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Jan-17-2021, 10:53am

withfoam replied to a thread Mandolin flagship song? in General Mandolin Discussions

Not sure my metronome goes that slow. What about a fast version? Heheh

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Jan-15-2021, 2:08pm

withfoam replied to a thread Mandolin flagship song? in General Mandolin Discussions

Guess I need to go look up Rawhide...lol

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Jan-12-2021, 1:21pm

withfoam replied to a thread Clean fretting where there's more finger than board? in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

What David L said. You may have to adjust the finger behind it to slop back a bit, but the main finger fretting the note is the important one. Take...

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Jan-12-2021, 1:20pm

withfoam replied to a thread Mandolin Newbie in General Mandolin Discussions

Welcome to the mandolin and Cafe!! It does sound like you may want to get someone to look at the nut. I'd likely take it to a reputable person...

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Jan-11-2021, 12:55pm

withfoam replied to a thread Best exercise source for fast accurate picking? in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

More than specific exercises though, I find it's usually the case of playing slowly and consistently with a metronome. Then raise the tempo once you...

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Jan-11-2021, 12:51pm

withfoam replied to a thread Hello everyone in General Mandolin Discussions

Welcome! Sounds like you've got a nice arsenal to keep you playing!

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Jan-10-2021, 10:23am

withfoam replied to a thread Pandemic Reading in General Mandolin Discussions

Mandolin in America is good, but I found the pictures to be the best part. I really loved The Mandolin: A History. I read it cover to cover just...

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Jan-09-2021, 12:59pm

withfoam replied to a thread Favorite Metronome in Equipment

I prefer having a fully analog metronome. It makes sure that nothing distracts me while I practice. I absolutely love the Wittner Taktell...

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Jan-07-2021, 3:35pm

withfoam replied to a thread Picking both strings in a course in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

Practicing "rest strokes" may also help. The whole idea is to pick through and land on the next course, so you'll start to feel varying degrees of...

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Jan-06-2021, 5:45pm

withfoam replied to a thread What's in your case? in General Mandolin Discussions

This thread has cost me a bunch of money on little additions. lol. Thanks?

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Jan-06-2021, 1:35pm

withfoam replied to a thread Daily Cleaning Routine in General Mandolin Discussions

Tell me more about this Dave Harvey's secret polish... ;) Edit: Looks like I found it: https://cumberlandacoustic.com/product/jubliee-polish/

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Jan-05-2021, 12:06pm

withfoam replied to a thread The best scroll video! ASMR for F style fans! in General Mandolin Discussions

So very cool to watch. Crazy awesome expertise.

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Jan-05-2021, 11:57am

withfoam replied to a thread What's in your case? in General Mandolin Discussions

In the main compartment with the mandolin: • An Oasis hygrometer • A braided Lakota Leathers strap (attached) • A D'Addario Micro Tuner (attached)...

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Jan-04-2021, 2:53pm

withfoam replied to a thread Speed of bluegrass... is it just me? in General Mandolin Discussions

I also think it's a big mix of things. Does the audience enjoy it? Probably for a few tunes. Do the musicians enjoy it, who play it? You betcha. It's...

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Jan-04-2021, 2:43pm

withfoam commented on blog entry Mandolin Mondays #261 w/ Special Guest Laura-Beth Salter in dbmandolin

Lovely songs and great playing. Love those triplets!

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Jan-03-2021, 10:54am

withfoam replied to a thread A nice version of June Apple feat. Sierra Hull in General Mandolin Discussions

Super enjoyed it. Makes the version I play seem extremely basic, lol.

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