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@administrator said in Artist on BOARD:

Why aren't their any paintings of Hoboken?

Well.......I have never done a cityscape and Hoboken would be quite a ways down the list if I were to start

Recently I came to a realization that I was "using" vibrato as a cloak, in a way, instead of reading using my ear and staying right on pitch. I am using it less now, but not entirely eliminating it. There are times when it is called for, for my taste anyway.

@GeorgeB said in Artist on BOARD:

Beautiful, Wayne, simply beautiful...and so peaceful looking.

Thanks, Kehaulani and George.
That one is from Maine, George. Pumpkin Island Light

here's another one if you haven't seen it yet

A neighbor of mine in Boise Idaho used to be in a Mariachi band. ( He is in his 80s ) I asked him if he wanted to play as we stood chatting outside. Sí, como no? He said.
As soon as he made a note come out- it was vibrato. Every note, every time....that's how Mariachi bands roll. Very rapid vibrato. Not for everyone. I silently got a kick out of it but didn’t want him to stop. He hadn’t played for 15 yrs, too. Sadly he is now in the Veteran's home and doesn’t remember me any more.

First of all, I will not declare it right or wrong universally. That task is for the much better informed. I will share my thoughts, however, which most of you know I freely do on occasion.
If it sounds like too much, it might be too much.
If you are in a group, it might be better to cut back on it a little, as it can affect the intonation of an ensemble.
I think that previous message was for me, mostly.

@Robrtx said in So, how's your Fourth?:

@Niner That looks like a wonderful day, grilling with family.

Just an aside, I recently bought an "Inkbird IBT-4XS" grilling thermometer off of Amazon which has solved any overcook/undercook issues I may have had. Monitors up to 4 meats simultaneously and can link to a smart phone...........I'm not a paid endorser, I just think it was a really cool purchase for someone who likes to grill......

Well, I had to use an oven mitt to pick my phone up off the grill and it didn’t work very well after that. So, there’s that.

There’s something very peculiar about the eye doctor's methods of figuring out what prescription to give me.
I have to decide everything. "Which is more clear, number one, or two?
Two.
"How about, three, or four?".
Uh, seems like three?
"How about one, verses three?"
Hmmm, now could I see three verses two?
"No, it doesn’t work that way".
Ok, then let me see two again.
"There you go."
So after about 50 scenarios, we have determined just what is best for my eyes.
I never felt less sure of a decision. Yet here I sit with the glasses they came up with for me, based on my opinions only.......

@Tobylou8 said in So, how's your Fourth?:

@BigDub said in So, how's your Fourth?:

@Tobylou8 that same thing happened to me a couple of months ago. Best cleaning job I ever did and it was clearly noticeable to me. I am happy for you.

Thank you kind sir! I should have suspected something was amiss when high C's became erratic, and we had a lot of them this program. I had been very busy and figured I wasn't practicing enough, even though my routine was the same. It's been one of those springs when everything ran together. Maybe it was left over granola bar?? Anyhow, long, long brushes from Harbor Freight saved my keister!!!

First reference to keister. Good job with that.
I don’t think a cleaning like I mentioned was ever as significant as this last one a couple of months ago. It was like releasing a caged animal back to its natural habitat. Or something like that.

@Tobylou8 said in Artist on BOARD:

I can't remember the movie but it was Sandra Bullock and she was working in a "Starving Artist" paint shop. She pressed buttons and a sponge would make a mountain ridge, another one would paint birds. It was a funny scene. Anyone remember the movie?

Sounds like a horror movie to me

@Tobylou8 that same thing happened to me a couple of months ago. Best cleaning job I ever did and it was clearly noticeable to me. I am happy for you.

My community band plays a concert in Yardley, Pa. 45 minutes from me. Out of all the concerts we do, this is the most enthusiastically received.
We are a very patriotic group as it is, but for this we pull out all the stops.
This is the only concert that charges admission, which may well be why the audience is so receptive and enthusiastic. It is quite a sight to see a packed house with seemingly everyone waving an American flag to some of our more patriotic songs. They never disappoint.
This is about the 6th year I have done this one.

here is another one to view. North Carolina Mountains Overlook

@Chuck-Rose said in Another one slides in, quietly taking a seat at the end of the bar...:

@BigDub The cat is purring and today I had a pair of bald eagles circling overhead. I have a very diverse audience here: three horses, two dogs, a cat, half a dozen black tail deer and the eagles which I see have a nest in a tall cedar just to the North of the house.
Nice place. Real "Alaska" style. I couldn't afford the maintenance. We are care-taking while the owner is out commercial fishing.

We had the privilege to visit Alaska in 2016. Saw some amazing wildlife including many Bald Eagles. Believe it or not we have Bald Eagles right here in central NJ, and have seen them with our own eyes. We even have black bear, coyotes, foxes, raccoons, skunks, and an over abundance of white tailed deer. When I was a kid living in the same general area, deer were a novelty to see. Now, we chase them out of our back yard with a few yells and claps. Sometimes they just stare like we're from Mars.

@Kehaulani said in Does anybody want to talk trumpet?:

Self-explanatory. Jokes, pretty pictures, etc. No reason why posters wouldn't want to kick back and talk about a variety of things, but I would see that as a diversion, not a primary activity.

This is not to be mean-spirited or judgmental in the least, but just a reason, personally, for how I want to spend my time on the internet. If we can't come up with a greater proportion concerning things trumpet, I'll probably just drop in from time to time to say "hi". (Not that anybody cares, . )

Anybody want to talk about alternate chord changes or phrasing in the Haydn?

No problem. You just solved it. Start a thread of your own and see where it goes. It’s a wonderful thing.

@Dr-GO said in A little humour:

@Vulgano-Brother said in A little humour:

G. Raffe, famous musician who specialized in novelty tunes.

Like this one?

No, that’s not it

Another one to share. I will not overwhelm you with posts......no more than one per day...

@Chuck-Rose said in Another one slides in, quietly taking a seat at the end of the bar...:

I've been "Out of pocket" for a while, returning to find one of my favorite hangouts has disappeared. So here I am, nodding and making eye contact with a few familiar faces, saying nothing (Because I have nothing to say) checking out the place and looking for a comfortable seat where I can have a view of the whole room and a clear line for the door.

As for my qualifications, let me just say that the horses seem to like my playing, the dogs not so much. The wildlife just ignores me, which I count as a good thing given the predominant local species. But I am improving. I will listen to advice from anyone, young or old. I don't hate anyone and I don't bother with screen names.

I guess, unlike me, your playing is more "equine" friendly and not a favorite to the canine side of things.
Not sure about the equine popularity on my part as it has not been tested, but my canine friends are very avid fans.
Welcome. Diversity is good!

@Vulgano-Brother said in A little humour:

G. Raffe, famous musician who specialized in novelty tunes.

And high notes

@GeorgeB said in Artist on BOARD:

I am aware that there are artists who are insulted if you say their work looks like a photograph. I've known one personally in the past who threw a punch at me for saying so. I've dabbled with painting myself and tried but never could get that photographic look. I am drawn to art that has that look and I admire the talent of those who can do it. When I made the remark about Wayne's work, I truly meant it as a compliment, and I wasn't worrying about getting slugged because he lives many, many miles away from me...

Don’t worry about saying that to me. I take it as a compliment. I have refrained from punching people for far worse comments than that!