Sam,
On to my question: I will have my first hurdy gurdy lesson next week,
and I'm wondering what to expect!
My own experience is that the HG really isn't like any other instrument,
so don't expect too much, too soon. I've never progressed as slowly in
learning an instrument as with the HG. Also, I know of no instrument
that needs so much routine maintenance. The fact that you have a
teacher is a very, very good thing. Mysterious rituals like cottoning,
string-shimming, tangent and bridge tuning and wheel care are an
indispensable part of the playing the instrument, but very difficult to
learn without someone to show you the way. Try not to get frustrated at
how much there is to learn all at once. With patience, it will all come
together in time.
- Marty
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Martin Lodahl of Auburn, California
UNIX Pro, Musician, Motorcyclist
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