Sng/Ssn L Stoke N Kent UK poss 22/9Mar?

Subject: RE: Sng/Ssn L Stoke N Kent UK poss 22/9Mar?
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 16 Mar 09 - 06:59 PM

You should however be warned that if you attend Dead Horse Morris there is a severe risk that Mark Lawson will tell you more than you ever dreamed possible (or wanted to know) about something. It could be almost anything. He is of course very well informed and interesting, but sometimes in more detail than you REALLY wanted.

Subject: RE: Sng/Ssn L Stoke N Kent UK poss 22/9Mar?
From: Kev The Clogs
Date: 16 Mar 09 - 03:45 PM

Dead Horse Morris are doing the Museum of Kent Life on the 10th April - Bishop Gundulf's Morris are doing the same venue on the 4th and the 12th April!!!!

Just shows what good taste the Museum has!!!!

BGM - Margarine Free Zone - say no more!

Subject: RE: Sng/Ssn L Stoke N Kent UK poss 22/9Mar?
From: Dead Horse
Date: 16 Mar 09 - 01:11 PM

There is some what says that the merest association with BGM is enough to drive ya insane.
On the uvva hand, there is some troof in the opposite idea that any association would appear perficly sane by comparison.
See also this ugly lot

Subject: RE: Sng/Ssn L Stoke N Kent UK poss 22/9Mar?
From: The Barden of England
Date: 16 Mar 09 - 09:12 AM

Oh yes Richard, how right you are :-)
John Barden

Subject: RE: Sng/Ssn L Stoke N Kent UK poss 22/9Mar?
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 16 Mar 09 - 08:19 AM

This could easily be a very damaging weekend!

Subject: RE: Sng/Ssn L Stoke N Kent UK poss 22/9Mar?
From: The Barden of England
Date: 16 Mar 09 - 05:58 AM

I'll be missing on 19th. April as I have a gig that afternoon with Adrian O'. On Friday 17th and Saturday 18th. April the dancers and musicians from Gloucester will be 'chez nous', so if anybody is up to it we will be holding sessions on both nights from about 8pm until falling down time - and believe me these guys are GOOD. PM me for details of where the sessions will be held.
John Barde

Subject: RE: Sng/Ssn L Stoke N Kent UK poss 22/9Mar?
From: fisheye
Date: 16 Mar 09 - 05:49 AM

What is this Bishop Gundulf thing I read about, and now requiring groupies no less.If not too far buried deep in the Welds of Kent,
I believe an educated participation should be called for. I have met
some of the individuals and find them pleasant company. as to the group total never. Will it be educational to capture ?

fisheye

Subject: RE: Sng/Ssn L Stoke N Kent UK poss 22/9Mar?
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 16 Mar 09 - 05:15 AM

It's safer than staring at your shirts.

Subject: RE: Sng/Ssn L Stoke N Kent UK poss 22/9Mar?
From: melodeonboy
Date: 16 Mar 09 - 05:10 AM

Hang on a minute! VT asked what she could do to stay sane. Surely you're not suggesting that associating with Bishop Gundulf is a means of maintaining sanity! I always thought the opposite was true (tee-hee)!

Subject: RE: Sng/Ssn L Stoke N Kent UK poss 22/9Mar?
From: Dead Horse
Date: 15 Mar 09 - 10:21 PM

Groupies enter here.

Subject: RE: Sng/Ssn L Stoke N Kent UK poss 22/9Mar?
From: Kev The Clogs
Date: 15 Mar 09 - 04:37 PM

Yeahhhh VT - come and be a Bishop Gundulf groupee :-)

Subject: RE: Sng/Ssn L Stoke N Kent UK poss 22/9Mar?
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 15 Mar 09 - 03:36 PM

If you lookat the Bisop Gundulf website, VT, you will see that there is something happening almost every weekend over the summer - July is a bit quiet so far - but a pretty hectic year is planned.

Subject: RE: Sng/Ssn L Stoke N Kent UK poss 22/9Mar?
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 15 Mar 09 - 10:17 AM

last for the season will be the April one (19 April)

arrghhh! Kent Folk withdrawal. What am I gonna do to stay sane?

Subject: RE: Sng/Ssn L Stoke N Kent UK poss 22/9Mar?
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 15 Mar 09 - 09:36 AM

Well, nearly everyone, but you and Richard definitely are welcome MGAS.

