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Great lesson. I removed my 5th string, got a plectrum, and tuned Tenor (with tenor banjo strings!) and this is EXACTLY what I needed to help process the scale in my head. Bail ó Dhia ar an obair!
Hi James, thanks for the kind words. I'm from Errigal Road just beyond the shops there. Yeah there's plenty of great musicians from here, not least Sean & James Keane (the former of Chieftains fame!). I saw Kevin play a couple of times up in the Halfway House and he's mates with an old family friend, John Kane. Great stuff yourself, I'm a huge fan of country music too. I regularly have Hank Williams, Willie Nelson, Frankie Laine and many more on the iTunes playlist ;-)
Hi man, later on in the programme I introduce some tunes in more difficult keys and I talk about the necessity for the "four-finger" layout (using your pinkey for fret 5) but I mostly deal with the fiddle-fingering layout in other lessons,
Hi Robbie, Delighted you got a lot out of the lesson. There are more banjo lessons from Paddy here - www.oaim.ie/tenor-banjo/irish-tenor-banjo-technique/
Hi Shannon, as far as I can remember, I was using the following setup: G (wound) .36 ; D (wound) .28 ; A (non-wound) .24 ; E (non-wound) . 13 - This could be mistaken information as I regularly forget my string setups but hopefully this is some indication anyway!
Hi, I'm Paddy Cummins. Yes, there is a disadvantage to using the 5 string banjo. Firstly, to play Irish instrumental music you need the articulation that a plectrum will provide, for most of the ornamentation we use. A 5 string banjo usually won't require the use of a pleck and, if you do decide to use a pleck, the sound is radically different. Secondly, the standard tuning setup of a five-string banjo limits you to certain keys so playing in other keys becomes a less comfortable experience.
Yes it is indeed. I think it's a 1928 model. Used to have the original skin but it split apart during some service so now there's a Clareen skin on it.
+Joe Sensor Thanks! Check out the site for more from Paddy and all the team. Also, a brand new feature called the Jam session has just been released where you can play along with some world class musicians. Check it out - oaim.ie/page/16/Jam_session :)
Very good tutorial Paddy., I perform in France with my group Tumbleweed. Like yourself I hail from Drimnagh. I would like to know where in Drimnagh you are from. Lots of celebrated musicians from Drimnagh, including my composer, guitarist and singer Kevin (ex Dublin City Ramblers) Keeep up the good work and lend an ear to my singing on Utube. All the best
I'm not too sure which guage strings a typical CGDA banjo takes. Perhaps if you post them up, we can compare. However, I have heard/read somewhere that, in order to convert to Irish tuning, a different skin tension is required. I did have my banjo running on CGDA strings before and there was definitely a tighter feel. The drawback was, I kept snapping strings a couple of times per week (perhaps related to skin tension) so I switched back soon after.
No, my first language is English. However, my dialect is that of Dublin which is very specific and different to the rest of Ireland. Bear in mind, though, that my accent here has been "cleaned up" for the video and, in reality, it is a lot stronger!! haha
Love that banjo sound. Got a 5-string banjo, but always said that my next banjo after the 5-string would be a tenor. On that note, the tunes that you're showcasing, would they be good for a 5-string? Would love to know.
@charliemcd123 If you become a member of OAIM.ie go to the free lessons page & then to the Banjo lesson, the musical notation is there. Good luck with it and thanks for the kind words :)
Hi Paddie. I have just purchased a Concert Banjo/ Ukulele and just a complete beginner. Can l learn Ukulele music on this?? Or is this instrument just banjo orientated. God Bless your tallent.. Keep up the happy music.
Online Academy of Irish Music I’m a member of Oaim.ie and I’ve searched the site and can’t find the second part, can you send me the link? Much appreciated!
I just checked and that has been removed. There is another lesson on the site that teaches this tune, Niall Keegan is the tutor. If you use the search bar "Boyne" that lesson will appear in the results. Let me know if you need further help Mathew
Hi Paddy. Great vid thanks. I play the harp and as a result I have packets of harp strings that I have accumulated over the years. Rather than have them go to waste (I no longer play the harp) I was wondering if harp strings can be put onto a banjo (my new instrument). I presume once they are tuned to the right note it shouldn't matter? Thanks.
