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Today, 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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Today, 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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Yesterday, 8:18pm

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

Mine wasn't, #68386, late 50's/early 60's.

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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-09-2021, 9:22am

Mark Gunter replied to a thread A Place in the Band: Women in Bluegrass & American Roots Music in Bluegrass, Newgrass, Country, Gospel Variants

This looks great, thanks for sharing!

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Jan-09-2021, 2:10am

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

One of a few videos (For What It's Worth, With A Little Help From My Friends) that Ricky Skaggs recorded in his studio for fun. I think it was done...

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Jan-07-2021, 9:32pm

Mark Gunter started a thread Mike Marshall's Arpeggio Workout in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

NFI, just a heads up for anyone interested. Homespun is offering Mike Marshall's Arpeggio Workout series as an instant download on sale for $12.50...

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Jan-07-2021, 8:29pm

Mark Gunter replied to a discussion Moving from 2 to 3 Finger Chords in group Newbies

Part of the thing is here, and maybe this will help a bit, the reason for wanting to play a "three finger chord" should be examined. 1 finger, two...

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Jan-07-2021, 12:53am

Mark Gunter replied to a thread What's in your case? in General Mandolin Discussions

Wegen TF120 pick, JTsPix triangle pick, another pick (can’t remember), strobe clip tuner, nail clippers, Emory board

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Jan-03-2021, 10:41am

Mark Gunter replied to a thread Bridge foot marks/resale value in General Mandolin Discussions

It’s really a non-issue for me personally. I buy them to play rather than to look at them. Not that good looks don’t count, but a flawless finish to...

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Jan-03-2021, 10:32am

Mark Gunter replied to a thread Old mandolins versus new a conclusion in General Mandolin Discussions

Be creative; sometimes all it takes is a little fine sanding, sometimes a slight modification, to mitigate any irritation caused by brushing of the...

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Jan-01-2021, 7:14pm

Mark Gunter replied to a thread New milestone in General Mandolin Discussions

Jim’s signature lists a bunch of mandolin names that are “playing lately” - doesn’t say where each is or who is playing it. >twilight zone music...

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Jan-01-2021, 7:06pm

Mark Gunter replied to a thread My wife gifted me two mandolins for Christmas! in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

Nicely done!

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Dec-31-2020, 3:00pm

Mark Gunter replied to a thread New milestone in General Mandolin Discussions

Have you actually seen them, or have you only seen photos of mandolins? :confused: Sign me up for the workshop >insert twilight zone music here<

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Dec-30-2020, 12:01pm

AlanN replied to a thread RIP Tony Rice in General Mandolin Discussions

This was posted on FB. It's new to me and one can hear the nascent Tony Rice guitar thing happening. Very cool.

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Dec-30-2020, 10:13am

Mark Gunter replied to a thread Making the A and E strings less "pingy" and general newbie recs? in General Mandolin Discussions

^ This is it ... and I would add, 5) Your ear. The mandolin being by nature a pretty high pitched instrument, it took some time for my ear to get...

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Dec-30-2020, 10:05am

Mark Gunter replied to a thread New milestone in General Mandolin Discussions

:))

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Dec-29-2020, 10:41am

Mark Gunter replied to a thread Changing Left-Hand positions on the mandolin in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

I find that resting the neck fully into the crotch between thumb and finger actually restricts range of motion in the fretting fingers.

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Dec-29-2020, 10:12am

AlanN replied to a thread RIP Tony Rice in General Mandolin Discussions

R.I.P., Tony Rice. I first saw him at the GAMH in the Fall of '76, in Grisman's band. Sadly, I wasn't too aware of Tony then, more of the Dawg. I...

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Dec-26-2020, 8:12am

Mark Gunter replied to a thread Standard Notation for the Tab-Addicted Mandolinist in General Mandolin Discussions

Yes I understand the difference Jim, I meant that he teaches notation and encourages the practice of sight reading, my post was sloppy writing.

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Dec-25-2020, 9:07am

Mark Gunter replied to a thread Standard Notation for the Tab-Addicted Mandolinist in General Mandolin Discussions

“From jump” is a colloquialism meaning from the start or from the very beginning. What I meant was that Rich says he wrote his mandolin method with...

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Dec-24-2020, 4:05pm

Mark Gunter replied to a thread Standard Notation for the Tab-Addicted Mandolinist in General Mandolin Discussions

I just learned from listening to Mandolins & Beer podcast that the mandolin method 1 & 2 by Rich DelGrosso (Hal Leonard) teaches sight reading from...

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Dec-24-2020, 12:17pm

Mark Gunter started a thread Christmas Eve with Satchmo (NMC) in General Mandolin Discussions

For those who celebrate Christmas across the world, here's a word from the great Lois Armstrong ... ...

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Dec-24-2020, 9:09am

Mark Gunter replied to a thread Bedbugs And Mandolins in General Mandolin Discussions

Remove the strings (because pointy end). Bag instrument with pillow case. Bag again with HD trash bag. Use a shop vac or dust buster to pull a vacuum...

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Dec-23-2020, 5:45pm

Mark Gunter replied to a thread Thumb Pain in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

Injuries like that suck! The main cure for such is rest. Try not to play if you feel the pain. If you can work around an injured digit in a way to...

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Dec-23-2020, 5:28pm

Mark Gunter replied to a thread Changing Keys in a Song...Can Someone Help Me Understand it? in General Mandolin Discussions

To answer some of your specific questions Yes the "key" of a piece of music (song or tune) influences the chords played in the tune. A song in the...

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