TED Ferrell

Geez I just figured out how many of you nine all the time corps I have close ties with You all sure do a good job of keeping tabs on eadh other . John R.you and Hope have an open invite to attend my final walk down the aisle.I will touch base with you later on to give you directions to this momentous event . By the way April 9 is the Tn. hillbilly's smoked a joint with the beatles Birthday so be prepared for the english invasion. Excie you are invited too if you think you could stand putting up with the two good old boys that got born again that don't do the wild and crazy things we did way back than. Well you know that' a lie Moony yes please win the lotto cause we need to buy a two million dollar mansion down there and retire to you know where ? You niners take care and keep on having fun Say could I become a adopted member of the big 9 ? I do have some qualifcations as a coped out member of family corps 4. Does that coiunt ? :unsure: Ted F. :

Well gee whiz I was talking about asking for service at a 1.Bar 2.Shoe Store 3.Nurse 4 Sears 5 Bank Teller 6,Home Depot and last but not least 7.DENNYS

Hymns for Everyday Life The Dentist's Hymn - "Crown Him with Many Crowns" The TV Weatherman's Hymn - "There Shall be Showers of Blessing" The Contractor's Hymn - "The Church's one Foundation" The Tailor's Hymn - "Holy, Holy, Holy" The Golfer's Hymn - "There is a Green Hill Far Away" The Politician's Hymn - "Standing on the Promises" The Optometrist's Hymn - "Open Mine Eyes that I Might See" The IRS Hymn - "All to Thee" The Gossiper's Hymn - "Pass it On" The Electrician's Hymn - "Send the Light" The Shopper's Hymn - "Sweet by and by"

Musical Terms Commonly Misunderstood by Country & Western Musicians with Their Translated "Country" Definitions * 12 Tone Scale: The thing the State Police weigh your tractor trailor truck with. * A 440: The highway that runs around Nashville. * Aeolian Mode: How you like Mama's cherry pie. * Altos: Not to be confused with "Tom's toes," "Bubba's toes" or "Dori-toes." * Arpeggio: "Ain't he that storybook kid with the big nose that grows?" * Bach Chorale: The place behind the barn where you keep the horses. * Bass: The things you run around in Softball. * Bassoon: Typical response when asked what you hope to catch and when. * Big Band: When the bar pays enough to bring two banjo players. * Bossa Nova: The car your foreman drives. * Cadenza: The ugly thing your wife always vacuums dog hair off when company comes. * Cello: The proper way to answer the phone. * Clarinet: Name for your second daughter if you've already used Betty Jo. * Clef: What you try to never fall off of. * Bass Clef: Where you wind up if you do fall off. * Conductor: The man who punches your ticket to Birmingham. * Cut Time: Parole. * Cymbal: What they use on deer-crossing signs so you know what to sight-in your pistol with. * Diminished 5th: An empty bottle of Jack Daniels. * 1st Inversion: Grandpa's battle group at Normandy. * Major Scale: What you say after chasing wild game up a mountain; "Whew!" That was a major scale!" * Melodic Min.: Loretta Lynn's singing dad. * Minor 3rd: Your approximate age & grade at the completion of formal schooling. * Order of Sharps: What a wimp gets at the bar. * Passing Tone: Frequently heard near the baked beans at family barbecues. * Perfect 5th: A full bottle of Jack Daniels. * Perfect Pitch: The smooth coating on a freshly paved road. * Pianissimo: "Refill this beer bottle." * Portamento: A foreign country you've always wanted to see. * 1/4 tone: What most standard pickups can haul. * Relative Major: An uncle in the Marine Corps. * Relative Minor: A girlfriend. * Repeat: What you do until they just expel you. * Ritard: There's one in every family. * Sonata: What you get from a bad cold or hay fever. * Staccato: How you did all your ceilings in your mobile home. * Tempo: Good choice for a used car. * Time Signature: What you need from your boss if your forget to clock in. * Transpositions: Men who wear dresses. * Treble: Women ain't nothin' but. * Tuba: A compound word: "Hey, woman! Fetch me another tuba Bryll Cream!" * Whole Note: What's due after failing to pay the mortgage for a year.

