letebaguere (December 31, 1969 at 6:59 pm)

consider yourself blessed if you possess anything that even remotely resembles norman blake's left hand.

zenbovine (December 31, 1969 at 6:59 pm)

Those old Martin 12-fret dreads have wide necks/nuts and string spacings down at the bridge, which would account for some extra swing in the right hand. Amazing how relaxed his hand is even when he's really cooking.Blake can play as fast as about anyone, but chooses instead to focus on tone, feel and the TUNE

fiddler59 (December 31, 1969 at 6:59 pm)

The name of this is Salty. It is on a Tiny Trischka record he and Bela recorded called Fiddle Tunes for Banjo....David B

1duck1duck2goose (December 31, 1969 at 6:59 pm)

What is this song called...its wonderful. Anyone? Thanks.

ChomFa (December 31, 1969 at 6:59 pm)

Oh hell yeah, rowdy - it is a thing of beauty for sure. I just noticed that he has a higher "lift" than Doc, which cheered me up no end!!I'm glad you didn't bite my head off - it's was just a so-so players observation of techniques and styles. I'd never have the gall to slag off someone with this much "cred" - unlike some others here

rowdyfred (December 31, 1969 at 6:59 pm)

I love Norman's left hand. It's what I would describe as "loose". His fingers seem to fly effortlessly over the frets. A very light touch!

ChomFa (December 31, 1969 at 6:59 pm)

THIS IS NOT a bitch or a put down - but I was watching Doc Watson (here, with Chet) and I can't help but notice how little movement Doc has in his left hand, compared to Normans. Effortless, smooth, almost unnoticed, whereas Norman has a "busy" left hand.Now, I do too, so it makes me feel I am still in with a chance!! I was trying to "smooth" the left out, a la Doc and it was a cow of a thing! Now I feel better!

cherokee588 (December 31, 1969 at 6:59 pm)

Love Norman Blake Guitar work on this song,great job.

jocwalk (December 31, 1969 at 6:59 pm)

They're still in Rising Fawn last I heard and that was from Norman last time I saw him play live in October 2007 as he made mention of the short drive back to Rising Fawn.

tatumed (December 31, 1969 at 6:59 pm)

I think up around the Chattanooga area now. But don't hol me to that.