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NewsFetcher — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:10:02 GMT

Outlier Workshop has added a photo to the pool:

www.outlierworkshop.com
unfinished, but should shine up nicely.

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Flickr.com - DD-32 Pyramid Bridge-6816

NewsFetcher — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:10:02 GMT

Outlier Workshop has added a photo to the pool:

www.outlierworkshop.com
unfinished, but should shine up nicely.

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Dale Ann with Michael Cleveland

NewsFetcher — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:10:02 GMT

Here’s another interesting package show for 2010. Dale Ann Bradley will be collaborating next year with her old friend and former employee, Michael Cleveland, when she goes on the road with his band, Flamekeeper, for select shows next year. These dates will bill as Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper with special guest Dale Ann Bradley, with Jim [...]

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Thoughts on Mandolin as Vocal Accompaniment

NewsFetcher — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:40:03 GMT

I've been using the mandolin (Gary Vessel F5) as a vocal accompaniment on a few songs for a couple of years. "Wish You Were Here" is one of the...

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Changes and updates to Builder Database

NewsFetcher — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:40:01 GMT

For the past month we've been diligently working through a much needed update of our builder database (http://www.mandolincafe.com/builders.html). In...

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Wes Weddell Mandolin Workshops - Seattle, Washington

NewsFetcher — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:00:03 GMT

November 22, 2009 - Wes Weddell Mandolin Workshops, Seattle, Washington. Information...

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Dierks to release a bluegrass CD

NewsFetcher — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:00:05 GMT

Country crooner Dierks Bentley tells Vernell Hackett of The Boot that he plans to record a bluegrass album during 2010.Bentley has a long history of including bluegrass music on his chart-topping releases, and has collaborated several times with The Grascals and other Nashville grassers. He was a fixture on the bluegrass scene in Music City [...]

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New nice fresh blog at...

NewsFetcher — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:00:06 GMT

http://www.susi.svalefelt.com

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Mandolin Archive - Style A2Z Mandolin 78968

NewsFetcher — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:50:40 GMT

Mandolin Archive Style A2Z Mandolin 78968

A new record has been added to the Mandolin Archive:
(1924) A2Z Mandolin 78968
Silver/pearl tuners, maple back, "a2-" on label
Categories this instrument is a member of

Orange or "pumpkin" finish
Snakehead peghead shape
Truss rod

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About our relationship

NewsFetcher — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:30:08 GMT

JazzMando What's New - Reader feedback from our "Getting Into Jazz Mandolin" book is great to share; we feel these stories may equip you in hearing how others are walking the path of mandolin fretboard awakening. The latest, from California:

"Just got my hands on the book this past week and I got to read the intro to the FFcP position, and practiced my first Ionian Mode 3rd Finger scales! I wanted to give you my first impressions as you seemed interested in getting that feedback. Right now my improvising skills revolve around closed position pentatonic scales and flattening some of the notes along the way, in combination with familiar notes I know from the fiddle tunes I memorized... I'm excited to expand my improv toolbox!

I already like hearing the different relationships between notes and what those relationships are while I'm practicing (3rds, 4ths) and having the autopilot breaks of the straight scale itself up and down. Its a nice way of keeping the brain engaged during scale practice (I never practiced scales much for this reason)." J.H.

We trust this is a familiar story. The book was written for the player who is probably already doing some experimenting, but we wanted to codify a methodical approach, and make systematic learning more efficient and effective.

If you already have the book, gift a copy to a friend. Spread the love: List $19.95 on sale for $15.00!
Here: Getting Into Jazz Mandolin

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Tonal Centers: a hand up from Ralph Patt

NewsFetcher — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:30:08 GMT

JazzMando.com Tips and Tricks
Almost six years ago we wrote a MandolinSessions article on Tonal Centers. (It's also a chapter of the "Getting Into Jazz Mandolin" book as well.) For one to begin to understand jazz or analyze classical music, one must be able to comprehend the mechanics of the Tonal Universe and its impact on chord functions and temporary key changes or "Micro Tonal Centers."

In reviewing the article Understanding the 'ii V7 I': Tonal Micro-centers, you'll note we explored momentary key changes and how they were set up and established with "V7 I" or some variation of 'ii V7 I' in sections. Don't worry about getting too technical for now, the main thing you need to do is "hear" the implied key changes or at least be able to section off the chords that prepare and land in different keys.

This is a great skill to have in improvising, as well as a deeper understanding of harmonic direction and chord substitution. We've enjoyed an additional online resource mentioned before, Ralph Patt's Jazz Web Page. Besides a hefty library of 400+ jazz standard chords, his " Vanilla Book," he's taken on a systematic listing of these familiar tunes and a catalog of Tonal Center "shift" maps. Not just the changes themselves, he's analyzed how some of these routine changes are stated and commonly transposed, a veritable macro map of implied Micro Tonal Centers, highlighting them in yellow.

Take some time to look at these and their links to the songs of the Vanilla Book. It will give you terrific insights into other songs you are trying to internalize and develop, and help make the large world of jazz analysis much smaller.

