The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #131440   Message #2965796
Posted By: JohnInKansas
15-Aug-10 - 02:25 PM
Thread Name: sex or trad folk: which is best ???
Subject: RE: sex or trad folk: which is best ???
What's the difference?

Both require study, thoughtful preparation, and regular practice to learn the skills necessary for adequate performance.

Shared with appropriate others, even a mediocre performance can be rewarding, and appreciated.

Performed with, or for, someone inappropriate or unappreciative, either can be a total flop.

With either, one can choose whether to be the performer or the recipient participating audience, and the variety of forms, styles, methods, techniques, and instruments available are sufficient for life-long enjoyment of them both.

Neither is - eventually - much fun if you only know "one song" and try to play it the same at every performance.

John