[Dixielandjazz] Washboard charts?

[Stan Brager]

Hey, Bob, since the washboard can be tuned in the same way as the oil drums,
where is the best place to hit the washboard with the hammer.

Stan
Stan Brager
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Robert Smith" <robert.smith at tele2.no>
To: <dixielandjazz at ml.islandnet.com>
Sent: Thursday, November 16, 2006 10:50 AM
Subject: [Dixielandjazz] Washboard charts?


> Bob, of course there are tuning and chord charts for washboards. It's just
> that there is no point in using them because the rest of the band haven't
a
> clue what tuning and chord charts are.
> A washboard can be tuned in the same way that oil drums are tuned in West
> Indian orchestras. By placing the tuned areas strategically one can play
> chords containing up to four notes. This involves using fingers and thumbs
> independently.
> However, what's the use of this when all the bandleader needs is someone
who
> can keep the rest of the band in time?
>
> Cheers
>
> Bob "four-stroke" Smith
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