I could tell you Gold Tone but my actual advice is this: buy a vintage banjo like Gibson, Vega, Paramount, Epiphone. You can find really good ones on internet sites (inc. eBay) from €700-2000. The year I'm talking about is 190?-1939. All of these banjos used heavy, sturdy pre-war metal and, as such, are of better quality than any modern banjo I've played. The big bonus is, if you buy vintage, you will not loose money when you sell it on. Even if you give up after 1 week!
Well Paddy, how're gettin' on! Wanna start off by saying absolutely savage lesson. I picked up my fathers old banjo with no experience what so ever and after signing up with Oaim and following your full lesson for this song I know the whole thing off only after a couple weeks of practice. I've just got one question, I see there is a 7 Day Free Trial available at the moment and I was wondering do all your banjo tutorials come in that free trial or are there only some there? Cheers again!
Hi Paddy , any chance you could throw up a few reels we could study ? would like to study your music , I Imagine your reel playing would be creative and imaginative to say the least
I will do lad! Just another quick question, obviously you've got to put in your card details for the 7 day trail but let's say you don't want to continue can you just cancel your card so you won't be charged?
Wow. That's for beginners? Is this what you teach students in their first month of lessons? Assuming I've never held the instrument, which is I think what most of us consider to be the definition of the word 'beginner,' how long do you think it will take me to play like that?
Hi, thanks for the lesson. I'm studying Gerry O'Connor's books at the moment and have a burning question about triplet right hand technique. When you're going really fast, as most of these jigs and reels seem to be, do you play triplets in sequence d-u-d / d-u-d or d-u-d / u-d-u? When I listen to Gerry closely he puts an accent on the beat, so it sounds like d-u-d d-u-d, but that's really hard at speed. Do you continue d-d or u-u when changing strings? Is there a method, or can you just develop a facility where you can go in any direction at any time and add the appropriate accent whether going down or up? It's confusing because I also play gypsy jazz guitar which has another technique, and uses a heavy pick, whereas Gerry recommends a nylon 0.60mm, which sounds perfect on the banjo... My head's about to explode and my arm's about to seize up, so this is an SOS.
Hi man, are you looking for ABCs or sheetmusic? I have both at my disposal which I can send you. If you are, however, looking for tableture as found on many guitar chord websites, then I regret to say I don't have this material. I don't actually use this material when teaching and not many teachers within Irish traditional music circles would. It takes a lot of time to write such tabs so I can't guarantee I'd have the time to work it out. Sorry.
I recently had an old Kay 4 string restored and I've been playing it in standard tuning. I'd like to switch over to the Irish GDAE style, but I read somewhere that the tuning requires heavier strings. Is that true?
Can I use my 5 string banjo and just leave out top string ? Is there tabs for this video ? I wish to set foot on Ireland's ground someday. Thanks Brian USA.
Hi Paddy, I have had my 20's bango for years and still can't play it. what is the easiest way to start making tunes please? I don't seem to be musical!!
No this tune is most definitely the Boyne Hunt. The High Reel is a different tune but maybe your confusion stems from a recording of Barney McKenna playing both these tunes in a set together way back when...?
It's all down to preferance at the end of the day but most people would recommend a plectrum between 0.5 and 0.6mm. Let me go a little further on this though. I used to use a 0.46mm Jim Dunlop and even a 0.38mm on occasion. I found these very suitable for light playing and it also made many plectrum ornaments easier to do so long as you are not inclined to tense up. The flip side of this is the much quieter volume and the lack of control that you initially feel with these light plecs. I've also used 0.73mm plecs and, less regularly, 0.88mm. These are great for playing fast and offer a lot of control. The volume obtained is much higher and it gives you the flexibility to still get a quieter tone if you loosen your plectrum grip. However, the biggest drawback (and it really is a big one) of these heavier plecs, is that the tonal quality becomes awfully dampened and dead. The 0.46mm plecs give you this lovely, crisp tone when played well. But 0.5-0.6mm are a very solid, happy medium and, as I said at the beginning, you'll find out which one works best for your style over time. Hope this helps, Paddy
+Drake Metcalf Well, if we're taking money out of the equation, my favourites have always been vintage banjos from the 1920s and 1930s. Paramount Leader and Epiphone Recording Kings are really top range banjos and, although not to my taste, the Gibson Mastertone is right up there also. However, the banjo in this video is a Vega Little Wonder which, perhaps, isn't as well revered as the others mentioned but I've owned it for nearly 10 years. I love it. And, to be honest, I have no interest in replacing it. Much cheaper to buy as well.
