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    Re: 2018 Gibson Black Night info

    It appears to be a Gibson F5G model with an atypical color scheme.
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    Re: seeking modern bluegrass suggestions

    Not too modern but I often recommend The Seldom Scene as a gateway into this music. Their first four albums are a good starting point. They are still an active band with non-original members.
  3. Re: Thoughts on a good Mandolin Camp for a Limey

    I second Amanda’s recommendation of the Monroe Mandolin Camp. This year it covers the high lonesome years of the 1950’s…so there will be some hard edged mandolin sounds being taught. It’s a top notch...
  4. Re: Confusing stuff in Mel Bay "Fun with Strums" book

    I'd guess the squared off quarter note is their representation of strumming the given chord for a quarter note (which the / also represents). Another possibility is that it represents the root bass...
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    Re: Right, Right On - Bill Monroe Tab?

    Yes, I know for a fact that Mike Compton has transcribed this Monroe tune. You might take a couple online lessons with him and have him show you...
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    Re: Rawhide pick stroke advice sought

    Use standard alternating picking technique applied to this syncopated measure. Or in other words...Down, Up, Up, Up, down.

    Bill is well known for his downstrokes but most of the quick...
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    Re: DataNick's Band at Temecula BG Fest

    Nice job playing the Bluegrass music!
  8. Re: Sierra Hull plays a Duff octave mandolin

    I was under the impression that scale length defined the instrument more than the body.
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    Re: A new mandola

    The dye John used for this instrument was Feibing's "light brown" Professional Oil Dye. I believe I had purchased it from Tandy leather at the time.
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    Re: A new mandola

    Sorry I'm late to the party here. I have some of that dye left in my shop. I'll try to find it and get back to you all in a day or two.
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    Re: Sitting posture for taller players...

    I’m 6’5” with a 36” inseam. I try to fight the urge to hunch forward and keep my posture upright while seated. I usually plant the lower point of my F5 on my right thigh and go with it.
  12. Re: Anyone going to the MACC festival in Ohio?

    It was a pleasure meeting you at the MACC! Thanks for letting me pick on your Fern.
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    Re: Gerry Barry RIP

    I'm saddened to hear of this, he truly was a kind soul. I'm glad I made his acquaintance and picked a few tunes with him at the Monroe Camp. I'm sure I'm not the only one who will miss his presence...
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    Re: Traditional bluegrass to transcribe

    Transcribe this http://www.amazon.com/Blue-Grass-1950-1958-Bill-Monroe/dp/B0000282ZS and you'll have a fair understanding of traditional bluegrass mandolin playing.
  15. Re: Question about Delfest from a self taught player

    If you are receptive to learning then how could it be wasted on you? I've not been to Defest but I bet it would be inspiring!
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    Re: Skype lessons?

    I've been taking lessons every two weeks for the last four years with Mike Compton. He's helped me immeasurably. He's not your guy though if you require false praise, he's quite frank.
  17. Re: New member hoping to be able to play......

    Welcome! And, you can play but you won't be any good at first and it's hard....but most things worth doing are. Stick with it because the better you get the more fun it is!
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    Re: What mando is Skip playing?

    You got it.
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    Re: What mando is Skip playing?

    It's a Newsom. I asked him about it at the Monroe Camp...says he really likes it.

    Also in the video on mandolin is Casey Campbell, David Davis, and Mark Royal.
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    Re: Shot for "sandbags" for shop

    If you want it shipped try MidwayUSA or Cheaper Than Dirt. I imagine the shipping charges will be significant though because lead shot or copper coated lead shot is pretty heavy stuff. You could...
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    Re: Hot Corn Cold Corn

    Here it is in the key of G. This is a basic transcription for mandolin derived from Flatt & Scruggs great version. Watch for the short measure...'tis a crooked piece.
  22. Re: Anyone going to Lexington this weekend?

    I aim to be there from Thursday evening on.
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    Re: Teaching my kid to play when I don't?

    I am the father of two daughters ages 6 and 8. They have been taking fiddle lessons for about a year and a half. I don't play the fiddle but do play mandolin and guitar. I give lessons in mandolin...
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    Re: My New Duff

    It'll be good.
  25. Re: Bluegrass Tunes that Typically Incorporate Blues Scales

    I don't think Monroe was so rigid as to stick to one scale per tune. If you combine your major and minor examples above you have a sizable part of his catalog covered....though you might add a major...
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