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Thousands of members here were in your shoes at some point, guitar players drawn to the mandolin. It took me a year or so to sort of begin to find a mandolinny voice for myself, as in the beginning I...

Keep it simple, just learn the dominant 7 chord of every chord you know by adding the flat 7 note to those chords. Then just learn how to make the major 7 chords by simply adding the 7 note.

you...

Yes indeed, this happens to most, if not all, musicians.

This can be especially daunting to a beginner - and exacerbated by the beginner's growth in 'hearing' more accurately what they're doing,...

Great work, I like it!

I'm on a job in sunny L.A. at the moment, while my wife is home alone in a home covered with icicles, surrounded by snow, only one water tap working ... thankfully she hasn't lost power. My...

Hey string along, you posted a link to your video in the YouTube studio edit mode - link won’t work that way. Post a link to the video itself, I’d surely like to hear it!

Thanks for that tip! I’ve read numerous Kellerman novels, but knew nothing of his musical life.

Which one do you have, David? Mine is the M106SWK

I made a bone nut for it and set the action low when I got it years ago. It has been a serviceable mandolin, used from time to time as a backup...

I own an Americana A style and have played it for many years. It is not a good value in a mandolin at retail price. Spending the equivalent on a Kentucky would get a much better mandolin.

Biggest...

FWIW Justin lowered the tension ever so slightly by tuning down a half step to play the above, not a bad idea if you want to do this.

I use the TF120 (white) and the TF140 (black) more than any other picks. The JT Pix #2 blue polycarbonate (1.2 mm) gets almost as much play, though, when I want a bit brighter tone.

Great news, I'm a fan of Larry's, but was unaware of this! Larry is an awesome multi-instrumentalist, and sometimes played mandolin behind Dylan on tour. I've been into his fiddle playing and...

Small phrases between the vocal lines can work very well if played at a tasteful volume to blend with the other accompaniment. During the vocals, you can play a little harmony more softly - sometimes...

Some of the early ragtime & blues string band players called it "high strung mandolin" according to Steve James.

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Thanks for the intel Lane!

I doubt seriously that locking one's arm in place and using only the wrist is what Mike was after, that would suck as much as locking your wrist and using only your arm. IMO re-read Jim Garber's...

Would like to hear from people who have played both. One thing of great importance to me is the feel of the neck. I've owned an MT and the neck is perfect for me. Ive never played a Northfield M so...

Very cool, Hayes! Love the harmony section.

When I got ready to learn Big Sciota several years ago, I purchased the sheet from btlmusicnotes.com from your predecessor Nick there. Both you guys are...

I think by far the easiest and least expensive is mandolessons.com

He teaches note for note by ear, but also makes tab/sn available.

In my own journey, I started with bradleylaird.com and...

I’m not a fiddler, Max, but that sounds off to me. There is little to no similarity between bow technique and flat pick technique other than that both are used to excite the strings.

There is...

Wonderful rendition Bren, very enjoyable. I love the harmonies! Well played, and the video production is much better than anything I can do. I’ve never even attempted split screen and yours looks...

Appreciate all the feedback guys, glad you enjoyed this. Long live Willie!

LOL thanks Henry. I think the cat'll be okay, for a time. ;)

Sounds and looks great Don. Giving me another case of oval hole envy!

Thank you, Jim.