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Today, 6:29pm

Sherry Cadenhead replied to a thread Creating a solo video with my own backing track in General Mandolin Discussions

I'm considering all suggested options and am starting with this one. TM, after checking out J4T Multitrack, I decided to try Voice Recorder & Audio...

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Today, 4:05pm

Sherry Cadenhead replied to a thread Possible Transition from Light to Medium Strings in Equipment

I've really dreaded this string changing business, even to the point of considering taking my mandolin to a luthier to have it done. Anyway, the...

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Today, 2:11pm

Sherry Cadenhead started a thread Possible Transition from Light to Medium Strings in Equipment

It's been a long time since my strings have been changed. I've always used light gauge strings; when I checked my string supply, I found I only have...

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Today, 1:54am

Explorer replied to a thread The Discipline Era Transcriptions in Rock, Folk Rock, Roots Rock, Rockabilly

Sold out! I occasionally play along with Guitar Craft albums, as well as the playing of Andy Summers (heavily fifths-oriented)....

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Yesterday, 4:21pm

Sherry Cadenhead replied to a thread Creating a solo video with my own backing track in General Mandolin Discussions

It just occurred to me I have a Zoom H2n recorder. Would that be a better choice than Audacity for my accompaniment recording?

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Yesterday, 11:58am

Mark Gunter replied to a thread To look at the mando or not? in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

I remember when I was a kid somebody asked me if I could yoke (or yolk?) the guitar. They said that means to play without watching your hands....

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Yesterday, 8:35am

Jon Hall replied to a thread Mandolin Banjo? in General Mandolin Discussions

I like the sound of an open back banjo with Aquila nylon strings. Have any of you heard a banjo Lin or mando-banjo strung with these strings? I think...

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Jan-19-2021, 1:36pm

Sherry Cadenhead replied to a thread Creating a solo video with my own backing track in General Mandolin Discussions

Videos of both is my first choice, but can't figure out a way to do it with my Android. Acapella doesn't work well on an Android, I'm told.

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Jan-19-2021, 12:03pm

Sherry Cadenhead replied to a thread Definition of a good mandolin player’s spouse in General Mandolin Discussions

Mandobart, it's tough when a spouse doesn't support your music. Mine has been retired for 20 years, following an accident on the job. I sold my tax...

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Jan-19-2021, 11:30am

Sherry Cadenhead replied to a thread Creating a solo video with my own backing track in General Mandolin Discussions

I have a Shure SM57 microphone, which doesn't appear to have a USB plug. Might there be an adapter that would make it work?

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Jan-19-2021, 8:42am

Sherry Cadenhead replied to a thread Creating a solo video with my own backing track in General Mandolin Discussions

Honestly, my head is swimming. Why can't I simply record my backtrack using Audacity and my webcam, then while playing it back, record the video on...

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Jan-18-2021, 11:43pm

Explorer replied to a thread Holding an octave mandolin like a classical guitar in CBOM

All my instruments get positioned like that with a strap, whether I'm sitting or standing. The neck, more vertical than most people use, leaves both...

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Jan-18-2021, 6:01pm

Explorer replied to a thread OM fingering in CBOM

When I started playing full fifths at a 25.5" scale length, I spent a *lot* of time mastering the exercises from "Getting into Jazz Mandolin" as...

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Jan-18-2021, 11:33am

Mark Gunter replied to a discussion 2021-01 Tune of the Month - Ash Grove in group Newbies

I have no idea Henry. What? Who, me? I know for certain I posted it in SAW thread for Beauty In Tears but no idea whether I posted it here. Until...

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Jan-17-2021, 9:36am

Mark Gunter replied to a discussion 2021-01 Tune of the Month - Ash Grove in group Newbies

Nice job on that full grown long neck mandolin, phb256. Here's my version, played very slowly. I tuned the 4th course to D for this one. ...

8 replies

Jan-17-2021, 1:44am

Mark Gunter replied to a thread Pick Thickness in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

That would be 1.2775 millimeters thick. Just kidding, of course. If you really want to dive into these waters, see here:...

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Jan-16-2021, 7:58pm

Mark Gunter replied to a thread What chord is this? in General Mandolin Discussions

Congrats Zach! Ill always think of you as the guy who won the great mandolin giveaway that time :mandosmiley: you know, the one we all wanted <green...

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Jan-16-2021, 7:44pm

Sherry Cadenhead replied to a thread Creating a solo video with my own backing track in General Mandolin Discussions

Mitch, I wasn't clear with my question, but that's what I was thinking also. So, what's the best way to record to the PC?

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Jan-16-2021, 7:22pm

Sherry Cadenhead started a thread Creating a solo video with my own backing track in General Mandolin Discussions

What is a simple way to make a video of a solo performance with my own accompaniment, considering I'm technologically challenged? I've been checking...

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Jan-16-2021, 7:12pm

Explorer replied to a thread Replacing Tuners in Builders and Repair

When I recently replaced the tuners on an old Flatiron mandola, given that the strings had been changed just the day before, I marked the bridge...

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Jan-16-2021, 6:37pm

Explorer replied to a thread To look at the mando or not? in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

I look if I have to, usually when moving 7 frets or more up and down the fretboard. "Skating" by Vince Guaraldi, "Somewhere over the Rainbow,"...

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Jan-16-2021, 3:07pm

Mark Gunter replied to a thread "What's That Sound?" Del McCoury jam in Bluegrass, Newgrass, Country, Gospel Variants

Thanks Ranald, I hadn't seen that one, I love it. I always liked the way Canned Heat used Henry Thomas' Quills melody and played it on flute for...

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Jan-16-2021, 10:36am

Jon Hall replied to a thread Best use of bulk time? in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

Several instructors have recommended that I video my playing. A lot can be learned from watching yourself. It’s easy to see if you’re relaxed while...

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Jan-15-2021, 11:57pm

Mark Gunter replied to a thread "What's That Sound?" Del McCoury jam in Bluegrass, Newgrass, Country, Gospel Variants

Their take on the oft covered Blind Lemon Jefferson tune, See That My Grave Is Kept Clean, aka One Kind Favor: ...

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Jan-15-2021, 10:30pm

Mark Gunter replied to a thread Mandolin flagship song? in General Mandolin Discussions

Foggy Mountain Breakdown. Everybody loves Earl Scruggs! Whether or not they even know his name.

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