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Michael Johns replied to Dan Miller's discussion Have Any Questions? in the group Flatpicking EssentialsMichael Johns replied to Dan Miller's discussion Have Any Questions? in the group Flatpicking Essentials"Hey, Sawdust, thanks for your suggestions! Maybe, my dissertation wasn't truely accurate. This is my 2 nd time around, trying to get the hang of it.........I tried for several years back in the 60's........but forgot, get it.....ha ha (…"
Michael Johns replied to Todd McFarland's discussion What brand do you play?"what about the new gibson deluxe songwriter/artist cutaway, acou-elec. ill bet the tone is as hot as the abolone soundhole and the mustash bridge......not to mention the many other sexy stuff, did i mention the wood.........…"
Michael Johns replied to Todd McFarland's discussion What brand do you play?"YEA, You go D35........."
Michael Johns replied to Downtown Freddy Brown's discussion Guitar straps and end pin jacks"Thanks, I'll take a look"
Michael Johns replied to Marty Henrickson's discussion Pickers in Alabama?"Hey, Marty
I'm off I20 between B'ham an Atl in Pell City, Sure I'd love to get a group together, we could meet every other week or so.....somewhere...I'm very interested! I'm not sure where Woodstock is, sounds close 30-60…"
Michael Johns replied to Marty Henrickson's discussion Pickers in Alabama?"Paul, get the 8 Vol series from this site, the Essentials course by Tim may. Get the 1st Vol an try it out, then, the 2nd an so on........I have spent alot of $ on stuff and , really this is the Best an you have this forum plus a special Essentials…"
Michael Johns replied to Marty Henrickson's discussion Pickers in Alabama?"Phillip, any relation to Tom Dooley, "hang down your head, Tom Dooley......". He's burried in Alabama I think!mi read an article not long back, and,......oh, I think, Not Alabama but near Merlfest, along a Mainnhwy leading out of…"
Michael Johns replied to Peter Lucas's discussion Rhythm players to hear in the group Flatpicking Essentials"Rodney, do you have any of that course material online, yet? I could sure use a copy of those strumming patterns an when to use them? If so, we could make arrangements for you to email me some of the files? Or Dropbox or whatever. I have a Mac.…"
Michael Johns replied to Dan Miller's discussion Have Any Questions? in the group Flatpicking Essentials"Dan, I'm only on vol ( I have Vol 2 on standby) 1 but have been reading various articles from you about learning to Flatpick and Fiddle Tunes. From what you say, I'll pick up some of the info I'm inquiring about in Volume3; any how,…"
Michael Johns commented on Dan Miller's group Flatpicking Essentials"What are Badges on this web sjte?"
Michael Johns replied to Downtown Freddy Brown's discussion Guitar straps and end pin jacks"Good, wanna send me a couple....... Not sure where to get screw on conchos? Some store reps saiid I needed an end pin loc, that the item would resolve the issue, but never followed up! The Vender who sold me the strap ended up sending me a small pkg…"
Michael Johns replied to Sue Thompson's discussion seeking phosphor strings with a softer feel"I just put some Earnie Ball Lites on my Martin D35 ( Martin recommends Medium). But I find the lites exceptionally easier to play & excellent tonal quality with thes Earnie Ball lites Slinky......give um a go.......I've been trying new…"
Michael Johns posted a discussionNew Studio Equipment
July 4th: couldn't hold out any longer. AlthoughMy Martin DC-1E is Acustic-Elec, Fishman Pre-Amp in a 6 string Cut-a-way........enabling me to plug into my Mac via GarageBand , then practice, record, etc.......My other Martin, D 35 does not have a pre- amp, yet. That being the case, I've been wanting to Amp the D35 somehow......so, I bit the bullet, invested in a New Fishman Loudbox Mini Acoustic Amp (60 Watt& cover) Plus a Shure 57 Mic, Stand, XLR cable, etc. Wow! Am I impressed! Love the…See More
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Great Stuff, Dan! Ive already had that Ah-Ha momment, I knew I'd have someday. Really enjoying the Bass Runs.....G-C-D..........I sometimes forget about the other keys ( homework ). Gotta practice those other keys.........
Also need to start picking up some speed and getting to know my Metronome, better ......( doesn't seem loud enough, could be a weak battery).........
Excited about turning every page........lovin it! Sounds like music, sorta......ha, ha".........I think… Continue
Also need to start picking up some speed and getting to know my Metronome, better ......( doesn't seem loud enough, could be a weak battery).........
Excited about turning every page........lovin it! Sounds like music, sorta......ha, ha".........I think… Continue
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Derek commented on Derek's video
Ragtime Annie
"Hey Craig. Thanks for the kind comment. The credit for this version should really go To Steve Kaufman who's arrangement it is. Good luck with your bluegrass studies, it's wonderful music and great fun to play. I look forward to…"
Craig commented on Derek's videoRagtime Annie
"Derek: Mike above is teaching me blue grass and showed me this site. Fantastic rendition by you of this great song. Thanks for sharing. I'm off to Mike's to practice!!!!"
Clyde J.Ortego replied to Todd McFarland's discussion What brand do you play?"I play a Silvertone Acoustic from back in the Sixties."
Mike FlatPickingBuddy replied to Todd McFarland's discussion What brand do you play?"I have a Guild Bluegrass D40 made in the original factory at Hoboken that has been with me since 1964
I also have a Martin D18 made sometime around 1994 and a 1977 or earlier Yamaha FG336SB"
Derek commented on Derek's videoRagtime Annie
"Thanks Mike. I have to prove to myself that I can play the material as written but once I've done that I start to allow myself some leeway to have fun and drop in my own bits. There's not too much space to do that in SK's version of…"
Mike FlatPickingBuddy commented on Derek's videoRagtime Annie
"Nice picking!! I learnt the self same version from Steve Kaufman but like me you put in a few extra bits. Looks like she has made you do your picking the garage teee heee"
Mike FlatPickingBuddy commented on Erik Sundström's video
Blackberry blossom
"That's nice guys! I like the slower tempo as well, thanks for taking the trouble to put it up."
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