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Today, 12:24pm

Yaron Naor replied to a thread Building a new double-top mandolin by Yaron Naor in Builders and Repair

Thanks a lot! it is a different design but the chimneys are indeed connected to the back chamber Thanks, Yaron Naor

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Today, 9:47am

John Kelly replied to a discussion Mazurka de la Beluse in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Fine arrangement, choice of instruments and playing, Pierpaolo. Your three mandolins technique has worked well too.

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Today, 4:59am

John Kelly replied to a thread Mandolin/guitar collab in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

I would agree with Ranald and John about the tempo the tunes are played at in sessions (and even at home). In the sessions I attend here at home...

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Today, 4:44am

John Kelly replied to a discussion THE ROWAN TREE - UK PHOTOGRAPHY Part 2 in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Thanks, Bertram. Your comments about feelings of home and cosiness are expressed beautifully in the lyrics of this lovely tune: "Entwined thou art,...

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Today, 4:37am

John Kelly replied to a discussion Week#467 ~ Banish Misfortune in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

What a great performance, Mike. An object lesson in left-hand and right-hand techniques.

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Today, 2:01am

Bertram Henze replied to a discussion Week#467 ~ Banish Misfortune in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

That's a true harmonic adventure, Mike, starting from but passing beyond the Mixolydian scale* and boldly going where no mandolin has gone before...

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Today, 1:47am

Bertram Henze replied to a discussion THE ROWAN TREE - UK PHOTOGRAPHY Part 2 in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Late in on this, sorry... Those pictures make me feel terribly glad I am sitting warm and dry, slippers on and hot tea* in front of me after...

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Yesterday, 6:26pm

Gelsenbury replied to a discussion Week#467 ~ Banish Misfortune in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Really strong playing, Mike. There's so much going on in your solo arrangement that it's just as entertaining as the full band version.

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Yesterday, 5:37am

Yaron Naor replied to a thread 8 strings Tuscan Mandolin ny Yaron Naor in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

Thanks John! Gary indeed is an amazing player, and yes, strings are nylon... 2 are wound strings. - - - Updated - - - Thank you for...

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Yesterday, 5:32am

Yaron Naor started a thread Building a new double-top mandolin by Yaron Naor in Builders and Repair

Hi all I have started to make a new double-top Mandolin, Flat back. I have added some finished mandolin images at the beginning so you can see it...

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Yesterday, 5:22am

John Kelly replied to a thread New music in General Mandolin Discussions

What a fine selection. Beautiful music and so beautifully played. Your mix of instruments is so enjoyable too. I love the artwork too!

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Yesterday, 5:16am

John Kelly replied to a thread 8 strings Tuscan Mandolin ny Yaron Naor in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

Beautiful work, Yaron, and a great sound from the instrument when Gary plays it. Are those nylon strings you have on it?

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Yesterday, 5:09am

John Kelly replied to a discussion Week #172 ~ Sweet Georgia Brown in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

I enjoyed this one, Jairo. An old favourite and you play it well here and it transfers well to the mandolin. The backing track works well and your...

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Jan-15-2021, 7:35pm

Gelsenbury replied to a discussion Week#467 ~ Banish Misfortune in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

It's interesting that you mention Martin Hayes. I haven't heard much of his music, but Marla Fibish - who teaches me online at the moment -...

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Jan-15-2021, 7:03pm

Gelsenbury replied to a thread Looking for instruction in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

Jill, Ye Vagabonds sound great! Those mandolins really sing. I'll check them out, thanks for the idea.

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Jan-15-2021, 4:39pm

Gelsenbury replied to a discussion Week#467 ~ Banish Misfortune in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Thank you very much, dear people. I appreciate your comments. Hearing that you enjoyed my video makes my day!

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Jan-15-2021, 4:32pm

Yaron Naor started a thread 8 strings Tuscan Mandolin ny Yaron Naor in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

Gary Payne from San diego asked me to build an 8 strings Tuscan style mandolin, with an old style rosette... enjoy the photos and the sound clip......

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Jan-15-2021, 4:26pm

Gelsenbury replied to a discussion THE ROWAN TREE - UK PHOTOGRAPHY Part 2 in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

I enjoyed the reminder of what mandolin you play - I looked it up straight away!

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Jan-15-2021, 3:24pm

John Kelly replied to a discussion Week #526 ~ The Star Above the Garter in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Frithjof, thanks for reposting Kevin's tune. Kevin, very fine delivery there. Clear and clean notes and a good tone. Nice pace too.

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Jan-15-2021, 12:28pm

Gelsenbury replied to a discussion Week # 463 ~ Lost Indian in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Good point, Brian. Horses for courses. Now I'm curious to read which one Mike prefers himself.

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Jan-15-2021, 9:42am

John Kelly replied to a discussion Week #526 ~ The Star Above the Garter in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Kevin, your video will not open for me. It gives an error message when I click on it.

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Jan-15-2021, 7:36am

John Kelly replied to a discussion THE ROWAN TREE - UK PHOTOGRAPHY Part 2 in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Thanks, Jill. I really appreciate your feedback knowing your own playing ability! Hope you are well settled back home in Ireland now. Simon, re...

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Jan-14-2021, 6:33pm

Gelsenbury replied to a thread Hi Everyone in General Mandolin Discussions

Hi Eric, I'm sure you'll find this place informative and helpful on your mandolin journey - and friendly, too. Don't forget to have a look at the...

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Jan-14-2021, 6:29pm

Gelsenbury replied to a thread Looking for instruction in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

Sorry, I didn't see this when you first posted it. The combination of songwriting, rhythm, music theory, mandolin and Irish music in a teacher is...

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Jan-14-2021, 6:10pm

Gelsenbury replied to a discussion Danny Boy in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

John, I think that would be an interesting experiment. When playing "Danny Boy", I imagine most people will already have their most or least...

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Jan-14-2021, 4:07pm

John Kelly replied to a discussion Carinhoso by pixinguinha in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Lovely playing, Jairo. Your lead playing is so clear and clean and I like the backing you have added and the rhythm it creates.

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Jan-14-2021, 4:01pm

John Kelly replied to a discussion THE ROWAN TREE - UK PHOTOGRAPHY Part 2 in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Thanks for kind words, Ginny. To say I did most of the musical work does not cover the immense effort you put in choosing suitable pictures and...

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Jan-14-2021, 1:54pm

Gelsenbury replied to a discussion Carinhoso by pixinguinha in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

I've never played any choro. This melody is new to me, but I don't think anyone else's version would be vastly superior to yours. The playing is...

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Jan-14-2021, 1:47pm

Gelsenbury replied to a discussion THE ROWAN TREE - UK PHOTOGRAPHY Part 2 in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Playing the tunes and enjoying the music is what it's all about, I completely agree. And by adding this beautiful photography, you're already going...

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Jan-14-2021, 11:20am

Bertram Henze replied to a discussion Danny Boy in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Congrats gents for taking the challenge of wrenching a beautiful tune out of its cocoon of John Hinde cliche and bringing the original back to life,...

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