tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7184126423669640998.post4513121769157447956..comments2024-03-27T17:04:45.202-04:00Comments on Blue Starr Gallery: Andre Segovia and Assets and OptionsLinda Starrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04364078667554676592noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7184126423669640998.post-81862225016696659632015-10-28T10:41:48.606-04:002015-10-28T10:41:48.606-04:00Hi Lee, thanks, I had to look up what the word bus...Hi Lee, thanks, I had to look up what the word busking meant, lol, love learning new words.Linda Starrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04364078667554676592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7184126423669640998.post-22628807406923828032015-10-27T20:11:45.338-04:002015-10-27T20:11:45.338-04:00Musical pottery...now that's something new. G...Musical pottery...now that's something new. Gary can do busking while you sell your wares! :)Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15835982875620956300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7184126423669640998.post-70607789372911618402015-10-23T05:22:08.029-04:002015-10-23T05:22:08.029-04:00Hi Dennis, thanks, I showed Gary one of yoru video...Hi Dennis, thanks, I showed Gary one of yoru videos of you playing and he started saying, how do they learn how to do that with their hands, - as you were playing the cords, that's what he'll be learning - right ? I guess he was feeling a little intimidated seeing that - but he can run a motor grader without looking at the controls so I am assuming you just get a feel for it, like running a tractor with lots of controls. we shall see. nothing ventured, nothing gainedLinda Starrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04364078667554676592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7184126423669640998.post-80665204768954968272015-10-22T21:32:26.761-04:002015-10-22T21:32:26.761-04:00Bass is a whole different animal. Gary knows that ...Bass is a whole different animal. Gary knows that already.<br />Dennis Allenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01170187288282755570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7184126423669640998.post-67032555966986984382015-10-22T17:04:16.136-04:002015-10-22T17:04:16.136-04:00Hi Sue, thanks, more often than not nowadays. ughHi Sue, thanks, more often than not nowadays. ughLinda Starrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04364078667554676592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7184126423669640998.post-71719521269364832922015-10-22T16:45:22.474-04:002015-10-22T16:45:22.474-04:00Sometimes life gets overwhelming doesn't it? ...Sometimes life gets overwhelming doesn't it? Good luck.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7184126423669640998.post-29766998250429587782015-10-22T14:57:50.254-04:002015-10-22T14:57:50.254-04:00Hi Dennis, thanks, ok I will have Gary read your r...Hi Dennis, thanks, ok I will have Gary read your response because I am lost but I should have known you'd know all about the. Gary played trumpet in high school and later had his own band and did gigs in the SF Bay area till the smoke filled bars became too much of a deterrent. Not sure what the class teaches but Gary said today he'd like an electric base guitar but not sure the class would want to each on an electric guitar, probably more learning picking and the chords and such. Ok will have Gary read this, and I'll let him pick out the geeetarreLinda Starrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04364078667554676592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7184126423669640998.post-63980159070095848642015-10-22T12:00:30.610-04:002015-10-22T12:00:30.610-04:00I saw Segovia when I was in H.S. Amazing. Guitars...I saw Segovia when I was in H.S. Amazing. Guitars are pretty personal. Some choices depend in the style he wants to learn If the class teaches classical he wants a nylon string guitar. Steel strings for most everything else. I find an OM or OO size easier to play than a big dreadnought Flat pickers like a 1 11/16 nut, fingerpickers usually prefer it a little wider 1 3/4 of even 1 7/8. It is very important that the guitar be "set up" properly.String height should be about 1/8 of an inch at fret #12, much higher and it will be difficult to play. If the white 'Saddle" on the bridge is cut down until it is nearly flush with the wood don't buy it. It's heading for a costly repair.Dennis Allenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01170187288282755570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7184126423669640998.post-91757319995365160732015-10-22T11:53:51.516-04:002015-10-22T11:53:51.516-04:00Hi Suzi, thanks, I'll have to check AARP out, ...Hi Suzi, thanks, I'll have to check AARP out, although they have gotten so big I think they are now in the business to make themselves money and lobby the politicians too. Luckily I don't need any medications and muddle through on my own with my aches and pains.<br /><br />I remember Segovia walked out on the state and didn't start playing till the audience was completely silent for some time. You could hear a pin drop. His playing was mesmerizing.Linda Starrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04364078667554676592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7184126423669640998.post-53204179267448143162015-10-22T08:40:02.791-04:002015-10-22T08:40:02.791-04:00I get mine through AARP; don't know if you hav...I get mine through AARP; don't know if you have to be a member to get in. Mine costs me nothing, although I do have co-payments. Even with my various (admittedly low key) ailments I have not come close to paying out what my original plan cost. My prescription plan is included. With my first plan it was a separate payment. <br />There are many good plans out there. Pharmacies often can give you lots of information and walk you through the maze of plans. <br />One caution: All states have different requirements and plane availability.<br />You are so fortunate to have seen Segovia perform in concert. I never had that pleasure.smartcathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15430370214403895826noreply@blogger.com