Enjoy: Ralph Patt Tonal Centers

Further:
Understanding the 'ii V7 I': Tonal Micro-centers
Again the Tonal Centers: Understanding the 'ii V7 I'
Fresh Comp'n Part 2: 'ii V7'
JazzMando Webtracks

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Mandolin Archive - Style F5 Deluxe Mandolin 235

NewsFetcher — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:30:06 GMT

Mandolin Archive Style F5 Deluxe Mandolin 235

A new record has been added to the Mandolin Archive:
F5 Deluxe Mandolin 235
single piece back
Categories this instrument is a member of

Single piece back

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About our relationship

NewsFetcher — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:20:10 GMT

JazzMando What's New - Reader feedback from our "Getting Into Jazz Mandolin" book is great to share; we feel these stories may equip you in hear how others are walking the path of mandolin fretboard awakening. The latest, from California:

"Just got my hands on the book this past week and I got to read the intro to the FFcP position, and practiced my first Ionian Mode 3rd Finger scales! I wanted to give you my first impressions as you seemed interested in getting that feedback. Right now my improvising skills revolve around closed position pentatonic scales and flattening some of the notes along the way, in combination with familiar notes I know from the fiddle tunes I memorized... I'm excited to expand my improv toolbox!

I already like hearing the different relationships between notes and what those relationships are while I'm practicing (3rds, 4ths) and having the autopilot breaks of the straight scale itself up and down. Its a nice way of keeping the brain engaged during scale practice (I never practiced scales much for this reason)." J.H.

We're sure this is a familiar story. The book was written for the player who is probably already doing some experimenting, but we wanted to codify a systematic approach, and make systematic learning more efficient and effective.

If you already have the book, gift a copy to a friend. Spread the love: List $19.95 on sale for $15.00!
Here: Getting Into Jazz Mandolin

More news...

Tonal Centers: a hand up from Ralph Patt

NewsFetcher — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:20:10 GMT

JazzMando.com Tips and Tricks
Almost six years ago we made a MandolinSessions article on Tonal Centers. (It's also a chapter of the "Getting Into Jazz Mandolin" book as well.) For one to begin to understand jazz or analyze classical music, one must be able to comprehend the mechanics of the Tonal Universe and its impact on chord functions and temporary key changes or "Micro Tonal Centers."

In reviewing the article Understanding the 'ii V7 I': Tonal Micro-centers, you'll note we looked at momentary key changes and how they were set up and established with "V7 I" or some form of 'ii V7 I' in sections. Don't worry about getting too technical for now, the main thing you need to do is "hear" the implied key changes or at least be able to section off the chords that prepare and land in different keys.

This is a great skill to have in improvising, as well as a deeper understanding of harmonic direction and chord substitution. We've enjoyed an additional online resource mentioned before, Ralph Patt's Jazz Web Page. Besides a hefty library of 400+ jazz standard chords, his " Vanilla Book," he's taken on a systematic listing of these familiar tunes and a catalog of Tonal Center "shift" maps. Not just the changes themselves, he's analyzed how some of these common changes are stated and transposed, a veritable macro map of implied Micro Tonal Centers, highlighting them in yellow.

Take some time to look at these and their links to the songs of the Vanilla Book. It will give you terrific insights into other songs you are trying to internalize and develop and helps make the large world of jazz analysis much smaller.

Enjoy: Ralph Patt Tonal Centers

Further:
Understanding the 'ii V7 I': Tonal Micro-centers
Again the Tonal Centers: Understanding the 'ii V7 I'
Fresh Comp'n Part 2: 'ii V7'
JazzMando Webtracks

Visit JazzMando.com web site...

Robert Yonke Provides Artwork for Delfest 2010

NewsFetcher — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:20:04 GMT

We’ve been telling you about the works of art created by bluegrass painter Robert Yonke for a couple years now. He’s painted some fantastic bluegrass scenes in the past, including the artwork for the 2008 IBMA World of Bluegrass.We’ve just learned that Yonke has recently been commissioned to create artwork for the 2010 Delfest. The [...]

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Flickr.com - Punk Bluegrass

NewsFetcher — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:10:13 GMT

jerrysEYES has added a photo to the pool:

June 2009
Asheville NC
@ "Jack Of The Woods"
DSC_7059

Andy Thorn (left), and I ferget who the bassisit is (right); performing with Bobby Britt and Jon Stickley...awesome bluegrass

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Flickr.com - AMODEL

NewsFetcher — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:30:03 GMT

Outlier Workshop has added a photo to the pool:

www.outlierworkshop.com

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From the Flickr.com Social Group "Bluegrass" that contains member uploads of bluegrass (and mandolin!) related subject matter.

Flickr.com - AMODEL

NewsFetcher — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:30:03 GMT

Outlier Workshop has added a photo to the pool:

www.outlierworkshop.com

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From the Flickr.com Social Group "Mandolin Heaven" that contains member uploads of mandolin related subject matter.

Two big little tours

NewsFetcher — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:30:03 GMT

End-of-the-year tours offer unique opportunities to see familiar faces in new and interesting settings. Sometimes, it will be artists with special music, like Jerry Douglas and John Cowan, who each are touring in support of new Christmas albums.Or you may find sidemen touring together while their primary musical employers are taking some time off for [...]

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Mandolin Cafe MP3 Podcast - Jimmy Ryan, Wooden Platforms

NewsFetcher — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:53:01 GMT

New music from the Mandolin Cafe MP3 Podcast:
by Jimmy Ryan, from the recording Mandolin.

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