I think I remember a quote from someone, somewhere, that went something like....
" I'm counting the notes in my head as I play, and I'm thinking, Damn... I'm working CHEAP."
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I think I remember a quote from someone, somewhere, that went something like....
" I'm counting the notes in my head as I play, and I'm thinking, Damn... I'm working CHEAP."
JeffD's advice is awfully good.
Another heretical observation:
I have met LOTS of players (mostly mandolin and guitar 'cause that's what I do) that can do whiz-bang practice routines-- they can...
If you turn your wrist a bit clockwise (right handed players) you will rotate the pick just slightly on its axis, such that you are strumming with the flat side of the pick not quite parallel to the...
Clarification---I think it is a Gibson, but I am curious about specifics...
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I am watching the Greyfox virtual festival-- Hot Rize. Tim O'Brien is playing an F5, and I cant tell what make/model. Anyone know what F5 Tim plays? I have always seen him with his black A model...
i might suggest playing a Pava. You might be able to find a used A5 for near the upper range of your price range.
This may sound a bit weird, but my tip would be this: "Whenever you pick up the mandolin, attempt to forget what you know about the guitar". By that I mean, while the basics of fingering and pick...
Agreed. But I never think these picked triplets sound as good. I've been messing with this for only a few days, but I'm going to keep trying to get a better facsimile.
THANKS! I agree there are a variety of ornaments in the tune, but the one I was referring to does, indeed, seem to be a roll--- but I think that Duncan Chisholm is doing it quite quickly, and is...
Thanks-- I have slowed this down via Audacity, and have magnified a video of him performing it-- and I "hear" a grace note above and back, but not below. I put "hear" in quotes because the specific...
When Duncan Chisholm plays Farley Bridge, he employs an embellishment that I haven't heard to this degree. I dont play fiddle, and I'm not sure how to describe it, so I am hoping some here may have...
I prefer the Elixir strings. They just have a better sound on my mandolin. BUT, all mandolins are a bit different, so string 'em up and decide for yourself!
I think this is about the best description I've ever heard (well, read). I wish I was better at DOING it, though.
Have you considered playing slide mandolin? You can pop a loose full finger slide on/off into your mouth (assuming you are not singing). This actually can work pretty well, but it more-or-less...
You can weave yarn or a scrap of wool loosely thru the strings near the bridge to reduce volume.
It may be a long shot----but have you tried replacing your strings? I have found 2 issues regarding weird intonation (ie, not systematic or otherwise related to set-up).
1.- Older strings just...
It's interesting that all any muscle can do is contract or not. Any motion is a result of certain contraction/relaxation sequences. If my arm is tense, the proper contraction/relaxation sequences are...
What I find amazing is how tension that begins in ANY portion of the right arm (shoulder to pick-fingers) almost immediately translates into an almost completely rigid and unforgiving arm. And for...
If you are playing alone, and the descent is melodically important, I've found that it can be placed in the "middle" pretty effectively. In this case maybe 4-5-5-x (G), 4-4-5-x (G/F#in the middle),...
Jon Z---If you mean an actual physiologically identifiable brain-change, I have no idea. On the other hand, if you define the term more loosely, then I'd say yes, and in a practical sense it seems...
I assume you are asking about how to get past producing music that has been "composed" for you. If so (and it isnt just a question of playing faster like Josh Levine implies above), then my take is...
We loved Inverness. There are a few "nook and cranny" pubs... one of which had the absolutely best haggis served in a pastry crust glazed with whisky. Cant remember the name of the place, but it was...
One opinion- I have, I guess, a pretty rigid definition of "arrangement", having studied Theory and Arranging a bit. In this context, an "arrangement" is a specified score involving specific...
I'd say, "wonderful". I guess I see less of that than you do.
But in any case--
the OP asked--"What do you know now that would have made learning so much easier had you known it from the...