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Yesterday, 7:40pm

mandopops replied to a thread Bob Koester Chicago Jazz/Blues Producer Passes in Jazz/Blues Variants, Bossa, Choro, Klezmer

Yes, lowtone2, a wonder indeed. Hoodoo Man Blues by Junior Wells w/ the Friendly Chap (aka Buddy Guy) on Guitar. The crown jewel. Joe B

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Yesterday, 2:39pm

lflngpicker commented on article New Music from Andrew Hendryx - Widening Circles in New Music

Really wonderful sound and talent!

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May-14-2021, 4:30pm

Mandophile replied to a thread Rudy Cipolla in Orchestral, Classical, Italian, Medieval, Renaissance

If you're in the bay area on Saturday, June 19th, we will hold a Rudy rehearsal. Due to Covid, we need to restrict the # of musicians. Well, I don't...

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May-14-2021, 10:04am

lflngpicker replied to a thread Looking for suggestions in Equipment

She has quite the sense of humor, David! :))

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May-13-2021, 8:40am

DavidKOS replied to a thread My latest oud, completed today :) in Builders and Repair

Yes that's the right neck length for an oud. The lavta has a neck that joins the body at the octave and has many frets. Interesting - a...

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May-13-2021, 8:34am

DavidKOS replied to a thread Is The Note On The 5th Fret Of Your Mando’s “A” String a “D”? in Builders and Repair

Sorry. I assumed it was the usual attempt to "sweeten" tunings. I had no idea there was an effort to make a guitar match a piano. That may not...

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May-13-2021, 8:32am

DavidKOS replied to a thread bVII—IV—I (NMC) in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

"Sweet Home Alabama" seems to be in G, as far as I hear it.

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May-12-2021, 11:57pm

DavidKOS replied to a thread My latest oud, completed today :) in Builders and Repair

Arabic or turkish scale? Nice!

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May-12-2021, 10:40pm

mandopops started a thread Bob Koester Chicago Jazz/Blues Producer Passes in Jazz/Blues Variants, Bossa, Choro, Klezmer

Bob Koester, owner of the Jazz Record Mart & founder of Delmark records, passed away at the age of 88. Bob was a major figure of the Blues & Jazz...

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May-12-2021, 11:05am

T.D.Nydn replied to a thread Antiqued/distressed instruments? in General Mandolin Discussions

I've read that the Derrington signed DMM 's went through a lot more than just some sanding down,including some sort of secret and lengthy U.V. light...

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May-12-2021, 9:12am

DavidKOS replied to a thread Finger style Mandolin in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

Is he still using a thumbpick sort of thing for duet style? He sure was good at it when i heard him.

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May-12-2021, 7:45am

DavidKOS replied to a thread Old-time on Dotara (Indian Lute) in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

That's what I was hoping for, thanks!

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May-11-2021, 11:03pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread McClung Armrest in Equipment

I am looking forward to my new curly maple McClung that Doug is sending me soon! It is going on my Weber Diamondback. Thanks Hill Country...

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May-11-2021, 9:23pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Kentucky KM-1500 (Amazing Deal) in General Mandolin Discussions

Scotty, What a great price for a top tier Kentucky! Great reputation with those KM1500’s. Way to go!

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May-11-2021, 12:25pm

DavidKOS replied to a thread Is The Note On The 5th Fret Of Your Mando’s “A” String a “D”? in Builders and Repair

Anytime you move the frets away from the 12th root of 2 system that determines the placement in 12 tone Equal Temperament you may get the intonation...

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May-11-2021, 10:59am

DavidKOS replied to a thread bVII—IV—I (NMC) in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

Good article indeed - and it mentions the Beatles' use of the double plagal changes.

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May-10-2021, 10:49am

DavidKOS replied to a thread Old-time on Dotara (Indian Lute) in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

Cool...and I'd love to hear some of the music that is usually played on dotara too.

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May-10-2021, 10:48am

DavidKOS replied to a thread bVII—IV—I (NMC) in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

I prefer the V of V; for example, the bridge to "I Got Rhythm" in Bb is D7 /G7/ C7 / F7 / which is V of V of V of V; V of V of V ; V of V; V

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May-10-2021, 8:50am

DavidKOS replied to a thread bVII—IV—I (NMC) in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

Correct. And the "bVII - IV - I" is a double plagal cadence. Somewhere on the web is an analysis of the Beatles' music and it uses this term.

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May-09-2021, 12:26pm

DavidKOS replied to a thread How high do you go in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

Thanks, that was one of the pieces I was thinking of (and not remembering) when I made my last post.

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May-09-2021, 11:40am

T.D.Nydn replied to a thread How high do you go in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

range of notes on Calaces 2 preludio...

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May-09-2021, 11:04am

lflngpicker replied to a thread How to Keep a Headstock Tuner from Damaging Your Instrument in Equipment

Aw, Thanks Sherry! I love my mandolins! There are many, many better, but I have what I need and enjoy. I just want to improve my playing every day. ...

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May-09-2021, 1:46am

DavidKOS replied to a thread How high do you go in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

Some of the music by writers like Calace and Munier goes past the 24th fret in some passages. I can't recall exactly right now, sorry.

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May-09-2021, 1:43am

DavidKOS replied to a thread Ready to get my hillbilly on! in General Mandolin Discussions

Certainly! After all, that's what those Gibson mandolins were made for in the first place.

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May-07-2021, 8:17pm

DavidKOS replied to a thread How high do you go in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

On the one mandolin I own with a full upper register...I do use those notes!

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May-07-2021, 5:36pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Get Well Soon Dennis! (Owner of The Mandolin Store) in General Mandolin Discussions

I am joining everyone on this thread in praying for Dennis and his family. He is a wonderful gentleman and dear to so many. I just want him to know...

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May-07-2021, 7:15am

lflngpicker replied to a thread How to Keep a Headstock Tuner from Damaging Your Instrument in Equipment

Hi Sherry, I appreciated the topic and it made me think. My Pava has varnish finish and I noticed a tiny mark that my Peterson had made on the back...

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May-07-2021, 7:05am

lflngpicker replied to a thread Mapes Strings in Equipment

I hadn’t heard of Mapes. Makes me wanna try some! Thanks for the post!

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May-06-2021, 6:29pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread A4 serial number discrepancy ? in Looking for Information About Mandolins

Journeybear, I appreciate this explanation since I have a 1912 and gave my son a 1913. I am going to study this a bit more from your answer. Thank...

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