Larson Brothers Fancy Playing http://www.alansondheim.org/larson.jpg https://youtu.be/ay4fMHNEMBI video!! Larson Brothers 1920s parlor guitar fancy playing - working on new techniques and ever-mindful of the delicacy of the instrument. The bridge had been replaced four times; we had a custom bridge built from scratch for it. Using slack nylon strings (tuned low) to keep the tension down. And while I'm playing it oddly, I'm well aware of the amazing construction of the instrument. We originally found it at a second-hand guitar shop, where it was advertised as a child's guitar for $39; I traded an old electric (worth about $40) for it. It's very thin; other than the bridgework, which was substantial, it's in close to mint condition. Fancy playing style (I'm not sure what to call it) takes a lot out of me; I'm barring over a seventh at times. It's difficult to chord exactly in the overhand position, but I've gotten somewhat comfortable with it, My right-hand's using the usual modified pipa technique; I go 'back and forth,' however, which works for me. No picks, just nails (I do the same on pipa). Enjoy the acrobatics. Thank you for listening. _______________________________________________ NetBehaviour mailing list [email protected] https://lists.netbehaviour.org/mailman/listinfo/netbehaviour
