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    Re: Brad Laird's "Grass Talk Radio" podcast

    Thank you, Sue. I haven't been lurking here much lately and it is amazing that I saw this. Your praise and support are both appreciated!
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    Re: Getting near the finish line.

    Thanks, Sue. I can think of at least a hundred other things I could be doing instead of this project that are just bad ideas. At least this one, one day for someone, will produce some good. Fingers...
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    Re: Getting near the finish line.

    Forgot to post the pic. Here ya go...

    193858

    Anybody who wants to know why there has been no podcast this week, this is why. Tunnel vision!
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    Getting near the finish line.

    I have been foolin’ with this over a good many years. Last week some force overtook me and I sprang for the fretwire and binding and am racing towards the finish line, pun or not. Thanks, Luthier's...
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    Re: How to practice Circle of 5ths

    GrK2111: Read this description.

    http://www.bradleylaird.com/mandou%2Dsite/buymmc.html

    Years ago I saw the value in working around the circle of fifths. (And fourths.) And, since you asked “how...
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    Re: Tips for moving up the neck needed

    Killntime: At risk of tootin my own horn, I suggest this:

    http://www.bradleylaird.com/playthemandolin/videos-moveable-positions.html

    Learn what is contained therein and ye shall be free to go...
  7. Re: What Sensation Should You Feel for "The One?"

    You just know. Sometimes you will think you know and later discover that you were wrong.

    But it’s like “true love”. Asking others (if they agree) might make you feel better but you have to make...
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    Re: Experiences with ArtistWorks

    I am hurt. *sniff sniff* haha

    The last time (in a different mag) I got a nice write up for my stuff they spelled my name wrong and got the website wrong.

    Carry on. Love BU!
  9. Re: In search of a resource for learning about Double Stops

    How's about this for starters: http://www.bradleylaird.com/playthemandolin/videos-what-is-a-doublestop.html

    And then there is this:...
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    Re: On Line Lessons

    Torpedo

    Welcome to the mando world. I saw that Mark mentioned my material and he is correct that it is recorded video. (Thanks for the mention, Mark!)

    I want to mention a couple other things...
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    Re: Boil That Cabbage Down

    I thought they ALL had it. (Instruction books—except Grismans—he starts with a tune in B)

    It is a beautiful number for a multitude of reasons. And, man, do I love biled cabbage. With corn bread...
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    Re: Mandolin Heroes Podcast

    Bradeasly (great name)

    That is a good haul! You have one I don’t have.
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    Mandolin Heroes Podcast

    I did a podcast called Mandolin Heroes and am somewhat surprised by the lack of response. I thought, surely, that this would be right up the alley of the Cafe Crowd. But what do I know?

    I...
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    Re: The Monrover newsletter.

    Just put out a podcast with “Jason” here: http://www.bradleylaird.com/podcast/episode-165-show-notes.html
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    Re: Developing Finger Independence

    To Sherry and anyone interested.

    For the record I encourage all players to learn both systems—in fact I did a recent podcast discussing tab and standard and 3 other ways we learn.

    Regarding...
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    Re: Am I being to Critical on New Mandolin

    You should see my mandolin. Dragged to over 2,000 gigs. Dents and dings mean nothing to me. Nor do slight imperfections in naturally grown wood. What does it sound like? And, to top it off, to help...
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    Re: Flatiron catalog on eBay

    Eric, that is cool. I’ve never seen that “pancake” brochure. From the ebay pics it looks like the also have the carved top brochure tucked inside.

    That may be the same one (1985) that I have. It...
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    Re: The Ghost Mandolin

    Jeff: I originally thought duct tape or a couple of Mandolin Cafe stickers.
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    Re: The Ghost Mandolin

    Thanks, Phil. Honestly I was leaning towards black but white seemed interesting and certainly reversible. I can see a silk top hat in order.
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    Re: Don't let those mandolins get thirsty

    Just a week or two ago I did a podcast on this very subject. Enjoy!

    http://www.bradleylaird.com/podcast/episode-138-show-notes.html
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    The Ghost Mandolin

    Hello Friends

    What began as a backup mandolin for me while my 85 Flatiron was in for a refret, this particularly nice early Eastman 815 (which even made an appearance in my videos) was handed off...
  22. Thread: Improvising

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    Re: Improvising

    Grisman nails it in that video. It's something I have muttered many times. I might have even said it clearly a time or two to my students or on the podcast. "Improvisation is just high pressure, high...
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    Re: Missing the bluegrass sound

    Thanks Double E!

    That is what I try to do. My thing is to think—clearly if possible—, post rarely, and if I do, make it worth the thumb typing on this stupid iPod.

    And something I forgot to...
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    Re: Missing the bluegrass sound

    Eric, I am not trying to be a wiseguy here. I am just curious to get more information.

    In that spirit of discovery I would ask:

    1. How many Bill Monroe albums have you listened to? You should...
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    Re: basic recording setup

    I recently recorded two grasstalkradio.com podcasts on this very subject. You might enjoy them. They are #129 and #130.

    http://www.bradleylaird.com/podcast/episode-129-show-notes.html
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