find a shed/ out building/ or if youre lucky you live alone ..others dont take kindly to our practise and in the Deep South US they call it shedding...you'll have fun with this instrument garunteed

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(27 replies, posted in Other string instruments)

wey hey young man...clawhammer is very good to start with and is just as impressive as scruggs style when learning all there is to know about clawhammer..i actually try to do both for the variation relief. I used to argue the point with my teacher back down South but when i saw and heard what he did with it I was convinced about clawhammer...Do what you will Im just glad to have another banjo person on board....marcalan

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(21 replies, posted in Songwriting)

THE BUCK STOPS WHERE?

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(19 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Ken...way to go buddy..makes me think Billy Joel right away...rightous topic as well...one of my soap boxes...keep going...marcalan

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(8 replies, posted in About Chordie)

Thanks for your suggestions....AAAARRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGGG..I GIVE UP

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(13 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)

Happy Birthday, Silver linings to your clouds over Ireland..Have a Great Day..marcalan


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IbUl_E-R … re=related

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(8 replies, posted in About Chordie)

Thanks guys..I have a new color cartridge...printer settings have never been touched..
printer drivers? draft mode?
its only the chord grids I'm not getting...and im printing off the artist/song site not someones book
the blue chord names are above the lyrics so i know its not the ink
how do I check the printer setttings?

and it is like I said before it used to print out just fine then one day ...booom!
Thanks for responding so fast...marcalan
ps the song is Sunny by Bobby Hebb......  good ol tune needs resurecting

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(8 replies, posted in About Chordie)

I know ive posted this over and over and dont get any satisfaction I know you guys well enough to know someone else is having this problem and if its my computer.... the only one in the world that does this... I would be amazed.....Now why dont the chord diagrams print when they used to ?????????????????????????????????????????????????  James, Roger,Upyerkiltand who ever else on board youre lettin me drown mates and I wont take lightly too itt  ARRRRRRRR