I did a search and could find nothing on this, so I'm starting a new thread. Hope I'm not duplicating a topic.

I'm wondering about 'catters theories on how Bill Monroe was able to hit those really high notes. I was priviledged to see Bill perform at a number of festivals over the years, and I observed that he would tap his foot extra vigerously when reaching for those contra-tenor notes. I'm wondering if he tied a string to his big toe, ran it up his pants leg, and attached it to a rubber band wrapped around the family jewels. If that wouldn't deliver that "high lonesome" sound I can't think of what would. Any help or other ideas appreciated.

Janie