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Today, 6:44pm

John Kelly replied to a thread YouTube policy change, ‘Made for Kids’ in General Mandolin Discussions

I have just uploaded a video to the SAW group earlier today and, like Martin, I marked the video as NOT for children. It seems a way of passing the...

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Today, 1:14pm

John Kelly started a discussion Miss Rowan Davies in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

I hope that there is not another thread lurking on the SAW group for this tune, other than on the Poll Tune Suggestions where CC has recommended it...

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Yesterday, 6:46am

John Kelly replied to a thread Hector the Hero in Celtic, U.K., Nordic, Quebecois, European Folk

Nice to see this great tune being revived here again. Here is a version I posted back in 2010, with my late accordion partner Derek MacDonald (no...

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Nov-11-2019, 5:20pm

John Kelly replied to a discussion Highland Cathedral for Remembrance Day/Veterans Day in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Ginny, it is a very moving tribute to ALL who suffered through the stupidity of wars. When we made the recording it was not with this in mind, but...

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Nov-11-2019, 2:35pm

John Kelly replied to a discussion Week #507 ~ Pays de Haut /Reel de Gaspe in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

An excellent piece of sustained playing, Robert. You blend the three tunes really well and I like your version of Bear Dance, especially with the...

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Nov-11-2019, 7:58am

John Bertotti replied to a thread Stephen Fearing's New Manzer Cowpoke in Builders and Repair

Well, I disagree this puts nothing to rest in the breaking in argument. I believe instruments change over time but the sad truth our hearing...

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Nov-10-2019, 10:39am

John Kelly replied to a discussion Poll Tune Suggestions in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Christian, delighted to see this posting from you. I know this band well and they are building up a really good following here in Scotland. The...

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Nov-09-2019, 2:15pm

Jill McAuley replied to a thread 2019 Tune-A-Week Project in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

Cheers Marty!

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Nov-09-2019, 6:48am

John Kelly replied to a discussion Week #507 ~ Pays de Haut /Reel de Gaspe in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Consider yourself added to the homework roster, sir. Of course, we now await your version!

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Nov-09-2019, 6:44am

John Kelly replied to a discussion The Jam at St James in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Hi Gelsenbury. It is the same one shown at the start of the video, two-point with spruce top and mahogany back and sides. I just played about with...

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Nov-09-2019, 6:31am

John Kelly replied to a discussion Raindrops keep fallin' on my Head in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Congratulations, both. It is a very catchy tune.

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Nov-08-2019, 10:59pm

John Bertotti replied to a thread Straps in Equipment

Earlier this year I did a six strand braid with leather strips. It is without a doubt the most comfortable mandolin strap I have tried. That round...

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Nov-08-2019, 3:26pm

John Kelly replied to a thread Alec Finn RIP in Celtic, U.K., Nordic, Quebecois, European Folk

His legacy will be in safe hands with you, Kevin. The music lives on.

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Nov-08-2019, 3:24pm

John Kelly replied to a discussion Week #507 ~ Pays de Haut /Reel de Gaspe in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Atsunrise, your video clip shows very good technique in both hands - picking and fretting! Relaxed picking and easy fretting action. Nice job....

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Nov-08-2019, 1:52pm

Jill McAuley replied to a thread 2019 Tune-A-Week Project in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

Interesting that it's working for you! I was unaware that I did it at all until Marla Fibish pointed it out to me at a lesson years ago. I've been...

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Nov-08-2019, 1:50pm

Jill McAuley replied to a thread 2019 Tune-A-Week Project in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

The bulk of these tunes are new ones I've learned with a few here and there being tunes I learned ages ago (like 11 years ago) that dropped off my...

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Nov-08-2019, 9:01am

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

I would start simply with is the fret lifted, how is the nut slot, and what is my neck relief including checking for twist, that alone will let you...

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Nov-08-2019, 8:55am

John Bertotti replied to a thread 2019 Tune-A-Week Project in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

Love it! In a previous post, we discussed your thumb movement. I was curious how it would work out so I have tried it a few times and found it is...

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Nov-08-2019, 8:47am

John Bertotti replied to a thread Right Hand Technique in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

That has to hurt but how did you jam it under your fingernail if you were keeping it parallel to the strings? When I hold the pick up close like that...

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Nov-08-2019, 1:36am

Jill McAuley replied to a thread 2019 Tune-A-Week Project in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

Here's the tune for Week 45 - a great Finbarr Dwyer reel called "The Holly Bush":

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Nov-07-2019, 3:00pm

John Bertotti replied to a thread Right Hand Technique in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

Look at Jill’s right hand technique in the songs these. https://www.mandolincafe.com/forum/threads/143019-2019-Tune-A-Week-Project

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Nov-06-2019, 11:26pm

Jill McAuley replied to a discussion The Fox Hunter’s Jig in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Lovely - and keep tapping! I'm a big fan of foot tapping when playing trad tunes - love to hear the percussive sound of someone keeping the beat...

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Nov-06-2019, 1:24pm

John Kelly replied to a discussion The Fox Hunter’s Jig in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Nice playing, atsunrise! You can always try recording with your shoe off and the stockinged foot will not be picked up so much by your mic, though...

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Nov-05-2019, 7:31pm

Jill McAuley replied to a thread Who has thin bluechips? in Equipment

Interestingly, I was selling a BlueChip Kenny Smith 40 and picked it up to play with the other day and found that because of it's smaller than usual...

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Nov-04-2019, 10:11pm

John Bertotti replied to a thread Who has thin bluechips? in Equipment

I have never tried a speed bevel but I don’t have any issue with the normal BC edge. I mentioned in another thread I always used thick picks, 2-3 mm...

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Nov-04-2019, 9:20pm

Jill McAuley replied to a thread Who has thin bluechips? in Equipment

For meself, I always get the speed bevel, I did buy one BlueChip with the rounded bevel and wasn't really happy with it, felt a little clunky and not...

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Nov-04-2019, 12:05pm

John Kelly replied to a thread First few bars at slower tempo? in Celtic, U.K., Nordic, Quebecois, European Folk

You will sometimes hear players performing a set of March, Strathspey and reel where the transition from Strathspey to reel will have a couple of...

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Nov-04-2019, 11:29am

John Kelly replied to a discussion Week #508 ~ Rose of Tralee in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Fine version, Martin.

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Nov-04-2019, 9:25am

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

I thought the same thing but after several humidifiers one a big tank job and the need this spring to remove the trim in my room because of molds I...

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