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Yesterday, 6:17pm

Martin Jonas replied to a thread Haydn's Serenade, mandolin duet (with score) in Orchestral, Classical, Italian, Medieval, Renaissance

I'm revisiting this tune six years after my earlier recording. This is a different arrangement, set for plucked instrument orchstra (bandurrias in...

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Yesterday, 10:48am

Christian DP replied to a discussion Raemona's Waltz in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Fine recording, Martin! I like the relaxed feeling you give to this waltz. I also recorded a version without any hot licks, just the melody. Since...

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Yesterday, 7:25am

Martin Jonas replied to a discussion Raemona's Waltz in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Inspired by Frank's great playing, here is my version of this Canadian waltz based on the transcription in my message above. First take recording --...

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Yesterday, 5:47am

Simon DS replied to a discussion Garfield's Blackberry Blossoms in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Thanks Lawrence, had another listen to yours Mike. Love the way it looks like you’ve just grabbed your mandolin and you’re onto it! Great stuff!

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Yesterday, 5:29am

John Kelly replied to a thread The new ‘ukelele’ in Looking for Information About Mandolins

I imagine that Richard saw it advertised as a ukulele by an unknowing seller, Dave?

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Yesterday, 5:14am

bbcee replied to a discussion Garfield's Blackberry Blossoms in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Thanks gents! A challenging and addictive little tune, for sure. You're right about the contrast between the two instruments, John, Don's Heiden...

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Yesterday, 4:12am

John Kelly replied to a discussion Garfield's Blackberry Blossoms in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Another fine collaboration, gents. Interesting comparing the sounds of the two mandolins in your recording.

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Yesterday, 4:11am

Simon DS replied to a discussion Garfield's Blackberry Blossoms in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Sweet! Like those 'odd' scales, and fine music playing both of you Gents. Thanks.

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Yesterday, 2:47am

bbcee replied to a discussion Garfield's Blackberry Blossoms in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Here's my and Don's run at the weird and wonderful Garfield's Blackberry Blossom. Search as I might in the Cafe, I didn't turn this up as having been...

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May-14-2022, 8:10am

Frankdolin replied to a thread NMD and Intro in General Mandolin Discussions

Congrats! And welcome! Those two beautys should keep you on target...:mandosmiley:

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May-14-2022, 4:25am

John Kelly replied to a thread NMD and Intro in General Mandolin Discussions

You have just embarked on a very fulfilling journey equipped with two very fine instruments. Good luck and I hope we will see you posting some...

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May-14-2022, 4:21am

John Kelly replied to a thread Instrumental improv in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

A pleasant tune that reflects the title really well, Dave.

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May-14-2022, 4:14am

John Kelly replied to a discussion Joe Banes/Gypsy Princess in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Thanks, Bertram. You are right - they are the sort of tunes well-suited to a Strathsprey and Reel Society with their regular rhythm and beat. I...

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May-14-2022, 3:06am

Martin Jonas replied to a discussion The Parting Glass in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Very nice John! I like the informal mood and we don't get nearly enough singing on here (not that I am volunteering after a lifetime of being told...

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May-13-2022, 4:32pm

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

Yes I like to sing too, I haven’t sung for ages now. Tried something with Wayfaring Stranger today, tone was ok but I couldn’t sing in unison with...

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May-13-2022, 1:43pm

Simon DS replied to a thread "Noodling" at Sessions in Celtic, U.K., Nordic, Quebecois, European Folk

Yes Bren, I remember a fiddle lesson where the teacher said don’t search for the note. You basically decide where your finger is going to come down...

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May-13-2022, 1:37pm

John Kelly replied to a thread "Noodling" at Sessions in Celtic, U.K., Nordic, Quebecois, European Folk

Bren, your posting strikes true in so many ways. At my local session last night we had two accordions, three fiddles, small pipes and a bodhran and...

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