krs wrote:Every thread turns into a general discussion thread before very long. It's good to start new ones to spread things out a bit.
metascrawl wrote:Loads of good stuff
Jacuzzi_Jackson wrote:Yeah i think the guy can play. But then i don't care about classical training and i'm actively against elitism in music, i often prefer people who have a rudimentary style of play than people who are technically amazing. Playing cello in a style influenced by guitar to me is interesting not wrong. But yes he'd probably never make it on a professional circuit.
nick_md wrote:This may be imposing myself a little bit but if any London based pickers would be so kind as to give me a hands on with their instrument (oo-er) I'd be most grateful. I always feel reluctant to spend much time in a shop trying things out, especially as I'm not particularly great, so a more casual, friendly get together would be top. In fact any acoustic jamming in general would be great, haven't played with other people for a very long time.
Yossarian wrote:Talking of Hendrix, guitar teachers always tell you you should have your thumb behind the neck to provide a better grip. Hendrix never did.
Tempy wrote:He was also a fair deal more talented than your average schmoe. I lament being lax with my thumb positions when learning.
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