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    Re: Update to my mandolin arrangements web page

    Just added Camerado (Mark Knopfler) and a revised Crazy Fingers (Hunter and Garcia).
  2. Free irish Session Tunebook Out For Community Comment!

    Hey All,

    My music teacher and I developed an Irish trad tunebook that we're putting out here for all to use. I know there’s already a few out there, but this one’s ours! It contains tabs and...
  3. Re: Who can I thank for the O'Carolan Project?

    Saw this initial post awhile back and never got around to replying. Thanks for the comments. Guessing most people on this site don't know this exists (or care, lol...), so here's the link for anyone...
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    Re: Beatles Blackbird

    https://static1.squarespace.com/static/57c85cb1e3df2817f3272fcd/t/5f1f50baf13e090f829db6b8/1595887802150/Blackbirdmandolin.pdf
  5. Me / And / Dad (Billy Strings) Mandolin Transcription Book

    Yesterday I was chatting with my fellow mandolin buddy Thomas Cassell (go check him out if you aren't familiar with him, https://thomascassell.com) and he jokingly said, "Btw I’m waiting on a...
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    My take on Scarborough Fair

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L1rLkgpH0Vo
  7. Tutorial - How to play "Bistro Fada" from "Midnight in Paris"

    Hey it's been ages since I've been on here. Life and stuff.

    The sheet music is here: https://imgur.com/a/mzqjqzF


    https://youtu.be/mVEhl9VUB_k
  8. Yet another Pachelbel Canon in D version

    I know lockdown is getting bad when Canon in D starts to seem interesting again. So I have had a shot at it with 2 mandolin parts. I originally planned more but the predominance of treble was...
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    Re: Pickguard Reset on Weymann Bowlback

    Nevin’s correct, the ignition point of even fresh celluloid is very low, and a 100 year old pickguard has curled because it has changed it’s composition over time. This is why it may not flatten...
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    Re: Should I learn to make bridges while I'm at it?

    That's similar to my reasoning. I have enough scrap ebony to make them and otherwise it would just sit there an dcollect dust. Aand buying them from US is rather expensive for us in EU these days....
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    Re: Strings By Mail

    Bought strings from everywhere but now only buy from Jason at gimmesomestrings@gmail.com. Best prices and super fast service.
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    Read Me First

    The old Forum software has been reinstalled. But I wasn't done meddling just yet. I saw some things in the other version and decided they had their place here so changes have occurred in the...
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    Re: Hoping for some help with maker's mark

    Many of us bowlheads have an obsession with doing vintage instrument detective work. Glad to be of service. Post here when it is restored.

    Here is a closeup of what the brand should look like:
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    Re: Mr. Bojangles

    OK, 18 months later and I've learned a bit more and gotten a bit more comfortable with the mandolin. I started working on Bojangles again. Still wouldn't be comfortable playing it on stage with solo...
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    Color Adjustment Via Padding

    I've been using French padding (or French polish) for many years, primarily in furniture restoration and architectural millwork restoration, but I also use it on musical instruments when called for....
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    Mandolin Set Up Ebook and Mandolin Users

    Hi everyone,

    I have been giving away the free setup ebook for nearly four years now, and I thought you'd be interested in some observations I have. First off, if you want my free ebook on how to...
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    Re: Beatles' blackbird

    Red Wing Black birds remind me of my late father. I used to mainly see them on a golf course when I played with him. We never listened to the Beatles together.

    You may have to find the score and...
  18. Re: Meet Marc Orleans - Brooklyn based busking mandolin player

    I'm the said busker and hello forum! To answer the question about what I was playing it was just simple versions of fiddle tunes mostly oldtime but some bluegrass ones as well. "Forked Deer" "Jenny...
  19. Re: Meet Marc Orleans - Brooklyn based busking mandolin player

    I've done loads of solo busking with mandolin, and it's my primary source of income. Although I will play a bit of old time/bluegrass, when playing on the street the vast majority of tunes I play are...
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