Hi, thanks for the interest and comments. The 7-day free trial will give you access to all of my lessons at OAIM. I go into quite advanced playing techniques as the course progresses so check it out for sure! :)
Hi Paddy, My 6 year old son seems to love the banjo. Could you advise me as to when the best time to start lessons is? and We live in Glasnevin, do you know a good teacher based near us? Thanks Clare
Hi Clare, thanks for your message. 6 years old is quite young to be starting the banjo for the simple reason that is it quite a large instrument. I had students as young as 9 who struggled with the sheer size of the instrument. It might be an idea to get him started in music through other means though, such as the ukulele, mandolin (though these can be hard on the fingers) or maybe a nylon string guitar (kids size). I do know a good lot of teachers about the place. In fact I only live down in Island Bridge myself. Let me know what you think about this or send me an email if you want to chat: 52paddy at gmail dot com ...
+Grace Sweeney Hi, I always say that you get out what you put in. Having said that, banjo is not the most difficult instrument to master. Give it a go!
Online Academy of Irish Music I'm really considering buying my first banjo but pretty short on money, for a bigginner who is also a pretty broke college student how much would you say is a good starting price
+lsearls1 Sure you can. Why not check out Paddy's structured course for the fastest way to improve on your banjo - oaim.ie/course/43/tenor_banjo_technique
Hi Your webside is not working or I don't kow how to use it. I opened an account first time and every time I want sa see a sample it says your password is not correct . I opend a second account and this time says your email is allready registred. I went to the link LOST MY PASWORD and I'been told to go to my email and copy the token go to the webside and paste it on token . Evertime I do this it says password incorect. Am I missing something or your website has some technical problems ? Thanks
+Diarmuid Ward Hi Diarmuid, The banjo is not a Clareen. It's late 1920s Vega Little Wonder. Originally, it had a canvas skin but this snapped soon after I purchased it during a setup so it was replaced with a Clareen skin. Paddy Cummins
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Wow you can hear blues in that music
Thanks for your instruction from Saint Louis, Missouri. Please keep them coming!
Loads of tutorials, backing tracks and VR sessions on the site - www.oaim.ie/tenor-banjo/banjo-basics/
Great lesson. I removed my 5th string, got a plectrum, and tuned Tenor (with tenor banjo strings!) and this is EXACTLY what I needed to help process the scale in my head. Bail ó Dhia ar an obair!
Hi James, thanks for the kind words. I'm from Errigal Road just beyond the shops there. Yeah there's plenty of great musicians from here, not least Sean & James Keane (the former of Chieftains fame!). I saw Kevin play a couple of times up in the Halfway House and he's mates with an old family friend, John Kane.
Great stuff yourself, I'm a huge fan of country music too. I regularly have Hank Williams, Willie Nelson, Frankie Laine and many more on the iTunes playlist ;-)
Thanks Paddy, appreciate you getting back to me on it
Absolutely incredible lesson! Learned it straight from the video, heading onto part 2 now. Well spoken, clear & very, very helpful. Cheers!
@BigAlToronto I'm glad you liked the lesson. The Ashplant is the name of the of the tune. OAIM tutor Thomas Johnston performs it.
It's GDAE - which I'm told is the standard Irish tenor banjo tuning.
This is not aimed at beginners. It is aimed at player's who already have the basics of playing and a repertoire of some tunes.
Thanks man
Your country has great acoustic passage mounds.
live it.
I play mandolin as well so I'll definitely check that out!! Thanks Patrick!
Hi man, later on in the programme I introduce some tunes in more difficult keys and I talk about the necessity for the "four-finger" layout (using your pinkey for fret 5) but I mostly deal with the fiddle-fingering layout in other lessons,
Brilliant very well put over
Iv just Came across Yr video... Tanks a million uv really helped me a lot wit that reel..... Brilliantly explained tanku sir..
