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November 21st 2009	Problems with my pick up.	PaddyFranklin	3	November 21st 2009
November 21st 2009	Hohner Black Dot Accordion	vacoreye	1	November 21st 2009
November 20th 2009	When is a session not a session ? ...ongoing discussion.....	Guernsey Pete	44	November 25th 2009
November 20th 2009	3QuarterSet 1.0 Preview	Michael Eskin	17	November 23rd 2009
November 20th 2009	Olwell, Keyless African Blackwood flute - for sale	gtag	7	November 21st 2009
November 20th 2009	'Out of Print' recordings	Shylock	3	November 22nd 2009
November 20th 2009	Is trad music becoming too academic	sligeach	185	November 25th 2009
November 20th 2009	tune id please	Eòsaph	2	November 20th 2009
November 20th 2009	Ladies and Gentlemen: The Irish Harp	Joe CSS	35	November 22nd 2009
November 20th 2009	harmonica brace/london	rumpole	10	November 21st 2009

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Re: Accordion Style

this is not my favored ornamentation style, but i think those who are critiqueing his rhythm or tempo are misplaced....i think they are reacting to the ornamentation style. it's not for me, but to be fair to the lad, i think both his pace and his beat/sw… more…

Re: The Various Cross-bowing Methods

David Dude, contrary to your impression of Burke's playing, he frequently does strong emphasis with an up bow, particularly on down beats. I've seen this, in person, again and again. more…

Re: The Various Cross-bowing Methods

In younger days, I took lessons from Kevin Burke, and I've had a number of opportunities to enjoy his playing--especially his bowing--at close range. more…

Re: Accordion Style

One aspect of the beauty of John Whelan's music is the ornaments are behind the music, not in front of it. It is not an easy task, especially playing the box at speed. He is one of the most tasteful players there is. more…

Re: Reel for Banjo

I find that Silver Spear and Maid Behind The Bar are similar enough to confuse me (it doesn't take much) so I separate them with Miss McLeod. The key change snaps me out of it. more…