over at "song of the week" group we're learning "salt creek." the second half of part A of this song acts as a sort of cross roads in that you can play it either by using open strings and two-fingers or by venturing up the neck with good ol' ffcp. in the thread, there are some intimidating video links to kids playing this tune flawlessly and at a blistering rate - using open strings. but i choose the road less traveled ... pressed on with ffcp ... and TODAY! ... it sort of works. front line dispatches - courage! - bill