I found the clip that was linked by McGrath to be very pleasant.

I think the biggest thing with Jarrells, and Vassars playing is the type of music.

A couple of people have hit on it.

The music they are playing is coming from a tradition of modal tunes and tunings that do not necessarily translate well into the classical definitions.

As for whether they intend to hit every note exactly as it comes out, of course they don't, and neither do you. I don't care how good you think you are, or what instrument you play.

Even on guitars or other fretted instruments, variances in pressure on the string, slight bending, attack, etc, will make the pitch change.

It's what makes the music what it is.

The world is full of "well trained" musicians(?) who can't play worth a damn.(IMHFO)

I personally like the playing of both of these guys.

If you don't like the style they play in, find someone whose style you do like, but don't try to convince me that these guys ain't doin it right. All you will end up doing is convincing me you don't know what right is.


BHSC