Complex Methodical Disorder

Bill Hankey · Post by **Bill Hankey** » 30 Jun 2010 5:04 am

It's interesting to observe the flaming away by serious constituencies who are members of this forum. They seem to fall into a crack or shadow similar to a trap-door spider, and spring out whenever absolute trivia threads appear. Pursuant to remaining resolute to nonsensical trivia, they devalue the essence of moving forward musically. I'm truly at the threshold of redirecting thoughts concerning individuals integrating, and posing as contributors of things relative to a learning process.

Gary Lee Gimble · Post by **Gary Lee Gimble** » 30 Jun 2010 5:39 am

I'm truly at the threshold

meaning?

posing as contributors

I would like to contribute a thought, like, you have affixed a white rag to your vertical fret board?

Barry Blackwood · Post by **Barry Blackwood** » 30 Jun 2010 5:48 am

They seem to fall into a crack or shadow similar to a trap-door spider, and spring out whenever absolute trivia threads appear.

Bill, can you explain what an "absolute trivia" thread is. I can't.

Bill Hankey · Post by **Bill Hankey** » 30 Jun 2010 5:58 am

Yes, of course Barry! Threads such as: Does a black steel sound better than others of different colors? I can't recall how many agree with such nonsense. Still the trap-door swings open, and out pops an additional popular consensus player plugging for all he's worth, that such claims are true. There are dozens more that I can hit on upon request!

Bill Hankey · Post by **Bill Hankey** » 30 Jun 2010 6:26 am

Gary Lee Gimble,

It's good to know your location, and to determine how effectively your attempts at downgrading an improved feature would register in the eyes of the beholder.

Gary Lee Gimble · Post by **Gary Lee Gimble** » 30 Jun 2010 6:31 am

an improved feature

That feature, being of, your opinion only; I have yet to see it in action. As for my location, well, I'm glad of your awareness...

Carson Leighton · Post by **Carson Leighton** » 30 Jun 2010 6:50 am

I have a question...What is a vertical fretboard? Is this an attachment of some kind? I've never heard of this before...Regards,,,Carson

Bent Romnes · Post by **Bent Romnes** » 30 Jun 2010 6:56 am

Carson, the vertical fretboard is an invention of Bill Hankey's. Instead of the usual spot under the strings, Bill has his fretboard on a rack in front, facing the player.

Bill Hankey · Post by **Bill Hankey** » 30 Jun 2010 7:09 am

Carson,

Actually, Gary fully intended to downgrade my fretboard. It dates back a number of years when I began to concentrate on player stances. There is something about a steel guitarist bowing down and stretching the neck to envision the conventional fretboard. I decided to follow a whim by removing the entire conventional fretboard. No longer is it necessary to stare downward at such a sharp angle. My current replacement consists of a stripped down fretboard placed almost vertically, just beyond the 1st. top string. The audience comes into full view, plus the ease and enjoyment of playing are markedly improved. The concept is pictured in an earlier thread in this forum. Thanks...

Tony Glassman · Post by **Tony Glassman** » 30 Jun 2010 7:09 am

Bent Romnes wrote:Carson, the vertical fretboard is an invention of Bill Hankey's. Instead of the usual spot under the strings, Bill has his fretboard on a rack in front, facing the player.

The vertical fretboard is probably the most sensible idea Bill has ever put forth on the SGF. Unfortunately, like most of Bill's posts, it seems fairly awkward.

Carson Leighton · Post by **Carson Leighton** » 30 Jun 2010 7:22 am

Bill, does your vertical fretboard make reading charts and tab easier? Is it necessary to remove the existing fretboard,,or could this be used as an attachment somehow...Thanks,,,Carson

Stephen Silver · Post by **Stephen Silver** » 30 Jun 2010 7:31 am

I am considering applying for a patent on a vertical fretboard, very useful in forum discussions such as this.....the STandard Fretboard Upright, or STFU as an acronym. The most prominent feature will be the logo facing the audience.

Any recommendations on type font or styling for the logo?

SS

Bill Hankey · Post by **Bill Hankey** » 30 Jun 2010 8:02 am

Carson,

Should you open the original thread, I explained at that time how anyone can put the concept before them in just a few minutes. Place a strip of thin white cardboard with simulated markings just beyond the first string. Take a few minutes to acquire the advantages of the concept.

Barry Blackwood · Post by **Barry Blackwood** » 30 Jun 2010 8:13 am

I decided to follow a whim by removing the entire conventional fretboard. No longer is it necessary to stare downward at such a sharp angle.

Now you can stare downward at not such a sharp angle.
Bill, have you ever thought about "going all the way" with this, and using a teleprompter-style device? That way, you can stare all the dancing drunks directly in the eye simultaneously while playing.

