No, not a mando version of the Madonna tune!
I just picked up mandolin about a year and a half ago, but since I'm a guitarist I've achieved a tiny bit of proficiency on it.
Took it to church last night. Now, one of the reasons I love mando is because it seems like a sanctified little instrument, perfect voice for gospel music. So we were playing. We started a tune I don't know, in 3/4 time, key of D. Mandolin home, right? So I'm playing little fills, etc., people are singing and praying - the pastor signals me to play a solo. I usually refuse because I don't want the attention on me, but it seemed right, so I did.
This is not me bragging, o.k.? But it was just a blessing. I tried to play something worshipful and prayerful, using my somewhat limited chops, and it sounded good, and right, and several people said they were blessed by it. So this is more of a testimony, for those of you familiar with the concept. Just wanted to share with folks who can relate.
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