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Today, 9:17am

John Kelly replied to a discussion Pase el agoa in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

A good mix and use of the different instruments, Dennis. A softer sound than the Soundcloud version you posted first in this thread.

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Yesterday, 4:56pm

Jill McAuley replied to a thread New to mandolin. Looking for recommendations in General Mandolin Discussions

I second the Kentucky 505 - I've played a number of them and found them to be quite decent bang for the buck.

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Yesterday, 1:47pm

John Kelly replied to a discussion Gilderoy in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Thanks, Frithjof, Simon and Ginny. We had a lot of fun with this one, including which instruments to leave out and where to place the sung verse. ...

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Yesterday, 12:47pm

John Kelly replied to a discussion Sunset Over Ayr in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

That is a very fine performance, Frithjof, and so great to be able to play live with other musicians.

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Yesterday, 8:06am

Jill McAuley replied to a thread Suggestions on a beginner "set list" in Celtic, U.K., Nordic, Quebecois, European Folk

The tunes listed below the main title on "Dow's List" are alternate names that the tune is known by. For some of the tunes on Dow's list you'll find...

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Yesterday, 7:57am

Jill McAuley replied to a thread R.I.P. Kip Carter...October 26, 2020 in General Mandolin Discussions

Condolences to his family and friends - may he Rest in Peace.

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Yesterday, 5:47am

John Kelly replied to a thread Taran Springwell in Celtic, U.K., Nordic, Quebecois, European Folk

Hi Kevin. Hope all well with you in this time of isolation. I am listening to your Taran through my headphones and yes, it has a great sound across...

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Yesterday, 5:41am

John Kelly replied to a thread New blacktop mandolin in WRC and Tawhai (NZ Red Beech in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

Clean and modern design, Davy. I love that tailpiece too.

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Oct-27-2020, 3:25pm

John Kelly replied to a discussion Vieni sul mar (Neapolitan song) in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Nice version, Christian. Interesting blend of the uke and mandolin; they sound good together. I realised, listening to your and Martin's versions,...

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Oct-27-2020, 12:56pm

Jill McAuley replied to a discussion The Fair Haired Canavans in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Oh, we're not getting a lot of warm autumn sunshine here, but there was already a wee bench built into one of the dry stone walls right behind the...

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Oct-27-2020, 10:31am

John Kelly replied to a discussion To A Wild Rose (Edward MacDowell) in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Your version here really suits the tune, Martin. A simple arrangement and only two instruments gives the melody the space to shine.

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Oct-27-2020, 10:28am

John Kelly replied to a discussion Week#290 ~ Captain O'Kain / Captain O'Kane in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

This tune suits your style and the location, Simon. I like your use of black and white here.

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Oct-27-2020, 5:17am

Jill McAuley replied to a discussion The Fair Haired Canavans in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Nice one Simon, great tune that!

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Oct-27-2020, 12:38am

Aidan Crossey replied to a thread Suggestions on a beginner "set list" in Celtic, U.K., Nordic, Quebecois, European Folk

Hi there. A few people have published lists of standards and I'll add a few links to the end of this post. The only issue with these lists is that...

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Oct-25-2020, 4:19pm

John Kelly replied to a discussion The Fair Haired Canavans in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Simon, your playing of that jig has a real Irish feel to it. Well done!

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Oct-25-2020, 2:22pm

John Kelly replied to a discussion In an English Country Garden in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

After an 11 year hiatus, three new versions all come along at once - just like waiting for a bus, gents. Very different but equally enjoyable...

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Oct-25-2020, 5:19am

John Kelly replied to a thread The Ash Grove Multitrack in Song and Tune Projects

Interesting problem re your iPad, Mike. I was uploading a video for somone at the weekend in .wma format (I have a Windows PC) and he contacted me...

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Oct-25-2020, 5:12am

John Kelly replied to a discussion Vieni sul mar (Neapolitan song) in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Great arrangement and performance on this one Martin. The bowlback really cuts through here.

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Oct-25-2020, 5:10am

John Kelly replied to a discussion Carrickfergus in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

As someone with no grasp of the German language, I found the performance really caught my attention, Martin and Bertram. The singer has a memorable...

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Oct-24-2020, 5:26pm

John Kelly replied to a thread The Ash Grove Multitrack in Song and Tune Projects

Nice mix, Mike. Not software I was aware of - I am a REAPER user.

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Oct-24-2020, 11:11am

John Kelly replied to a thread Key of Bb in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

Tom, are you perhaps talking about inversions of the chord? When you play a chord as a triad (3-note chord) then if you begin with the root, then...

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Oct-24-2020, 5:48am

Jill McAuley replied to a thread Arlo Guthrie Retirement in General Mandolin Discussions

Great reminder in this article as well re: recognising the signs of stroke: A few years ago I was having lunch at my workplace and my boss (who was...

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Oct-24-2020, 5:38am

Jill McAuley replied to a thread Best Replacement Case For A Flatiron Pancake? in General Mandolin Discussions

Breedlove used to make a case that fitted pancake mandolins perfectly - it was this one, NFI on my part: ...

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Oct-24-2020, 5:35am

Jill McAuley replied to a thread Mandolin recommendation for new player in General Mandolin Discussions

Of the three I'd lean towards Eastman or Kentucky. Keeping your eyes peeled for second hand ones via the classifieds here could move the Eastman more...

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Oct-23-2020, 4:07pm

John Kelly replied to a discussion Week #533 ~ The Hole in the Hedge in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Well ahead of the game once again, Mike. Nice one!

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Oct-23-2020, 11:09am

John Kelly replied to a discussion Faraway Grandchild in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Fine tune and well played. Great pictures too.

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