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GUEST,Denise:^) Unfriendly folk musicians in pubs (124* d) RE: UNFRIENDLY FOLK MUSICIAN IN PUBS 17 Aug 01

An instrument is different becuase every song wasn't written to be sung accompanied. For example, the song I mentioned, "Lovely Agnes," sounds stiff when someone plays along. The only way I can think to describe it is "a loose 3/4 time." There are subtle pauses, etc., that get lost when it's played accompanied.

Sometimes, I just like to lead a song unaccompanied so that I can really appreciate the wonderful harmonies everyone adds.

...but I wasn't meaning to complain about you! I was referring to some actual events I'd experienced.

I know that, when I'm singing/playing, I'll either invite folks to join in before I begin, or folks will catch my eye as I go, and I'll nod if I'd like them to join.

Seriously, I've have many more pleasant experiences than bad ones--the bad ones just make better stories!

Denise:^)

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