Hi Robbie, Delighted you got a lot out of the lesson. There are more banjo lessons from Paddy here - www.oaim.ie/tenor-banjo/irish-tenor-banjo-technique/
Ahh tanku very much ill cheak it out.... Brill stuff
You sound just like Phil Lynott!! :P Great lesson, thanks- I've been trying to fix my picking direction so this is good.
Hi Shannon, as far as I can remember, I was using the following setup: G (wound) .36 ; D (wound) .28 ; A (non-wound) .24 ; E (non-wound) . 13
- This could be mistaken information as I regularly forget my string setups but hopefully this is some indication anyway!
Such a lovely and handsome lad, great tutorial! Attractive accent as well, haha
Hi, I'm Paddy Cummins. Yes, there is a disadvantage to using the 5 string banjo. Firstly, to play Irish instrumental music you need the articulation that a plectrum will provide, for most of the ornamentation we use. A 5 string banjo usually won't require the use of a pleck and, if you do decide to use a pleck, the sound is radically different. Secondly, the standard tuning setup of a five-string banjo limits you to certain keys so playing in other keys becomes a less comfortable experience.
Some good advice there
Yes it is indeed. I think it's a 1928 model. Used to have the original skin but it split apart during some service so now there's a Clareen skin on it.
love this channel
+Joe Sensor Thanks! Check out the site for more from Paddy and all the team. Also, a brand new feature called the Jam session has just been released where you can play along with some world class musicians. Check it out - oaim.ie/page/16/Jam_session :)
Very good tutorial Paddy.,
I perform in France with my group Tumbleweed. Like
yourself I hail from Drimnagh. I would like to know where in Drimnagh you are
from. Lots of celebrated musicians from Drimnagh, including my composer,
guitarist and singer Kevin (ex Dublin City Ramblers) Keeep up the good work
and lend an ear to my singing on Utube. All the best
Just AWESOMO
Presently, I am playing most of my triplets at the tune's conclusion. Conclusion triplets are found in Kerry late at night.
I'm not too sure which guage strings a typical CGDA banjo takes. Perhaps if you post them up, we can compare. However, I have heard/read somewhere that, in order to convert to Irish tuning, a different skin tension is required. I did have my banjo running on CGDA strings before and there was definitely a tighter feel. The drawback was, I kept snapping strings a couple of times per week (perhaps related to skin tension) so I switched back soon after.
They actually sell "Irish Tenor" banjo strings for GDAE tuning. One place that I know in the USA that sells them is Elderly.com
No, my first language is English. However, my dialect is that of Dublin which is very specific and different to the rest of Ireland. Bear in mind, though, that my accent here has been "cleaned up" for the video and, in reality, it is a lot stronger!! haha
Mel Bay has some instruction books for 5 string Irish banjo.
Traditionally the Irish tenor banjo is tuned GDAe, an octave lower than a mandolin or fiddle.
wow great lesson will check out the site. btw what is the intro song?
Love that banjo sound. Got a 5-string banjo, but always said that my next banjo after the 5-string would be a tenor. On that note, the tunes that you're showcasing, would they be good for a 5-string? Would love to know.
The name of the tune is The Ashplant.
Hi all, Paddy Cummins here :) Please don't hesitate to get in touch if you've any questions for me!
I believe this tune is know as the subtle breeze among the lillyplant
Great
@charliemcd123 If you become a member of OAIM.ie go to the free lessons page & then to the Banjo lesson, the musical notation is there. Good luck with it and thanks for the kind words :)
Hi Paddie. I have just purchased a Concert Banjo/ Ukulele and just a complete beginner.
Can l learn Ukulele music on this??
Or is this instrument just banjo orientated. God Bless your tallent.. Keep up the happy music.
Is there a part 2 for this? I'd love to learn the rest of the tune.
Hi Eilidh, The second part of the tune is on the website www.oaim.ie
Online Academy of Irish Music I’m a member of Oaim.ie and I’ve searched the site and can’t find the second part, can you send me the link? Much appreciated!
I just checked and that has been removed. There is another lesson on the site that teaches this tune, Niall Keegan is the tutor. If you use the search bar "Boyne" that lesson will appear in the results. Let me know if you need further help Mathew
@@onlineacademyofirishmusic it's in a different key... nevermind, thank you anyway.
