John Howitt posted an update 4 days ago

4 days ago (edited)

Congolese thumb technique…inspired… working on up count and getting better recordings..thanks

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Edd Bateman

Nice one @john.howitt Just looking at the right arm position. Can you try experimenting with playing the thumb strokes an inch or two more centrally in the bass so directly over the pickup. That will naturally angle your right arm slightly differently and I’m wondering if that will feel like the arm and wrist are supporting the thumb better.…

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3 days ago
John Howitt

Okay, thank you Edd!

2 days ago

Edd Bateman posted an update 6 days ago

6 days ago

Day 1 in Pakistan. I found a highway in Johor Town which (supposedly) has 500 different Qawwali cafe’s at various points along the side of the road. The first one I tried wasn’t that pumping but this second one had an awesome family band playing. Father on dhollak, duaghter on vocals, sons on tabla and harmonium, grandad on flute and the…