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    Re: Steve Kaufman Camp

    Im a beginner mando player (about 1.5 yrs) and was just wondering if it would worth it to attend. I’d love to go and learn and jam but Im likely not on the same skill level as others to be able to...
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    Steve Kaufman Camp

    Anyone been to one of his mandolin camps?
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    Re: Brushy Run tab?

    As always, you all are the best - thank you so much!
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    Brushy Run tab?

    Hello All - by chance, anyone have the tab to Brushy Run for mandolin?

    Thanks in advance for your time!
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    Re: F chop chord

    What is your muting technique when you chop with the 5301?
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    Re: F chop chord

    Reviving an old thread here - but how do you mute the A string with your pinky when chopping on 1-0-3-5 for F chop? I saw a method where you just lay the pinky flat across all the strings but when I...
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    Arpeggios in Bluegrass

    Hello All,

    As I learn more and more about the mandolin and specifically bluegrass/Monroe style, everyone always mentions the importance of learning arpeggios. I guess my question is how did you...
  8. Re: Any folks open to jam in Nashville, TN (or nearby)?

    I was unable to successfully get us all together on this chain but still open to jamming if folks can put up with relative newcomer
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    Re: Ability to Jam

    I also realized I have a lot more wood to chop around melodies even for the songs I “know” as if someone wants to play in a different key, often times I only know the melody in the open position and...
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    Re: Ability to Jam

    Thanks for the follow-up! To be honest, I went to a jam two weeks ago and think I have a lot more work to do. I didn’t recognize as many songs as I thought I would and the folks playing were...
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    Re: Ability to Jam

    Just wanted to say thank you to everyone for all the wonderful suggestions. Really helpful advice for a rookie such as myself - looks like I got some practicing/work to do!
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    Ability to Jam

    Hello All,

    Coming off one of those defeated days of practice (where I feel that my progression has been slow / that I’m not improving), I wanted to ask those out there - how long did it take for...
  13. Re: Any folks open to jam in Nashville, TN (or nearby)?

    For those in the Nashville area, this is a really cool jam held a few times during the summer: https://warnerparks.org/event/full-moon-pickin-party-may-2023/

    Only $10 if you bring a bluegrass...
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    How to transition chop chords cleanly

    Hello All,

    As a beginner, this forum has been a tremendous help as I attempt to learn so thanks to everyone who takes the time to provide advice to us rookies.

    One problem I’ve been running...
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    Re: Looking for Dark Hollow tab

    Anyone have this tab in the key of D? Found one online and feel like I can’t match it with rhythm
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    Re: Chop Chord Transition - G to D Question

    Thank you Ed - my main issue has been the finger interdependence as my ring and pinky move in unison when transitioning from A to E or G to D
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    Re: Chop Chord Transition - G to D Question

    Mark - thank you so much, this is exactly what I was looking for. Pete makes it look so easy but this at least gives me the right way to practice the transition. Really appreciate it!
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    Re: Chop Chord Transition - G to D Question

    Thank you - instead of the D major chord, I was curious about the d major chop chord movement from G by using middle, ring and pinky
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    Re: Chop Chord Transition - G to D Question

    Thanks for your reply - I should have been more clear - I’m playing only 7-4-5-x on the D chop. My question is more around how do you move from a G chord to D chord in G major scale by only moving...
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    Re: Chop Chord Transition - G to D Question

    Yes, I was referring to moving from I to V in G major with the beginner chops
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    Chop Chord Transition - G to D Question

    Hello all,

    I’m still a beginner and had a quick question as it relates to switching chop chords seamlessly from G to D while only moving your middle and ring fingers and keeping your pointer and...
  22. Thread: Pick spin

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    Re: Pick spin

    Hello All - I’m looking for some advice on this topic as well. I have 1.5 dunlop primetones and have watched several videos on proper grip to no avail. I don’t really run into the issue unless I’m...
  23. Re: Best way to learn to play Smooth and Clean (not sloppy)?

    Thanks to all the contributors - I find myself in the same boat so thanks to OP for posing the question as well. Had a few additional questions: 1) Did you all hit certain barriers where you felt you...
  24. Re: Any folks open to jam in Nashville, TN (or nearby)?

    Thanks for your reply snydermanwrites - ljmaddux and I are going to try to get together soon and jam/learn together. Shoot me a direct message and we can coordinate a time/place that works for...
  25. Any folks open to jam in Nashville, TN (or nearby)?

    I’ve only been at the mandolin for a short amount of time but would love to jam with other beginner / intermediate players who don’t take themselves too seriously in the Greater Nashville area. If...
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