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>>>>but found my sound and projection were better using the pointed end of a pick with two shoulders and a point.

Yup, me too. What I use most often in that shape is the pointed end of a 1.5 mm...

I'm curious about who uses the pointed end of the pick (outside of the classical mandolin world). Among "name" players, the only person I know of who uses the pointed end (or at least I think he...

I noticed on Tim O'Brien's warmup video posted by piratebob13 that Tim is using all downstrokes during his warmup. Why do you think he does that -- can it help improve picking speed?

Thanks for all the good replies. I haven't had a setup person look at the mandolin, but I'm considering that. I should also measure my string height, string length and compare with other mandolins....

My introduction to Tim O'Brien was the CD called "Away Out On the Mountain" by Tim and Molly O'Brien. Nice mix of songs and excellent brother-sister harmonies. My favorite track on the album is...

I have a fine mandolin that's always felt a little "tight" to me when I play it, compared to some other mandolins of similar quality that seem to have a "loose" feel. It's hard for me to put into...

Miss LH,
Thanks to you and Mandophyte for the ABC info. In answer to your question about Marilynn Mair's ideas about picking and tremelo: I would say she's a proponent of picking from the wrist. In...

Duo Spirito
Duo Logique
Duo Primermicarucha
Duo Panache
Duo Bueno
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Miss Lonelyhearts,
In an earlier post in this thread, you wrote:

"Drill on the little patterns that crop up in so many fiddle tunes. For example:
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Any suggestions for removing the putty from the area directly under the strings? I agree that lighter fluid (naphtha)works well, but it's difficult to apply it in that narrow space under the strings...

I had someone ask me if my mandolin was a sitar. No lie. http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/laugh.gif

So fine....

Jimi Hendrix Experience - Are You Experienced?
Cream - Disraeli Gears
Blood, Sweat and Tears (second album, self-titled I think)
Chicago Transit Authority
Beatles - Abby Road...

Jayn mentioned holding the cord down with tape. What's a good tape that will hold down the cord without damaging a nitrocellulose lacquer finish? Thx.

I am very happy with the Hamilton KB38 Instrument Stand.

It securely hangs the mandolin with the bottom of the mandolin's body at about 10" off the floor. I've also used the kind of stand where...

Getting in the right mood makes changing strings a lot more enjoyable. For me, the three key ingredients are:

1. A big enough work area (I spread a thick bath towel out on the dining room table)...

Maryellen,
That's fine music playing on your website. Thanks. Listen up for the vocals, people. They come in after a while. It's sorta tragic surf/garage/swimmingpoolfilter music. Long live The...

Almost spewed my beer. You rock, crooner dude.

Riccardo,
That sounds GREAT. You've got a fine rock 'n roll voice. Nice guitar and mandolin sounds, too, although my crummy little PC speakers don't do them justice.
Thanks,
MTF

Re: Wilt the Stilt,
Right on, Mental Floss! http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif
PS I hope you find that cat from Colorado.

Yours truly,
M. Ental T'oss Flycoon
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Here are a few that I like to play solo:

Crazy Creek (Fiddler's Fakebook version)
Moving in Stereo (The Cars)
Shady Grove (Grisman/Garcia version)
Kentucky Waltz
Norwegian Wood
Big Sandy...

Today...

Steve Earle, "Copperhead Road"
Joan Baez, "Noel" (vinyl)

Thanks to JeffD for posting that piece of the Plectrum Exercises. I noticed that there is a slur under or over the last three notes in most of the measures. In mandolin music, does that mean that...

Bob Dylan, "Modern Times"

Re: White Room

Right on, Santiago. Clapton sure did rock in Cream. Here's also to the co-writers of White Room and I think most of the other great Cream tunes: Pete Brown (lyrics) and Jack Bruce...