How long to be a "decent picker"

2009-12-20 Thread Chris Thomas
I had the chance to attend the "Blue Ridge Music Makers Guild" Christmas Party (http://www.blueridgemusicmakersguild.com )the other night and enjoy some 'ol time music (in the Galax, Floyd, Woodlawn, Hillsville, Fries, Independence section of VA). One guy was 91 years old & sharp as a tack. He co

Re: Xmas Presents...What Did You Git?

2009-12-20 Thread Chris Thomas
I bought myself a '36 Kalamazoo Mandolin. I also bought a Dude armrest at a rock bottom price (funny part is, I have adjusted my stance/grip and my arm is now over the tail piece---it will be going soon) Chris -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Tate

Roland White

2009-10-18 Thread Chris Thomas
It is intereasting to watch/listen Roland White. It seems like his style and sound changed lover the during his career. He comes in at about 1:10 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dlyzBwA-9qo&feature=related --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because yo

Re: recording tater cam lessons

2009-10-08 Thread Chris Thomas
Has anyone recorded with ooVoo? --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Taterbugmando" group. To post to this group, send email to taterbugmando@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email t

recording tater cam lessons

2009-10-08 Thread Chris Thomas
I had to take a break from the webcam lessons when we had our house remodeled this summer. Well, we are back in and I am getting ready to go I used SightSpeed before and paid $50 year to have the ability to record the lesson. Well, it appears that Logitech bought SightSpeed and now charges

Re: Squirrel Hunters

2009-06-08 Thread Chris Thomas
Very Nice! Your intro shows just how many folks draw on Hartford for inspiration. What kind of oval hole is that. I have a hankering for an oval hole. Chris PS When lacking motivation I keep returing here for mo-jo http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gV98pfwsM3k&feature=PlayList&p=A9409A57D

Re: High technology

2009-03-22 Thread Chris Thomas
I use SightSpeed. (www.sightspeed.com) The program is free, however, the recording capability cost $50 per year. Well worth it. It is simple to use. BTW, they have "live" technical support, they have been helpful each time. Chris --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You receiv

Re: Personal YouTube Videos

2009-02-08 Thread Chris Thomas
Could we create a YOUTUBE site and we all have access to the password/ login? It would serve as a central place to host this stuff. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Taterbugmando" group. To post to t

Re: Personal YouTube Videos

2009-02-08 Thread Chris Thomas
I am a proponent for posting whatever we are working on. This would help to expose us all to more diverse material. In addition, those of us taking lessons from Tater-Mike are working on different things. I think that it would be good to see what other material folks are working on. Chris --~

Re: Building a repertoire

2009-02-04 Thread Chris Thomas
> What would you all say are the "must know" tunes for a basic bluegrass > mandolin player's basic repertoire?  I am looking for fiddle tunes, Here are the some basic fiddle tunes that I have found somewhat universal for most any jam. Some of them DO get old, but the "must know" list is the one

Angeline the Baker

2009-02-04 Thread Chris Thomas
A couple of guys & I have started to play together and see what happens. I am reluctant to use the word "band". But, as of now, it is me and two guys on guitar. So, in an attempt to make the most when you have the least we are going to sing a few verses of Angeline the Baker. I have googled th

FOR SALE-Flatiron Performer

2009-02-02 Thread Chris Thomas
What: 1995 Flatiron Performer Condition: It was expertly refretted & set up (stainless steel fret wire, new nut installed and bridge top) just a few weeks ago by luthier / builder Ward Elliott. I have owned this mandolin for approximately 3 years and it has been played daily. There are a few