Re: learning a song -- benefit of recording

Stephen Calder wrote:

Not sure if it has a name. Derek calls it ragtime, and there is a great
ragtime guitarist who had a big influence on my style -- Stefan
Grossman. I have no objection to the name. I use a thumbpick and a
single fingerpick (index finger).


Ah Grossman, that explains it. It sounds like a laid back ragtime
feel. In addition to mando, you need some tenor banjo and that will
really make the ragtime element pop!

Glad to offer observations Stephen. We are usually our own worst
enemies, and when I record my playing, I seem to gloss over the stuff
I do well, and focus only on the clams.

Human nature I guess. Keep up the good work, and I will be checking
your gig schedule when the wife and I take holiday down under. :-)
.