It is likely that after this one the last for the season will be the April one (19 April) because then there will be different bunches of people (and sometimes all of us) missing each weekend at festivals and stuff.

Subject: RE: Sng/Ssn L Stoke N Kent UK poss 22/9Mar?
From: Kev The Clogs
Date: 15 Mar 09 - 09:24 AM

Everyone is allowed in that's what is so nice :-)

Subject: RE: Sng/Ssn L Stoke N Kent UK poss 22/9Mar?
From: My guru always said
Date: 15 Mar 09 - 09:16 AM

What about people without mandolins? Are they allowed in?

Subject: RE: Sng/Ssn L Stoke N Kent UK poss 22/9Mar?
From: Abdul The Bul Bul
Date: 15 Mar 09 - 03:03 AM

Hey Kev, that first one is a Beaut with the full fretboard. Not seen any like that.

Al

Subject: RE: Sng/Ssn L Stoke N Kent UK poss 22/9Mar?
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 14 Mar 09 - 12:48 PM

How very kewl! I have not been practising much. Not even guitar, though I purchased 2 books at Allegro music shop in Chelmsford today.

Must get on with both. But first, the laundry and dinner (chili) call.

Subject: RE: Sng/Ssn L Stoke N Kent UK poss 22/9Mar?
From: Kev The Clogs
Date: 14 Mar 09 - 12:27 PM

The last one wasn't as good as I thought it would be, but this seems much more useful wouldn't you say!!!

Kev

Ps wonder who will get the "100" on this one?

Subject: RE: Sng/Ssn L Stoke N Kent UK poss 22/9Mar?
From: Kev The Clogs
Date: 14 Mar 09 - 11:48 AM

Try this one as well!!!

Kev

Subject: RE: Sng/Ssn L Stoke N Kent UK poss 22/9Mar?
From: Kev The Clogs
Date: 14 Mar 09 - 11:39 AM

I'm really getting into this chord stuff for the old Mando!!!

Pete and VT - just go and have a look at this here!!

How cool is that??!!!!!!!

Kev

Subject: RE: Sng/Ssn L Stoke N Kent UK poss 22/9Mar?
From: Kev The Clogs
Date: 14 Mar 09 - 10:43 AM

Yes DH, Gundulf's are now a margarine free zone - all musicians, dancers and members that have left are all welcome to return :-)

I'll be updating the site with photos of 2008 in the near future.

Kev

Subject: RE: Sng/Ssn L Stoke N Kent UK poss 22/9Mar?
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 13 Mar 09 - 04:59 PM

hooray!

Subject: RE: Sng/Ssn L Stoke N Kent UK poss 22/9Mar?
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 13 Mar 09 - 04:51 AM

I am pleased to say that it looks pretty definite that we will have Clive Lever.

Subject: RE: Sng/Ssn L Stoke N Kent UK poss 22/9Mar?
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 12 Mar 09 - 02:19 PM

He is the website operator for the pub - see www.the-nags-head.blogspot.cm

Subject: RE: Sng/Ssn L Stoke N Kent UK poss 22/9Mar?
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 12 Mar 09 - 02:13 PM

So hope I don't find out what it is like to fall off a guitar.

Who is Dave J?

Subject: RE: Sng/Ssn L Stoke N Kent UK poss 22/9Mar?
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 12 Mar 09 - 11:42 AM

I didn't tell him Kev. Honest!

Subject: RE: Sng/Ssn L Stoke N Kent UK poss 22/9Mar?
From: Dead Horse
Date: 12 Mar 09 - 11:34 AM

I understand that congratulations are in order to all at Gundulfs for becoming a margarine free zone at last.
Will there be an announcement to that effect in your updated website, Kev? :-)

Subject: RE: Sng/Ssn L Stoke N Kent UK poss 22/9Mar?
From: Abdul The Bul Bul
Date: 12 Mar 09 - 08:13 AM

oops caps off

Subject: RE: Sng/Ssn L Stoke N Kent UK poss 22/9Mar?
From: Abdul The Bul Bul
Date: 12 Mar 09 - 08:13 AM

OH YES WE WILL RICHARD. TILL OUR DADDY TAKES THE T BIRD AWAY

Subject: RE: Sng/Ssn L Stoke N Kent UK poss 22/9Mar?
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 12 Mar 09 - 08:10 AM

I think that was Joe Tex, wasn't it? Sorry Dilligaf.

