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From: chri~mktech.com (Chris Michalek)
Date: Wed, 16 Oct 1996 21:53:16 -0500
Subject: Re: Details

Michael Will wrote:
>
> I've been wondering lately about what you all think are the important
> details of playing. What I mean is, there are subtleties associated
> with note presentation, attack, decay, vibrato and when to use it,
> timing, etc etc. What particular things do you all pay attention to,
> beyond the basics.. beyond hitting the right note at the right time.

Vibrato and tone are the big things for me. I think those are two of the
major separators between intermediate and advanced players.

Phrasing is important too. Mine sucks, Winslow can tell you all about
that... :-)

BTW I just finshed recording sample licks in all twelve positions. I
tried to upload them to the sound library but the connection is too slow
right now. I'll do it later after things settle down. Is that the kind
of stuff people want to hear? Is there anything else y'all want to
hear? Let me know. If I'm capable, I'll do it. Or maybe I shouldn't
add anything more...I know I have more soundbytes than anyone else so
maybe y'all are sick of my playing?

- -Chris Michalek