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For years, I have used a boot lace--the kind that has an outer braided wrap...you can get them at sport stores, or likely Walmart too. It was meant to be a temporary fix when I took up mandolin, but...

Listening, hearing the melody is what really is important--for me.

Some people have an analytical nature, and can learn better after they have discussed the tune.

Why the aversion to tab?

It not only indicates the note, but also tells you on what string.

I prefer tab to notation, for that reason. And I prefer tabledit tab to ascii tab, because it shows...

Make sure you have some time in your schedule (which sounds busy, with both morning and afternoon classes) for actually practicing each day what you are learning.

Have a recording device of some...

Foreign knock offs of patented designs in the music product industry have been the source of many bankruptcies over the years, which only serve to reduce the amount of innovation that comes to...

History of course, is always written by the victors... On behalf of the losers, I can say that as a Metis Canadian, I am proud of Louis Riel for his efforts in trying to establish a free Metis/Native...

How about "Beautiful Life" ?

It has a strong melody, and would lend itself to any of several styles of harmony for the second mandolin.

I initially used a round boot lace, to determine best length before I went shopping for a mando strap.

But then, I found I didn't need to look any further.After two years or more, I find the boot...

Excellent suggestion! It is perfectly valid to want to play music for sheer enjoyment, without the stress of worrying about meeting someone else's standards.

Yeah, I thought it was just me being a dumb beginner...but glad to know that there was a reason for my confusion.

Rich