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Today, 8:26am

crisscross replied to a discussion The Wren and The Bear Dance (set) in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Sounds fine to my ears! Maybe at 2:40, you accelerate a tiny little bit. But that is barely audible...

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Today, 8:15am

crisscross replied to a discussion Week #43 ~ Red Haired Boy (Little Beggar Man) in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Nice video, fine playing Simon!

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Today, 8:09am

crisscross replied to a discussion Miss Rowan Davies in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Another fine version of this tune, David! The concertina adds some almost orchestral qualities.

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Nov-14-2019, 1:46pm

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

An oval hole mandolin and a nice voice, who needs more?

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Nov-14-2019, 1:42pm

crisscross replied to a discussion Miss Rowan Davies in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Wonderful version of this nice tune John! And beautiful pictures...

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Nov-12-2019, 9:03pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Mandolin Orange on today Show in General Mandolin Discussions

I think of Mandolin Orange's songs as who they are as songwriters and appreciate the depth of their lyrics. True, their musicianship is exceptional,...

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Nov-12-2019, 4:40pm

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

I have mandolin and vocal version of the same. :)

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Nov-12-2019, 3:00pm

crisscross started a discussion Fain would I wed-Thomas Campion in group medieval mandolin

I had looked at Amazon's mandolin related books and decided to get Wedding Music for Mandolin by Dix Bruce for my Amazon voucher. One tune, that...

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Nov-12-2019, 1:32pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread What does a mando set-up cost in your area? in Equipment

I believe guitar center does a basic guitar set up for about $50. It it involves a bridge installation and set up a mandolin would be around $150 at...

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Nov-12-2019, 8:15am

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

I also love this tune. There are versions in 6/8 and in 3/4. I had played it as a slow waltz in A. If I remember right, I had tried to do the...

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Nov-11-2019, 4:27pm

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

I decided not to play these tunes, so I rarely watched this thread. I missed a lot: Simon's great octave mandolin playing. Frithjof playing three...

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Nov-10-2019, 7:23pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Who has thin bluechips? in Equipment

I added a Blue Chip SR 60 this week with the round bevel. I also own a CT 55. They are worth the price!

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Nov-10-2019, 7:18pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Andrew Marlin's Pick in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

Meanwhile, I bought a Blue Chip SR 60, as I have a CT 55 and enjoy that one. I got the round bevel this time to avoid any hang ups on strings when...

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Nov-10-2019, 7:25am

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

WOW! Thanks for the nice replys, I haven't watched this place since I posted my version of this song, and I didn't expect six answers. Fine version...

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Nov-10-2019, 7:16am

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

Miss Rowan Davies, another nice tune by Phil Cunningham: http://www.traditionalmusic.co.uk/session-mandolin-tab/miss_rowan_davies.htm

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Nov-09-2019, 4:34pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread St. Anne’s Reel in General Mandolin Discussions

Kevin, Really great job! I play this song and know how far beyond my version of this tune your playing here represents! Excellent improvisation, as...

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Nov-08-2019, 4:36pm

crisscross started a discussion Raindrops keep fallin' on my Head in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

In my attempt to play well known songs from successful movies on my tenor guitar, I tried this song from Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid.

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Nov-08-2019, 3:08pm

crisscross replied to a thread Strings gauges for 21" scale tenor guitar in Tenor Guitars

Thanks for the string gauge recommandations! Today I tried to replace my thin sounding 010 a-string with an 011-inch one to fatten up the sound a...

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Nov-08-2019, 7:36am

crisscross replied to a discussion Orange In Bloom in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Sounds good, I like the drones!

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Nov-08-2019, 7:27am

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

Thanks atsunrise, Ginny and Gelsenbury! The guitar on this recording is OK, the problems were in my previous efforts.

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Nov-07-2019, 2:58am

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

Me too, I like the tapping! Fine playing!

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Nov-06-2019, 9:24am

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

In Germany we have a saying: That was a difficult birth, meaning something didn't happen that easily. That was the case with my version of this...

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Nov-04-2019, 7:07pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread favourite strings in General Mandolin Discussions

Hi Mandobart! I am glad you shared about the DR Rare strings on your F5. I have not tried those though I have tried the DR Pure Blues on my Strat...

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Nov-04-2019, 7:01pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Andrew Marlin's Pick in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

At 33:13, as you indicated, that pick does look fairly small. Going up the neck is definitely a technique he uses, also. Interesting! Thanks for...

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Nov-04-2019, 6:58pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Andrew Marlin's Pick in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

onassis, Very interesting thoughts! Thanks for the reply. I agree that the large triangle makes a lot of sense. My best sound and fluid play...

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Nov-04-2019, 6:53pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Andrew Marlin's Pick in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

gtani7, I appreciate the ideas! I went to that link and think that those teardrop picks might be worth a try. Thanks!

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Nov-04-2019, 6:51pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Andrew Marlin's Pick in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

Thanks Kevin. Admittedly, it is hard to tell from a video. The one time we saw him in July we had a great seat in the front, but on the side. I...

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Nov-04-2019, 6:47pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Who has thin bluechips? in Equipment

yankees1: I would like to ask for the sake of my own consideration: Do you get the speed bevel or the round? I was thinking the rounded may be more...

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Nov-04-2019, 7:14am

crisscross replied to a thread High Quality Short Scale Tenor Guitar? in Tenor Guitars

Thanks again for your thoughts. Well, first of all, I've got to decide whether a tenor guitar is so important to me, that I will spend the money for...

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Nov-03-2019, 1:16pm

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

Sounds really fine Martin! Thanks for the link to the songbook!

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