Excuse me mam' but could I have some service here please

David ; So many pf the banjo jokes are from jazz musicians that have tunnel vision to them the banjo does not belong with their music so they put the banjp down.Guess they don't recall that early jazz bands alwaya had a tenor banjo player. Stll love that dixieland sound with a thumpin' tenor banjo Once in Seattle I heard a jazz group that was playing all the old jazz standards and the instrumentation was 1.Stand Up Bass 2.Drums 3.Piano 4.Auto Harp that the player used a different tuning for and he doubled on a 12 string guitar 5 And a five string banjo player and man could that cat wail . Knocked me out I will never forget the sound they had... it was something else. Talk about good five string pickers my friend Randy Debruhl is one of the best and by the way he's still pickin' and grinnin'

Shell I've ordered a lot of things from this company and they are a good outfit Here is a price for a trumpet and a cornet .To see pictures and etc.go to ..musiciansfriend.com and bring up page for band instruments ..brass [Group Shot] Kohlert 410L Trumpet The Kohlert 410L Trumpet is in the key of Bb. 5" bell, adjustable 3rd valve slide with finger ring, nickel double water keys, brass lacquer finish.... Our Price: $199.99 List Price: $399.99 Rating: [Overall: 9.29] [(main)] EM Winston Cornet Key of Bb. Perfect for the budding student, with a shepherd's crook style, .445" bore, excellent response, and precision-crafted valves. Great looks... Our Price: $419.99 List Price: $650.00 Rating: [Overall: 9.00]

Ok Shell good luck and happy cornet hunting . New or Used Frankly, buying a new trumpet or cornet is very costly, especially if you're not sure that the student will stick with it. When you buy a new instrument, which may range from 500 to 1000 dollars for a "beginners's instrument," you are assured of a playable instrument that usually has some type of warranty. Many music stores also may have a rent-to-own plan that may be worthwhile to look into. On the average though, it is usually a good idea to either borrow an instrument from a friend who has quit playing or buy a used trumpet. When buying used trumpets, check with your director to see if there are any students who have dropped out of the class who might sell their trumpet. This way, the director can tell you if the instrument is in good shape. If there are no instruments available in this fashion, local pawn shops might be a good idea to look into, but you should be prepared and know what to look for when you walk in the door. You should bring with you a bottle of valve oil and slide grease to check everything out. First, inspect the quality of the brass. Are there many dents? A few are fine, but make sure that the bell, leadpipe and valve casings are free from any major dents. Small dents are fine, but large ones will noticeably make the instrument sound different. Next, oil the valves, as outlined in Trumpet Maintenance. After oiling, make sure that all of the valves are free flowing, and that there is no friction. If there is any, don't bother with the instrument, because repairing it will probably cost as much as the instrument. Next, make sure that all of the slides can move. If some don't want to come out, apply some slide grease and a little pressure. It's usually OK if the slides are tight, but they must be able to move. (One exception is the third valve, which should move easily). Check to make sure that there is a finger ring on the third valve slide that allows the player to put his or her third finger in to adjust the slide while playing. At this point, the condition of the finish isn't essential--it is more for looks than anything else. Very little difference can be heard in the sound quality between a good finish and a poor one. Make sure that all of the soldered joints still are soldered, and have not broken free. Finally, make sure that the instrument fits well in the musician's hands. Make sure that he or she can reach everything, and move the valves with ease. As far as price goes, a good used trumpet can be found for between $150 and $250. For anything less than that price range, double check the instument. Good deals can be found, but that can often signal that something is wrong.