The name of the Music "The King's Galliard The Ashplant"
Hi Paddy. Great vid thanks. I play the harp and as a result I have packets of harp strings that I have accumulated over the years. Rather than have them go to waste (I no longer play the harp) I was wondering if harp strings can be put onto a banjo (my new instrument). I presume once they are tuned to the right note it shouldn't matter? Thanks.
From low to high: GDAE - standard Irish tenor banjo tuning.
I could tell you Gold Tone but my actual advice is this: buy a vintage banjo like Gibson, Vega, Paramount, Epiphone. You can find really good ones on internet sites (inc. eBay) from €700-2000. The year I'm talking about is 190?-1939. All of these banjos used heavy, sturdy pre-war metal and, as such, are of better quality than any modern banjo I've played. The big bonus is, if you buy vintage, you will not loose money when you sell it on. Even if you give up after 1 week!
Well Paddy, how're gettin' on! Wanna start off by saying absolutely savage lesson. I picked up my fathers old banjo with no experience what so ever and after signing up with Oaim and following your full lesson for this song I know the whole thing off only after a couple weeks of practice. I've just got one question, I see there is a 7 Day Free Trial available at the moment and I was wondering do all your banjo tutorials come in that free trial or are there only some there? Cheers again!
Yes I'm sure you'll find the details on the website but if you don't want to continue after 7 days, you don't have to.
Hi Paddy , any chance you could throw up a few reels we could study ? would like to study your music , I Imagine your reel playing would be creative and imaginative to say the least
Hi, you can find lots of reels taught by Paddy here - oaim.ie/banjo-technique
Great Video lesson/demonstration!
May I ask what gague and type ( bronze, phosphor, ...) strings you are using?
Thanks,
---shannon
I will do lad! Just another quick question, obviously you've got to put in your card details for the 7 day trail but let's say you don't want to continue can you just cancel your card so you won't be charged?
Wow. That's for beginners? Is this what you teach students in their first month of lessons? Assuming I've never held the instrument, which is I think what most of us consider to be the definition of the word 'beginner,' how long do you think it will take me to play like that?
savage!
Thanks for the demo, basic question here, if you're looking to play Irish Trad on banjo is there a disadvantage to using a 5 string banjo?
hello, i mostly use my small finger for the 5th and up to 7th fret, i see lot of people using the ring finger. what do you think, is it ok
sounds great! where can i purchase it? is it available on itunes?
Hi, thanks for the lesson. I'm studying Gerry O'Connor's books at the moment and have a burning question about triplet right hand technique. When you're going really fast, as most of these jigs and reels seem to be, do you play triplets in sequence d-u-d / d-u-d or d-u-d / u-d-u? When I listen to Gerry closely he puts an accent on the beat, so it sounds like d-u-d d-u-d, but that's really hard at speed. Do you continue d-d or u-u when changing strings? Is there a method, or can you just develop a facility where you can go in any direction at any time and add the appropriate accent whether going down or up? It's confusing because I also play gypsy jazz guitar which has another technique, and uses a heavy pick, whereas Gerry recommends a nylon 0.60mm, which sounds perfect on the banjo... My head's about to explode and my arm's about to seize up, so this is an SOS.
Hi Brendan, I'd recommend asking this question on the OAIM forum - www.oaim.ie
Hi man, are you looking for ABCs or sheetmusic? I have both at my disposal which I can send you. If you are, however, looking for tableture as found on many guitar chord websites, then I regret to say I don't have this material. I don't actually use this material when teaching and not many teachers within Irish traditional music circles would. It takes a lot of time to write such tabs so I can't guarantee I'd have the time to work it out. Sorry.
I recently had an old Kay 4 string restored and I've been playing it in standard tuning. I'd like to switch over to the Irish GDAE style, but I read somewhere that the tuning requires heavier strings. Is that true?
what notes do you tune a banjo to?
I thought this reel was Duff the Dancer or the high reel?
Can I use my 5 string banjo and just leave out top string ? Is there tabs for this video ? I wish to set foot on Ireland's ground someday. Thanks Brian USA.
Yes you can. The tuning is GDAE. Let me know if that works..
you could of started with the tuning you are using..what is it please from thinnest to thickest string
sbbinahee The tuning most widely used in Irish music is GDAE, with G being the thickest string. Good luck with your banjo!!
thank you!
Hi Paddy, I have had my 20's bango for years and still can't play it. what is the easiest way to start making tunes please? I don't seem to be musical!!
