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My intention today is to explain things in a detailed manner without going too deep. The idea is to give first timers the confidence to try new stuff; confidence I lacked and which held me back for a long time.

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A lot of us have adopted an 8 string solid body electric mandolin (emando) for late night practice. It's quiet, it has 8 strings, and therefore serves as a good substitute for our more cherished instrument.

But expect, late at night while the rest ...

Returning to Mandolin Mondays this week, we're joined by Glasgow mandolinist Laura-Beth Salter and her Krishot F5 Mandolins, playing a lovely set of 3 tunes with the names "Shaw's," "Diego's," and "Schots Abroad."



A well kent face on the Glasgow Folk and Roots scene, mandolinist, tutor, singer and composer Laura-Beth is a founding member of award winning folk bands The Shee & Kinnaris Quintet. She was nominated ...