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Hi Jim,

I have heard you make that remark before about Hladky's edition. I must say that I quite disagree. His fingering is actually quite good in regards to the effect he is aiming for. The...

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I am looking for a particular instrument that I use to own. It was an Embergher 5bis model by Nuova Liuteria Romana. I sold it here on the Cafe classifieds a long time ago (2012?)....

Hello Rob,

Here is a list of makers of 18th Century Neapolitan mandolin (Vinaccia) and Baroque Mandolino:

1. Labraid Instruments (Brian N. Dean), Nova Scotia - http://www.labraid.ca
2....

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My latest composition, Walking the Streets of Amsterdam, for two mandolins is now available from Astute Music Ltd. It can be purchased here. Walking the Streets of Amsterdam

This piece...

"A question for our german residents; Would it make more sense to refer to this school as the Reichsmusikkammer or RMK system?"

NO - definitely not. What the English speaking world calls the...

Beanzy - I hear ya, man. However, that is exactly the point that a lot of people aren't seeing clearly. Wolki and Ambrosius did create these "new" techniques in order to manipulate the people. This...

I think it is important to point out that you are referring to technical materials. If one looks at Leone, Denis, Gervasio or Munier and Calace methods you will find the same exercises that Marlo...

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I would recommend contacting Brian N. Dean in Nova Scotia. He just restored an old Calace mandolin. If not Brian, then maybe Dan Larson (Minnesota, I think). If you have a higher end...

Hello. Someone was nice enough to notify me that my classical mandolin repertoire list links weren't working. I have fixed the problem. You can find both lists here:...

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For those that don't know me, my name is Chris Acquavella. I am a classical mandolinist from San Diego, CA and director of the San Diego Classical Mandolin Camp. The café did a nice press...

Eugene - please re-read my post. I did say that I liked some of the Golden Era stuff. Most of it just isn't worth mentioning or playing as standard rep. I am always interested in including a piece or...