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Ron.M -> RE: Question for ToddK (Dec. 26 2005 19:48:47)
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I've been aware of Todd's technique for about 3 years or more now.
I must admit at first I was both shocked and amazed that anyone could play so well with an alternative technique.
I don't know how he does it, but he does!
My ears tell me that.
Now I just listen to the music and don't question it anymore LOL!
The music and the musicality says it all IMO.
I think perhaps when folk move on from their teens/twenties folk/blues/rock, to Classical or Flamenco, they become a bit like a reformed alcoholic or smoker and sorta look down their noses at folk who "still play with a plectrum".
Then after seeing a video from Todd, kinda get irritated and upset that they can't play anywhere near that good, even though the employ a "traditional" technique, and then waste time working out why he shouldn't sound so good LOL!
Believe me, Todd is 50% technique and 50% musicality...(Timing, Rhythm, Tone, Phrasing)
A lot of folk go for 100% technique and that's where I believe they delude themselves IMO.
my two cents
Ron
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