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Topic: Confidence, Do you have it...? |
Bill Dobkins
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Rolla Missouri, USA
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Posted 13 Nov 2007 8:25 pm |
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Well do ya ?
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Larry Strawn
From:
Golden Valley, Arizona, R.I.P.
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Posted 13 Nov 2007 8:46 pm
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Bill,
I have confidence that I'm gonna do the very best I can! I'm not a fast speed picker, or a hot lick player and I know this and don't try to be.
But yes, I have confidence that I can "add" to the music with what I feel are tastefull fills, and for turn arounds and solos I hang with the melody.
So far this has worked well for me, and this in itself has helped expand my confidence . But it also helps to know your limitations and in crucial situations don't over step them! Save the hot doggin, and trying new stuff, and new licks for jam sessions or rehearsals! 
I know a lot of folks will disagree with me here, but when it really counts, and you're in doubt, play it safe, play what you know!  My opinions of course! 
Larry
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Eric West
From:
Portland, Oregon, USA, R.I.P.
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Posted 13 Nov 2007 9:02 pm
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I think so..
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Walter Killam
From:
Nebraska, USA
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Posted 13 Nov 2007 9:14 pm
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That's about all I've got! I sure don't have much technique yet, but eventually I'll get that too!  |
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Edward Meisse
From:
Santa Rosa, California, USA
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Posted 13 Nov 2007 9:16 pm
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It has been said that a good man has to know his limitations. I know mine. Jerry Byrd's advice was to always play within your ability. I follow that advice to the letter. As a result, most people who hear me think I am much better than I really am. That makes me very happy.
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Jody Sanders
From:
Magnolia,Texas, R.I.P.
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Posted 13 Nov 2007 9:20 pm
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| Yes. Jody. |
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Jim Phelps
From:
Mexico City, Mexico
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Posted 13 Nov 2007 10:07 pm
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| Not as much as I had when I was playing full-time, 5-7 nights a week. |
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David Collins
From:
Madison, North Carolina, USA
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Posted 14 Nov 2007 8:50 am
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Not enough, occasionally.
Just enough, most of the time.
Way too much, some of the time.
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Terry Wood
From:
Lebanon, MO
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Posted 14 Nov 2007 8:57 am
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When Mrs. Wood lets me! 
Terry Wood |
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Jamie Lennon
From:
Nashville, TN
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Posted 14 Nov 2007 8:58 am
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yes, but not over confident !!! 
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Ford Cole
From:
Texas
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Posted 14 Nov 2007 9:47 am confidence...
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David,
I sense a whole bunch of wisdom in your answer. Thanks! |
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Mike Ester
From:
New Braunfels, Texas, USA
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Posted 14 Nov 2007 10:42 am
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| Confident enough to be on stage in front of a live audience, but fully aware of the fact that I'm not a "Top Gun". |
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Bo Legg
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Posted 14 Nov 2007 4:11 pm
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| Mike Ester your a TOP GUN. The audience just LOST THAT LOVIN FEELIN |
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Jim Walker
From:
Headland, AL
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Posted 15 Nov 2007 2:28 am
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I like Mike's answer!
Depends on how many shots of whiskey I've had. 
JW
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Sherman Willden
From:
Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA
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Posted 15 Nov 2007 6:33 am Confidence, Do you have it...?
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Confident that I can not sing worth a hoot, pick guitar worth a darn, and very confident that I can't play backup or solo on the steel. But I enjoy the heck out of trying.
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Bob Hoffnar
From:
Austin, Tx
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Posted 15 Nov 2007 7:44 am
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When I don't I pretend I do.
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Steve Stallings
From:
Houston/Cypress, Texas
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Posted 15 Nov 2007 9:50 am
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Sure... I'm aware of my limitations and compensate by preparing and learning the material.
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Joe Miraglia
From:
Jamestown N.Y.
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Posted 15 Nov 2007 11:04 am
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| I have confidence,but then when I read some post on the forum ,or some steel players I know talk to me about steel guitar playing,I lose it.Joe |
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Mike Ester
From:
New Braunfels, Texas, USA
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Posted 15 Nov 2007 11:22 am
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| Bo Legg wrote: |
| Mike Ester your a TOP GUN. The audience just LOST THAT LOVIN FEELIN |
Ouch, Bo!!!
You must have caught that movie marathon on TBS. All Top Gun, all the time. |
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James Morehead
From:
Prague, Oklahoma, USA - R.I.P.
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Posted 15 Nov 2007 3:06 pm Re: Confidence, Do you have it...?
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| Bill Dobkins wrote: |
| Well do ya ? |
I'm overconfident---I still actually believe I will someday play the pedal steel guitar. |
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Archie Nicol R.I.P.
From:
Ayrshire, Scotland
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Posted 15 Nov 2007 4:25 pm
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I find mine in a glass.
Arch.
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Gene H. Brown
From:
Whitehorse, Yukon Territory, Canada
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Posted 15 Nov 2007 4:51 pm confidence
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I don't drink or smoke and I do not have a problem with playing in front of large crowds, but I guess after 50 years on the bandstand, a guy had better get a little confidence or give it up. I play what I know and if that's not good enough, I'll pack my axe and move on.
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David LeBlanc
From:
New Brunswick, Canada
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Posted 15 Nov 2007 5:04 pm
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James Morehead, you read my mind.  |
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James Morehead
From:
Prague, Oklahoma, USA - R.I.P.
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Posted 15 Nov 2007 5:22 pm
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| David LeBlanc wrote: |
| James Morehead, you read my mind. |
Uhh, I hope that is good, and you are happy with your achievements, and you are reaching your musical goals?? |
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Fred Justice
From:
Mesa, Arizona
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Posted 15 Nov 2007 5:48 pm
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I think the wife brought some home the other day, whats it look like?
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