Re: Newbie: Choppy Sounding Chords
OK ..... shorter double course strings bring up some technique differences from guitar yes ..... a thicker pick is required to drive the higher tension strings and the arched top..... just like on a twelve string guitar the double courses take some extra pressure to get on the fret to produce a clear tone but instrument setup is even more important. A high action on a mandolin makes it just about impossible to get good tone out of one. So check your action . Modern mandolins have adjustable bridges , usually, so you can do that yourself. The advice about " Mandolin for Dummies" is good. Lots of good information there. A few lessons from a qualified teacher will help greatly.... Luck and patience and welcome to instruments tuned in fifths....... R/
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