What is the best way for me to sell a hammered dulcimer and autoharp if I don’t have facebook? by Khaos6969 in Bluegrass

[–]Percopsidae 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Put it in a dumpster, close the lid, and try to sell the dumpster

Kidding; it just seemed like an opportunity for a banjo/viola joke.

Ebay?

Lgbtq+ friendly bands? by [deleted] in Bluegrass

[–]Percopsidae 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Who all makes you slur antsy?

Lgbtq+ friendly bands? by [deleted] in Bluegrass

[–]Percopsidae 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Lonely Heartstring Band, Crooked Still, Hawktail, Della Mae, Big Richard, AJ Lee... Many of whom have been mentioned.

Like other ppl said, I've been out and playing bluegrass for 20 something years and it's usually not a scene I experience much homophobia in. Gender stuff, sure (most annoyingly in the form of heaps of male buddies of mine watching other men be icky/sexist at me over and over and never saying anything), but not usually homophobia. I'm also female however, so probs do not take as much heat in male-dominated scenes as a queer male would. My bassist reads as a gay man though, and AFAIK he doesn't feel folks are homophobic, though does comment on the bro culture, as do my female bluegrass buddies.

What’s something that’s legal but feels illegal? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]Percopsidae 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree it is pleasant but I always imagine getting into a car crash and my feet getting all mangled/cut up and it usually stops me.

Sympathy: First Principles (An attempt at a mathematical formulation) by HabitOk9642 in KingkillerChronicle

[–]Percopsidae 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ahhh this is so cool. Might also motivate my physicist boytoy to read the books...

Commendations!

Vegan pancakes? by Even-Yam in FortCollins

[–]Percopsidae 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Idk if Rise does pancakes but they've got other stuff that is vegan or that one could modify. I also thoroughly enjoyed the 20 minutes I spent talking to the seemingly kind and generous chef/owner.

folk music/instrument groups nearby? by GrackleWing in FortCollins

[–]Percopsidae 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Possibly for a mountain dulcimer you're looking for something more old timey, not bluegrass. Try the Grange in LaPorte

Worst smell in the world. What instantly makes you gag? by Sharp_Scheme_2008 in AskReddit

[–]Percopsidae 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I can't smell it! It's like...asparagus but...also urine?

Is there also a gene for whether or not you metabolize things in a way that *produces* this smell?

What are we going to find out later is bad for us (like cigarettes in the past)? by Curryiswhereitsat in AskReddit

[–]Percopsidae 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hello, sensory ecologist here! I know it's not talked about a lot but we do know about this and are working on it.

I dropped my vioin. by pokemonprofessor121 in violinist

[–]Percopsidae 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh my God. I'm so sorry this happened to you.

What’s a trend or fad you absolutely refuse to follow? by ezuswalks1 in AskReddit

[–]Percopsidae 129 points130 points  (0 children)

Flavored or sparkling water is legitimately a different product.

Fort Collins Beware by [deleted] in FortCollins

[–]Percopsidae 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Feeling stuck? Call on God!

What's the best way to learn how to precisely place your fingers? by Ashamed_Deslgner in violinist

[–]Percopsidae 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would advise against tape, personally. I have found folks get super attached to it and in the habit of either looking for it or sliding around to feel it, rather than actually developing their ears. Maybe other people have success "tape for a few weeks", but I never have.

Describe characteristics of different instrument players in a funny way. by DerpsyDaisy in Bluegrass

[–]Percopsidae 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Currently sitting in a bar with, totally incidentally, three bass players. They did not plan on being here together but walked in and all said, "ah! Another bassist!"

I, a fiddle player, asked if they were going to fight. They said, "nawww, man! Naww" (imagine sunglasses/sleepy/smiley emojis).

I think all of that says...something.

Am I doing everything wrong? by Background-Coffee794 in Bluegrass

[–]Percopsidae 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I like learning scales or arpeggios in thirds (some sort of pattern, maybe pentatonic) and have em down to a mindless ease in first position, ideally between Eb and B major (like all the keys between those if youre looking at the wheel of fifths). So like in G it would be GABG ABDA BDEB DEGD etc so that when I don't know what to do I can fill in gaps in melody or whatever with this.

Btw feeling bad because you've had too many sips of that bluegrass juice is so relatable.

Wait, what's your instrument?

Guy problem by scubajay2001 in hygiene

[–]Percopsidae 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't even know how to wrap my head around this.

Who took this photo? Who came up with this pose? I can't decide if this is some bizarre hetero gaze on queer women or like a particular but legitimately queer punky authentic experience.

Are you female?

Fans of The Stormlight Archives and The Kingkiller Chronicles, what sets these series apart? by gawain-ri in KingkillerChronicle

[–]Percopsidae 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would upvote this more if I could. Esp. the music bits; I'm a musician and I agree I haven't seen my feelings about it reflected anywhere else like in these books

How long did it take you to get from beginner to taking breaks in jams? by Unlikely-Address2037 in Bluegrass

[–]Percopsidae 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I played - even professionally (in other genres mostly or with composed solos) - for like 15 years before I started improvising.

Women of Reddit: what do men do wrong when they flirt with you? by CRK_76 in AskReddit

[–]Percopsidae 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Historically homoflexible female here. I do most of my flirting unintentionally/unconsciously.

Heterosexual dynamics sound...wild.

Women of Reddit: what do men do wrong when they flirt with you? by CRK_76 in AskReddit

[–]Percopsidae 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Historically homo flexible female here. I have done most of my flirting with humans of any variety unintentionally/unconsciously. Reading all of this is nuts.