Can I paint a picture of a folk singer type who fits the bill for prissy?

I'm thinking of (several people I've seen actually) an example who sets the finger 'loop tape' going - rate:steady; tone:bland; adds a few melody notes to fit with the singing; sets his head to Tennis - back row Wimbledon Centre Court; and proceeds to issue delightful tones which the organizers then wax lyrical: "marvelous!" (and well said JAYTO).

OK for a floor spot but when you get a whole guest spot filed with the syrup, no wonder newcomers, particularly energetic youngsters think: if this is folk... then I'm off!

No I'm not deriding anyone who puts a bit of dynamism into their performance - however good, basic or non-existant their finger picking - and WILL FLY, an excellent combination of fine technique and dynamic interpretation by the way.

The ones I'm suggesting are the turn off are the ones who you switch on for "NICE track one"; NICE track 2" and so on til we've all dropped off - or gone to the bar.

To M.Ted briefly - see you read my second (short) paragraph. Check the first one for the various styles of finger picking I do actually enjoy playing - I wouldn't bore anyone with the basic prissy style, beside which - there's too much competition anyway!

Ian Fyvie