Re: Struggling with left hand
Are you using a strap? I'm gonna guess and say you're not. Am I right? I bet I am.
I bought a leather strap when I bought my mandolin, but I've never used it. Instead I use a leather boot lace that I bought at the grocery store.
Your mandolin should be able to hang from its strap in perfect playing position with neither of your hands touching the mandolin, just the crook of your right elbow.
Consider an arm rest and a Tone-Gard, then buy them before you talk yourself out of them.
Regarding chords, I can't finger them, either. I'm focusing on single note melody.
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Originally Posted by
MartP
Thanks.
I did as you said & ended up emailing Rob Meldrum at
rob.meldrum@gmail.com, with the word "ebook" in the title. I got a lovely email back, with a copy of the book attached!
I'll look forward to reading it.
Cheers
Ah! That will be time well spent.
Eastman MD-514 (F body, Sitka & maple, oval hole)
Klos Carbon Fiber (on order)
And still saving my nickels & dimes & bottle caps & breakfast cereal box tops for my lifetime mandolin.
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