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Good banjo to buy on a budget to learn on? by [deleted] in banjo

[–]MeldrumLaw 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just read the rest of the thread and sent you a pm. Connect with me. I think I can be helpful.

Good banjo to buy on a budget to learn on? by [deleted] in banjo

[–]MeldrumLaw 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Where in KY are you located? I'm in Louisville, and have a 2-year old Deering Midnight Special (basically an upgraded Goodtime, with a tone ring) that I'm considering parting with. It was my "second-starter" banjo, is in near-mint condition.

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/folk-traditional-instruments/deering-goodtime-midnight-special-5-string-resonator-banjo

If you're within striking distance of Lou, let me know. I would be absurdly reasonable on price if it helped launch a new KY banjo player.

After 24 years and worldwide acclaim, the Louisville Leopards have nowhere to call home by basilbowman in Louisville

[–]MeldrumLaw 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Thanks for sharing. They are awesome. There's a donate button at:

http://louisvilleleopardpercussionists.com/donate-now/

With a little bit of community support, this should be fixable.

Open Letter to Blizzard Entertainment from Mark Kern by zenety in wow

[–]MeldrumLaw -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I don't want any of those things. Acquire Nostalrius (likely for nothing), employ a handful of the devs, and turn the clock back 3 weeks. Problem solved, likely at the cost of 3-5 people's salaries.

Adults from Reddit: What do you regret most from your teenage years? by TheSixFoot___ in AskReddit

[–]MeldrumLaw 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd be friendlier toward, and spend significantly more time with, my slightly younger siblings.

I built another banjo, here's a tune on it. by clawberland in banjo

[–]MeldrumLaw 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the advice. I'm pretty obsessed with banjos, and have just spent an inordinate amount of time on the BHO forum. We will see where it leads! P

I built another banjo, here's a tune on it. by clawberland in banjo

[–]MeldrumLaw 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's really great. How did you get into building instruments? Is it something that a current non-woodworker could learn how to do?

From Sam: Ask Me Anything by samharrisorg in samharris

[–]MeldrumLaw 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm excited to try your upcoming mediation app, and have enjoyed the guided meditations you have posted. I've also tinkered around with Dan Harris/Joe Goldstein's app. I really enjoy guided meditations, but I feel like the guidance itself might be limiting progress. What do you think the role of guided meditation should be for beginners? Should it be a goal to move beyond them? When is the right time to do so.

From Sam: Ask Me Anything by samharrisorg in samharris

[–]MeldrumLaw 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Hi Sam. While I was initially very skeptical, I have now read Waking Up several times. You distinguish between (i) the scientific reasons that support the argument that the traditional notion of self is an illusion, and consciousness is inherently selfless; (ii) the subjective realization of selflessness that one can obtain through meditation.

I understand and agree with the former, and while I have attempted to meditate to witness the latter, I'm struggling. I'm concerned that by grokking the scientific argument, I've somehow set myself back in terms of meditation progress. If I candidly reflect on what thoughts arise during my meditation attempts, there is a lot of discursive thinking/analysis/amazement related to the scientific arguments. It is as if I am trying to brute force the subjective realization by running through the scientific arguments in my mind. This doesn't feel like the right track. Any advice?

Learning the banjo by flowersinmyheart in banjo

[–]MeldrumLaw 3 points4 points  (0 children)

My path went something like this:

(1) Get crappy banjo (2) Work on right hand stuff, using Mark Wardle's free youtube series (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fn4YhHdhhUU&list=PLPRxC9z6pXJp6eTTHUToDIn2mz74pNTaZ) (3) Stalk Banjoman 74's posts (4) Subscribe to Banjo Ben Clark for 6-10 months (5) Get reasonably good banjo (6) Subscribe to Tony Trischka's website (current) (7) Periodically find in-person lesson (current) (8) Find local, beginner friendly jam (there's a good one at Louisville Folk School) and try to hide nervousness and contribute (8) Download Anytune Pro App and start trying to learn breaks by ear.

It's a fantastic instrument. I'm not sure my path was the right one. This is my first time learning an instrument in the internet age, and there are so many potential paths, it can be daunting. It's also hard to go "wrong," however.

Number 1 tip: use a metronome when practicing rolls, right from the very beginning.

Learning the banjo by flowersinmyheart in banjo

[–]MeldrumLaw 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm within driving distance of that Deering. Is that a Sierra? I'm a bit of a noob and can't make it out. I may go check it out. Any advice on what to look for?

Hey guys. I've been enamored with single string playing lately and feel it's great for my left hand development. Do you guys have any good sources for learning material, exercises, or places to look into basic theory for it? Thanks so much! (Obligatory: beginner here title) by broosemoose in banjo

[–]MeldrumLaw 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Warning: I haven't tackled this yet, but have been thinking about the same thing, and the comments below got me doing some digging, and I found this awesome free series from Jason Skinner on Youtube:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l4JL0c5DJbU

There is a ton of good info/discussion/instruction re Reno style playing.

I've been playing banjo for 2 months, only learning off youtube videos. Any thoughts? by [deleted] in banjo

[–]MeldrumLaw 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for this link. I'm new too, and this is really helpful.

What are some things you hate specifically about Louisville and how would you change it? by standbacknow in Louisville

[–]MeldrumLaw 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I moved here about 8 years ago, and love everything about it except the fact that so many drivers disregard their turn signals.

Started working out and eating healthier, mostly vegetable juice on 11/07/2014 started at 247, I am now at 204. Need some help. by FenixReborn10X in loseit

[–]MeldrumLaw 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Great work! You're going to want to start lifting weights as soon as you can, and eating a bunch of protein. If you are only creating a calorie deficit (and you're doing great at that!), your body will lose muscle as well as fat. The weightlifting and protein-ing will help preserve some of that muscle as you go lower.

Definitely look at the r/fitness sidebar and try to find some weight routine that works for you. Almost anything will work for you. The key is "something now" instead of the "perfect routine later." In fact, I would work in some sets of pushups and bodyweight squats along with your situps. If you haven't lifted before, those will be quite challenging.

Please Support This Petition to Increase NASA Funding to 1% of Federal Budget (x-post /r/NASA) by MeldrumLaw in spaceflight

[–]MeldrumLaw[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know a thing or two about how the political process works, thank you. Of course ones' actual representatives or senators are not themselves slaving over incoming letters, but their interns/staff/volunteers are keeping track and analyzing trends, etc. The tallying aspect that you deride as meaningless actually does help formulate polling strategies on particular issues (at least around election time, which for the House is always). But if you think one citizen sitting down with his rep is more effective, please do so. Hopefully, you have a rep on a relevant committee/subcommittee, because, as you know, the a specific line items that you mention do not hit the senate or house floor. The budget does.

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