Re: Rhythmic Possibilities of the Mandolin...
I've heard that John Reischman likes to use things other than the 'standard' chop chords in his playing. The only example i have (i think) is in the playing of his tune "Nesser" from the CD "Up in the Woods". The Banjo plays the 2nd break & JR plays 'damped' chords behind the break with more of a 'shuffle' feel that a straight chop. Unfortunately we can't put audio clips on here for me to let you hear.
All depending on what the piece of music is,i play either a straight ahead chop chord,or simply put in what i feel will fit,
Ivan
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