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Inspiration vs Influence
I’ve always used these two terms rather interchangeably. Saying that someone has been an inspiration, and thus has influenced my playing. Come to think of it though, they aren’t really the same. If someone is an inspiration, they don’t necessarily … Continue reading
Posted in Philosophical Ramblings
Tagged influence, Inspiration, Musical Ideas, Musical Techniques, Voicings
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Setting Bluegrass Standards
Not everyone can set standards for how we do things in this world. If we all did, then there would by definition no longer be any standards. Both famous and not-so-famous people have contributed in creating most of the standards … Continue reading
Posted in Banjos & Bluegrass, Philosophical Ramblings
Tagged Bill Keith, Bill Monroe, Bluegrass, Bobby Thompson, idea, individuals, influence, refinement, Scruggs, society, Standards, tree diagram
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