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Wouldn't work for GDAD and would be worse for ADAD!

Various tunings have been suggested.

I like the idea of DAdg (Fifth, Fourth, Fourth intervals) or equivalent, because if you are playing in D every open string is a Tonic, Fourth or Fifth and...

Following the Oud, the Mediaeval Lute is played with a long pick called a Risha. The drone notes need to be on adjacent strings and, I assume, Tonics, Fourths and Fifths of the key you are in. Jo...

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Thank you very much for all this information and the leads. I can see my best way forward will be to learn more about the Oud.

I see there is a lot of choice about tuning and I think I...

Since my original post I've attempted a lot of research and indulged in a lot of speculation, but I still have more questions than answers!

I'm very grateful for the replies but I remain confused ...

I’m entranced by the sound and craftsmanship of Jo Dusepo’s instruments (many of which have been featured on this forum) and am particularly interested in the 4c early medieval lute (presumably in...

That's right, thanks. While you were posting I corrected the original link.

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This is part of the Orpy String Band. We are based in south-east England. We also have a banjo and ukulele player.

I do some of the vocals and play mandolin, but honours on this...

Thanks for the suggestion. I've started on the Steve James DVD and some other bits and pieces.

People tell me the mandolin is too thin and/or harsh on its own unless in the hands of a virtuoso. Ken Whitely’s performance is certainly interesting, energetic and very full.

Although I’ve only...

I'm looking at the options.

I play mandolin in an Oldtime/crossover stringband but occasionally have to do something solo. I was looking at Blues guitar but I think it would take too long to...

I was after 'historical technique' rather than technique or history per se, but it's all of course of interest.

Your "Blues, Stomps, & Rags" series is inspirational.

Thanks for the responses. The Steve James material looks very helpful and I've ordered the Joe Carr book despite the strangely mixed reviews.

I'm collecting instructional material, but I'm...

Nice work - an inspiration!

I was finger-picking a guitar years ago with no plectrum in sight. I thought mandolin players were supposed to be known as lutenists, but I've never described myself as such.

I used the term picking (as opposed to chopping) in a recent thread and someone told me the left hand was important too!

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Oddly enough I don't really 'need' to learn fiddle tunes, and nor do I play in Old Time instrumental sessions. I enjoy fiddle tunes and it will be good to add some to my repertoire. It would also be...

Open Mic venues vary a great deal. Some are filled with fellow musos waiting their turn to play and are mostly respectful of the performer, some are like graveyards run to keep a few people in a...

Saw the doc who, as expected, diagnosed my condition as osteoarthritis. It is unlikely to progress rapidly, and he recommended Glucosamine, fish oil, movement and anti-inflammatories. He saw no...

It now takes up to two weeks to see a doctor in the UK - I'll keep you posted on the outcome! Whatever the cause of the problem (which is relatively mild at this stage), I've noticed that lateral...