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    Re: Thoughts on keys.

    One thing to keep in mind - sometimes the "odd" keys for bluegrass (like F#, Eb, Ab - or even micro-tones) weren't a result of specific tunings - but recording speeds being altered with things like...
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    Re: Technique adjustments

    Well, yes and no. The point of the academic practice is to hone your skills on a particular subject to the point that you can play it for fun. The point of the fun practice is to then purposely take...
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    Re: Thoughts on keys.

    I'd say that prejudice comes from a few places (no order)

    1. Ignorance of other ways to play something
    2. Lacking the skills needed to do something another way
    3. Lacking the confidence in ones...
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    Re: Wintergrass Jam 2/22 - 2/25

    If anyone's around I just got in. Let's pick!
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    Re: Technique adjustments

    Changing technique is both the worst and best thing. It sucks having to relearn whatever it is, but it's usually followed by attaining new abilities that weren't accessible before. Most musicians...
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    Re: Wintergrass Jam 2/22 - 2/25

    I'll be there tonight - hopefully earlier, but should be there by 6p the latest. Probably sticking around until maybe midnight.
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    I'm up in Seattle and go snowboarding a bunch here. Unless the temperatures are much colder where you are, it hasn't been that cold during the day where I'd worry about the cold causing issues with...
  8. Re: Could I leave mando in car in winter while skiing?

    This winter particularly has been pretty mild, so I'd say you're fine for a day of skiing in general. I'd be more worried about theft personally. Wrapping it in a blanket is a good idea - both for...
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    Re: playing late and drinking

    I usually strive to keep my drinking to a minimum for gigs - usually just 1 drink before and 1 drink per set. When I get too impaired on stage, I usually think I sound okay. That said, recordings...
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    Re: Wintergrass 2024 Vintage Instrument Workshop

    I'll be there Friday evening and most of Saturday. Looking forward to saying hi!
  11. Re: There has got to be something better than Tabledit, right?

    Musescore is my go to for writing out anything these days.

    It's pretty easy to get the basics (and even easier once you get the keyboard shortcuts down) and it makes changing things around a...
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    Re: Nashville Chord changes

    You mean something like this right? Where measure 7 is chord changing 4 times in a bar and the others are 2 times in a bar correct?

    211987

    I'm not aware of any specific names for that. But, 3...
  13. Re: Musescore versus Dorico for music notation in the IPad?

    I use Musescore a lot - I highly recommend it for a lot of things. If you are writing charts on your laptop and displaying the PDF's on your tablets, that works well. I don't like the Musescore app...
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    Re: Using a capo with a mandolin?

    I had a few friends in San Diego, usually older folks, that used capo's for their mandolins. They sounded just fine for what they were going for.

    I don't personally like a capo, but I can see the...
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    Re: Wintergrass Jam 2/22 - 2/25

    Yeah - the one thing that's a little odd is you can't bring your instruments into certain places (the shows etc). It makes sense, but it's just different from what you expect at most festivals. ...
  16. Re: Jam Etiquette / Rules Question - Should songs be banned

    Dull tunes are tunes that, personally, find dull. I find Old Home Place pretty dull these days too. I know many love that tune though - that's cool too.



    I'm sure when you play it with your...
  17. Re: Jam Etiquette / Rules Question - Should songs be banned

    Wow, lots of feedback! I appreciate it.

    To put some additional context here regarding the "inclusivity" aspect of some of the responses.

    Myself and a few friends host about 4 jams a week in...
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    Re: DataNick on Bluegrasstoday

    Nick is such a great guy. I used to play with him down in San Diego. When I first moved there he really helped show me the ropes! I have very fond memories of going to local jams with him - then...
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    Re: Wintergrass Jam 2/22 - 2/25

    It's mostly so I can look at this post when I lose the schedule haha.
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    Re: Wintergrass Jam 2/22 - 2/25

    In case anyone wants to meet up I figured I'd share my tentative schedule for Wintergrass. Message me privately if you want to trade contact info.

    Workshops
    Friday - not likely to make these...
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    Mostly it's origins - there's a lot of articles on this.

    My take is here - https://mattcbruno.com/why-i-dont-play-turkey-in-the-straw/

    Here's a few others.
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  22. Jam Etiquette / Rules Question - Should songs be banned

    This is a contentious point - particularly around the song Wagon Wheel. This came up at a bluegrass jam I was guest hosting recently and I wanted to see what everyone's thoughts were around the...
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    Re: question about apps to learn to sight read

    For me - I found the old school method books worked best. You just have to the exercises - a lot and slowly. When I was teaching guitar in high school / college, I taught a lot of kids - which...
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    Re: First jam since before the Pandemic

    GO TO JAMS! Seriously, you'll always be self conscious until you go.

    Generally, most jams I've been to have an "inner" and "outer" circle. The inner circle is for those that will be...
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    Re: Wintergrass Jam 2/22 - 2/25

    I'm excited too meet up with y'all!! I'll be going Friday & Saturday for sure but not sure yet about Thursday or Sunday. I'm not planning on staying (likely driving and/or using Uber) - though I...
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