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Yesterday, 4:13pm

Simon DS replied to a discussion Week #517 ~ Wind on the Heath in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Fine sounds emanating from your mandolin, Christian. Nice rubato too.

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Yesterday, 4:05pm

Simon DS replied to a discussion Connaughtmans Ramble in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Very enjoyable listening Lawrence, thanks. I like the smooth bouncing rhythm too. When I sit back and listen with my foot tapping then cheating is...

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Yesterday, 3:59pm

Simon DS replied to a discussion Low Down Blues in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

You do actually sound great too Frank. Nice singing.

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Yesterday, 3:38pm

John Kelly replied to a discussion Connaughtmans Ramble in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Is it cheating when it works, Lawrence? ;) Well played. Without the high B you can stay in 1st position right through - I moved up to get better...

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Yesterday, 3:19pm

Jill McAuley replied to a discussion Connaughtmans Ramble in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Oh, nice one Lawrence - I really like how it sounds without the high b!

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Yesterday, 1:22pm

John Kelly replied to a thread Second regiment scottish horse – John McColl in Celtic, U.K., Nordic, Quebecois, European Folk

Thanks again, Ranald. Cape Breton is certainly still a huge force in the world of traditional fiddling and there seems to be a vey close...

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Yesterday, 9:54am

John Kelly replied to a thread Second regiment scottish horse – John McColl in Celtic, U.K., Nordic, Quebecois, European Folk

Thanks for the clarification, Ranald. The Father John Angus Rankin that is the second tune in the set is very different from the Jerry Holland...

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Yesterday, 5:13am

John Kelly replied to a discussion Week #517 ~ Wind on the Heath in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

John, I posted the original Alec Sim notation and harmony at the start of this thread, so looking forward to hearing your version in due course.

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Yesterday, 5:07am

John Kelly replied to a thread Shove that Pigs Foot a Little Farther into the Fire in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

Above all, you were having a lot of fun on this one as well as playing so well!

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Yesterday, 4:59am

John Kelly replied to a thread Happy Thanksgiving! (Turkey in the Straw) in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

Fine picking and a great sound from your mandolin, Gunnar.

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Yesterday, 2:07am

Simon DS replied to a thread Better machines give better sustain? in Equipment

:)

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Nov-25-2021, 8:28pm

Ginny Aitchison replied to a discussion Week #517 ~ Wind on the Heath in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Thank you posting this tune CC. I have it right beside me at my 'playing area'. I keep looking at it but have not recorded it yet. I love the melody...

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Nov-25-2021, 7:08pm

John Kelly replied to a thread Second regiment scottish horse – John McColl in Celtic, U.K., Nordic, Quebecois, European Folk

A fine set, Ranald, especially the Scottish Horse!

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Nov-25-2021, 2:39pm

Frithjof replied to a discussion Week #517 ~ Wind on the Heath in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Great, Christian. You added a fine rendition to our collection.

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Nov-25-2021, 12:31pm

John Kelly replied to a discussion Week #517 ~ Wind on the Heath in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Very timely posting,Christian. We have just had our first named storm of the winter, Storm Arwen, forecast for Friday and Saturday! Winds to 70 mph...

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Nov-25-2021, 11:47am

Christian DP replied to a discussion Week #517 ~ Wind on the Heath in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Great winds so far, I thought I had published my version too, but can't see it now. So here it is:

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Nov-25-2021, 11:34am

Christian DP replied to a discussion Low Down Blues in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Great mandolin strumming in addition to a fine solo and nice vocals, Frank!

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Nov-25-2021, 8:03am

Frankdolin replied to a discussion Low Down Blues in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Thanks GUys! I'm Great! And thank-full to even be able to play a little!:mandosmiley:

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Nov-25-2021, 8:01am

Frankdolin replied to a discussion Hideaway in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Thank you ALL so much!!! Happy Thanksgiving!! :mandosmiley:

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Nov-25-2021, 4:49am

John Kelly replied to a thread Desk clamp hanger? in Equipment

Ray, I reckon my version is different from yours. The safety bar is part of the moulding of the hanger rather than having a discrete hinge holding...

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Nov-24-2021, 5:53pm

John Kelly replied to a discussion Queries/questions in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

What a cooperative lot we all are here, John. All for one and one for all! Woops, I think the Three Musketeers already claim that motto!...

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Nov-24-2021, 3:58pm

Simon DS replied to a discussion Queries/questions in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Hi David!! I actually posted Hare in the Corn a while ago, and it’s the one that David and Mr. Kelly voted for, though I guess it isn’t the winner...

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Nov-24-2021, 3:45pm

David Hansen replied to a discussion Queries/questions in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

So if you are in a hurry anyone can post the SAW, in the past Marcy and I think Mike Romkey have posted the SAW at Barbara's direction. I'm sure...

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Nov-24-2021, 3:43pm

Simon DS replied to a discussion Hideaway in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

You’ve got the groove Frank! Nice playing.

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Nov-24-2021, 3:11pm

Frithjof replied to a discussion Hideaway in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Don’t know what to say!!! :disbelief: :mandosmiley:

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Nov-24-2021, 12:21pm

bbcee replied to a thread Mandolin Mastery webinar training coming up in Jazz/Blues Variants, Bossa, Choro, Klezmer

Wow, that's really generous, Tim. "See" you there!

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Nov-24-2021, 11:47am

Simon DS replied to a discussion Queries/questions in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Many thanks Jess, very complete! I got some of it by ear, will have to do some more playing along. Some of those triplets I wouldn’t have heard,...

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Nov-24-2021, 10:09am

JL277z replied to a discussion The Tip-Top Polka (The Bacup or Britannia Coconut Dance) in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Frithjof, thanks! :) The main thing I need to remember when contemplating learning notes from a midi is to be careful when choosing one. Many are too...

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Nov-24-2021, 9:48am

JL277z replied to a discussion Queries/questions in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Welcome nhojw! :mandosmiley: Simon wrote: ..."anyone know where I can find the .abc for this Scan Tester tune?" Seems to be a medley of two...

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Nov-24-2021, 9:39am

John Kelly replied to a discussion Cavehill - traditional Irish jig in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Simon, you mention hearing Cavehill identified as a Scottish jig. I am not sure about that but we have a great Scottish 4-part pipe jig called Cork...

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