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Today, 7:27am

Jill McAuley replied to a thread A tip that’s helping my clarity and speed in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

Yes, great observation Simon - the fiddler Kevin Burke talks about this in one of his tutorial videos in reference to using the bow, but it's very...

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Today, 3:40am

Jill McAuley replied to a thread Just Ordered my First Mandolin, Advice? in General Mandolin Discussions

Also check out the free online lessons Baron Collins-Hill provides over at https://www.mandolessons.com

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Today, 3:36am

Jill McAuley replied to a thread Workshop Topics Suggestions in General Mandolin Discussions

I think proper technique breakdown is a GREAT one for a beginner/intermediate workshop - it'll help save attendees so much grief further down the...

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Yesterday, 7:42am

Jim Garber replied to a thread Is this how it starts? in Looking for Information About Mandolins

They get bent out of shape after years. I never heard of no one having trouble. They can be a royal pain. You have to be patient. Someone should...

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Yesterday, 3:19am

Jill McAuley replied to a thread The pulse of a tune in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

I don't think it's an either/or scenario necessarily unless someone wants it to be (meaning they prefer fast tunes to have a staccato quality with...

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Oct-17-2021, 8:43pm

John Bertotti replied to a thread Shure sm57 in Equipment

Mason-Red, any chance you and one of the people you play with could meet at a local store to try some nice while you both play? My local store would...

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Oct-17-2021, 2:55pm

Jill McAuley replied to a discussion Mug of Brown Ale in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Nice one Lawrence, lovely ring off that Eastman as well!

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Oct-17-2021, 12:43pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread Zenison in Looking for Information About Mandolins

Someone once gave me a Jettison mandolin and I knew exactly what to do with it. :)

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Oct-17-2021, 7:31am

Jim Garber replied to a thread Zenison in Looking for Information About Mandolins

Never heard of this make. I did find one model on their website here and am guessing a budget model made in Asia perhaps imported by the company:...

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Oct-16-2021, 3:57pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread Anderson (?) 5-string in Four, Five and Eight-String Electrics

Huh? "Seems to be handmade potato bug style."

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Oct-16-2021, 5:00am

Jill McAuley replied to a discussion The Echaig Jig in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Hey those 10 musicians could be rafting right here in Ireland - when I drove through Newport last week I could get over how high and fast the Black...

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Oct-16-2021, 4:54am

Jill McAuley replied to a thread Strings for sore finger tips in General Mandolin Discussions

One other thing, make sure you're not pressing down too hard when fretting notes - if you have to press down hard then that could be your sign that...

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Oct-16-2021, 4:50am

Jill McAuley replied to a thread What are your thoughts on Deering Tenor Banjos in General Mandolin Discussions

Tips for when you go try banjos out: bring a lighter pick - for tenor banjo playing something in the range of .60mm - .72mm works well, and pick down...

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Oct-16-2021, 4:45am

Jill McAuley replied to a thread First instrument(s) suggestions - mostly Irish/celtic/folk in General Mandolin Discussions

I think the ones you mentioned are all good potential first mandolins - I'd also add Eastman to that list. If you're able to play any in person that...

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Oct-16-2021, 4:03am

Jill McAuley replied to a thread Mandolin playing mindset vs guitar playing mindset in General Mandolin Discussions

I'm a long time guitar player, but I also started playing the tenor banjo prior to picking up the mandolin way back when, so I think that helped...

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Oct-15-2021, 8:29pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread Gibson EM 150? in Vintage Instruments

I don't think that the knobs on the OP's are original. I believe they should be bakelite like Martin's and my ex-EM150 below. I had one. I decided...

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Oct-14-2021, 7:33am

Jim Garber replied to a thread cretan mandolin in Celtic, U.K., Nordic, Quebecois, European Folk

Dagger: I posted a question on one of Michalis’ videos on where to get his recordings. Do you know?

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Oct-14-2021, 3:51am

Jill McAuley replied to a thread R.I.P. Paddy Maloney in Celtic, U.K., Nordic, Quebecois, European Folk

Interesting to note that the kind of ensemble playing that the Chieftans played a part in popularising would be something that Tony MacMahon later...

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Oct-13-2021, 5:34pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread Condition of Martin A style in Looking for Information About Mandolins

+1 to the above: leave it as-is. If the fretboard divots affect playing then take it to a pro repair person. The rest is mostly cosmetic. They are...

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Oct-13-2021, 12:04pm

Jill McAuley replied to a thread R.I.P. Paddy Maloney in Celtic, U.K., Nordic, Quebecois, European Folk

Sad week for trad music as box player Tony McMahon died a few days ago as well. Oddly enough, when I heard about Tony's death for some reason the...

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Oct-13-2021, 10:31am

Jill McAuley replied to a thread Monel strings in General Mandolin Discussions

I'm a fan of monels as well - I've got the D'Addario ones on my Girouard and much prefer them to PB, can't see meself going back.

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Oct-13-2021, 3:46am

Jill McAuley replied to a discussion Coleraine ~ Jig in A minor in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Lovely Simon, such a relaxed feel to your playing

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Oct-12-2021, 9:44pm

Jim Garber commented on article KR Strings Introduces the Mandolindo in Builder News

Uses mandolin (metal) strings so will sound different from a uke even tuned to GDAE. Nothing wrong with ukes and this may not be earth-shattering but...

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Oct-12-2021, 7:19am

Jim Garber replied to a thread old timey challenge in Old-Time, Roots, Early Country, Cajun, Tex-Mex

That is a good trick to change up a standard from major to minor. Also works to Klezmerify with a Jewish mode.

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Oct-11-2021, 5:51pm

Jim Garber commented on article KR Strings Introduces the Mandolindo in Builder News

mandolin scale length, four strings. Baritone Uke has a much longer scale, usually 19”.

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Oct-11-2021, 3:20pm

Jill McAuley replied to a thread What are your thoughts on Deering Tenor Banjos in General Mandolin Discussions

I'd always vote for a 19 fret tenor banjo meself - I started out playing 17 fret tenors and once I switched to 19 fret I far preferred the string...

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Oct-11-2021, 11:58am

Eugene replied to a thread Basic Question: Vivaldi Concerto in D major RV 93 in Orchestral, Classical, Italian, Medieval, Renaissance

More than one of Avi is posted. This one's less dark: When the camera is on him, Julien's business is really evident:

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Oct-11-2021, 7:12am

Jill McAuley replied to a discussion This is my Love, Do You Like Her? in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Nice one Simon, lovely feel to it!

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Oct-10-2021, 2:21pm

Jill McAuley replied to a discussion One Hundred Years Flood -- In Memory Of John Goodin in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Lovely tribute Martin

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Oct-10-2021, 12:28pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread cretan mandolin in Celtic, U.K., Nordic, Quebecois, European Folk

Thanks, Dagger! Great stuff. YouTube also brought me to this duet which reminds me of some North American fiddle tunes. I also just noticed this in...

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