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I think it is really common that you make more mistakes when faced with an audience. I have seen people,even in a relaxed atmosphere of a session, shaking so...
My worst symptom when performing in public is that my voice gets tight and I sing half a note higher. I have to put the capo up an extra notch when singing in...
Hi All, I've fancied busking for a while now. But I would rather stand while playing (for a quick get-away?!!). Can anyone recommend a source for a good...
Recent events call to mind the famous words of John Donne, the greatest writer of sermons in the English language. `No man is an island, entire of itself. ...
Some lessons in Alexander Technique would help you. It was difficulty with his voice which caused him to develop his method, now widely used by actors,public...
I am informed that the gurdy track described by fRoots as "wierd and intriguing" will be featured tonight [Sunday] on BBC Radio Shropshire [Genevieve Tudor's...
Hi Any, A shoulder strap is OK for playing whilst standing up, but I find that it doesnt hold the instrument rigid enough to allow good trompette work. I ...
... I might have read it here... someone suggested a sign or T-shirt saying "It's a hurdy-gurdy" to forestall the obviously predictable question. Cheers, Dave...
I think it was Neil Brook at Youlgrave was selling pin badges of a monkey to answer the other obvious question ("Where's your monkey?")! Without a shoulder...
With respect to those predictable questions (the serious ones, not the monkey jibes) .. I am not an experienced busker myself but I would have thought that...
Why make life hard? If you get hold of a 3 legged camping stool, it's ideal and makes it all more comfortable. You are also at the right level so children can...
Have to join in here. Those three legged folding camp-stools can be... erm.... quite uncomfortable for gentlemen. I used a thick foam cushion however with...
Cecilia has updated the website at www.gurdy.co.uk with details of this years festival 14th-17th May, Youlgrave, Derbyshire. There is an online shop where you...
Hi All, may I be the first to compliment Cecilia, Scott and Paul on the superb new website. An excellent achievement: well done. See you in May. Regards, Steve...
Hi Everyone, we are working on the website www.gurdy.co.uk and hope to create something along the lines of the American Nyckleharpa Assosiation's excellent one...
Hi Scott, Yes I think that she's done a fantastic job and the site looks great, even though I nearly killed her computer by sending some pics of the village...
Thanks John....yes don't send big pics! Irfanview is a great free programme for resizing and editing images you get it here: http://www.irfanview.com/ ATVB...
-Hi Andy, in response to your query regarding shoulder straps - I can make you one if you tell me the measurement between the "buttons". I have a big roll of...
Don't panic, the heading is not to cause alarm. I just fancied starting a thread that could be useful to any gurdy players thinking of busking this summer. ...
It may well be worth while to contact your insurance company re public liability insurance. My home insurance actually includes this for free up to 2 million...
... Hi Colin and everyone else interested in busking. Public Liability insurance is part of the deal as a member of the Musicians' Union. You can join even if...
sorry for coming late to this conversation (was hibernating or something, hadn't read forum for a while) Welcome to another Scottish-based HG person. I live...
Hi Eleanor, If you can, do come to the festival. There should be plenty of opportunity to get help getting started at playing, and to chat with both beginners...
Eleanor I am the man who had two Sam Palmer gurdy's and sold one to Jacquie. The one I have still is a medieval flat back. It has a twin sister somewhere and I...
Hi Eleanor, I only recently joined the forum and I have to say what a friendly and helpful bunch of people they are! For what it's worth, Eleanor this is a...
