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Why the Old Goose Died !!

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03/10/12 02:04:43PM @strumelia:

I love the variations you put into this John Henry. I'm so happy to have the 'sister' epinette of yours!

03/10/12 10:25:01AM @john-henry:

Karen, no need to feel anything other than confused by my weak attempt at humour . Of course the title I used is incorrect, I was trying to imply that if the goose needed any excuse to expire, it might as well be prompted by my playing of this simple tune, lol

best wishes to you both

John

03/10/12 09:04:15AM @karen-keane:

Ok, I feel really dumb.....When I listened again it was REALLY obvious. He He.... I guess I just looked at the title and tuned out the obvious melodic content. Aunt Rhodie is a tune that I have played as well which even makes it more oh a DUH MOMENT. I didn't know Aunt Rhodie was also know by this title. Thanks for the info and my apologies. I'll pass on the kiss to JK for you.

03/09/12 05:23:47PM @john-henry:

Hello Marion, good to hear from you ! Was thinking about your Robin as I finished that epinette, it would be a good start instrument for a first build, no bending, use up some of the offcuts lying around the workshop, just a few pounds for some tuners..............?

I am ashamed to say that the non slip mats came courtesy of the last 1st class rail journey I made, they were on the trays that the coffee came on , don't tell anyone tho'

JohnH

03/09/12 10:13:46AM @john-henry:

Thanks John, (you beat me to it! lol) Thanks for the interest.

I will leave this photos up for a day or two, in case anyone decides to make an epinette!!!

JohnH

03/09/12 09:34:19AM @john-p:

Thanks for the photos, beautifull work all round as I would expect from you.

john p

03/09/12 08:47:43AM @john-p:

Lovely sound John, and nicely played.

Trying to work out what's going on at the nut , any chance of a close up?

john p

03/09/12 07:40:31AM @john-henry:

Karen ! Apologies, not only did the way I played it obscure a tune that I feel you do know, but my weak attempt at saying 'sorry' in it's title also seems to have fallen flat! The tune is old (sometimes attributed to Jean J Rousseau ?) and can also be found in old shape note books, its title has varients, and there is a huge amount of 'lore' associated with it ! It is one of those tunes that I tend to automatically play on a newly strung up instument, easy to put variations into it, no need to concentrate too hard (which is why it was one of the first my grandkids learnt to play on MD) If you have been to Strumelia's "Noter-Drone blog you will have heard it played properly ! Look for "Go Tell Aunt Rhodie" !

Thanks for listening and give John a for me

JohnH

03/09/12 07:07:42AM @john-henry:

Robin. Trust you to notice !!! As one gets older the need to conserve effort kicks in, lol, hence the little 'rock' rather than the 'slide', easy with the frets being so near the edge ! Had'nt thought about taking it to Katie's, going with JohnS, so will be unable to get to the kitchen sink stage of loading! Will you be there?

Rob, comment appreciated ! (not quite the clasical guitar tho', is it!)

Steph ! Should have been quills , should'nt it! Never gave it a thought!

Hello Phil, good to hear your comment, it is indeed a simple instrument, both to make and play, limited in range but somehow quite satisfying!

best wishes to you all

John