The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #119096   Message #2583636
Posted By: terrier
07-Mar-09 - 09:36 PM
Thread Name: breakneck speed and Irish Music
Subject: RE: breakneck speed and Irish Music
Thanks Smokey, it's just that some people are more enthusiastic than others. When I was many years younger and more enthusiastic than my ability warranted, I would feel the gentle hand of experiance on my shoulder offering contextual help. They never complained about my playing or said I was playing it wrong, but just gave friendly advice and guidence and led by example. That's something I've tried to carry on and use as a sort of Mantra( if that's a good explanation). I still regard my early mentors with great affection that they took the time and patience to impart their own feelings for the Music to me. Maybe we should all take a step back and give some room.