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Yesterday, 4:01pm

margora replied to a thread When did they start using tremolo on mandolins in Classical, Medieval, Renaissance

"Does this mean they did not use much tremolo in Baroque era." As discussed above, from the point of view of historical performance practice, it...

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May-23-2013, 5:18pm

margora replied to a thread Vienna Mandolin and Guitar Ensemble? in Classical, Medieval, Renaissance

"Thanks, Jim, and everyone else. May I ask where/how you found out about Hladky? His name is on the album cover, but not much information is given...

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May-23-2013, 1:33pm

margora replied to a thread When did they start using tremolo on mandolins in Classical, Medieval, Renaissance

This issue is discussed by Tyler and Sparks in their book, The Early Mandolin. As far as "classical" music is concerned, tremolo was used sparingly...

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May-21-2013, 8:44pm

margora replied to a thread Jacobson #20 - Black Tie #1 in Post a picture of your mandolin

A lovely instrument and sound. Query: would you be able to build one with more frets, say at least 24, and preferably 27 or 29? This is for...

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May-21-2013, 6:09pm

margora replied to a thread John Goodin - Deer Tracks - Kickstarter in Classical, Medieval, Renaissance

Ok, folks, John is 83 percent of the way to his goal after one day of fundraising. Let's put him over the top ASAP so he can get to work!

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May-20-2013, 9:41pm

margora replied to a thread Vienna Mandolin and Guitar Ensemble? in Classical, Medieval, Renaissance

Hladky was a very important figure in the 20th century revival of the classical mandolin. Aside from the ensemble that he conducted (and recorded)...

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May-20-2013, 8:41pm

margora replied to a thread John Goodin - Deer Tracks - Kickstarter in Classical, Medieval, Renaissance

Hi John, I just kicked in (pun intended) my two cents, so to speak -- check out your Kickstarter account. I think I might be the first in line.

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May-20-2013, 7:31pm

margora replied to a thread Fiddler on the Roof in Song and Tune Projects

"Even if there were time for it, picking up a different instrument in a different tuning would require rewriting your own part (complete with cues,...

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May-20-2013, 5:44pm

margora replied to a thread Fiddler on the Roof in Song and Tune Projects

"On the subject of keys, I played in a run of Ragtime once where one of the numbers was in A# minor: seven sharps! I assume it was transposed up from...

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May-08-2013, 7:25pm

margora replied to a thread Mandolin Concerts of Note in Classical, Medieval, Renaissance

The Providence Mandolin Orchestra will perform its latest program, "Locally Sourced: Area Music for Mandolin Ensemble" featuring original and...

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Apr-25-2013, 3:02pm

margora replied to a thread Bach on the mandolin in Classical, Medieval, Renaissance

"Seriously... any other performer?" On the mandolin, as is clear from the context of my posting. Not any other instrument per se. On other...

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Apr-25-2013, 12:20pm

margora replied to a thread Bach on the mandolin in Classical, Medieval, Renaissance

"Its not just the tempo, its the whole feeling. I have a preference for performances that showcase the music. 'Here is some Bach, isn't it great.' as...

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