Incidentally, anent another thread, I will NOT be handing out marks out of 10, and I will NOT be prescribing detention or suspension from the school cricke team if anyone (a) uses a cribsheet (b) forgets the words (c) falls off the guitar (d) sings out of tune or time.

We are there to have fun, aren't we?

And will we??

Subject: RE: Sng/Ssn L Stoke N Kent UK poss 22/9Mar?
From: Abdul The Bul Bul
Date: 12 Mar 09 - 06:23 AM

Do we need a bump?

Subject: RE: Sng/Ssn L Stoke N Kent UK poss 22/9Mar?
From: Abdul The Bul Bul
Date: 11 Mar 09 - 06:38 AM

Just thought I'd bump it up.
Singers night at Faversham tonight if anyone fancies it.

Al

Subject: RE: Sng/Ssn L Stoke N Kent UK poss 22/9Mar?
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 10 Mar 09 - 08:53 AM

Look forward to seeing you Dave. Do you sing or play? Bring your voice and instrument!

Subject: RE: Sng/Ssn L Stoke N Kent UK poss 22/9Mar?
From: GUEST
Date: 10 Mar 09 - 07:31 AM

Hi Woodsie and Hoffmeister
Nice pics, will come along to meet you on the 29th and am looking forward to it.
If you can think of anything relevent to add to the site please let me know, I will be pleased to post.
I am planing some shots on the 29th and perhaps a couple of clips for the site.
Dave J

Subject: RE: Sng/Ssn L Stoke N Kent UK poss 22/9Mar?
From: Pierre Le Chapeau
Date: 09 Mar 09 - 05:53 PM

I am looking forward to the year ahead I enjoy these get tog-ethers ,Roll on sing sessions, roll on Knockholt. its important to post these events.

Subject: RE: Sng/Ssn L Stoke N Kent UK poss 22/9Mar?
From: Kev The Clogs
Date: 07 Mar 09 - 05:02 PM

Not had time to do anything yet - I've been updating our Morris Dancing Website and our new Programme of events for the year ahead!!

Subject: RE: Sng/Ssn L Stoke N Kent UK poss 22/9Mar?
From: Pierre Le Chapeau
Date: 07 Mar 09 - 12:25 PM

Well done Tam.
Go for it. Its will help you I promise. Involve your instruments and Play along.
There are better sites out there but get the hang of this one first.
Regards Pierre.

Subject: RE: Sng/Ssn L Stoke N Kent UK poss 22/9Mar?
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 07 Mar 09 - 04:16 AM

woohoo! that jam studio thingie is fun.

Subject: RE: Sng/Ssn L Stoke N Kent UK poss 22/9Mar?
From: Pierre Le Chapeau
Date: 06 Mar 09 - 01:49 PM

Saints alive.
I think I ought to re thrase that.
sit there playing by meself, I suffer from this Dyslexia thing you know, But I dont care.

Subject: RE: Sng/Ssn L Stoke N Kent UK poss 22/9Mar?
From: Pierre Le Chapeau
Date: 05 Mar 09 - 09:37 AM

Mr Bridge "I am going for the copy write on the pintatonic scale. Mr Barden Indeed,
"I put it to you all, Twas it not a humble spelling mistake on my behalf ? That brought about this break through in music.

Kev and Vt , once mastered if you want to play my Pintatonic scale in D with backing from a struming guitar in the same key,Follow this.
                                                               
Go to google.
                                                                Click on web page.
                                                                Type in search bar.
                                                                  Jam studio.com.
Up it will come click on the very first site.

Fill the boxes in front of with D taken from the chord rack.
Choose the guitar style you want to accompany from the style rack.
You can do the same with drums and bass but I tend to stick with just a guitar strumming/optional ?
Important click on the Loop box for continual loop in D. or you can have chord changes in every box if you want.
Turn your speakers on.
There is a tempo button on the far left. choose your tempo. I choose 120/ optional
press the play button under the chord rack for a continuous loop in D or whatever you wish.

I find it makes playing Mandolin scales much more fun then just sitting there.
its gives a sense of rhythm to play scales to.                     
And I have learned quicker then just siting there Playing with me self .Go for it.

