I was listening to that program and as soon as I heard the first note I recognized Donny, even before I recognized the tune. His playing and tone are distinctive and unique.
Whoever plays the...
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I was listening to that program and as soon as I heard the first note I recognized Donny, even before I recognized the tune. His playing and tone are distinctive and unique.
Whoever plays the...
Yes, a metronome is a must for developing good timing, and a strong second on John McGann's video.
Here is something i have done as a practice that is very helpful when I am learning a new fiddle...
Performing seems to me to be a skill in itself. Some famous piano teacher (I cannot recall her name at the moment) said that most mistakes are the result of a lack of attention. I have always tried...
I got my registration in Saturday. I have been the last two years. I intend to be the guy that has been every year when they have the 10th annual, if that tells you anything. It is a lot of fun, nice...
I would frame that Wegen pick with a print out of the post and hang it in a prominent place of honor!
"Shacktown Road" by Norman and Nancy Blake and Tut Taylor. Great music, tons of good mando playing by Tut, Norman, and Nancy.
For me it varies according to the requirements of life. I play every day, and when I can actually sit down and go through a daily practice routine, I divide it up into warm-up and technical exercises...
That's funny stuff, dude, can't wait to see who bites on this one.
Thanks all, it sounds likely that John Otsuka is the guy on that tune. Lots of great music in this documentary.
The strike that was documented in "Harlan County USA" did happen in the '70's, but...
I was watching the documentary "Harlan County, USA" last night with my in-laws because my wifes mother lived in Harlan County and remembers the strike in the '30's. Well, in this documentary there is...
TonyP says:
"One of the most neglected musical skills is listening to others."
Man, ain't that the truth! How many problems in the world today would not exist if people learned to listen to each...
So, those who were there on Saturday, what did you think?
I was lucky enough to be there and was impressed with many things:
the Stoughton Opera House was beautiful to look at and had great...
I am interested in hearing from anyone who has played one of the new National resonator mandolins. Sound, playability, etc. What kind of music do you play on it?
Interesting that the thread went in the direction of strolling musician, which I never mentioned in the original post but was actually on my mind when I posted. There is a farmer's market near where...
I am hoping to add some music to my solo repertoire from the Italian tradition but am not sure where to look. Are there any available collections or method books that you would recommend? I am about...
Jeff,
For whatever reason I did not have my camera the day I visited the museum, which is really O. Henry's three-room home that was preserved and moved a block from it's original location to a...
The short-story writer, O. Henry, was a mandolin player. I was in Austin this spring and the O. Henry museum was across the street from my hotel, so I went in and saw an old bowl-back on a shelf. The...
Be yourself, and be sincere. Inmates have a very highly developed b.s. detection system and will tune you out as soon as they recognize it. Remember that music heals a broken spirit and it is a...
When I read discussions about the Loar tonal characteristics, I do not recall hearing anyone talk about them for classical music. I know that Mr. Monroe invented Bluegrass on a Loar, but when Gibson...
I just turned 50, been playing for 5 years now. Scotti, the cut-off age is 50, because that is when you get your first application to join AARP! It is the official invitation to the Old #### Club!
I was looking at Jackson Stomp last night in Rich DelGrosso's book "Mandolin Blues". He has it in A. It is also in Steve Parker's book "Ragtime for Fiddle and Mandolin", in G with a note that it was...
mando gil,
Look for "Early Mandolin Classics" on Rounder and "Rags, Breakdowns, Stomps, and Blues" on Document Records. Great music from the early black string-bands.
That was great! Thanks for posting it. Did anyone notice that Mr. Apollon was not using a strap? I also saw that he rested the lower point on the top of the piano.
I love this community! I get bored very quickly with some of the discussions here, but it is always worthwhile looking when I find one like this, full of differing opinions but respectful of others....
We had a "007" party, since we are Bond fans, and there will not be another "-007" for a thousand years. Martini's shaken, not stirred, and a Texas Hold 'em tournament. Just a few friends over, had...