From: v_abadie@cox.net   
      
   I've enjoyed the comments on the elements of bluegrass. It's nice to see   
   there is some life in the group after all.   
      
   Next topic: Speed.   
   How fast is too fast, when playing bluegrass? Or, is there any such   
   thing as too fast?   
      
   Being a banjo picker, this one is near and dear to my heart.   
      
   MY opinion: Fast is impressive, as long as quality is not lost. As soon   
   as notes or chords are missed, and the song no longer sounds like the   
   song because of a desire to play at light speed, that marks the "too   
   fast" point.   
   Interesting note: Some songs sound better slowed down a bit. Try it!   
   When I sing "Dark Hollow", I sing it slower than most recorded versions.   
   It takes on a more haunting and sad air, and I think it improves the   
   impact of the lyrics.   
      
   OK banjo pickers, call me a heretic and convince me that faster is   
   always better.   
      
   This is fun.   
   Vince (who is looking forward to performing at Bluegrass on the Bayou,   
   here in Baton Rouge, Thursday night!)   
      
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