And that’s the advantage of having your own arrangement. Didn’t say it was a good one, though. Have a feeling most everyone who hears Dear’s arrangement would say something’s missing, but you are a faithful boy to stay and hear him play.
I had to look it up. What we know about Mr. Dear’s piano skills indicates that it is likely this piece is far too advanced for him. But well- if one does not try and practice, one does not learn. Now the question: is Mr. Dear in a darkish mood today? Feeling blue? That would be something our Fred could help him with. A nice cuddle, a stark lick, a longer walk in the park with a finish at one of the pubs, meeting Angus and Jock there… That shall do it and cheer both up. A lot! Go ahead, Fred :-D sausages to come…
’Bach’s Joy of Man’s Desiring’ is one of my favorite tunes I used to play on flute, tenor, & 5 string banjos. I discovered how it worked in a jazz form, & back to the traditional version. Unfortunately Go Comics has banned my Google Drive links, & I’ve never found a way around that that worked.
This is only the second time I have the term “twiddly bits”. (I’m not British, but have British friends.) The first time was only about a year ago in an interview with guitarist Mark Knopfler. He was commenting to his wife about audience reaction to a particular song. She asked him, “Well, did you play it twiddly bits?” You can pretty much infer meaning of the term, but I looked it up anyway.
mikenjanet 3 months ago
And that’s the advantage of having your own arrangement. Didn’t say it was a good one, though. Have a feeling most everyone who hears Dear’s arrangement would say something’s missing, but you are a faithful boy to stay and hear him play.
ronaldspence 3 months ago
Twiddly bits…good one Fred!
silberdistel 3 months ago
I had to look it up. What we know about Mr. Dear’s piano skills indicates that it is likely this piece is far too advanced for him. But well- if one does not try and practice, one does not learn. Now the question: is Mr. Dear in a darkish mood today? Feeling blue? That would be something our Fred could help him with. A nice cuddle, a stark lick, a longer walk in the park with a finish at one of the pubs, meeting Angus and Jock there… That shall do it and cheer both up. A lot! Go ahead, Fred :-D sausages to come…
saylorgirl 3 months ago
I’m surprised Fred wasn’t howling. But then again he’s a good boy and forgo being mean.
sarahbowl1 Premium Member 3 months ago
Fred, you’re so knowledgeable!
darcyandsimon 3 months ago
Personally, I am in awe of anyone willing to show the world how bad they are, because of the love of music!
SusieB 3 months ago
I can’t play anything much beyond chop sticks so no shade from me if Mr. Dear can play any parts of Rachmaninoff
ladykat 3 months ago
But the difficult twiddly bits make the music perfect, Fred!
Banjo Gordy Premium Member 3 months ago
’Bach’s Joy of Man’s Desiring’ is one of my favorite tunes I used to play on flute, tenor, & 5 string banjos. I discovered how it worked in a jazz form, & back to the traditional version. Unfortunately Go Comics has banned my Google Drive links, & I’ve never found a way around that that worked.
assrdood 3 months ago
I have many twiddly bit jokes but I’ll just see myself out.
pripley 3 months ago
This is only the second time I have the term “twiddly bits”. (I’m not British, but have British friends.) The first time was only about a year ago in an interview with guitarist Mark Knopfler. He was commenting to his wife about audience reaction to a particular song. She asked him, “Well, did you play it twiddly bits?” You can pretty much infer meaning of the term, but I looked it up anyway.
Brent Rosenthal Premium Member 2 months ago
The joy is in playing. If you’re not a professional and you don’t have the skill to play more complicated parts there’s no shame in improvising.
Surly Squirrel Premium Member 2 months ago
Twiddly bits. lol
I’ll have to remember that one the next time I grouse about the “singers” who feel the need to “improve” our national anthem with their twiddly bits.
anncorr339 2 months ago
Fred when did you become a music critic