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Yesterday, 6:01pm

Philphool replied to a thread Any tips on this technique before breaking into a tune? in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

Yep. "Potatoes". Very common. Often uses a slide (or hammer-on) from the note below the root into the root as a series of eighth notes (or...

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Nov-13-2019, 8:00am

UsuallyPickin replied to a thread How to play harmony in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

I do this vocally by ear so I have a hand up with harmony. The thing is a third is the place to start. Here is an exercise … Play a C scale CDEFGABC...

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Nov-09-2019, 10:54am

Philphool replied to a thread How to play harmony in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

Confusing chord notes with scale notes.

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Nov-09-2019, 9:11am

UsuallyPickin replied to a thread Transposing tunes composed for horns in Jazz, Swing, Blues, Bossa, Choro, Klezmer, Ragtime

OK people … THIS is the kind of thread I like to run into. Thanks … carry on. R/

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Nov-07-2019, 10:39am

UsuallyPickin replied to a thread Beginner in General Mandolin Discussions

Think about a SKYPE connection to a live lesson. The services are good once you have a "handle" on playing ….. Peghead Nation and Artist Works are...

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Nov-06-2019, 4:29pm

Philphool replied to a thread Nitrocellulose reactions with tuning machines in Builders and Repair

Is it similar on the other side, near the D & G string pegs? If so, I'm betting oil (heaven only knows what kind, back in the day) seeped through...

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Nov-06-2019, 8:50am

UsuallyPickin replied to a thread Burns & Clark in Jazz, Swing, Blues, Bossa, Choro, Klezmer, Ragtime

Hmmmm … Is that a 70's master model J.B. is playing. The inlay pattern and coloring suggest so. R/

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Nov-06-2019, 8:34am

UsuallyPickin replied to a thread What's the deal with Vintage F4s? in General Mandolin Discussions

The oval sound hole instruments have a less forceful mellower tone . The F hole instruments are brighter and cast that tone out further with less...

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Nov-05-2019, 9:45am

UsuallyPickin replied to a thread Improvising in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

I believe it is Tiny Moore that is quoted as saying " You're only one fret away from a note that will work". Arpeggios to pentatonic scales to...

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Nov-04-2019, 9:04am

Philphool replied to a thread I know that tune... um... how's it go again? in Bluegrass, Newgrass, Country, Gospel Variants

Some of the worst feelings in my musical life have been when someone looked at me and said, "Okay, kick it off!":disbelief::(:confused:

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Nov-04-2019, 8:52am

Philphool replied to a thread Givens A in Looking for Information About Mandolins

People say lots of things that they believe. Some of those things are true.

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Nov-03-2019, 10:16pm

UsuallyPickin replied to a thread James or Allen tailpieces-anyone use these? in Equipment

James ….

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Nov-03-2019, 10:16pm

UsuallyPickin replied to a thread To the multi instrumentalists: which instrument is your no. 1 ? in General Mandolin Discussions

Mandolin was my third instrument, guitar first, banjo second and fiddle fourth. I usually play what isn't being played by someone else. I am...

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Nov-02-2019, 3:21pm

Philphool replied to a thread James or Allen tailpieces-anyone use these? in Equipment

Just to have all info on one thread, it's been reported in a previous thread that the proper O-ring to use with the James TP is this one.

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Nov-02-2019, 8:44am

Philphool replied to a thread James or Allen tailpieces-anyone use these? in Equipment

Yeah, it's scary. But the installation instructions that come with the James tailpiece advise that the angle of the tailpiece be BENT to make it...

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Nov-01-2019, 11:22am

Philphool replied to a thread Missing the bluegrass sound in Bluegrass, Newgrass, Country, Gospel Variants

I generally agree with Brad. BUT... beginners (I remember) may not be AWARE of certain concepts and therefore have a hard time thinking much about...

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Nov-01-2019, 10:39am

Philphool replied to a thread Naming your Mandolin in General Mandolin Discussions

Guess I've been a rational adult for too many years. Sorry.~o)

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Nov-01-2019, 10:17am

Philphool replied to a thread James or Allen tailpieces-anyone use these? in Equipment

James tailpieces need a small dab of Vasoline on the rubber grommets to make them work properly. Instructions are included with a new tailpiece. ...

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Oct-30-2019, 4:34pm

Philphool replied to a thread A-String Buzz in Builders and Repair

If it doesn't buzz open it's not the saddle. .../QUOTE] Although this is usually true, the situation I have described above,by bad luck alone, can...

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Oct-30-2019, 1:27pm

JFDilmando replied to a thread Marshall or Lichtenberg in General Mandolin Discussions

for your purposes, definaely Mike Marshall.... I have been with both, and Mike would fit your needs much better

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Oct-30-2019, 10:27am

Philphool replied to a thread A-String Buzz in Builders and Repair

yes.

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Oct-30-2019, 8:20am

Philphool replied to a thread A-String Buzz in Builders and Repair

If all else fails, look at the saddle. I had one instrument like you describe and finally noticed that the slots for the A strings were made with a...

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Oct-29-2019, 5:14pm

Philphool replied to a thread Chris Thile's first mandolin in General Mandolin Discussions

'Cause John was playing a Kentucky at the time???

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Oct-28-2019, 9:58am

Philphool replied to a thread I-Tone Picks in General Mandolin Discussions

I had the same experience with the onyx. Plus too much pick click. I sold it after a few days.

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Oct-27-2019, 10:45am

Philphool replied to a thread The Un Pequeno in General Mandolin Discussions

Yeah, good writing. I've been craving one of those for a while, but just can't get myself past the 33% shipping rate. <sigh>:(

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Oct-26-2019, 3:12pm

Philphool replied to a thread Wayne guitar (no mando content) in Builders and Repair

Doesn't look like any play wear that I've seen. Looks like it's been scraped on something hard. I'd clean it up in some fashion if that's the way...

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Oct-26-2019, 10:23am

UsuallyPickin replied to a thread Missing the bluegrass sound in Bluegrass, Newgrass, Country, Gospel Variants

Be patient , take some lessons, best in a direct teacher student exchange but sites will work, and do a bunch of listening to your favorite...

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Oct-26-2019, 10:18am

UsuallyPickin replied to a thread Fingerstyle mandolin in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

IMO you will be better off hybrid picking with a flatpick as in the K.W. example, and using your middle and ring fingers to "pick" . Longer...

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Oct-26-2019, 10:13am

UsuallyPickin replied to a thread Those other chords? in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

OK ….. You guyz …. I'm headed for the Tylenol ….. I do like the comment on leaving the vii to Monk..... I'll stick with my minimal understanding of...

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Oct-26-2019, 9:43am

UsuallyPickin replied to a thread Lighter strings for beginners? in Equipment

Yup ... setup is the thing. Secondly make sure that you are not over gripping , using more force / grip than is actually necessary to note clearly.

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