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    Sharing this cool video given its window into Mike Compton’s approach to supporting rhythm on the mandolin.

    https://www.facebook.com/rafe.stefan...205237177/?d=n

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    Awesome and thanks for sharing!
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    I've heard Mike talk about this rhythm style--it's something Hartford wanted him to do at times in the Hartford String Band. Hartford was a big Ed Haley fan and Haley's wife backed Haley up on mandolin using this style of rhythm playing. Basically, you play the rhythm of the melody in the strum. Mike takes it to another level and adds bass runs, sliding doublestops, and other things to fill out the total sound.

    Here's an example of Ed Haley being backed up on mandolin by his wife. I think you can hear the roots of Mike's style in here.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fCJn6h33lOM

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    Love how Compton almost does walking base lines with some of his rhythm. Thanks for sharing. I am looking forward to checking this out.

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