The choro played in the youtube video is Jacob do Bandolim's "O Voo Da Mosca" (Flight of the Fly).
There is a great transcription book of Jacob's music with 2 CDs of the original albums plus some...
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The choro played in the youtube video is Jacob do Bandolim's "O Voo Da Mosca" (Flight of the Fly).
There is a great transcription book of Jacob's music with 2 CDs of the original albums plus some...
The double Acoustic Disc "Bluegrass Mandolin Extravaganza" has some incredible playing from the master, Jesse McReynolds,that features his split string technique. That's a must have CD for anyone...
Clef reading primer
Free pdf to help transition from tab to standard notation.
I have a few inexpensive lessons on the style, as well as Django and Stephane transcriptions for mandolin, with sound files here.
Sorry, that's why I stopped posting- I was told I was making people feel small.
I tried to post my opinions on a variety of topics without offending people, and failed.I was told (among other things) I was doing more harm than good in a variety of ways... So, rather than ruffle...
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Thanks, there is a link at the very bottom of my page for the Zeidler Project Guitar which details these great luthiers coming together.
Konokol
Rough reckoning has mando family instruments around 30. He did make a single mandola and single mandocello, both of which I played on my "Plays Bach, Debussy and Rodrigo" recording.
You can hear...
My tribute to John Reed Zeidler, one of the finest luthiers ever.
I spoke with Mike last week and he said it's all quite comfortable; the barre at the 1st fret takes some getting used to/refingering.
I haven't actually played a fanned fret instrument, but...
Charlie, you might try some fiddle tune books like O"Neills Music of Ireland which doesn't have tab. so you can't peak. 99% of the tunes are in 1st position, the best place to start IMHO. Also, very...
Hey, when you are as talented and lucky, you won't have to either! http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif
Remember, whoever sells the mostest records without reading...
Why The Banjo Jokes Must Stop-For Our Own Good
I hope that cough clears up soon, Scott! http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif
I think you mean someone else, since I am not anti-tab, but rather pro-notation. I'd...
http://www.johnmcgann.com/Images/billjpm82.jpg
For once, I'm the younger looking guy. Of course, this was around 1981...
Ironically, it seems most of those people haven't noticed that Bill played much more than just the chop for his rhythm playing. It seems like the game of Rumor, where the original thing has been...
Swing is usually taught as taking your eighth notes and giving 66% of the beat to the 1st note and 33% to the 2nd- in other words, subdividing a triplet, or in 6/8 playing quarter/eighth.
Almost...
Jim- Many thanks for those links, Rolf's playing is wonderful. It would be great to find out how players like Rolf are dealing with the idea of improvisation in the styles of the period, as the NPR...
Rhythm and timing are often confused. Playing different rhythms (known as rhythmic phrasing) is a different concept from playing "in tempo" or "in time".
You can play all kinds of cool rhythms...
Folks who are really interested in improving their playing usually serve the quest for knowledge by seeking out information from excellent players, some of whom actually teach. Avoiding teachers is...
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