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I very much enjoyed the class last night, and although I've been playing the OM for about 3+ years or so (self-taught) I learned quite a lot from the lesson. I play mandolin, and much of what I play...

A very nice, tasteful arrangement. And nice mandolin playing, too.

Jack

These work really well.

Jack

https://www.monstergrips.com/

Darwin, Strings by Mail has octave strings on their website. That's where I get mine from. Go to the Common Strings menu and click Mandolin, and D'addario. You'll find them there. Other brands may...

Good idea. I can leave it on the stand for a while.

Jack

An update: I cleaned off the instrument with the lighter fluid, came out fine. Then I used Dawn detergent and warm water on the inside of the case, using the suds on a sponge, not a lot of water. I...

So basically it's hand sanitizer. I don't think that's what is in my case, as I discovered the problem sometime last year, before I was using hand sanitizer.

Some great replies, thank you all. Poul Hanson, thanks for the warning about using naphtha on the plush; I don't think I'll chance it. The instrument is by William Petersen, made in 2002 I believe (I...

I noticed a while ago that the sides of my octave mando had a sticky-ness on the surface, but it's something I can't see. I'm fairly sure that I can remove it using naphtha (lighter fluid?), but it...

His name is Frederic Bourgeois, and he is French. He plays with a group called 4 de Trefle. They're quite good, here's their website:

https://tergalfred.wixsite.com/4detrefle

He also plays...

That's actually a different tune, atsunrise, but a beautiful one. I hadn't heard that one before. Thanks for posting it. Funny, the link I put in seems to work for me when I click on it; I don't know...

Kerr's Negro Jig played by the Carolina Chocolate Drops is fairly dark (partly because it's played on a low pitched instrument), but also very beautiful. Here's a link:
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Are you sure it's a mandolin? Something just doesn't sound right. You were awake, right, not asleep and dreaming?

Jack

Wow, that's amazing. Remembering so many tunes - all the names of your friends and family - I wonder what the effect is for brain development, especially into old age. I think music is one of the...

I've been taking Glucosamine and Turmeric capsules for several years now, and I have no pain anymore from the arthritis in my right wrist and index knuckle. These areas used to bother me quite a bit,...

Thank you, Evelyn. Your music is always wonderful and welcome.

Jack

Hi Zack,

There are good options out there for you. The first mandolin I bought, about 11 years ago, was a Kentucky KM 150S, which I bought from a friend for $85. New, now, they're a maybe $300...

One of my favorite Irish airs is "My Lagan Love." I love the melody (played in C) and when I play it I play it straight the first time through with no tremolo. On the second time I tremolo the long...

Nordic Essentials makes a nice folding instrument stand that will hold a mandolin, a guitar, octave mandolin; very adjustable and folds up nicely. I like mine a lot. It also comes in a bunch of...

I like to use Monster Grips, small circles of textured soft plastic that have a sticky back. I like them on the thumb side. Been using them for several years and they work great.

Jack
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Great advice and info here, thanks to all. I've looked at Emando.com and will probably get some strings from them. I'll check out the Dava picks also - I'm always open to trying new picks.

Greg,...

My older son gave me an electric mandolin and a small amp for my birthday (which is today, although he gave it to me yesterday). He plays guitar, so he is into music, and he knows how much playing...

Paul, I use Monster Grips on my picks that tend to slip. Just one on one side makes the difference. They're small, so would probably fit on your Dunlop Jazz picks.

Jack
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An octave mandolin would be tuned G,D,A,E. Seems like big leap to tune a mandocello.

Jack

My Lagan Love is a fine Irish tune that goes well slowly. You can try some of the "fast" tunes at a slow tempo also, and many of them may work well that way.

Jack