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Today, 10:03am

Simon DS replied to a thread Another Original Tune in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

You paste it here set, mandolin tab, A4 paper, SUBMIT, and then download a pdf with notation and TAB. http://www.mandolintab.net/abcconverter.php ...

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Today, 9:45am

Simon DS replied to a thread Jethro Burns Warmup Thing Question in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

Really appreciate you guys sharing your Jethro Burns. Many Thanks. I’ve written the exercise in what I’m hoping is G minor -still not 100% on the...

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Today, 9:14am

pheffernan replied to a thread Describe your MAS progression in Equipment

I'm heartened to see that my list hasn't changed much since participating in this exercise four years ago, and I have managed to stick to the one...

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Today, 12:38am

Simon DS replied to a thread Southern Italian Mandolin in Celtic, U.K., Nordic, Quebecois, European Folk

I remember in the 80’s in the Dolomites the music was very local-area specific. Each valley had it’s dialect and tunes, even certain instruments and...

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Today, 12:12am

Simon DS replied to a thread Another Original Tune in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

Update! :) X:1 T: Riding the Teeling C:Don Grieser, 2022 N:HillbillyChamberMusic, N:https://youtu.be/rLpeL_wA-ZQ N:Played on MandolinCafe...

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Yesterday, 2:28pm

Simon DS replied to a thread Jethro Burns Warmup Thing Question in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

Thanks for the reminder, Bren. 1970’s. Yes, and sometimes the article talked about a jig and you really wanted a reel, so it was a 2 month wait! ...

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Yesterday, 11:36am

Simon DS replied to a thread listing of rock songs w/mando in Rock, Folk Rock, Roots Rock, Rockabilly

Lots of high end and really interesting textures. Wondering if it was grandad who used to play the bass. And then the ironically played mandolin as...

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Yesterday, 9:21am

Don Grieser replied to a thread Taj Mahal and Ry Cooder "Hooray Hooray" in Jazz/Blues Variants, Bossa, Choro, Klezmer

Here's another article with a bunch of videos embedded....

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Yesterday, 9:07am

pheffernan replied to a thread Best Beginner Mandolin on a Budget? in General Mandolin Discussions

I agree that while a Stradolin is (or at least was) good value for a vintage instrument, it wouldn’t be my first thought for a starter. My...

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Jul-02-2022, 1:05pm

Simon DS replied to a discussion Fly and Dodger (Liz Carroll) in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Nice playing Dusty. And thanks, nice rocking melody. I just tried this in A major/D major. Sounds great with the ringing open strings and fingering...

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Jul-02-2022, 3:52am

Simon DS replied to a thread Are either of these mandolines? in Looking for Information About Mandolins

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Jul-02-2022, 12:31am

Simon DS replied to a thread Jethro Burns Warmup Thing Question in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

Misplaced repeats? -You play the whole thing through to the double bar line. That’s 8 measures. Start at beginning again, now the whole thing...

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Jul-01-2022, 12:29pm

Simon DS replied to a discussion High Clouds in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Lovely stately and purposeful rhythm Frith, nice job!

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Jul-01-2022, 11:39am

Simon DS replied to a thread Recommend me some Irish folk bands in Celtic, U.K., Nordic, Quebecois, European Folk

I think someone recently said never walk all over the singer with a mandolin, a bouzouki, octave, whistle… These guys do it all the time! ...

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Jul-01-2022, 5:45am

Simon DS replied to a thread A different version of Red Haired Boy in Celtic, U.K., Nordic, Quebecois, European Folk

Thanks, interesting and nice playing. Here’s a version I recorded a while back. I was in a phase where every tune I learned had to be in...

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Jul-01-2022, 5:34am

Simon DS replied to a thread Bulldog Mandolins in Builders and Repair

Nice!

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Jul-01-2022, 3:54am

Simon DS replied to a thread Southern Italian Mandolin in Celtic, U.K., Nordic, Quebecois, European Folk

Here's a set of lyrics from La Procidana, a song that can sound very beautiful and romantic to a non-Italian speaker. Indeed, there are vast...

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Jul-01-2022, 3:31am

Simon DS replied to a thread David Grisman licks from his interview 'The Story of Crusher' in Bluegrass, Newgrass, Country, Gospel Variants

Nice one Roland! I’m actually starting to understand the Blues. Many thanks.

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Jun-30-2022, 3:45pm

Simon DS replied to a thread Recommendation for mandolin lessons in USA in General Mandolin Discussions

Good luck, lots of great places to go to. :) One bit of advice is that people are generally very friendly and open, but at the same really don’t...

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Jun-30-2022, 2:01pm

Simon DS replied to a thread Italian folk music on mando in Celtic, U.K., Nordic, Quebecois, European Folk

Thanks Mick, some nice links there. Here are a couple of playlists for La Ciapa Rusa, referenced in the above .abc file. (Thanks Brian). I use...

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Jun-30-2022, 9:37am

Don Grieser started a thread Taj Mahal & Ry Cooder--mando content in Rock, Folk Rock, Roots Rock, Rockabilly

Ry's mando is perfectly tuned for this--sounds just like it should. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RxvORYMCppw RxvORYMCppw

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Jun-30-2022, 1:53am

Simon DS replied to a thread Anyone tried this mandolin-friendly guitar tuning? in General Mandolin Discussions

One cure for jangly courses is to replace the high octaves with slightly heavier strings -if the neck can handle the slightly increased tension....

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Jun-29-2022, 12:07pm

pheffernan replied to a thread Well MAS has got me bad!!!! in General Mandolin Discussions

My experience has taught me two things: 1) At a certain level, playability uber alles. The MT was the first instrument I owned that did not limit...

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Jun-29-2022, 4:38am

Simon DS replied to a thread How to “woodshed” in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

My great grandmother used to say to us: ‘You carry on like that and you’ll be spending the night in the garden shed’. Or: ‘you’ll be out there with...

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Jun-28-2022, 9:53pm

Simon DS replied to a thread Anyone tried this mandolin-friendly guitar tuning? in General Mandolin Discussions

I had my ‘70s Sigma 12 string tuned like that using an electric bass string to get the right tension/tone. Had to get a medium and light set of...

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Jun-28-2022, 9:35pm

Simon DS replied to a thread listing of rock songs w/mando in Rock, Folk Rock, Roots Rock, Rockabilly

Don’t make me have to choose between Bluegrass and Heavy Metal, JourneyBear. :)) -Because I love both of them. Oriental music? Love that too....

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Jun-28-2022, 3:32pm

Simon DS replied to a discussion Siciliana(Giovanni Battista Pergolesi) in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Nice atmosphere Christian. Had a look at Mr. Parson’s history, was the connection music or morphine?

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Jun-28-2022, 3:03pm

pheffernan replied to a thread Well MAS has got me bad!!!! in General Mandolin Discussions

Thanks for sharing your perspective! It’s interesting how ears, hands, and instruments differ. I liked how my MT played in large part due to the neck...

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Jun-28-2022, 1:29pm

Simon DS replied to a discussion Week #107 ~ Bonaparte's Retreat in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Nice dynamics and double stops Frank.

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Jun-28-2022, 1:27pm

Simon DS replied to a discussion Week #123 ~ Liza Jane in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Nice playing Frank, and interesting to see you holding down those G and E notes on the third string. Cool.

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