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Yesterday, 5:12pm

Bren replied to a thread Pig Jicking? in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

John, I am very slow physically in every way but it's amazing how fast I can seem to play when dragged along by a faster player. Not sure that I'd...

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Yesterday, 11:14am

Bren replied to a thread Pig Jicking? in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

We had the big discussion on this in the Celtic branch about 2007, which I remember as the year I broke my leg. While in plaster and otherwise...

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Yesterday, 10:52am

Bren replied to a thread How do I put 2 recordings from Windows Media Player to YouTube? in General Mandolin Discussions

If you want to add images to an existing sound file, I think you need a video editor. It will depend on what device you are using, but for a Windows...

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Yesterday, 9:00am

Bren replied to a thread How do I put 2 recordings from Windows Media Player to YouTube? in General Mandolin Discussions

I'm not an expert, but if you have a PC, you can load the recording into (free download) Windows Movie maker and add the image, then export/ upload...

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Apr-14-2021, 3:17pm

Mandophile replied to a thread mandolin orchestra library. Help! in Orchestral, Classical, Italian, Medieval, Renaissance

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/kntmcad0cgsq5vn/AABx4LjkdqipGcjkbEsgEsZwa?dl=0 mandolin orch. De Stefano This link takes you to the orchestral...

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Apr-14-2021, 11:14am

Bren replied to a thread High marks for Schaller GrandTunes in General Mandolin Discussions

My mate Rab swears by them. He wrote to Schaller requesting some tuner bits and pieces for a restoration he was doing and they were very helpful.

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Apr-14-2021, 10:57am

Mandophile replied to a thread Drop Box is now available for Italian 'ballo liscio' sheet music. in Celtic, U.K., Nordic, Quebecois, European Folk

Di Capua wrote about 80+ tarantella-based canzone. You've got your work cut out for you, Norman! We can eliminate the obvious titles!

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Apr-10-2021, 11:43am

Mandophile replied to a thread Drop Box is now available for Italian 'ballo liscio' sheet music. in Celtic, U.K., Nordic, Quebecois, European Folk

MATACEA FOLDER (to download new title) https://www.dropbox.com/sh/fkfrgnk12m9dnav/AABDqK_wcJCPrELFly4cziLQa?dl=0 Attached updated Index to...

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Apr-09-2021, 4:46pm

Bren replied to a thread Fern? in General Mandolin Discussions

Also, I guess (e.g) a Weber Fern has both the fern inlay and is saying that it's built on the same principles?

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Apr-09-2021, 4:45pm

Bren replied to a thread Fern? in General Mandolin Discussions

It means we'll have Fern Fern Fern til her daddy takes her T-bird away!

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Apr-08-2021, 10:02am

Bren replied to a thread stand or sit? in General Mandolin Discussions

Back when I busked with a friend, he was adamant that you should always stand and look engaged with what you're doing. His reasoning was that if you...

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Apr-08-2021, 4:58am

Bren replied to a thread Pig Jicking? in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

Interesting, Max. I played in a couple of sessions in Ireland in 2019 and in each, someone asked if I played in a dance band. I didn't realise it...

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Apr-04-2021, 3:12am

Bren replied to a thread Blue Chip pick for oval hole mandolin in Equipment

I find I prefer different picks on different days , whether it's because of atmospheric conditions or string condition, or what, I don't know. ...

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Apr-02-2021, 3:31pm

Bren replied to a thread Best budget mandolin UK in General Mandolin Discussions

Sounds like a good start Jillity. Do let us know how you get on.

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Apr-02-2021, 3:21pm

Bren replied to a thread Pig Jicking? in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

Many pickers find they can pick jigs DUDUDU and good luck to them. It was a struggle at first, but I found that DUD DUD helped me play a more...

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Mar-31-2021, 6:11pm

Bren replied to a thread Fingering a G chord walk in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

I have dumb fingers but I tend to switch 1st and 3rd fingers in that change/descending run. Or just leave the e string open and damp it or let it...

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Mar-29-2021, 5:31pm

Bren replied to a thread Looking for some insight into microtonal mandolin in General Mandolin Discussions

Looks like it's for quarter tones common in music from or related to Middle Eastern, North African, Flamenco, Indian subcontinent etc. I've worked...

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Mar-27-2021, 5:37pm

Bren replied to a thread Martin with extra sound hole! in Tenor Guitars

Possibly someone who played in pub trad sessions mostly, which can get pretty noisy, and wanted to hear themselves.

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Mar-24-2021, 11:26am

Bren replied to a thread total noob but wanted real people's info on what to start with... in Equipment

Rory Gallagher played "Going to my Hometown" on one like that, too: https://youtu.be/zYYbK2sDaJ4

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Mar-24-2021, 11:22am

Bren replied to a thread Are travel mandolins worth it? in General Mandolin Discussions

I was about to say something like Dagger said. My "travel mandolin" is full-size and has also been my main instrument for years. For better or...

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Mar-20-2021, 9:15pm

Mandophile replied to a thread Drop Box is now available for Italian 'ballo liscio' sheet music. in Celtic, U.K., Nordic, Quebecois, European Folk

Here's a bold but plausible answer to Frankie's inquiry about Vicari recordings. It is predicated on the notion that "overdubbing" (?) or "dubbing"...

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Mar-19-2021, 4:07pm

Mandophile replied to a thread Drop Box is now available for Italian 'ballo liscio' sheet music. in Celtic, U.K., Nordic, Quebecois, European Folk

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/9zhxeekpyeuj223/AAC83KNrCaJa6dKpZb9lDzWUa?dl=0 Replying to October 21, 2018 post and to update the "Italian Vintage...

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Mar-18-2021, 10:52am

Bren replied to a discussion The Trip to Durrow (reel) in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

I hear Bells but I think Belles ...

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