Owned a mandolin for exactly 1 year

  1. Pasha Alden
    Pasha Alden
    Dear Readers of my mandolin diary
    Today, exactly a year ago I purchased my first mandolin. An ovation style Crafter Acoustic mandolin.
    I recall vividly the feelings as we drove home with it. Recall the moment I lifted it from it's case and held it in my hands. Then the joy as I had the first chord, g major, and then the second, d major read to me from a list of chords from a Ron Lee book.

    How I recall my helplessness in controlling the pick, still trying to use my fingers to strum, like I did my guitar. That, just to play a chord or two!

    It has been a magnificent journey.


    I shall from now on be recording only live performances and very special mando moments here. Perhaps even a photo or two.


    It is my hope to continue to hear from all of you, your high points and difficulties, so that we can help each other and even share our musical experiences and feelings!

    Happy playing to all of you!

    Be guided by your songs and let the music take you!
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