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    Re: To Cafe Members on the US West Coast

    No disrepect taken; you make many valid points. It boggles my mind too that people will keep returning to and rebuilding in high-risk areas. I'm still new to this forum and wasn't aware this was a...
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    To Cafe Members on the US West Coast

    Hello Mando Gang,

    I just wanted to say that, if you're on the west coast and if there's any chance of fires getting near you, please act now to get things ready to leave. Get all your important...
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    Re: Pinched Nerves and Hand Tremor?

    Any compression in vertebrae starting with C5 through C7 (including the C8 spinal nerve) can cause all sorts of problems down the arms and hands. Numbness or tingling are common but not universal...
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    Re: The Monrover newsletter.

    Haven't got mine yet, but I'm really curious now - I need all the laughs I can get these days. :cow:
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    Re: String winder

    I ended up sticking part of a wadded up cotton ball in mine to stop it hitting the side.
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    Re: post a video of yourself

    Love the shirt too! :)

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    No better way to get a day started than with J. S.
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    Re: Slow Jam Tips Needed

    One of the reasons I'm grateful to be the bass player in jams (at least until I get capable enough on mandolin and the COVID nightmare ends): not many opportunities to solo. So basically I pay...
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    Re: String winder

    Yep, I have one - works nicely for me. I'm always wary when using it though; a little sideways torque when you're winding on a string could potentially bend the tuner shaft (especially the longer...
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    Re: Chinese made mandolins (Northfield?)

    I have a Kentucky KM1000 - it was made in China. I originally resisted for that reason, but the truth is, it came highly recommended by a friend who is an experienced player. It turns out, it...
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    Re: What Do You Use for Editing Standard Notation

    Hi Peter,
    I've been using Sibelius for many years, but I'm planning to move to Dorico. Dorico is a product designed to address many of the limitations and UI design issues that exist in Sibelius. ...
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    Re: Speed related issues

    I'm mainly a bassist - rhythm, timing and groove are everything with bass. And I had it drilled into me early on that the metronome is your friend; it helps you develop that internal clock. 27...
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    Re: playing partner{s]

    Sorry, don't mean to hijack the topic here, but your quote made me think about something:

    When chatting with some friends who teach music, they sometimes point out how younger people, raised on...
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    Re: playing partner{s]

    Can be hard in these times of pandemics, but internet-based jam sessions are becoming a thing. I honestly haven't tried this yet (I will when time allows), but it seems popular. Here's a couple of...
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    Re: Your Mandolin Your Beer

    Not a fan of hoppy beer either - way too bitter for me. And IPA's and similar are about all you can find around here these days. Ew. Either way, I'd rather stick with my Chardonnay anyhow :)
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    Re: Harvard Musical IQ

    It was kind of long, but I went through it anyway just for the heck of it. The only one of the three sections that gave me trouble was the third - beat alignment. In some examples, the beat was off...
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    Re: Stupid Deal of the Day

    :grin: weed mixed with patchouli?
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    Re: Barry Harris method for learning bebop

    Absolutely - thank you Pete, I'm really enjoying your videos.
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    Re: "Pointed" Question From A Beginner

    So I guess, in short, I should wear longer shorts. :)
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    Re: Recording through the Bach Cello Suites

    Beautiful!

    I've tried reading through parts of Suites I and II (G Maj and D min) just for fun. I'm way too new to mandolin to be attempting such challenging repertoire, so my attempt sounded...
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    Re: A Newcomer to Mandolin Asks the Experts

    I don't have a whole lot of guitar experience (just enough to be dangerous - to others), but yes, I've noticed the weak hammer-on/pull-offs. Before I started, I was watching a video of Chris Thile...
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    Re: Learn to play multiple instruments at once?

    I'm a bassist primarily. Words of wisdom here, especially if you play upright bass.

    Wait, on second thought, don't learn bass - it's more competition for me (just kidding) :)
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    Re: A Newcomer to Mandolin Asks the Experts

    To me, if you've been playing longer than 2 months, you're an expert :)
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    A Newcomer to Mandolin Asks the Experts

    Hello friends,

    For years, I've wanted to learn mandolin, but due to time and money just not being there, I haven't been able to start - until now. I've had the good fortune of being able to...
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    Re: Gender and age distribution of mando players

    Another female checking in. Hi! Yes, we're out here :mandosmiley: (total mando beginner though, but loving every minute of it)

    Bass is my primary instrument with a few decades of experience on it,...
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