Yes, Margo - sorry! Fingerstyle playing...

My excuse for the faux-pas is that I don't use a plectrum (flatpick or whatever) when I play guitar, even though I started out that way...

As to the comment about balance of a guitar when standing - once a strap has given way whilst you are playing, you never make that mistake again!!

I understand what you are trying to say, Mooh, but you know as well as I do that your playing style evolves around your needs!!

As to not gripping an instrument, tell that to a trumpeter!! Or a flautist!! I was going to say a Bodhran player, but that's not an instrument, is it?!!

;-)

Any road up, there are always exceptions to prove every rule - it would be a dull world if we all did things the same way...

I'm off out to a session, now, with my big piano accordion. Can't grip that! But it has two straps for additional security!!

TTFN

Bernard