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Yesterday, 11:18pm

Sherry Cadenhead replied to a thread Music Store Etiquette in General Mandolin Discussions

You're asking Jim, but I can tell you I mentioned a road trip to Nashville in one of my threads.

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Yesterday, 7:15pm

Mark Gunter replied to a thread Going backwards in General Mandolin Discussions

Yes indeed, this happens to most, if not all, musicians. This can be especially daunting to a beginner - and exacerbated by the beginner's growth...

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Yesterday, 3:53pm

Sherry Cadenhead replied to a thread Small hands and neck width - instruments that fit/don't in Equipment

I'll try that. It was kind of hard taking those pictures, but it looks like you see what I was doing.

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Yesterday, 2:48pm

Sherry Cadenhead replied to a thread Music Store Etiquette in General Mandolin Discussions

Daryl, several have asked me to post the results of my search. I think I'll start a journal of sorts. Anyone not interested certainly doesn't have...

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Yesterday, 2:43pm

Sherry Cadenhead replied to a thread Small hands and neck width - instruments that fit/don't in Equipment

I thought it was Jim Garber, either in this thread, or the orchestra instrument thread I started, but I can't find it now, where he (or someone)...

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Yesterday, 2:11pm

Sherry Cadenhead replied to a thread Music Store Etiquette in General Mandolin Discussions

My husband surprised me with it. It replaced a Harmony I paid $50 for at a pawn shop years ago. Still have it. Not sure why.

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Yesterday, 9:25am

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

Don, I also like that D7 shape. Depends on where you're coming from and going to, though, I suppose.

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Feb-25-2021, 6:07pm

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

Thanks, Southern Man! I've been working on the shapes you and Mark provided. I love the 7 chords, so am thinking about those shapes. Would you -...

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Feb-25-2021, 4:39pm

Sherry Cadenhead replied to a thread Music Store Etiquette in General Mandolin Discussions

My current instrument is an Alvarez A-100. It has served me well for almost 6 years. What kind of music i play is harder to answer. My teacher is a...

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Feb-25-2021, 3:43pm

Jon Hall replied to a thread Peter Ostroushko Passes in General Mandolin Discussions

I’m saddened to hear of Peter’s passing. His tremolo never fails to touch my emotions as if it is a human voice.

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Feb-25-2021, 3:12pm

Sherry Cadenhead replied to a thread Music Store Etiquette in General Mandolin Discussions

A novice like me sees tremendous value in Lucas' suggestion; a more advanced player with exposure to different instruments, maybe not so much.

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Feb-25-2021, 3:04pm

Sherry Cadenhead replied to a thread Music Store Etiquette in General Mandolin Discussions

Someone else has suggested this to me and I think it's a great idea.

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Feb-25-2021, 8:32am

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

Thanks, Southern Man. I'm wondering about the combination shapes: DGA and ADE.

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Feb-25-2021, 7:59am

Sherry Cadenhead started a thread Music Store Etiquette in General Mandolin Discussions

A search of previous threads didn't answer my questions, so here goes. When trying out instruments at a music store, what is good etiquette? I...

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Feb-25-2021, 7:41am

Sherry Cadenhead replied to a thread Dallas / Ft. Worth, TX spots? in Jams, Workshops, Camps, Places To Meet Others

Try Meetup. I registered yesterday to look for jams in DFW area. Found bluegrass jams in Grapevine and Carrollton. There are Friday night jams in...

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Feb-24-2021, 7:52pm

Sherry Cadenhead replied to a thread It's Snowing Down in Texas in General Mandolin Discussions

Thanks for checking on us!

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Feb-24-2021, 7:51pm

Sherry Cadenhead replied to a thread It's Snowing Down in Texas in General Mandolin Discussions

Last Tuesday's high temp here was 17, yesterday 81. That's Texas.

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Feb-24-2021, 6:48pm

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

So, Mark, what shapes would you use for D and A? Thanks for the other keys, BTW. I hope to join a jam on Friday night and figure I need to brush up...

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Feb-24-2021, 5:04pm

Mark Gunter replied to a discussion I need some help on Fisher's HP in group Newbies

I like Louise’s answer. Remember when we were studying playing the Ab scale in MMC group, Hank? Same closed position fingering starting from first...

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Feb-24-2021, 4:56pm

Sherry Cadenhead replied to a thread Thoughts on neck profiles and a mandolin upgrade in General Mandolin Discussions

Mac, I appreciate this thread, as I'm looking for my first upgrade. I don't have the opportunity to try any other than beginner grade at local music...

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Feb-24-2021, 1:40pm

Sherry Cadenhead replied to a thread Small hands and neck width - instruments that fit/don't in Equipment

Thanks for this. It's a beauty, but at the top of my range. If I eliminate lesser priced choices, I'll take another look at a Girouard.

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Feb-22-2021, 6:27pm

Sherry Cadenhead replied to a thread Small hands and neck width - instruments that fit/don't in Equipment

I've just this minute had an epiphany. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I'm thinking I need to try every different decent mandolin I can get my hands on...

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Feb-22-2021, 6:17pm

Sherry Cadenhead replied to a thread Small hands and neck width - instruments that fit/don't in Equipment

It's really overwhelming, as I'd like to have a plan before trying "a bunch." My husband has even agreed to a road trip to Nashville, but he doesn't...

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Feb-22-2021, 9:50am

Sherry Cadenhead replied to a discussion Another new guy in group Newbies

Too bad we can't combine our skills! Although I don't "chop."

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Feb-22-2021, 9:44am

Sherry Cadenhead replied to a thread Small hands and neck width - instruments that fit/don't in Equipment

What would I do without you guys!

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Feb-21-2021, 6:15pm

Sherry Cadenhead replied to a thread How Would You Play This Double Stop? in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

That would be a C (tab 3) and a B (tab 2). (It's probably obvious I don't read tab, at least not well.)

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Feb-21-2021, 6:04pm

Sherry Cadenhead started a thread How Would You Play This Double Stop? in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

I'm trying to force myself to play double stops and wonder where and which fingers you would use to play this one. The piece I'm working on is...

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Feb-21-2021, 2:41pm

Sherry Cadenhead replied to a thread Small hands and neck width - instruments that fit/don't in Equipment

There's a 1932 Martin C in the classifieds.

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Feb-21-2021, 12:06pm

Sherry Cadenhead started a thread Small hands and neck width - instruments that fit/don't in Equipment

I'm looking to upgrade and am wanting an oval hole A mandolin. My opportunities to try many instruments is extremely limited, so I'm trying to narrow...

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