I switched from violin to mandolin about 30 years ago. I started off with a Flatiron flat top, which I still own and love, but after about 5 years I switched to an Eastman 615 f-style. I discovered...
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I switched from violin to mandolin about 30 years ago. I started off with a Flatiron flat top, which I still own and love, but after about 5 years I switched to an Eastman 615 f-style. I discovered...
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Started off in the middle of Canada, moved to the east coast, and am now living on the west coast
Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan (born)
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Notre Dame de Lourdes, Manitoba
Portage la...
An interesting story of how 'A' became 440 Hz and why many people believe it should be 432 Hz. The change really does change how music sounds.
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Now, if I was tempted to try playing my mandolin with a bow, I'd just go play my fiddle...
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Another option to consider would be routing/carving out the back and sides together and then gluing on a carving top.
I frequently use spalted wood in wood turning. It makes beautiful patterned bowls but you frequently have to stabilize the wood before or during turning using CA glue or polyester resin. You also...
So, I guess there is some hope for me to produce and sell a CD of my mandolin music :))
I also play the fiddle and can't remember the last time I changed strings. I suspect there's much less wear on the strings due to the lack of frets and no hard pick continually striking across them.
I originally learned how to play classical violin and was looking to get into bluegrass, but found I just couldn't swing on the violin. So I switched to playing the mandolin because I wouldn't have...
As a relative beginner, some pieces I'd like to add are:
J.S. Bach - Minuet in G, Bourree in E Minor, and March in D Major
Handel - Bourree and Hornpipe from the Water Music Suite
All of...
Actually the USB port is to allow you to update the firmware (the programing the makes the tuner work) for the tuner. To do this you will have to download a version of Peterson Connect. More...
A great story by Alex Morton about trying to interview a mandolin player
http://www.alexmortonwriter.com/2017/10/15/the-interview-2017/
TAB is available through most but not all of the book.
Lots of choices in Vancouver, including Long and McQuade (they also do mail order), Rufus Guitar Shop, Tapestry Music, Bonerattle Music to name a few. Long and McQuade has a number of locations...
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Thanks for posting this. It's nice to be able to add more the the history of my 1984 Flatiron 2MW. It's still a great mandolin for playing Irish music.
Our doesn't mind me playing the mandolin but leaves the room as soon as I turn on the metronome when I'm practicing. The fiddle is completely different as she will try to nip at me whenever and no...