The Cornet [a cornet] vs. [a trumpet] The Trumpet As far as written music is concerned, the trumpet and cornet are interchangeable. They play in the same key, and usually play identical parts. Often composers, such as Debussy, Rimsky-Korsakov, Vaughan-Williams, and Tchaikovsky, wish to assign separate trumpet and cornet parts in their music (usually three cornet parts and two trumpet parts) in order to display the different characteristics of each instrument. This does not mean that these parts must be played on these instruments, but they should be if they are available to obtain the texture of sound that the composer intended. The trumpet was the first of the two instruments to evolve, coming from the natural trumpets of the Baroque and Renaissance times. The trumpet's bore diameter (the size of the tubing) remains constant throughout the entire instrument until it reaches the bell. The tubing is also kept as straight as possible in the construction. These two features are very important, because they produce a more open and "bright" sound. Since the 1950's, trumpets have been the dominant instrument in bands and orchestras in America. The cornet, on the other hand, was developed in the 19th century and was made famous by the cornet virtuoso J.B. Arban of France. His style, phrasing, and technique helped to give the cornet a role as premiere melody instrument along side the flute and violin. For this reason, when both cornet and trumpet parts are called for in a piece of music, the cornet part usually contains most of the technique and flair while the trumpets keep rhythm and fanfares. The tubing on a cornet, as opposed to a trumpet, increases in diameter as the overall length increases (this is called "conical"). The tubing is also wound more compactly, and therefore is not as "free-blowing" as a trumpet. This means that when the player plays, he will feel a slight increase in resistance from the air having to take extra turns in the tubing. As a result of these two factors, the cornet has a more mellow sound than the trumpet. This sound is often called for in many military marches, such as those by Fillmore or Sousa. The modern cornet is not nearly as mellow as those produced in the 1800's. The primary reason for this was the redesign of cornet mouthpieces by Vincent Bach, to compete with the trumpet in the 1940's and 50's. Older cornet mouthpeices are "V" shaped, instead of having a round cup. This produced a very mellow sound, and many leading orchestral principals still try to play on an old cornet and mouthpeice to obtain the more mellow sound. The problem with old cornet mouthpeices is that they are difficult to play at high dynamic levels or in the upper register, so often it is necessary to switch to a more modern trumpet-like mouthpiece Old cornets also have a "Shepherd's Crook" in the base of the bell. This bend also helps to give the cornet its wonderful round, dark sound, but has unfortunately been removed from many cornets today. Just now, some manufacturers are re-introducing the "crook" into their construction. In order to hear what a good cornet sound is, try to seek out good British brass band recordings. Britian is one of the few places that have held on to the old cornet sound, and continues this great tradition of the cornet.

David That's a good one hahahahahaha :

