This podcast was released at 11:59 AM Eastern Time Zone, on August 3rd, as the Moon is perfectly full. (For show notes, scroll down, down, down…) Video-https://youtu.be/omFBuUSTDB4   The Hurdy Gurdy Cafe Podcast Season 1 Episode 2- Show Notes What the Crank? How to think of “weird” time signatures: 11/8, 7/8, 3/8, 9/8? What is a Kopanitsa? What are the signs a hurdy gurdy is poorly constructed? (So I know what to beware of.) Efren Lopez’s band is called L’ham de foc. How important is the wheel in the hurdy gurdy? Should the wheel be small? What if my hurdy gurdy has a poor finish? What is the difference between a modern style versus classic Hurdy Gurdy? What’s the benefit of adjustable bridges, different kinds of tangents, friction pegs, etc? Are capos necessary on the Hurdy Gurdy? How many add-ons or extras do I need on my Hurdy Gurdy?  How many capos or melody strings do I need? What should I carry in my Hurdy Gurdy kit? Featured Music Efren Lopez – Kopanitsa Neil Brook – Drops of Brandy/Fox Hunter’s – from the album Rambles in the Park Michalina Malisz – Morrison’s Jig Learning to Play the Hurdy Gurdy What is a slip jig? What’s the best approach to learning the Hurdy Gurdy? How do you find an up to date book or hurdy gurdy method that is not outdated? How important are lessons when learning the Hurdy Gurdy? What can I do to prepare for playing a hurdy gurdy while I’m waiting for one to be built?   Thanks again Sergio... https://www.zanfoneando.com/hurdy-gurdy-online-lessons/