I picked this one up today. The owner had an appointment in St. Louis so we met. It's very clean and structurally sound, but does need a significant...
The first thing I would say is that listening can be learning. When I can't play, I listen to what I am working on. The more you can get the sound in...
I had that book and was not impressed with it. Joe Carr's Reading Standard Music Notation for Mandolin and Fiddle is a nice, basic book on the topic....
I want to echo the well wishes and prayers that are sent your way, Doug! Loving my Ebony with gold on my Pava Pro! Works great for comfort and tone....
Married with two grown daughters. Former Navy officer and aviator. Play mandolin family instruments in church, and pickup jams. Also play guitar, harmonica, tenor banjo and lap dulcimer. Have also played rock, blues, bluegrass, Celtic and a little classical music from time to time. Main mandolins are a Rigel A+ Deluxe, an Old Wave oval A and a Mendel OM.
Location:
Richmond, VA
Interests:
Music, of course! Also motorcycling. In the past, scuba and target shooting.