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Cool. Thanks for all the info on this. I have been a musician for many years (piano) and I can't tell how much the mando has opened my ears to new and exciting music. I never played a string...

Mick You said:
"It is time for me to come to terms with Speranze Perdute"...
So, who is Speranze Perdute? Forgive me for not knowing, i am still a newbee.

Lazy Mary is one of the Italian songs that Im looking for.

Cool. Thanks. I was wondering if that is where I should be. I'll check it out. And thanks for the link!!

I didnt see a topic for Italian Mando so I thought I would create one. I am hoping there are some players at the cafe who like/play and have resources for italian music. I am looking for the music...

Travis,
You play piano too? So do I. My wife gave me my first Mando for Christmas and I really love it. Are you teaching yourself?
What DVD are you using?

Congrats man! I want to have one built for me too. But I had better learn to play this thing darn well first. Gotta justify the cost you know. Look forward to hearing about the details. That is a...

Wow! Its amazing to hear how most people on this board so so passonate about the mando. I play piano and I just started playing the mando a few weeks ago. I must say, I already feel closer to this...

Did you get any hits on the idea yet? Id be up for it and for teaching piano, all I need is a webcam. I used to teach here at my studio and I have thought about it again but I am wrapped up learning...

Hey kyswede:

That is a very cool looking mando! Wow, I would love to have one of those. VERY NICE!

Congrats on the new Mando. I think thats the kind I would like to play. It has more bottom then the traditional Mando. How do you like it? Do you have a pic you can post?

Dotty,
Thanks for the reply. Sounds like your getting the hang of it. The buzz I was speaking of must be from my nut being to high. I know that I am fretting properly and not on the fret itself.
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Welcome to the Cafe. This is a great place to hang around. I am new to this community to and so far everyone is AWESOME! My hat is off to everyone in this community. You will be happy you joined this...

LMAF! Nice, I'm going to use that line to my wife! I hope it works. (im just learning too. In fact, I just learned my first song and now just trying to make clean notes...hard to do for some reason.)

Where can I hear samples of this blues style? I am not really into bluegrass that much, some of it is fun to play but I probably will not throw a cd in to listen to music. Can you give me some idea...

Progress update:
Well my finger tips are getting all callaused up now and my notes are getting cleaner...still get some buzz going on though and volume variations. I think its because my left hand...

I love the idea of hosting a house concert. I never thought people would actually show for something like that. Wish I were there. How did you hear about this get together? I have wanted to get...

I know you have to press hard on the strings...I am still having a hard time getting a clean solid note. It is very frustrating at times. My fingertips are getting little calussed but I still need to...

FYI, I am using the CD called Beginning Mandolin by www.SMPvideos.com. So far I think its a good beginners tool however I cant find an instructor out here to show me what I am doing wrong when I...

Hey folks! I have a problem I hope to get some help with. I am learning my first simple tune "Golden Slippers" and for some reason I can't get a clean note everytime. My fingers now have small...

HELP! I am confused. I have been reading this message board for a while now and everyone said to play Aonzo's scales and memorize them forward and back. I understand scales. I printed out the scale...

HELP! I am confused. I have been reading this message board for a while now and everyone said to play Aonzo's scales and memorize them forward and back. I understand scales. I printed out the scale...

Thanks for the tips. I was out listening to some mando music and I found and Octive Mando, Mandacello...they sound way different. I like the Octive Mando, it has more bottom to it. Should I assume...

A lot of you are talking about playing guitar and mando, so here's something crazy to post...I play piano and I am trying to learn the mando. I got one this past Christmas. I'm not sure if I should...

Cool. Thanks for the post. I have been off-line for a while but Im back baby!