~BLUES RULES:~ 1. Most blues begin "woke up this morning." 2. "I got a good woman" is a bad way to begin the blues, unless you stick something nasty in the next line. I got a good woman, with the meanest dog in town. 3. Blues are simple. After you have the first line right, repeat it. Then find something that rhymes. Sort of. Got a good woman with the meanest dog in town. He got teeth like Margaret Thatcher and he weighs 500 pounds. 4. The blues are not about limitless choice, convertible debentures, golden parachutes, BMWs, opera, or environmental impact statements. 5. Blues cars are Chevies and Cadillacs. Other acceptable blues transportation is Greyhound bus or a southbound train. Walkin' plays a major part in the blues lifestyle. So does fixin' to die. 6. Teenagers can't sing the blues. Adults sing the blues. Blues adulthood means old enough to get the electric chair if you shoot a man in Memphis. 7. You can have the blues in New York City, but not in Brooklyn or Queens. Hard times in Vermont or North Dakota are just a depression. Chicago, St. Louis, Austin and Kansas City are still the best places to have the blues. 8. The following colors do not belong in the blues: a. violet b. beige c. mauve d. taupe 9. You can't have the blues in an office or a shopping mall - the lighting is wrong. 10A. Good places for the Blues: a. the highway b. the jailhouse c. an empty bed 10B. Bad places: a. Ashrams b. Gallery openings c. Weekend in the Hamptons d. Trump Plaza 11. No one will believe it's the blues if you wear a suit, unless you happen to be an old black man. Yes, if: a. your first name is a southern state -- like Georgia b. you're blind c. you shot a man in Memphis (see exception below) d. your woman can't be satisfied. 12B. No, if: a. you were once blind but now can see. b. you have a trust fund. c. you hold elected office. d. your woman CAN be satisfied. 13. Neither Julio Iglesias nor Barbara Streisand can sing the blues. 14A. If you ask for water and baby gives you gasoline, it's the blues. Other blues beverages are: a. cheap wine b. Irish whiskey c. muddy water 14B. Blues beverages are NOT: a. Any mixed drink b. Any wine Kosher for Passover c. Yoo Hoo (all flavors) 15. If it occurs in a cheap motel or a shotgun shack, it's blues death. Stabbed in the back by a jealous lover is a blues way to die. Other blues ways to die include: a. the electric chair b. substance abuse c. being denied treatment in an emergency room. It is NOT a blues death if you die during a liposuction treatment. 16A. Some Blues names for Women a. Sadie b. Big Mama c. Bessie 16B. Some Blues Names for Men a. Joe b. Willie c. Little Willie d. Lightning Persons with names like Sierra or Sequoia will not be permitted to sing the blues no matter how many men they shoot in Memphis. 16C. Other Blues Names (Starter Kit) a. Name of physical infirmity (Blind, Cripple, Asthmatic) b. First name (see above) or name of fruit (Lemon, Lime, Kiwi) c. Last name of President (Jefferson, Johnson, Fillmore, etc.) For example, Blind Lemon Jefferson, Anorexic Willie, or Cripple Chirimoya. [Personally, I dig "Asthmatic Kiwi Fillmore" given the above choices...] SONG WRITERS ADHERING TO THESE RULES WILL BE AUTHENTIC BLUES WRITERS !

~Wedding Band Requests~ Dear Bandleader thank you for your letter. I really do think you have an attitude problem and do want a few requests played if you don't mind. What me and my wife were thinking was: -Any Keith Jarrett composition from his solo series. Please arrange for full ensemble and nothing in 4/4 please. -Mahavishnu Orchestra, Dance of the Maya and please have the guitar player play John Mcglaughlin's solo from the live performance Nov. 16, 1972 at Chrysler Arena. My wife and I were at that show and particularly liked his use of polyrhythmics. If you find it too difficult you can leave out the feedback. Your choice. -John Coltrane's duets with Pharaoh Sanders. I understand that their use of atonality is not everyone's cup of tea, but my guests are usually fond of| high register tenor saxes. -We thought a little Stravinsky would be nice. We particularly like the |Rite of Spring. If you want to use the sheet music it's OK. My husband likes it about 1/4 note = 93 beats per minute. -Then for the candle lighting ceremony, please learn Frank Zappa's "The Great Wazoo". If you want to play it in the originally B flat, that would be OK. And yes, cousin Jeannie does want to sing the baritone sax solo. Please don't say no, it would hurt her feelings so. -Finally we have built our own musical instruments (It's kind of a hobby with us) and we would appreciate if you would use our instruments. None of them are based upon a 12 tone scale or on common harmonics, but our 5 year old son tells us it's not really that hard to transpose once you understand the physics. We would be happy to pay each member an extra $25 for any inconvenience. Thank you and don't be late! Mr. and Mrs. Snovly

Just for you Sudo. Moony you are cleaning what the coffee pot? Marianne Words & Music by Terry Gilkyson, Richard Dehr & Frank Miller Recorded by Terry Gilkyson & The Easy Riders, 1957 E B7 Marianne, oh Marianne, oh won't you marry me? E We can have a bamboo hut and brandy in the tea. A Leave your fat old mama home--she never will say yes. A7 E B7 E (N.C.) If Mama don't know now, she can guess (my, my yes). Refrain: E B7 All day, all night Marianne B7 E Down by the seaside, siftin' sand; E B7 Even little children love Marianne, B7 E Down by the seaside, siftin' sand. When she walks along the shore, people pause to greet, White birds fly around her, little fish come to her feet. In her heart is love, but I'm the only mortal man Who's allowed to kiss my Marianne (don't rush me). Repeat Refrain: When we marry, we will have a time you never saw; I will be so happy, I will kiss me mother-in-law (phooey!) Children by the dozen in and out the bamboo hut, One for ev'ry palm tree and cok-ey not (hurry up now) Repeat Refrain: Gilkyson also wrote songs recorded by other performers, including Fast Freight, recorded by The Kingston Trio; Cry of the Wild Goose, recorded by Frankie Laine; and (with the assistance of fellow Easy Riders Dehr and Miller) both Greenfields, which became a signature song/hit for The Brothers Four, and Memories Are Made Of This, which reached just about the same status with Dean Martin.

