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    Re: Learning mandolin as a fiddler?

    And Marla Fibish, a very fluid Irish mandolin player ...
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    Re: mandolin in fiddle hell

    Just to add :-)
    - mandolin teaching artists in 2024: Baron Collins-Hill, David Benedict, Emory Lester, Sharon Gilchrist, Zoe Levitt
    - lots of other workshops and jams that mandolin players are...
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    Re: Speakers/Monitors (no mando content)

    We use QSC CP8s as monitors at Fiddle Hell. They work great for a variety of bands, and are light.

    An interesting and somewhat related point is that the smaller QSCs have a wider horizontal...
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    Re: Gibson "F-3"

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    My F-3... Plays well! Bought a few years ago from Player's Vintage Instruments.
  5. Re: Mike Marshall & Darol Anger show on 2/9/24

    Sue,

    You're right - it was a fantastic concert in their smaller hall!

    Dave
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    Re: Gibson A and Curt Mangan Monels

    11, 15, 26, 40 Curt Mangan Monels - Medium Loop End. Excellent sound on older Gibson A's and F's.

    I also like their phosphor bronze strings on newer A's (Givens, Kimble).
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    Re: stores with mandolins in New England

    I live 5 minutes away from the Music Emporium and can check out mandolins there if you need. It's a great store with very knowledgeable staff. However, they're closed for renovations through the end...
  8. Re: Zoom lessons, and no sound? "Original sound for musicians"

    Here's what we suggest to Fiddle Hell Online instructors and performers as best practices on technical setup, including Zoom settings [applies to Zoom lessons as well]:
    1. Use a laptop or desktop...
  9. Re: Thoughts on a good Mandolin Camp for a Limey

    Mandolin Camp North in April - https://musiccampsnorth.com with class list at https://musiccampsnorth.com/wp-content/uploads/2023-MCN-Class-List.pdf

    Mandolin teachers
    Don Stiernberg, Sharon...
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    Re: mandolin in fiddle hell

    Just to add :-)
    - lots of other workshops and jams that mandolin players are invited to, although not taught by mandolin players
    - if you play guitar, Grant Gordy, Lisa Liu, Marcy Marxer, Molly...
  11. Re: What’s the nicest mandolin you’ve ever seen?

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    Very playable 1906 F-4.
  12. Re: Fiddle Hell Online (with mando track!) is April 7-10 with rep

    10 BIGGEST MYTHS about Fiddle Hell Online (April 7-10)

    “It’s just for fiddlers!” — We also have workshops for mandolin, guitar, cello, and old-time banjo. The concerts, jams, and quite a few...
  13. Fiddle Hell Online (with mando track!) is April 7-10 with replays

    Matt Flinner, Marla Faibish, Emory Lester, Shana Aisenberg, Jason Anick, Bonnie Sims, Richard Brown, and Joy Adams are leading MANDOLIN workshops and jams at Fiddle Hell Online, April 7-10, 2022....
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    Re: First measure of Drowsy Maggie.

    When I'm playing fiddle, I use the technique you described on Drowsy Maggie and other tunes: a partial bar without adjusting my thumb position. There are only 2 strings to cover (vs. 4 on mando), but...
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    Re: Please define “intermediate”

    Removed duplicate post.
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    Re: Please define “intermediate”

    At our Fiddle Hell Festival, whether in person or online, attendees self-assess their levels to decide what workshops and jams to attend. Here's what we tell them (and note that the same person can...
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    Re: Curt Mangan Monels

    I just tried Curt Mangan Monels on my Gibson Fern - fine sound and playability!
  18. Re: Some great resources for Irish trad players...

    Jim, thanks especially for mentioning Séamus Connelly's Collection! That happens to include 2 tunes I wrote and 3 by my son Eric. Just search on "Reiner" to see them. I'm honored that Liz Carroll...
  19. Mandolin Track and More at Fiddle Hell Online, April 15-18, 2021

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    Hi Mandolin Café Friends! Our new schedule and instructor list are posted at https://FiddleHell.org, and registration is open for Fiddle Hell Online, April 15-18, 2021. Our mandolin...
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    Re: Lessons With Andy Statman

    Go to https://fiddlehell.org/staff and click on Andy's photo to see his workshops and jam.
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    Re: Tommy's Tarbukas and some Seán Nós

    Fine playing, but please credit the composer of Tommy's Tarbukas, Scottish fiddler Alasdair Frasier.

    Thanks,
    Dave
  22. Re: Bill Monroe Solo Transcriptions 1936-1996

    I had a similar question, and Andy sent me a sample transcription of Wheel Hoss, in music and tab.

    It was quite well done, from a live recording, and captured several Monroe nuances such as double...
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    Re: 1906 Gibson F-4 "tree of life" mandolin

    Torch & Wire headstock, Tree of Life fingerboard F4's are very rare. They seem to mostly date from 1906, and can be not only beautiful but also very playable (mine is). Probably no one buys a T&W/ToL...
  24. Re: Campanella, Red Diamond, Northfield, Collings experience

    I live only 5 minutes from the The Music Emporium and -- as an inevitable result -- have bought many instruments there :-) . They have an excellent staff.
  25. Re: All of My 2020 Festivals Have Been Cancelled

    I think we're going to be mostly online for a while, especially those of us in the high risk category. I do have high hopes for 2021, though.

    Dave
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