Beginner Repertoire - Minstrel Banjo2024-03-29T08:33:12Zhttp://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/forum/topics/beginner-repertoire?commentId=2477478%3AComment%3A154898&feed=yes&xn_auth=noAh. So that's what happened t…tag:minstrelbanjo.ning.com,2016-09-09:2477478:Comment:1547152016-09-09T23:11:18.236ZBrian Kimererhttp://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/profile/BrianKimerer
<p>Ah. So that's what happened that night.</p>
<p>Actually, I never touch alcohol before I play in public. I am marginal enough on the instrument without being hampered by that stuff.</p>
<p>I do drink a beer on occasion, but I avoid the stage afterward.</p>
<p>Ah. So that's what happened that night.</p>
<p>Actually, I never touch alcohol before I play in public. I am marginal enough on the instrument without being hampered by that stuff.</p>
<p>I do drink a beer on occasion, but I avoid the stage afterward.</p> Just don't mix this up and pl…tag:minstrelbanjo.ning.com,2016-09-09:2477478:Comment:1546262016-09-09T17:44:58.161ZStrumeliahttp://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/profile/Strumelia
<p>Just don't mix this up and place your hand in a bucket of warm water before playing. Might result in an accident.<br></br> <br></br> <cite>Brian Kimerer said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/forum/topics/beginner-repertoire?commentId=2477478%3AComment%3A154707&xg_source=activity#2477478Comment154707"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>I read that the Geisha are taught to play through such nerves by having them soak their hands in ice water before practicing on…</p>
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<p>Just don't mix this up and place your hand in a bucket of warm water before playing. Might result in an accident.<br/> <br/> <cite>Brian Kimerer said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/forum/topics/beginner-repertoire?commentId=2477478%3AComment%3A154707&xg_source=activity#2477478Comment154707"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>I read that the Geisha are taught to play through such nerves by having them soak their hands in ice water before practicing on their shamisen. </p>
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</blockquote> Moonshine works for me. It d…tag:minstrelbanjo.ning.com,2016-09-09:2477478:Comment:1547122016-09-09T06:04:28.278ZTom Taggarthttp://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/profile/TomTaggart
<p>Moonshine works for me. It doesn't help the playing much, but after a couple of snorts you don't care. :)</p>
<p>Moonshine works for me. It doesn't help the playing much, but after a couple of snorts you don't care. :)</p> lol I was gonna say or you ca…tag:minstrelbanjo.ning.com,2016-09-09:2477478:Comment:1549012016-09-09T00:08:46.582ZChris Prietohttp://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/profile/caprieto
lol I was gonna say or you can just drink a beer :D<br />
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I'm for the most part free from booze but it does help me get loose and not worry so much.
lol I was gonna say or you can just drink a beer :D<br />
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I'm for the most part free from booze but it does help me get loose and not worry so much. I read that the Geisha are ta…tag:minstrelbanjo.ning.com,2016-09-08:2477478:Comment:1547072016-09-08T23:56:43.199ZBrian Kimererhttp://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/profile/BrianKimerer
<p>I read that the Geisha are taught to play through such nerves by having them soak their hands in ice water before practicing on their shamisen. The numbness induced by the cold simulates the poorly functioning hand caused by the nerves that one encounters when one plays in public, and they learn to play through the handicap.</p>
<p>I was thinking that I might try an experiment to see if wrapping my hand around an ice cold beer would serve a similar purpose.</p>
<p>I read that the Geisha are taught to play through such nerves by having them soak their hands in ice water before practicing on their shamisen. The numbness induced by the cold simulates the poorly functioning hand caused by the nerves that one encounters when one plays in public, and they learn to play through the handicap.</p>
<p>I was thinking that I might try an experiment to see if wrapping my hand around an ice cold beer would serve a similar purpose.</p> Hi Chris
Thank you for this.…tag:minstrelbanjo.ning.com,2016-09-08:2477478:Comment:1548982016-09-08T19:57:01.254ZBanjo Houndhttp://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/profile/EricWomersley
<p>Hi Chris</p>
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<p>Thank you for this.</p>
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<p>I haven't played any of the Stephen Foster stuff yet. I have played two of the three Briggs tunes you mention so that maybe the way to but will need to have a look/listen to Ethiopian cracciovienne.</p>
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<p>The idea of performing is to ensure that I get a piece up to standard and performance tempo rather than get 80% of the way there and then moving on. My car crash was a combination of not having the pieces absolutely nailed…</p>
<p>Hi Chris</p>
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<p>Thank you for this.</p>
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<p>I haven't played any of the Stephen Foster stuff yet. I have played two of the three Briggs tunes you mention so that maybe the way to but will need to have a look/listen to Ethiopian cracciovienne.</p>
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<p>The idea of performing is to ensure that I get a piece up to standard and performance tempo rather than get 80% of the way there and then moving on. My car crash was a combination of not having the pieces absolutely nailed down but mostly nerves, my right hand was shaking so much, I juts couldn't get my fingers to move properly!</p>
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<p>Thanks again.</p>
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<p>Eric </p>
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<p><br/> <cite>Chris Prieto said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/forum/topics/beginner-repertoire?xg_source=activity#2477478Comment154620"><div><div class="xg_user_generated">I would say any of the Stephen Foster stuffs. I occasionally play a decent foster medley with oh susana, ring the banjo, Angelina Baker, brudder gum and any other songs I can remember while playing. They are similar enough to transition nicely.<br/> <br/> You can also go for some tunes from Briggs book. A bunch of the tunes in that book transition nicely into and out of each other. I like to do trio of johnny Boker, Jim along Josie and Ethiopian cracciovienne.<br/> <br/> Even though I don't drink often I do have a beer or two before performing in public so I don't freeze up with anxiety haha</div>
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</blockquote> I would say any of the Stephe…tag:minstrelbanjo.ning.com,2016-09-08:2477478:Comment:1546202016-09-08T15:12:05.387ZChris Prietohttp://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/profile/caprieto
I would say any of the Stephen Foster stuffs. I occasionally play a decent foster medley with oh susana, ring the banjo, Angelina Baker, brudder gum and any other songs I can remember while playing. They are similar enough to transition nicely.<br />
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You can also go for some tunes from Briggs book. A bunch of the tunes in that book transition nicely into and out of each other. I like to do trio of johnny Boker, Jim along Josie and Ethiopian cracciovienne.<br />
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Even though I don't drink often I do have a…
I would say any of the Stephen Foster stuffs. I occasionally play a decent foster medley with oh susana, ring the banjo, Angelina Baker, brudder gum and any other songs I can remember while playing. They are similar enough to transition nicely.<br />
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You can also go for some tunes from Briggs book. A bunch of the tunes in that book transition nicely into and out of each other. I like to do trio of johnny Boker, Jim along Josie and Ethiopian cracciovienne.<br />
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Even though I don't drink often I do have a beer or two before performing in public so I don't freeze up with anxiety haha