Think I know the artist from Sudo.s last clip Clue.... They were four college guys from the state of WA. that also walked in greenfields Terry Gllkyson of The Easy Riders wrote this one but the four Seattle boys had the major hit.

Give the gators a CHICKEN!!! leave them busy bunnies alone ( Playboy that is)

Sushi And Abigail; Well by golly that is wonderful news.Have a happy loved filled life together Loved your account about the wedding it's a hoot. Hope that doesn't give moony any ideas about our upcoming event. She might want to get hitched at Starbucks Say what is it about gs is this cafe turning into a lonely hearts club...well it sure has for me cause I ain't lonely no more :cryhug_1

Well shut my mouth I'm headin' south Another dam!! yankee

Sure Moony sometimes wall paper but mostly Cottonelle

There sure are a bunch of con's on the net. One that I get a laugh about is getting a request from so and so bank telling me my account is frozen until I update and give more info on my account. A bank I never heard of thus I do not have an account with .What a crock. Oh for the good old days when we wanted to order something we got out The Sears And Roebuck catalogue made our choice from the pics and desciption .filled out the order blank .bought a money order and a few weeks later got what we ordered through the US Mail. And a year old Sears catalogue was good for other uses mainly the outhouse .Use the glossy paper last. :blink: :blink:

6- 6- 2006 yep Belle and Moony we do need to have a it's here hurricane season party I will even write some new tunes how about. 1.Raf Keep On Tracking 2.The Cone Took My Phone 3.House Hunting AGAIN!!! 4.I Used To Live In Largo But Got Moved To Orlando 5.21 Days Without Power 5.If You Stay Pray 6.Should All Else Go Hang On To The Coffee Pot. 7.I Don't Have Insurance Blues 8.No Mail Delivery Today 9.Why Oh Why Did I Ever Leave Ohio 10 Locked In For Three Days The Baby Is Due 2-2007 Hey that will work

Cowgirl One of my favorite early Bob Dylan songs The clue of the trio is their names are all in the bible Thanks for posting

ala just for you my dear friend Til The Next Time Verse One I sure do enjoy coming here now and than Getting to tell you about my favorite band Playing musical chairs hearing an old song Sometimes if I know the melody I sing along Chorus Til the next time you all will be on my mind I'll be back to write you a few more lines Keep those tunes rolling in or out of rhyme Players we are together til the next time Repeat Chorus Miles do separate us from south to far north Still we find a way to jam one more chorus Should you ever come see me in my town We'll take it from the top have another round Repeat Chorus

How many cups have you had today

My sweet moony you have to wait untill you are on medicare and on pland d it's free

Cause I wrote Kathy her tune No May Be A Slow Yes I decided I'd better take care of my moony Bring Me The Coffee Verse One Now I'm a pretty nice lady most of the time Long as I get my starbucks I'll be doing fine If for some reason I don't get my fix of caffieine You may be facing a monster that's scary mean Chorus Bring me the coffee and nobody gets hurt I won't attack you knock you down in the dirt Keep my mug full and I wont scream or curse Bring me the coffee and nobody gets hurt Verse Two Some folks smoke while others love their beer Only the strong black keeps me full of good cheer Without java heaven turns into that other place Give me a big refill you'll stay in my good grace Repeat Chorus Bridge Ok already so you may say that I am hooked Folgers and Maxwell are in my get some book Repeat Chorus ala you are next "till nect time"