Subject: RE: Sng/Ssn L Stoke N Kent UK poss 22/9Mar?
From: Dead Horse
Date: 05 Mar 09 - 09:35 AM

I tried typing that scale into Gargle, but my cerveza wouldn't let me.
When I saw the pintatonic scale mentioned, I assumed it was a typo for Pinto-tonic, which is a medicinal potion for white horses.
Stops 'em from becoming Dead Horses.
And I always thought a mandril was the bit on ya boring tool that held the bits.
I usually hold me own bits, but sometimes a kindly passing stranger will oblige.

Subject: RE: Sng/Ssn L Stoke N Kent UK poss 22/9Mar?
From: melodeonboy
Date: 05 Mar 09 - 03:57 AM

Yes, Richard. That's the one!

Subject: RE: Sng/Ssn L Stoke N Kent UK poss 22/9Mar?
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 05 Mar 09 - 03:53 AM

Dos, a beer, a Mexican beer
Ray, a man who buys me beer
Me, a man Ray buys beer for
Far, a long way for a beer
So, I think I'll ahve a beer
La--ger? No, I'll have a beer
Tea? No, I said a beer
Which will bring us back to Dos..

Subject: RE: Sng/Ssn L Stoke N Kent UK poss 22/9Mar?
From: melodeonboy
Date: 05 Mar 09 - 02:59 AM

I seem to remember that John Barden has a song about the pintatonic scale, although to be absolutely accurate, his song's about the pintabeer scale (an ancient scale from which the pintatonic scale was developed, primarily, but not exclusively, for female musicians, many of whom found that the pintabeer scale caused strain in the right wrist while playing).

Over to you, Mr. Barden. Let's hear it (or rather, as this is an internet forum, let's see it).

Subject: RE: Sng/Ssn L Stoke N Kent UK poss 22/9Mar?
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 05 Mar 09 - 02:42 AM

The pintatonic scale deserves its own thread. We could have a pintatonic scale festival.

All kinds of activities, including:

A new way to play water glasses. Pint glasses filled to variying levels with different Ales. Which Ales would be on the upper end of the scale? Which on the lower?

Drink to the note - Whenever a muso with comparable Ale in his/her glass hears matching Ale note played he/she must drink to the note.

Any other ideas?

I did not get enough sleep last night.

Subject: RE: Sng/Ssn L Stoke N Kent UK poss 22/9Mar?
From: Pierre Le Chapeau
Date: 04 Mar 09 - 07:33 PM

Richard
I hold you in very high regard re Mandolin. And if you say play G major so be it. I will remember that, Thanks. Us newbies need info like that.

Subject: RE: Sng/Ssn L Stoke N Kent UK poss 22/9Mar?
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 04 Mar 09 - 07:01 PM

Hardly ever worth playing G7 on a mandolin (0021) play G major (023).

But you don't want me to teach you mandolin, you want someone like Cliff Bayliss.

Subject: RE: Sng/Ssn L Stoke N Kent UK poss 22/9Mar?
From: Pierre Le Chapeau
Date: 04 Mar 09 - 04:28 PM

God this is like playing in a studio Wow.Ok its the same key but it dont matter.Iam not ready to change key yet so Iam staying on D.The next one will be G.Yes you can set it to change key The drum and bass backing is great. You set the Tempo. Its not has good has Garage Band on my Apple Mac but it will do for work.I wont post no more till you guys get back to me and you are ready for the studio.Good Luck folks.

Melodeonboy You are sharp eyed Re Pintatonic.I agree a excellent scale invented by Pierre Le Chapeau.
The women can through a few Gins in with it?

Subject: RE: Sng/Ssn L Stoke N Kent UK poss 22/9Mar?
From: Pierre Le Chapeau
Date: 04 Mar 09 - 03:51 PM

Kev & Tam
Ok May I suggest you start with the D it fairly simple and I found it easy with the Plectrum.
When you have mastered it to a certain extent you can have some real fun doing mandolin lead .

by adding some backing with guitars in the same Key of D.
This has helped me no end today.

Im Giving all my secrets away here.

Let me know when you are ready for the guitar backing site.You wont find it.But once you are on it its so simple and its dead safe I have been on it all day and I am going back on it now.


Im sorry I can not Cut and Paste from the workplace so you will have to follow my lead again.