Dad3353

S'all good for those 5/4 numbers, though.

Teach him/her 'Un-Deux-Trois-Quatre-Cinq-Six-Sept'..? ...

It's about time that I 'fessed up to this, by admitting that it was I that gave the erroneous advice about posting in an inconspicuous way a request for valuation (in the manner of 'What do Squiers fetch, these days..?' or similar...). I was wrong, mea culpa, and all the more stupid as I had been a Mod, for quite a long time, and should have thought better of it. It was I, too, that 'reported' the original post, as it was in flagrant breach of the 'valuation' rule. I explained the rule, and its reasoning, in my reply to the OP, but the advice I gave, although in good faith, was wrong, and has led to all this rumpus. Apologies to all; I could plead old age and senility, but I should have thought it through a lot longer. Sorry.

... which is why Sibelius is not often on the set list. ...

He can afford an orchestra of his own because he hasn't spent anything on a Strad..!

I'm in France; a lot of the repertoire I've played over the years is in English. A lot of the audience don't understand what the lyrics are, and don't really listen to 'em. They just dance, locking into the ambience more than absorbing the poetry. It's not the same as listening at home to a disk that's been bought, and being played, whilst reading the sleeve notes.

General Discussion would be fine.

Post again, in the form that I recommended, and I'm sure help and advice will come.

There is a subscription charge for placing 'For Sale' ads in the marketplace (£7 for a 'one-off' ad, £20 for a whole year of unlimited ad posting...). All too often, a 'What's it worth..?' post comes up, which looks very much like an underhand 'For Sale' ad, but without paying the fee. That's probably why your post has gone. What's the answer..? Firstly, look up prices in the BC Marketplace for equivalent instruments, or on other sales outlets, and judge for yourself. If you want/need advice, no photos, no mention of selling, and a simple description of make, model and year will get a 'ball-park' figure, without transgression. Once you have a sum in mind, pay the fee for the service that suits you and place a 'For Sale' ad. Hope this helps...

A while back, it was the roller-rinks. Dance marathons were very popular, and well-attended. Circuses roamed the land, setting up, then moving on. Street drama troops busked between towns and cities. These things and more had their day, and Life moved on. There's always been live music, for troubadours and sponsored orchestras. There's no reason why rock'n'roll should get a free pass. The wheel turns.

Hmm... Too late, I fear...

I'm not sure that 'hate' is the right word, for me at least. My tastes in music could be described as 'eclectic', but with some notable exceptions, one of which is 'big beat', '1-1-1-1-...' Disco EDM, often accompanied by megatons of over-production. The tasteless lighting, stroboscopic flashing and incomprehensible choreography, each vying with the other to shock, don't inspire me to much more than reach for the 'off' switch. It's true I'm not in the target demographic, and I've never understood the 'disco' craze, either (as a technicien, I've installed too many disco lighting and sound systems to be impressed...), as I don't (read 'can't'...) dance, and don't drink anything stronger than Earl Grey (and even that's weak, when I make it...). 'Hate'..? No; if other folk derive some pleasure from it all, let 'em fill their boots, but don't try to tell me that it's 'quality music', 'cos it's not. It's forgettable pulp, throw-away nonsense that, for almost all of the 'songs' presented, will never be heard of again. To have anything visual needed to 'sell' the stuff says a lot. None of the 'songs' will ever have a performance with that same, or anything like close, backdrop. It's not a problem; it's all forgotten until next year, when, like the Christmas baubles for the tree, the band-wagon is rolled out again. So, Eurovision..? Whatever...

Well, I gave it a long, very long, fifteen minutes or so from when the show itself started; I shan't be doing that again soon. I suppose there's a Market for it all that I'm not a part of. Never mind; I've books to read ...

Guitar Pro would fit the bill; it's easy to use, and a free trial is available. Not expensive, but try it first..? Guitar Pro ...

Not much wrong with an upright piano, as long as it has a metal frame. Many (most..?) had wooden frames; they're the ones that can't hold their tuning. They are not, nowadays, considered as 'musical instruments', but as 'furniture'.

If your fellow band-mates don't want to offer anything to someone helping them out, I'd suggest that he/she desists, unless he/she is up for doing it pro bono like yourself. If they can do without him, there's no issue. If he is needed, however, they would have to reconsider... I'd agree, too, that '£100 behind the bar' is really a beer slate, and may well not be available as cash in hand. Any cash going, however, has to go to all who participate, that want a share of it. We don't have these problems, as we all play for kicks, but if we needed to call upon someone, they would, of course, share any payments received, or be paid for by ourselves.

The one I've had for longest, bought from a junk shop in Weybridge, very early 70's, is my Hofner Comittee. It has its own history of refurbishment, over a period of a couple of decades, when the headstock got snapped off. S'alright now, though, thanks very much... The bass I've had for longest is my Hofner Verithin bass, bought from a bloke in Nottingham, very early 80's. I changed the strings for a new set of Rotosound TruBass Black Nylon, which are still on it. Not for slap, but has a nice bassy 'thump'... Yes, I prefer semi-acoustic stuff, and I have never had any interest in 'flipping' stuff. I buy for keeps.

'Americana' is music designed to appeal to a USA audience, inspired by USA themes, idioms and culture. Brit-pop is the same, but for a British audience. K-pop is the same, but for a Korean audience. Some of each (and many others...) creep across borders.

Sorry, no gig last night (again...). We have (maybe; to be confirmed...) been asked to play at La Fête de la Musique, June 21st, so my next post will be the 22nd (maybe; to be confirmed...).

Edited away...

The question 'Does Humour belong in Music..?' has its answer here. No bullying; I can't know the status of every BC member, and I dish these out randomly (so fairly...) whenever the mood takes me, whoever has blundered. It's usually only the predictive typing at 'fault' anyway, but the poster has not read through his/her copy to spot these little things. No kittens die, the sun rises the next day with or without my tiny joke, but, as it seems to offend so many folk maybe I'll sit it out for a while. Have fun, y'all, bunch of grumpusses that you seem to be. I'm sorry that the lighter side of Life has not come across for you as I would have hoped. Never mind... Peace.

No, but ...

I'm afraid that it stretched my gullibility beyond snapping point, and, although I did watch it right through to the end, was rather disappointed at so much promise being squandered. There was a weft of decent plot running through it all, but the weave was not 'right'; the characters bobbed about in mawkish sauce in order to get to the unconvincing ending. I can't see it coming back without a re-write; might as well start afresh with more credible material. A wasted opportunity, especially after the preceding series. Never mind.