My take on Bach's Prelude to Cello Suite 1

[Scot63]

I know, this piece has been posted multiple times before by players better than me, but wanted to show off my recently repaired Markneukirchen mandolin (any comments welcome!): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Us9d1P0C51A

[Hany Hayek]

The mandolin has a nice sound, looks nice and seems to have a good set up. I have been practicing this piece for almost a year now. It's not an easy piece. You did a great effort. I would suggest you use a metronome to adjust your tempo.

[Rob Beck]

Good work, you have done well to commit all of that to memory! I know how hard it can be because I too have been trying to learn that piece for a long time. If I can offer any advice from my experiences, I would suggest slowing things down a little until you can get those few rogue notes that are not fretted cleanly under control. I have to do the same thing when I can't quite get a part right, and it works for me. It's difficult to keep it slow and in time though, when your mind is telling you to play faster. Good luck

[Scot63]

Thank you both for your suggestions. Sincerely, Scot

[Bill Clements]

You made it fun for us because you were having fun. ;
Tell us about your mandolin, how you acquired it and where it was made.
Good job, Scot!

[Tavy]

Hey, great memory! This is the thing that's always put me off that piece - seems like it's more a feat of memory than anything else! It is fun to play though.... keep up the good work, John.

[JeffD]

Well done and congratulations.

That piece is my "Eigerwand".

[Scot63]

I am honored by your compliments and am glad you enjoyed it. Bill, there's a thread about this instrument in bowlbacks of note, about halfway down this page, including Victor's help in identifying it: http://www.mandolincafe.com/forum/sh...markneukirchen

I have a Markneukirchen mandola on the way, just purchased via German ebay. Will keep you posted on its state and repair.

[Bill Clements]

Thank you for the reference to your post about this lovely and most unique mandolin, Scot.
Looking foward to future posts about your mandola.

[Brad Sicotte]

Nice. I love to play that piece, it's a great workout for the hands. Great job on memorizing the whole thing!