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Today, 9:42am

UsuallyPickin replied to a thread How do you approach a complex piece of music in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

Well ….. thanks people … this was an interesting read …. my answer ….. start listening to whatever it is then track it on a slow down program and...

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Today, 9:29am

UsuallyPickin replied to a thread Mandolins are Cool in General Mandolin Discussions

And then there's this guy ….. " Pretty much Way Cool" I have to say …. Not Jethro but then nobody is. R/ ...

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Dec-13-2018, 10:08am

UsuallyPickin replied to a thread NEWBIE...again in General Mandolin Discussions

Sadly yes it makes sense.... C'est la Vie … Passive listening , ie music in the background while doing other things , when you are able to hum a tune...

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Dec-13-2018, 9:56am

UsuallyPickin replied to a thread Doug Unger Mandolin in General Mandolin Discussions

She's a pretty one for sure. Thanks for taking the time to share. R/

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Dec-09-2018, 11:15am

UsuallyPickin replied to a thread What pick? in General Mandolin Discussions

Picks ..…. shape , thickness, point , material ….. from .25$ to 30.00$ …. Some wear out some don't depending on how hard you play. A good place to...

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Dec-08-2018, 7:59pm

Philphool replied to a thread I-IV-V Chords? in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

Here's my favorite. I learned a lot pretty painlessly. Edley's Music Theory For Practical People

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Dec-07-2018, 9:12am

Philphool replied to a thread Best Time of Day to Practice ? in General Mandolin Discussions

Physical technique stuff in the morning. Memorization stuff in the evening. (Sticks better if I sleep after memorizing.)

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Dec-06-2018, 8:01pm

Philphool replied to a thread I-IV-V Chords? in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harmony Scroll down to Intervals and start reading. Much to digest.:)

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Dec-06-2018, 8:35am

Philphool replied to a thread Tips on reaching the F Chord in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

Use the one that you can play and sounds good to you. A simple one that is easy and sounds good for me is 5-3-0-x. Use it. (index and middle...

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Dec-04-2018, 9:28am

UsuallyPickin replied to a thread Pain in left wrist after playing mandolin in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

Yup …. check your hand position and see a Dr. If you are not relaxed and you are over gripping , unlikely as you are a ten year veteran, that will...

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Dec-04-2018, 9:23am

UsuallyPickin replied to a thread Just Bought 1st Mando...What Next? in Equipment

Welcome. TKL or Gator make good cases. It depends on how much weight you want to carry around....

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Dec-03-2018, 11:57pm

Philphool replied to a thread Pain in left wrist after playing mandolin in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

Two or three hours of playing is not that much for someone with 10 years of experience. At age 20, wear & tear arthritis is unlikely. If possible,...

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Dec-02-2018, 11:43pm

UsuallyPickin replied to a thread How do you speed up the left hand? in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

Technique …. keeping your fingers close to the strings. Relax and play without tension in your left hand. Knowledge …. know what you are playing so...

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Dec-02-2018, 9:16am

liamcpurcell replied to a thread Sierra Hull's version of the "Tennessee Waltz" (lesson and tab) in Song and Tune Projects

Okay, thanks for the advice!

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Dec-01-2018, 1:12pm

Philphool replied to a thread Paul Newman’s 1961 Gibson EM200 mandolin in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

Cool. Any evidence that Newman ever touched it? Is it the peghead that makes you call it Florentine?

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Nov-30-2018, 12:09am

JFDilmando replied to a thread Original music for SOLO Mandocello in CBOM

I certainly have downloaded and am currently working through material.... anything mandocello is appreciated, for sure.

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Nov-29-2018, 11:02am

liamcpurcell replied to a thread Sierra Hull's version of the "Tennessee Waltz" (lesson and tab) in Song and Tune Projects

Sure thing! I've really enjoyed making these videos!

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Nov-29-2018, 8:44am

Philphool replied to a thread Tuning in octave pairs: How do you use the tuner? in General Mandolin Discussions

1. Tune the larger string normally. 2. Tune the smaller string till the electronic tuner tell you the correct note. (G,D,A,E) 3. If the smaller...

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Nov-28-2018, 10:49pm

UsuallyPickin replied to a thread Mandolin to fiddle (again) in General Mandolin Discussions

The fiddle is a jealous mistress. Play her daily and alternate days on her fretted kinfolk. That seems to work for me. R/

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Nov-28-2018, 3:17pm

liamcpurcell started a thread Sierra Hull's version of the "Tennessee Waltz" (lesson and tab) in Song and Tune Projects

I did another transcription/lesson video! This time with Sierra Hull's version of the Tennessee Waltz, and it ain't your granny's version either! If...

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Nov-27-2018, 2:25pm

Philphool replied to a thread Snark vs Korg chromatic tuner in Equipment

The original silver Peterson Strobe clip was very fussy, but the new black model is much more stable and has an easier display to see. I always had...

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Nov-27-2018, 8:40am

Philphool replied to a thread Snark vs Korg chromatic tuner in Equipment

I totally agree with the great accuracy and bright display of the Polytune-Clip.($50) It's my go-to tuner most of the time. Little known fact: ...

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Nov-25-2018, 9:27am

UsuallyPickin replied to a thread Upgrade from Kentucky KM 250 in General Mandolin Discussions

Yeah ….. take a day trip and visit and Trevor's The Acoustic Music Company in Brighton and play a variety of different mandolins ...…. you will be...

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Nov-25-2018, 8:54am

JFDilmando replied to a thread Riffstation app in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

Note that the version that s available is a desktop app, that will not work on mobile devices like phones or iPads etc

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Nov-24-2018, 6:27pm

Philphool replied to a thread Neck shaving in Builders and Repair

I shaved the neck of an Altman mandolin which was too U-shaped for me. I got Bob's blessing and then used a sandpaper block to turn the neck into a...

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Nov-24-2018, 1:06pm

Philphool replied to a thread E string tuning down when tightened? in General Mandolin Discussions

Rusty, You're probably 7 months too late.

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Nov-23-2018, 2:19pm

Philphool replied to a thread Monel users..... in Equipment

The A & E strings are still made of steel, are they not???

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Nov-20-2018, 8:17am

UsuallyPickin replied to a thread Want to learn Jazz mandolin in Jazz, Swing, Blues, Bossa, Choro, Klezmer, Ragtime

D.K and P.M give good advice here...... there are many steps on the road to JAZZ and skipping any just makes the journey more difficult. Patient...

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Nov-20-2018, 8:05am

UsuallyPickin replied to a thread How to build a dynamic practice routine... in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

OK ..... What it boils down to is that I have to play a piece to know it and the more I play it the better I know it, that goes for mistakes too. <...

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