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by LeeMarsh
Sat Jun 08, 2013 10:44 pm
Forum: Traditional String Instruments
Topic: In Search of the Perfect Pick
Replies: 95
Views: 47224

Re: In Search of the Perfect Pick

I play a Martin D-35 with medium-light strings tuned in Double drop D mostly to accompany folks in sessions. I prefer the Dunlop nylon .60 nylon for most things, especially strumming. I occasionally use a .88 for a little more volume, harder attach, picking melodies. I buy them 6-10 dozen at a time,...
by LeeMarsh
Sat Jun 08, 2013 10:19 pm
Forum: Irish Traditional Music Forum
Topic: info about bodhran
Replies: 14
Views: 5636

Re: info about bodhran

I've been playing Brendan White for 7 years. I got it because it was the lease expensive ($250-300) professional level drum. and I liked the mellow bass sound of the large double skin.

http://www.bodhran.nl/
by LeeMarsh
Sat Jun 08, 2013 10:00 pm
Forum: Irish Traditional Music Forum
Topic: Bodhran drum machine for keeping beat for ITM practice?
Replies: 4
Views: 3174

Re: Bodhran drum machine for keeping beat for ITM practice?

Try the bodhran expert videos. the provide a variety of beats at a variety of speeds.
by LeeMarsh
Thu Dec 06, 2012 12:04 pm
Forum: Irish Traditional Music Forum
Topic: Favorite Male Trad Singers
Replies: 24
Views: 5632

Re: Favorite Male Trad Singers

Pat Egan - Northern Virginia.
Dougie Mclean
John Doyle
by LeeMarsh
Sat Oct 16, 2010 1:21 pm
Forum: The Chiff and Fipple Whistle Forum
Topic: FS: Dixon Low-D, Harper Classic D
Replies: 4
Views: 1201

Re: FS: Dixon Low-D, Harper Classic D

It will be shipped on Monday.
by LeeMarsh
Wed Oct 13, 2010 9:19 am
Forum: Sold and Old
Topic: FS: Dixon Low-D (SOLD), Harper Classic D (PENDING)
Replies: 1
Views: 942

Re: FS: Dixon Low-D, Harper Classic D

The Harper is sold and the Dixon is pending.

Thanks,
Lee.
by LeeMarsh
Wed Oct 13, 2010 9:18 am
Forum: The Chiff and Fipple Whistle Forum
Topic: FS: Dixon Low-D, Harper Classic D
Replies: 4
Views: 1201

Re: FS: Dixon Low-D, Harper Classic D

The Harper is sold and the Dixon is pending.

Thanks and ...
Enjoy Your Music,
Lee Marsh.
by LeeMarsh
Sat Oct 09, 2010 11:36 am
Forum: The Chiff and Fipple Whistle Forum
Topic: FS: Dixon Low-D, Harper Classic D
Replies: 4
Views: 1201

FS: Dixon Low-D, Harper Classic D

Hard times and I need to sell a couple of whistles.

Dixon tunable composite Low-D ($90 new) $50.
Harper Classic D ($135 new) -$75. Sold

Prefer Paypal payment in USA.
Shipping included.

(cross posted in whistle exchange)
by LeeMarsh
Sat Oct 09, 2010 11:34 am
Forum: Sold and Old
Topic: FS: Dixon Low-D (SOLD), Harper Classic D (PENDING)
Replies: 1
Views: 942

FS: Dixon Low-D (SOLD), Harper Classic D (PENDING)

Hard times and I need to sell a couple of whistles.

Dixon tunable composite Low-D ($90 new) $50.
Harper Classic D ($135 new) -$75. Sold
Prefer Paypal payment in USA.
Shipping included.
by LeeMarsh
Sun May 23, 2010 12:03 pm
Forum: The Chiff and Fipple Poststructural Pub
Topic: Movies that are better than the book
Replies: 64
Views: 6757

Re: Movies that are better than the book

The Taming of the Shrew with Liz Taylor and Richard Burton. The book is great but so is the movie.
by LeeMarsh
Tue May 18, 2010 9:36 am
Forum: The Chiff and Fipple Poststructural Pub
Topic: I am SO proud!
Replies: 12
Views: 1860

Re: I am SO proud!

anniemcu wrote:Congratulations to you both! It's no small feat getting through the schooling, and getting through your spouse getting through the schooling is equally commendable! :party:


(edited on acounta i spell sow gud)
Yeh, what she sed, caws I spell gud two.


(Excellent accomplishment)
by LeeMarsh
Tue May 18, 2010 9:27 am
Forum: The Chiff and Fipple Poststructural Pub
Topic: Musical Instrument Smack Down
Replies: 52
Views: 5461

Re: Musical Instrument Smack Down

I was in a wedding where the pianist began the recessional with the opening to Mendelsshon's Wedding March , as one might expect. But as any good Star Wars fan knows, that is very similar to the opening for the last scene in Star Wars . And that's where the pianist went instead. Everyone under 30 w...
by LeeMarsh
Thu Mar 25, 2010 1:48 pm
Forum: The Chiff and Fipple Poststructural Pub
Topic: Digital Recorder for ITM
Replies: 8
Views: 776

Re: Digital Recorder for ITM

I use a BOSS Micro-BR it has more options than I need. but most important it records straight to MP3. It has built in memory but also takes SD cards. My regular MP3 player also takes SD cards so I can record a session and listen to it the next day on the train to work. MP3 is in stereo using a sony ...
by LeeMarsh
Thu Mar 25, 2010 1:22 pm
Forum: Traditional String Instruments
Topic: John Doyle's teaching DVD
Replies: 3
Views: 1576

Re: John Doyle's teaching DVD

Melbay produces a lot of back-up books. When I was first learning Irish backup, Chris Smith's Celtic Back for All Instrumentalists was very helpfull in both understanding the structure, themes, and principles of Irish traditional music. It may not be an authority, but I find I still fall back on som...
by LeeMarsh
Thu Mar 25, 2010 11:23 am
Forum: The Chiff and Fipple Whistle Forum
Topic: Hobgoblin USA
Replies: 14
Views: 2558

Re: Hobgoblin USA

I placed an order a few days ago and have not heard a word and my visa has not been charged.....don't know???? I believe Hobgoblin USA is closed Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday. So if you send it Sunday, they don't see it until some time on Wednesday. They also have a policy to not bill your credit acc...