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1- The Basics
  (moved) What is filk? (Apr10/2007)
  What's with the dandelion? (Sep08/2004)
  (moved) How did filk get started? (Apr10/2007)
  What's the difference between a 'bardic' and 'chaos' filk circle? (Sep08/2004)
  What is 'found filk'? (Sep08/2004)
  What is 'ose'? (Sep08/2004)
  What is 'Frank Hayes disease'? (Sep08/2004)
  What are "one-shots"? (Sep08/2004)
  What's a 'BNF'? (Sep08/2004)
  What is a 'follower'? (Sep08/2004)
  What is a 'Listener Guest of Honor?' (Oct17/2004)
  What is a Toastmaster? (Oct17/2004)
  What is a "filkhog?" and how can I avoid being one? (Nov03/2004)


2- Conventions
  (moved) Where can I find filk conventions? (Apr10/2007)
  Shouldn't all filkers attending a convention be obligated to attend open filk? (Sep08/2004)
  How can I have a successful chaos circle? (Sep08/2004)
  How can we all benefit from LISTENING instead of always waiting to perform? (Sep08/2004)
  How can I use the audience to help improve my performance? (Sep08/2004)
  How do I get a concert? (Sep08/2004)
  How do I get a turn to sing during an open filk? (Sep08/2004)
  What makes a good Filk Guest of Honor? (Oct13/2004)
  How does a good concom work with a guest? (Nov02/2004)
  How can I get the most out of a filk convention? (Jan14/2005)
  What are the differences between filk conventions? (Mar16/2005)
  How to survive my first OVFF? (Nov06/2005)
  What are 'two-fers'? (Feb29/2008)


3- Community
  Where can I network with other filkers online? (Sep08/2004)
  What is the filk community? (Sep08/2004)
  What is Interfilk? (Sep08/2004)
  Are there any filk-related publications? (Sep08/2004)
  German filk: Where can I find out more? (Sep08/2004)
  British filk: Where can I find out more? (Sep08/2004)
  Where can I find general filk-related resources? (Sep08/2004)
  What are the Pegasus awards? (Sep08/2004)
  What is the Filk Hall of Fame? (Sep08/2004)
  Any advice on making friends at filk conventions? (Apr01/2007)
  Why doesn't the filking community notice/appreciate me? (Jul01/2006)


4- Performance
  What if I have no musical ability? (Sep08/2004)
  Any tips for shy or nervous filkers? (Sep08/2004)
  What is "schtick"? When is it appropriate? (Sep08/2004)
  Schtick: Can you give me some tips on using schtick in my performances? (Sep08/2004)
  Instrumental etiquette: How do I know when it's okay to accompany a performer? (Sep08/2004)
  How do I come up with an accompaniment? (e.g. focus on harmonies? an interesting lead line? counterpoint? etc.) (Sep08/2004)
  How can I improve my performance? (Sep08/2004)
  Should I take formal music lessons? (Sep08/2004)
  Is it ok to perform a spoken word piece in open filk? Any performance tips? (Sep08/2004)
  What can I do to make people -want- to stay and listen to me perform? (Sep08/2004)
  What's the best way to handle mistakes in the middle of a performance? (Sep09/2004)


5- Songwriting
  I have songwriter's block! Any advice? (Sep08/2004)
  Can you recommend some useful songwriting tools and resources? (Nov03/2004)


6- Recording, Marketing
  I'd like to record my first CD. Any advice? (Sep08/2004)
  How do I record a CD on a small budget? (Sep08/2004)
  Can you suggest some useful recording software? (Sep08/2004)
  Any advice on how I should/shouldn't be marketing my CD? (Sep14/2004)


7- Songs types & topics
  Filk songs for kids (Mar16/2005)
  Filk songs about SPACE TRAVEL AND EXPLORATION? (Nov08/2004)
  Filk songs about SPECIFIC CONVENTIONS (Nov08/2004)
  Filk songs written for or about SPECIFIC FILKERS? (Nov08/2004)


8- Miscellaneous
  Why does filk have such a bad reputation in fandom? (Sep08/2004)
  I just heard XXX at OVFF and want one of his CDs! Why can't I find it at my local music shop? (Sep08/2004)
  Where can I hear recorded samples of filk online? (May26/2007)
  Any advice on choosing a new guitar? (Jul01/2006)

Other Filk FAQS: rec.music.filk's filk FAQ, compiled by Kay Shapero Filk.com Filk FAQ, by Eric Gerds