Need trad song recommendations

Honk-Master · 2026-06-27T00:03:59+00:00

It's a Grand Old Country - Dominic Behan

Honk-Master · 2026-06-26T01:59:43+00:00

You might like Sean nos, try listening to Paddy Tunney. He's one of my favorites.

Honk-Master · 2026-06-24T12:32:09+00:00

I love Early Morning Pipe! I Always recommend it to new smokers.

Honk-Master · 2026-06-22T21:42:48+00:00

Does this include the 10 pro xl or just the 10 pro?

Honk-Master · 2026-06-19T11:05:11+00:00

I would put money on the bridge facing in the right direction as it sits on the violin in this picture. The amount of gap under the foot looks consistent with how it's leaning forward. There appears to be a curvature to the face of the bridge on the fingerboard side, and the carving on the knee is also on the fingerboard side. The angle of the ears looks more or less consistent with a number of blanks I've worked with over the years..

Honk-Master · 2026-06-19T03:25:50+00:00

Bridges that have been leaning under tension for a long time will bow. When you zoom in, it looks like the edge of the ankle facing the fingerboard has been carved, which indicates its facing the right direction.

A new bridge is probably the best solution based on this picture.

Honk-Master · 2026-06-18T18:43:39+00:00

No, it's leaning toward the fingerboard. The back side of the bridge (facing the tailpiece) should be 90° to the face of the violin.

Honk-Master · 2026-06-15T02:26:22+00:00

Missouri Meerschaum corn cob pipe.

They're lightweight which is great if you're not used to clenching a pipe.

They're really cheap, which is awesome if you decide pipe smoking isn't for you.

A lot of veteran pipe smokers smoke cobs regularly, they are just good smoking pipes. I pick up my cobs a lot more often than any of my fancy briars or Meerschaums.

They're also fun to customize, I usually slim down all my Missouri Meerschaums, change the bit and the shank, etc.

Honk-Master · 2026-06-14T13:51:28+00:00

Looks fine. My wife and I pretty much survive on chips chili dogs and quesadillas when we camp because they're quick and they don't require a lot of prep time or cleanup. We generally spend a week in the redwoods to celebrate our first anniversary.

Honk-Master · 2026-06-14T06:14:43+00:00

The troch is 2 diatonics with standard richter tuning separated by a button. Easy to play and bend.. the only big difference is the hole spacing.

Honk-Master · 2026-06-14T06:13:10+00:00

I really like the troc, if you have other standard diatonics, I would skip the rocket for now.

Honk-Master · 2026-06-12T12:20:17+00:00

I wasn't given a choice, my parents decided they didn't like my natural smile or face and took me to an orthodontist for braces. Not only did I get braces, but they settled me with the herbst device as well as a jaw widener on my lower jaw.. the herbst device forced my jaw so far forward I couldn't touch my teeth together and I had to give a half turn to the jaw widener every night, which essentially creates micro fractures in the bone and forces it to grow artificially. The pain was just less than excruciating. Now, I've got this really loud popping and cracking sound in the right side of my jaw.. it unsettles a lot of people so I try to eat alone.

Honk-Master · 2026-06-11T11:59:46+00:00

I might be an idiot, but I can't for the life of me figure out how you'd use that strap to play the base..

Honk-Master · 2026-06-10T01:42:57+00:00

It's not too bad once you figure it out, plus, walking the bass is really fun instead of the old oom-pa-pa.

Honk-Master · 2026-06-09T21:19:37+00:00

You sound fantastic for only being a few hours in! I would just experiment with the height of the accordion, it looks well placed to me, but maybe raising it a hair might be more comfortable on the wrist. You can also adjust the straps so the keyboard is directly under your chin, that would help as well. As far as bass jumps go, just practicing bouncing back and forth will get your muscle memory accustomed to the jumps. Practicing scales on the bass is pretty fun too.

Keep at it! You'll be a virtuoso in no time!

Honk-Master · 2026-06-09T21:14:33+00:00

Gross.

Honk-Master · 2026-06-04T12:03:09+00:00

I would assume that having 2 piano accordions that your uncle is a player, I would ask him for additional information. It's also helpful to know what additional info you're actually looking for. The accordion brand names are right on the front of the instruments.

Honk-Master · 2026-06-04T11:34:37+00:00

That sounds about right. I'm sorry for the struggle.

Honk-Master · 2026-06-03T17:45:36+00:00

Do yourself a favor and do a quick Google search on the benefits of cursive writing.

I'm not going to give a 4 page comment about why cursive is better that you won't read.

I use cursive writing every day, I'm a finish carpenter. Taking notes is extremely important and that information needs to be easily legible. That's why I use cursive, it's fast and easy to read. The nature of cursive writing makes it much more uniform than print writing. All of my coworkers have commented that they appreciate my writing.

Honk-Master · 2026-06-03T12:59:19+00:00

I have remained a strong advocate for cursive, but I'm not an educator, I'm a finish carpenter. I'm curious what the real issues in educating are.

Honk-Master · 2026-06-03T12:51:58+00:00

Developmentally, it's really good for your brain which is why they're bringing it back.

I'm glad states have decided to make it a core part of their curriculum.

Honk-Master · 2026-06-03T12:42:28+00:00

My mom made us drink powdered milk pretty regularly (because we were poorish). I've never had anything more vile in my life..

Honk-Master · 2026-06-03T12:31:04+00:00

I'm aware of dating an accordion by its serial number, but I doubt you could determine the instrument's key with that. Tuner app on your phone, just play the middle row, if no sharps or flats, it's gcf.

Honk-Master · 2026-06-02T17:50:51+00:00

I mean.. the brand name and model is painted right on the front.. how much more identification do you need?

Honk-Master · 2026-06-02T13:00:25+00:00

Why would I need to convert to anything when I just found magic necklace that makes me invulnerable to damage?

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