Gary Lee Gimble · Post by **Gary Lee Gimble** » 30 Jun 2010 8:27 am

I see a plausible usefulness between a three dollar bill & BH's unique approach to musical expression.

Bill Hankey · Post by **Bill Hankey** » 30 Jun 2010 8:55 am

To whom it may concern;

The haywire boys are back at rocking my boat. They could turn a rich man into a pauper overnight. There is nothing more devastating to normalcy, than two or three pranksters converging on the premises to willfully wreak havoc.

Bill Hankey · Post by **Bill Hankey** » 30 Jun 2010 10:35 am

Tony,

There is another suggestion prevailing above all other entreaties. Soon forgotten is the 5 string grab for carrying melodies. I haven't seen that! Playing consists of single and two string picking as a given. Therefore, I beg to differ with your comment regarding usefulness.

Tony Glassman · Post by **Tony Glassman** » 30 Jun 2010 11:42 am

Bill Hankey wrote:Tony,

There is another suggestion prevailing above all other entreaties. Soon forgotten is the 5 string grab for carrying melodies. I haven't seen that! Playing consists of single and two string picking as a given. Therefore, I beg to differ with your comment regarding usefulness.

Bill,

If your speaking to me, you've got the wrong guy. I never mentioned anything about "usefulness".

Gary Lee Gimble · Post by **Gary Lee Gimble** » 30 Jun 2010 11:52 am

Tony, you are so correct. I suspect Bill is adapting to his updated, vertically positioned, computer peripherals.

Bill Hankey · Post by **Bill Hankey** » 30 Jun 2010 11:53 am

Tony,

My apologies! I'm having difficulties with negative translations.

Brian Henry · Post by **Brian Henry** » 30 Jun 2010 3:37 pm

Hi Bill,

Your reference to negative translation in music is an interesting phenomonen. I think that I can help you.

Translation usually refers to turning one language into another, either orally, or in written form. The skills of the translator not only lie in how well he/she communicates the literal content of the words, but how well their meaning is communicated. Meaning is not always apparent in what is said. Sometimes it is communicated in the way it is expressed, and sometimes in what is not expressed. In this way translation not only means changing the words themselves, but also transforming the meaning of the words. Moreover, when we begin to expand our notions of translation, then we can include the translation of experience(s) into words, so that translations can cross modality (e.g. music to words; experience to written language, etc.). These kinds of translations allow us to apprehend one modality of experience in another, enhancing our knowledge of both modalities simultaneously. In music therapy research, qualitative methodologies, perhaps more so than their quantitative counterparts, focus on the negative translation of experiences from one modality to another: in particular there is a focus on translating negative nonverbal experiences (e.g. experiences of music) into verbal and written forms.

Tony Glassman · Post by **Tony Glassman** » 30 Jun 2010 4:15 pm

Bill Hankey wrote:Tony,

My apologies! I'm having difficulties with negative translations.

OK, no problem.

Bill Hankey · Post by **Bill Hankey** » 1 Jul 2010 2:53 am

tbhenry,

If I could be permitted to address you in like fashion, I would feel more comfortable by having the liberty to express a more friendly greeting. Your responses command respect from all participants in forum exchanges. Of this, I am certain. While going over the MODALITY clarification, an assortment of memories are awakened from the "forgotten" past. Your explicit mode of entry into complications of accessible language diversities, that twist and turn, smacks of the spitting cobra having to endure the lightning-like moves of a killer mongoose. More importantly, it arouses a memory of one particular learning process involved in the personal study of irrational behaviorisms. Recent examples of untoward comments made in past threads, have been revisited, apparently to cloud issues pertaining to musical advancements. tbhenry, you have a close-knit association with reality. This helps to balance the carelessness of a few individuals "plugging" for a showdown. Backing up to the memory issue brought forth by various modes of interests in selected subject matters, my experiences dictate a slowing down the forming of snap judgments. When circumstances sway individual discernments by attributing to erroneous judgment calls, consider spending more time sifting through factors that change at a moments notice. We can't predict the future, neither can we explain our surroundings.

Barry Blackwood · Post by **Barry Blackwood** » 1 Jul 2010 6:47 am

Bill, I believe you've found your soulmate.

Charley Adair · Post by **Charley Adair** » 1 Jul 2010 7:13 am

I became totally disgruntled with Facebook and all of the wierd posts and farmers searching for an ear of corn and such. So, I discontinued my Facebook account and haven't looked back. If I was as disgruntled with this forum and it's members as some seem to be, I'd get off and never look back. But, I rather get a chuckle out of some posts where an English teacher tries to confuse people with their expertise in writing and use of the English language, trying to stir up a controversy. Me, i'm just a hick from South Texas. Keep it up, Bill!

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