I learn many things about my banjo by watching other players and attending workshops in Blythe. One afternoon, a banjo player from one of the bands performing at the festival offers to spend some time showing me tips to help me improve.
He joins me at my friends’ campsite and twists my arms and hands into the perfect playing positions. If only I can duplicate the pretzel like configuration of my body parts he demonstrates to me. Perhaps then I can make my banjo sound as bright and crisp as it sounds when someone who knows what they are doing plays it.
Once I release my limbs from his recommended playing position, I am not flexible enough to immediately replicate the proper banjo playing pose. I am just relieved that no one at the festival is hurt when my arms spring free after my “lesson.” For now I am in banjo rehab trying to undo 2 years of bad habits, assume the correct playing position painlessly and relocate a couple of finger calluses.
WOW, I am jealous big time. Not of the birthday present but the bluegrass. Have looked for something like that around here but have had no luck over the years. I wish you well and anytime I take a 300 mile trip we take the RV, have not lost a house slipper yet. ;>) Good to here from you, my birthday was the 22nd of this month. Still Love ya kid. ;>) GOD BLESS
JD
Jim
Well Happy Birthday to you too!! They used to have a festival in Kinston at the Community College every Feb, but I can’t find it online now. Covaid must have gotten it. Love you too!
Happy belated birthday my friend! Hope you had a great day surrounded by friends with musical instruments ?. Enjoy the winter
I did have a great day. Thanks for the kind words and good luck with those violin lessons.
Sorry to miss your birthday, but HB anyway!
Bob and Biggie
Thank you!!