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Today, 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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Today, 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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Today, 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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Today, 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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Today, 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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Yesterday, 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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Yesterday, 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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Yesterday, 10:21pm

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

I agree, and I stick with my original answer - nope, there's not one. Died-in-the-wool Bluegrassers (of which there are always many here, to the...

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Yesterday, 9:31am

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

Nope - not for the general populace anyway - most people will not know a mandolin when they see it, much less associate a specific song with it. I...

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Yesterday, 9:03am

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

That Mike Marshall set is a great one, IMO. I've often thought that it should be included with new mandolin purchases for any beginning player!...

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Jan-14-2021, 10:00pm

Explorer replied to a thread more accurate clip on tuner than Snark? in Equipment

I have a few different tuners for different needs. First, all instruments have a Planet Waves NS Headstock Tuner in the pocket, placed on the...

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Jan-14-2021, 8:21pm

Jon Hall replied to a thread Gibson A-40 in Looking for Information About Mandolins

We’re A-00 carved top, flat backed and oval sound hole?

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Jan-14-2021, 2:57pm

Jon Hall started a thread Gibson A-40 in Looking for Information About Mandolins

We’re all A-40s carved top with flat backs?

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Jan-12-2021, 8:53pm

Explorer replied to a thread The Joy of an OM in CBOM

Congratulations! For me, 20" is the longest comfortable scale length for a mando-tuned instrument. I'm glad you're playing the heck out it!

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Jan-12-2021, 8:29pm

Explorer replied to a thread Mandolin Tuned as a Mandola in CBOM

I did this last week on my JBovier Army Navy pancake. I lucked out that the nut slots already fit the string set I had previously determined to fit...

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Jan-10-2021, 10:46pm

Explorer replied to a thread Curious about mandola nomenclature in General Mandolin Discussions

I can't turn off this device's tendency to autocorrect *after* hitting the submit button, which is frustrating. I also had the word "overbuilt"...

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Jan-10-2021, 10:31pm

Mark Gunter replied to a thread Down Up help in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

Absolutely will pay off! Great that you are tackling this. The groove is in your right hand. Alternating with the beat is the key, regardless of note...

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Jan-10-2021, 10:16pm

Mark Gunter replied to a thread I Hate Playing Chords in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

Im with bigskygirl: For D to D7, 7-4-5-x to 5-4-5-x is usually my choice. Use that all the time. The note at fret 7 is the root (D) and when you...

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Jan-10-2021, 6:58pm

Sherry Cadenhead replied to a thread I Hate Playing Chords in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

Sometimes I post before I think things through! That 2032 D7 works great with 0023 (or (x)523) and 523(x).

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Jan-10-2021, 6:53pm

Sherry Cadenhead replied to a thread I Hate Playing Chords in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

No apology necessary! You have made some valuable comments, and I always like encouragement to play a 2 finger chord! 2032 doesn't give me...

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Jan-10-2021, 6:49pm

Explorer replied to a thread Looking for a bridge in Builders and Repair

With a zero fret, the nut is only there for string spacing. The strings should be resting firmly on the zero fret.

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Jan-10-2021, 5:33pm

Sherry Cadenhead replied to a thread I Hate Playing Chords in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

Update from original April 2020 post: I've been playing 2 finger chords again for a few months now. I can switch easily and enjoy playing them. ...

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Jan-10-2021, 3:26pm

Explorer replied to a thread Light or Medium strings? in Equipment

I have no idea why the word "overheated" replaced the intended word "overbuilt" in my post, but what's done is done....

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Jan-10-2021, 3:22pm

Explorer replied to a thread Curious about mandola nomenclature in General Mandolin Discussions

It *is* confusing. Hopefully this might clarify just a bit. US mandolin - UK mandolin. GDAE. Also sometimes soprano mandolin. Scale length around...

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Jan-10-2021, 9:40am

Sherry Cadenhead replied to a discussion Moving from 2 to 3 Finger Chords in group Newbies

NDO, I just did a Google search on flat vs. radius. This subject seems to have come up many times in the Forum. It appears to get down to personal...

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Jan-10-2021, 3:45am

Explorer replied to a thread Light or Medium strings? in Equipment

When I used to own two Eastmans when they had just hit the market, I set them up for ultra-light strings. They weren't heavily overheated, so they...

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Jan-09-2021, 7:22pm

Sherry Cadenhead replied to a discussion Moving from 2 to 3 Finger Chords in group Newbies

NDO, I found your last statement interesting. My fretboard is flat for sure. Do you find the radius easier to play in general, or is it more a matter...

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Jan-09-2021, 6:16pm

Explorer replied to a thread Mandela to Octave Mandolin in CBOM

Hey, Dan! It's not just a matter of tuning the strings you have on there to a different pitch. You would need to change those strings to strings...

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Jan-09-2021, 3:15pm

Explorer replied to a thread A Tone I Like in General Mandolin Discussions

@CB - I know what you mean. A long time ago, I was lucky enough to meet someone with good advice soon after I encountered hand/wrist problems...

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Jan-09-2021, 10:34am

Sherry Cadenhead replied to a thread Keeping a practice journal in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

Wow, Jill! It's great you can play 2 or 3 hours each day. My husband tolerates my 1 hour - 0 on lesson days. Anyway, would you mind sharing your...

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