Michael Flanders
learn to pick,couple notes or chords
Practice, if I can do it anyone can.
No this tune is most definitely the Boyne Hunt. The High Reel is a different tune but maybe your confusion stems from a recording of Barney McKenna playing both these tunes in a set together way back when...?
What mm plectrum should you use to play tunes on the banjo?
It's all down to preferance at the end of the day but most people would recommend a plectrum between 0.5 and 0.6mm. Let me go a little further on this though.
I used to use a 0.46mm Jim Dunlop and even a 0.38mm on occasion. I found these very suitable for light playing and it also made many plectrum ornaments easier to do so long as you are not inclined to tense up. The flip side of this is the much quieter volume and the lack of control that you initially feel with these light plecs.
I've also used 0.73mm plecs and, less regularly, 0.88mm. These are great for playing fast and offer a lot of control. The volume obtained is much higher and it gives you the flexibility to still get a quieter tone if you loosen your plectrum grip. However, the biggest drawback (and it really is a big one) of these heavier plecs, is that the tonal quality becomes awfully dampened and dead.
The 0.46mm plecs give you this lovely, crisp tone when played well. But 0.5-0.6mm are a very solid, happy medium and, as I said at the beginning, you'll find out which one works best for your style over time.
Hope this helps,
Paddy
Thanks for the tip, many thanks Neil
Does the lesson go into altered fingerings, or do you just use fiddle fingering throughout?
Is that a Vega Little Wonder?
I have a 5 string banjo, really not a fan of it. I favor the irish tenor over any of the banjos. If I was to buy one, which brand name is the best?
+Drake Metcalf Well, if we're taking money out of the equation, my favourites have always been vintage banjos from the 1920s and 1930s. Paramount Leader and Epiphone Recording Kings are really top range banjos and, although not to my taste, the Gibson Mastertone is right up there also. However, the banjo in this video is a Vega Little Wonder which, perhaps, isn't as well revered as the others mentioned but I've owned it for nearly 10 years. I love it. And, to be honest, I have no interest in replacing it. Much cheaper to buy as well.
+Patrick Cummins thank you!
Hi, thanks for the interest and comments. The 7-day free trial will give you access to all of my lessons at OAIM. I go into quite advanced playing techniques as the course progresses so check it out for sure! :)
Is there any possible way to play this on a five-string?
@zuperduperboi Sláinte
Hi Paddy, My 6 year old son seems to love the banjo. Could you advise me as to when the best time to start lessons is? and We live in Glasnevin, do you know a good teacher based near us? Thanks Clare
Hi Clare, thanks for your message. 6 years old is quite young to be starting the banjo for the simple reason that is it quite a large instrument. I had students as young as 9 who struggled with the sheer size of the instrument. It might be an idea to get him started in music through other means though, such as the ukulele, mandolin (though these can be hard on the fingers) or maybe a nylon string guitar (kids size).
I do know a good lot of teachers about the place. In fact I only live down in Island Bridge myself. Let me know what you think about this or send me an email if you want to chat: 52paddy at gmail dot com ...
Patrick Cummins How about a ukulele banjo with ukulele strings designed to be tuned in fifths?
just wondering how hard/easy is it to start playing the Irish banjo ????
+Grace Sweeney Hi, I always say that you get out what you put in. Having said that, banjo is not the most difficult instrument to master. Give it a go!
Online Academy of Irish Music I'm really considering buying my first banjo but pretty short on money, for a bigginner who is also a pretty broke college student how much would you say is a good starting price
can you put triplets in hornpipes?
+lsearls1 Sure you can. Why not check out Paddy's structured course for the fastest way to improve on your banjo - oaim.ie/course/43/tenor_banjo_technique
Hi just wondering, was your first language Gaelic? Your accent seems to have a lot of Gaelic influence.
Hi
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what model clareen is that?
+Diarmuid Ward Hi Diarmuid, The banjo is not a Clareen. It's late 1920s Vega Little Wonder. Originally, it had a canvas skin but this snapped soon after I purchased it during a setup so it was replaced with a Clareen skin. Paddy Cummins
OK,thanks
this ones a scottish reel......the perth hunt.
Thanks man
Your country has great acoustic passage mounds.
live it.