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DavidKOS replied to a thread Easiest to Use Looper? in Equipment

Actually the BOSS I use is a 2 pedal looper and does NOT require 2 steps to end and replay the loop. My Ditto requires the double-step to stop...

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Nov-30-2021, 8:31pm

DavidKOS replied to a thread My latest oud in Builders and Repair

More strings = Baroque guitar :)

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Nov-29-2021, 2:46pm

DavidKOS replied to a thread Microphones for home recording in General Mandolin Discussions

I've had very good results with the AKG P series mics. And every studio needs an SM57 or 58.

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Nov-29-2021, 2:46pm

DavidKOS replied to a thread My latest oud in Builders and Repair

I totally agree. The notation systems for Arabic and Turkish (and Persian...but that's another thing) music do not make up for hearing the melodic...

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Nov-27-2021, 7:59am

DavidKOS replied to a thread Easiest to Use Looper? in Equipment

It's pretty decent sound quality for a small inexpensive pedal.

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Nov-26-2021, 7:11pm

DavidKOS replied to a thread Tamburitza in eBay, Craig's List, etc.

Looks cool if you are into tamburitza ensembles!

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Nov-26-2021, 7:08pm

DavidKOS replied to a thread Easiest to Use Looper? in Equipment

The Ditto is my backup looper. I've done a solo guitar act for some years now based on a looping pedal. I prefer a 2-pedal loop pedal for live...

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Nov-23-2021, 4:06am

DavidKOS replied to a thread New Carlo Aonzo Perfetto Mandolino in Orchestral, Classical, Italian, Medieval, Renaissance

Looks cool to me!

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Nov-22-2021, 10:02pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Blues on the Mandolin - Let's Hear Ya! in General Mandolin Discussions

I’m with you Kevin— Freddie King is one of the all time best blues singers/players. Great version here!

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Nov-22-2021, 1:11pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Blues on the Mandolin - Let's Hear Ya! in General Mandolin Discussions

Technically, not blues, but it fits the theme. A song about the blues as an emotion and how to pick yourself up and move on. Neil Diamond gets all...

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Nov-20-2021, 7:57am

DavidKOS replied to a thread need help figuring out a lick in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

Maybe this would help:

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Nov-19-2021, 5:53pm

DavidKOS replied to a thread Everything you wanted to know about the Irish bouzouki... in CBOM

I'm sure I saw some of them at Lark in the Morning - Mickie was an early importer of Sobell instruments.

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Nov-19-2021, 5:51pm

DavidKOS replied to a thread Everything you wanted to know about the Irish bouzouki... in CBOM

It may well have been Donal's joking term for a "new" instrument. https://www.mandolincafe.com/forum/archive/index.php/t-50640.html

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Nov-18-2021, 9:27pm

Mandophile replied to a thread Drop Box is now available for Italian 'ballo liscio' sheet music. in Orchestral, Classical, Italian, Medieval, Renaissance

UKCarrie, each folder is organized by the name of the specific Italian dance publisher. You need the Index to find which dance title appears in which...

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Nov-18-2021, 1:32pm

DavidKOS replied to a thread Everything you wanted to know about the Irish bouzouki... in CBOM

No use of Donal Lunny's "blarge"?

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Nov-18-2021, 1:27pm

DavidKOS replied to a thread Everything you wanted to know about the Irish bouzouki... in CBOM

Good point about the DAD strings. The original Greek bouzoukis were indeed 3 course instruments, a cross between the older baglama (with the V...

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Nov-17-2021, 11:52am

Mandophile replied to a thread Drop Box is now available for Italian 'ballo liscio' sheet music. in Orchestral, Classical, Italian, Medieval, Renaissance

I would suggest discussing a short selection of dances with your teacher. S/he will be able to evaluate what is best for your level and technical...

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Nov-17-2021, 11:02am

mandopops replied to a thread Drop Box is now available for Italian 'ballo liscio' sheet music. in Orchestral, Classical, Italian, Medieval, Renaissance

ukcarrie, Here’s a few tunes that are relatively easy & charming. Also, I am thinking in terms of variety. Vieni Sul Mar- a Waltz Tic Toc Polka- a...

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Nov-17-2021, 10:10am

DavidKOS replied to a thread Drop Box is now available for Italian 'ballo liscio' sheet music. in Orchestral, Classical, Italian, Medieval, Renaissance

First, I also suggest the"Silent fountain" mandolin tunes http://www.brucezweig.com/music/matteo/ mp3's and sheet music These are lovely...

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Nov-16-2021, 5:35pm

David Lewis replied to a thread Let's hear your BEST musical joke? in General Mandolin Discussions

So it's the second night of the new duo gig with the singer and the pianist. Just before the gig, the pianist says, 'during 'Girl From Ipanema, I...

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Nov-14-2021, 8:13pm

Mandophile replied to a thread Drop Box is now available for Italian 'ballo liscio' sheet music. in Orchestral, Classical, Italian, Medieval, Renaissance

Don't use links that were posted before 2018, many, if not most, are expired. If you go to Post #408, April 22, 2018, I believe everyone of those...

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Nov-14-2021, 7:49am

DavidKOS replied to a thread The Eoeungeum or 어은금, a North Korean equivalent of the mandolin in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

Reminds me of the Vietnamese đàn tứ: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C4%90%C3%A0n_t%E1%BB%A9 http://cuahangnhaccu.vn/nhac-cu/dan-tu-thung.html

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Nov-14-2021, 7:40am

DavidKOS replied to a thread Looking for a tuner that saves my sweetened tunings. in Equipment

Well said!

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Nov-13-2021, 3:53pm

mandopops replied to a thread Blues on the Mandolin - Let's Hear Ya! in General Mandolin Discussions

Here’s our group’s recent video. A slow drag. I’m playing a Tenor Guitar in Mandolin tuning. Joe B

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Nov-13-2021, 1:07pm

DavidKOS replied to a thread Trying to identify an old pick in Equipment

I wonder if they are similar to European-made Gypsy Jazz guitar picks I've seen.

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Nov-13-2021, 7:00am

DavidKOS replied to a thread Looking for a tuner that saves my sweetened tunings. in Equipment

Then why was 12 tone equal temperament developed? I assume those theses all refer to some sort of just intonation or Pythagorean tuning? And...

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Nov-11-2021, 5:18pm

DavidKOS replied to a thread Reharmonization with bitonality in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

Quite interesting...it also shows how a folk tune could sound jazzy/and or 20th cent dissonant "classical" style. Thanks for the ear-opener.

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Nov-04-2021, 7:55am

DavidKOS replied to a thread The "legitimate classical instrument" thing.. in Orchestral, Classical, Italian, Medieval, Renaissance

Great ideas in this thread! I have a Master's in Music theory and Composition, UNO 1985. In the academic music world - of that time - if an...

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Nov-04-2021, 7:55am

mandopops replied to a thread The "legitimate classical instrument" thing.. in Orchestral, Classical, Italian, Medieval, Renaissance

There are a couple recent recordings of Bach on Mandolin that I’m familiar with, the solo Bach by Thile & Bach duets, Mandolin & Mando-Cello, with...

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Nov-03-2021, 8:42am

DavidKOS replied to a thread Classical mandolin book..easy one? in Orchestral, Classical, Italian, Medieval, Renaissance

This could be a good book for you as it has TAB for everything: https://www.amazon.com/Classical-Music-Themes-Easy-Mandolin/dp/1537675605 ...

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