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Post by slidingwolf on Sept 20, 2019 13:15:15 GMT
The old blues guys I had the privilege to learn from (Louisiana Red, John Cephas, Jerry Ricks) had/have no problem with us white blokes playing "their" music. In fact they were only too pleased that someone somewhere wanted to keep it alive. In their communities (so they say) it's seen as grandpa's music and, with a few notable exceptions, no-one's interested in learning and playing it.
If you do it with respect, and not as a joke, I think it's fine. I do, however, draw the line at doing "Good Morning Little School Girl."......
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Post by slidingwolf on May 5, 2019 19:46:00 GMT
Love this. Thanks for posting.
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Post by slidingwolf on Apr 16, 2019 19:07:14 GMT
Have you read Mance's book? If you have you're the only other person I've met who has. Some facinating stuff in there: everything from his personal exeperince of the Jim Crow laws to his thoughts on "that rascal Bobby Dylan." And all the personal stuff like breaking a string if he saw his "best girl" dancing with someone else. A wonderful read. I loved his quotes about Lightin Hopkins` only playing in one key, whereas Mance played in any. It is an excellent read and the Texas drawl dialect, really takes you into the time and place. Along with the Blind Will Mctell biography, Hand Me My Travelin` Shoes. It is the best I have read. Agreed. I enjoyed Hand Me My Travlin' Shoes as well. An insane amount of research must have gone into that book. And it's a good excuse to add this to the thread:
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Post by slidingwolf on Apr 16, 2019 16:30:50 GMT
Yes Martin, the Mance Lipscomb biography is an excellent read. Also a great player in any key or style. BTW. I have just received my copy of Preachin the Blues` book. I found a used one cheap online, will start it after the Woody Guthrie I am reading at the moment. Cheers. Have you read Mance's book? If you have you're the only other person I've met who has. Some facinating stuff in there: everything from his personal exeperince of the Jim Crow laws to his thoughts on "that rascal Bobby Dylan." And all the personal stuff like breaking a string if he saw his "best girl" dancing with someone else. A wonderful read.
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Post by slidingwolf on Apr 14, 2019 22:14:17 GMT
One of the best, if not the best autobiog I've read is "I Say Me For A Parable" by Mance Lipscomb. It's hard going because it's written as he spoke, in his own Texas dialect/accent, but an excellent and informative read, if you can get hold of a copy. As with Son House, not one for the twiddly bits but he could keep them dancing all night with that driving beat, even with bust fingers and a jack knife for a slide: One of my heroes.
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Post by slidingwolf on Apr 13, 2019 10:55:22 GMT
Brutal truth, I decided to keep the Strat. I couldn't justify losing it for a guitar that would only be used on the occasional track. I'm happy with this, and it shows not to make GAS purchases hastily. Agreed. If you're not going to play it, there's no point in having one.
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Post by slidingwolf on Apr 10, 2019 21:58:46 GMT
Hi Flashart, I'm intrigued. What did you decide in the end?
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Post by slidingwolf on Apr 10, 2019 18:09:29 GMT
If you haven't come across it already, the book, "Preachin' the Blues. The Life and Times of Son House," by Daniel Beaumont, is well worth a read.
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Post by slidingwolf on Apr 9, 2019 22:19:27 GMT
slidingwolf I remember someone once describing him as 'the terrifying Son House'. That combination of slide and voice! He is taking no prisoners. Do not mess. thanks for posting Indeed. A force of nature. Certainly none of your fiddly diddly twiddly dee with Mr Eddie House. Pushed it right to the edge of destruction and then just about managed to keep it there. Probably shouldn't post this on here - (sorry Keith & co) - he's not even playing guitar but the power and presence is amazing.
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Post by slidingwolf on Apr 9, 2019 19:33:29 GMT
I've been playing slide for over 50 years now; my first 'slide' was a chromed copper central heating radiator valve cover I nicked from my mum's house (actually two, but I don't think she noticed)!. Still have one. I used that with my first decent guitar, a red label FG180. These days my preference is for heavy chromed brass (Dunlop #228). I like my slides to have a bit of friction or slight roughness to excite more energy into the strings, and I have one dedicated slide guitar which I tune to either G or D. I can't stand super-smooth 'hi-tech' slides like the Wolfram stuff; too anaemic, and for that reason I'm not a fan of Martin Simpson's slide work. It's a tricky technique to master; damping strings you don't want sounding and getting a smooth, controlled vibrato takes time and much practise. Hi Snakestretcher, over the years, I've tried almost every thing but have to confess a copper chromed central heating valve cover is a new one on me! Although I think Son House used a length of copper pipe..... Good excuse to add him to this thread anyway. And certainly not using a super smooth Wolfram slide
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Post by slidingwolf on Mar 9, 2019 16:43:32 GMT
Or this one:
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Post by slidingwolf on Mar 9, 2019 16:42:06 GMT
And another example:
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Post by slidingwolf on Mar 9, 2019 16:40:06 GMT
As we had some chat about resonators on another thread I thought I'd post a few more examples of making clunking noises and playing under water here:
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Post by slidingwolf on Mar 3, 2019 18:40:05 GMT
There's a lot of good advice on here, flashart, and yes, a Michael Messer reso is a very good bet. The most important thing with a reso is the set up and a lot of the off the shelf factory ones fail on that score. The Michale Messer ones will avoid that problem. On the practical side, tricones are quite heavy and cumbersome so I would try some different types before you buy, if at all possible, to make sure it's what you really want.
Also, are you looking to play slide or standard fingerpick? if you want the former then you need the strings set higher than standard to avoid neck rattle and I would also advise heavier gauge strings to make the cone(s)work hard. The factory set up will not normally have heavier strings.
And no, I'm not going to talk you out of buying one!
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Post by slidingwolf on Jan 2, 2019 16:40:26 GMT
andyhowell, when I went to senior school, I was encouraged to play an instrument. I wanted to play the guitar. Please sir I've always wanted to play the guitar,sir. Please can I play the guitar sir. That's the only instrument I've ever wanted to play sir. Please sir.
And the answer was, no you can't "because the headmaster doesn't consider it to be a proper, classical instrument." Wonder what John Williams would have to say about that......?
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