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Today, 3:42pm

Simon DS commented on article New Music from Mike Compton & Norman Blake: Gallop To Georgia in New Music

Great rhythm and choice of tunes on this CD, Sweet Milk and Peaches especially.

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Today, 12:46pm

Simon DS replied to a discussion The Black Rogue in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Thanks Robert, this is recording take 2, I hadn’t even warmed up yet, and the cat jumps out of her bed. She sits in front of me, waits patiently...

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Today, 8:56am

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

Another fine tune CC. Yet another tune that I’m going to have to learn... thanks.

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Today, 8:43am

Simon DS started a discussion The Black Rogue in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Here’s The Black Rogue, unfortunate name but great tune... -by the way, for my grand parents, the word ‘black’ was roughly translated to us today as...

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Yesterday, 1:57pm

Simon DS replied to a discussion Christmas Tunes in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Thanks Robert and Frithjof, yes the wren is a wonderful bird, very tame (for good reason) and one of the very few birds who sing in the winter. I...

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Yesterday, 11:59am

Simon DS replied to a discussion Christmas Tunes in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Recorded some tunes today and thought, ‘I’m sure I’ve done this one before (on the Wren/Bear dance set)’. Such is old age. Now I remember why I...

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Yesterday, 11:48am

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

Oops wrong thread...

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Yesterday, 11:10am

Simon DS replied to a thread octave mandolins in General Mandolin Discussions

One of the skills to learn with the Octave is to be able to move your whole hand up the neck to a new position in one, quite aggressive, fast and...

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Dec-11-2019, 12:26pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Ellis F5 vs. Gibson F5 vs. Collings MF5 in Looking for Information About Mandolins

Hey Nick, Where are you, my friend? Been missing hearing from you. I hope to catch you this spring at the Temecula BG Fest.

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Dec-11-2019, 9:56am

Simon DS replied to a thread This weeks mandolin that won't get a bid or buyer in eBay, Craig's List, etc.

Wait a minute, is $250,000 the same as $250?

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Dec-11-2019, 6:31am

Simon DS replied to a thread post a video of yourself in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

Thanks Jo, that’s such a great tune, and I like the authentic feel you give to it. Well done. Just an idea, but you could post yours to Song A...

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Dec-11-2019, 4:11am

Simon DS replied to a discussion Christmas Tunes in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Well played Ondrej. Thanks for sharing these tunes, it’s nice to hear such a diverse selection.

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Dec-10-2019, 1:04pm

Simon DS replied to a thread Random note generator in General Mandolin Discussions

Sorry if I’m not explaining this very well. I’m trying to learn to read notation but I have other skills that impede this. And I’m actually a bit...

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Dec-10-2019, 11:40am

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

Good luck with the operation tomorrow Jill, knees can be very painful, I feel for you. Just to hopefully make you feel better, I tell you that one...

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Dec-10-2019, 11:09am

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

Hi Drew, We saw them live in SLO, CA and wow, what a wonderful concert. I was spellbound throughout, though I wish like heck they would play...

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Dec-10-2019, 7:07am

Simon DS replied to a discussion Forest Wedding in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Not sure if we want bears to be like THIS.

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Dec-10-2019, 5:23am

Simon DS replied to a thread Carols from the world in Song and Tune Projects

Really nice, Ondrej, has me motivated to learn some carols this year I especially liked the Austrian tune, Still, still, still. I was wondering,...

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Dec-10-2019, 1:00am

Simon DS started a thread Random note generator in General Mandolin Discussions

I’ve looked around for a thread on this on the site here, hope someone can help. I’m looking for an app that works on an iPhone, or even online that...

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Dec-09-2019, 1:36pm

Simon DS replied to a thread Shout out for Ronny Harrison straps in General Mandolin Discussions

Here’s a photo from a site, nice, these are Ronny’s straps, I believe. The question I’d ask, though, is what’s with the wear on the guitar under...

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Dec-09-2019, 6:25am

Simon DS replied to a thread Sunday picking sessions at my house are keeping me alive... in General Mandolin Discussions

I’m really sorry to hear that John. I didn’t know. Hope things are getting better, and thanks for all the wonderful tunes. -you know I often think...

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Dec-08-2019, 4:42pm

Simon DS replied to a discussion Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Really nice like that, CC. Here is one French version which is reasonably regular, just a slight delay after each full stop, followed by two...

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Dec-08-2019, 2:39pm

Simon DS replied to a thread Leather straps: flat or braided? in Equipment

not just plastic bottles... Have fun! :)

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Dec-08-2019, 1:05pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Oval hole differences in Looking for Information About Mandolins

I find mahogany to be a darker, more focused warm tone, with emphasis on the middle pitches rather than the bass or treble. That said, I think that...

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Dec-08-2019, 12:08am

Simon DS replied to a thread How to play mandolin faster in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

I’ve found the cleaner I play, the faster I can go. Coordination of the two hands is a big one and, strangely enough, the strength and precision of...

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Dec-07-2019, 4:08pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread New Northfield Model M in General Mandolin Discussions

Doggone nice looking A5! Wow, love the color, that one piece flame back and great sunburst! Impressive looking and I bet it sounds even better. ...

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Dec-07-2019, 3:56pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Like this site but for guitar.... in General Mandolin Discussions

I enjoy "Strat Talk", "Epiphone Lounge" and the "unofficial Martin Guitar forum". I play Martin, Guild, Takamine, Fender and Epiphone guitars, along...

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Dec-07-2019, 3:45pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Education in General Mandolin Discussions

Hi Br1ck, I think your approach is a good one. I also think that playing each instrument is always best, though I don't think I am telling you...

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Dec-07-2019, 12:46pm

Simon DS replied to a thread Leather straps: flat or braided? in Equipment

I’d probably save the leather that you have, use it for something else. In Europe you can pick up really nice, sometimes strangely fancy 1970s and...

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Dec-07-2019, 11:04am

Simon DS replied to a discussion Week #510 ~ Grey Owl in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Yes, really enjoyable, thanks CC.

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Dec-06-2019, 2:58pm

Simon DS replied to a discussion Forest Wedding in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

.abc’s my favorite, thanks Robert. Here’s the pdf of Robert’s .abc file

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