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    Hi, If I'm playing the fifth fret on the A...

    Hi,

    If I'm playing the fifth fret on the A string (D) and then the next note is the fifth fret on the D string (G) what I try to do is play the first note in such a way that I can "roll" my finger...
  2. Thread: Rhythm

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    Hi, My teacher stresses this as well. I think...

    Hi,

    My teacher stresses this as well. I think it's a good way to get a feel for the pulse of the tune. And if you decide that a certain tune doesn't need it...you can just not do it.

    Anyway, it...
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    Rocky III When Rocky is training before his...

    Rocky III

    When Rocky is training before his first fight with Mr. T there is a band playing in the gym and one of the guys is playing mando. Can't hear one note of it!

    Very random...gotta love...
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    Hi everyone, I just posted this in the Rock...

    Hi everyone,

    I just posted this in the Rock section but I thought it might be a good idea to post here as well...

    Anyways, I was just wondering if anyone has any experience with this book.

    I...
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    Hi everyone, Just wondering if anyone has any...

    Hi everyone,

    Just wondering if anyone has any experience with this book.

    I have a student who is looking to learn mando without an emphasis on Bluegrass, Fiddle Tunes etc.

    I thought it might...
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    Hi, you might also want to have a look at the...

    Hi, you might also want to have a look at the classifieds right here.

    Personally, I've seen lots of mandos in that price range that are playable. Nothing too earth shattering but certainly...
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    Mando Johnny said: "The Cafe' here is the premier...

    Mando Johnny said: "The Cafe' here is the premier mandolin site in the world. There is an extensive tab section here. But do you see a notation section? No."

    I see one...here you go
    ...
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    I was leery of having a strap button on my A...

    I was leery of having a strap button on my A style but I eventually pulled the trigger. I was having some fret work done and I told the guy to put one on.

    I'm glad he did.
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    Just a quick recommendation for John Bernunzio...

    Just a quick recommendation for John Bernunzio (mentioned earlier in the thread).

    I bought a tenor banjo from him a couple years ago and he was great to work with. Very knowledgable and will point...
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    Check out some Texas Swing. I feel that it's a...

    Check out some Texas Swing. I feel that it's a great transition between the world of BG and Jazz. Some artists my teacher suggested to me:

    Johnny Gimble
    Bob Wills & Texas Playboys
    Asleep at the...
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    ...actually it might be a poem by W. Guthrie. But...

    ...actually it might be a poem by W. Guthrie. But you get my point http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif
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    Just to preface...I LOVE the Dropkick Murphys....

    Just to preface...I LOVE the Dropkick Murphys. I've seen them numerous times and love how they can take a standard Irish tune and give it some kick.

    That said, I think it's only fair to mention...
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    Hi everyone, I've recently bought an electric...

    Hi everyone,

    I've recently bought an electric mando (four string) and I'm running into a problem where my E string is not giving me the same volume as the other strings.

    To start, I had a .010...
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    I like 6-7-0-0 too. Doubling the root. No stretch...

    I like 6-7-0-0 too. Doubling the root. No stretch needed.
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    I read once (on this site) that a good way to...

    I read once (on this site) that a good way to adjust intonation is as follows:

    - #Loosen the G course to F and the E course to D (and loosen the two middle courses as well...although the pitch is...
  16. Hi all, I've had time to go through mine and...

    Hi all,

    I've had time to go through mine and I'm very impressed as well! It gives lots of info on all types of musical styles. I was particular interested in the comping for jazz as i've always...
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    Arto said: "while still retaining a slightly...

    Arto said: "while still retaining a slightly different "colour" to each key"

    This is an interesting comment to me. I've read other threads regarding "differences" between keys. In other words, if...
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    Hi Jim, Thanks so much! I actually read...

    Hi Jim,

    Thanks so much!

    I actually read your entire explanation and my brain did not leak out of my ears. I'm sure it can get much more complicated...but that explanation was perfect for me!
    ...
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    Hi, I've heard these terms used a bit but, to be...

    Hi,
    I've heard these terms used a bit but, to be honest, I'm not really comfortable with what it's all about. I just tried to read up on it via "googling" it...and smoke started to come out of my...
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    It's also probably worth while to check the...

    It's also probably worth while to check the relative humidity of where you keep your instrument. Not sure where you live but here in the North East RH can wreak havok with acoustic...
  21. I'm in! Looking forward to checking this out! ...

    I'm in! Looking forward to checking this out!

    thanks John! http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif
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    If you decide to go with an E mando, Joel Eckhaus...

    If you decide to go with an E mando, Joel Eckhaus is making great instruments. Check him out at earnestinstruments.com
  23. Thread: 6 chords

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    6th chords are definitely versatile! If you think...

    6th chords are definitely versatile! If you think about it, the 6th degree of a major scale is very consonant with the other tones in the chord. So, if you're playing a D6 the 6th degree is a B. That...
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    Actually, the "tune from highest strings" could...

    Actually, the "tune from highest strings" could be it for me. I'd never heard that but I'll most certainly give it a try.

    Thanks!
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    He said you weren't "playing BG chords"?...

    He said you weren't "playing BG chords"? Hmmmm...I wonder if he woulda said the same thing to Jethro Burns?

    Probably not. ;)
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