I wonder, is there a reason no one has posted tab on the Files section of this group? I think it would be a good addition to the club if no one has any...
Any one had any experience with michael kelly mando's? I just bought one over at e-bay. It's an F-5 clone and it is absolutely sweet! They are only sold on...
I highly recomend going to Rockygrass (rocky mountain bluegrass festival) July 26-28 in Lyons Colorado- located about 2 hours north of Denver..check out...
Howdy friends, I'm needin' a little help from some of you good pickers. I've been playing the fiddle for a couple of years now and picked up the mandolin just...
Try reviewing archives at www.mandolincafe.com. Also, many of us use 3-finger chords for fast work. I have the bend my wrist backwards more than I like for...
Steve, Thanks for your reply. I appreciate the information. With three finger chords as opposed to four finger chords, can you still get that same short,...
Howdy...I tend to use two and three finger chords also when chopping- also try to "float" your fingertips above the strings just before and after the chop- in...
Just don't hit the open string; damp it with a finger. What kind of mandolin are you playing? I'm using a very nice 1996 Flatiron Festival F at the moment. ...
Steve, Well, my fiddle is pretty dandy... an old German strad copy that is mighty fine. My mando, I'm afraid... is not up to that same standard. It's just a...
Tim, Thank you for the advice... I almost missed your message somehow. I understood what you were gettin' at there. I'm gonna keep working at it all, and...
Brian, The G and D chop chords are a bear when you first start using them. I can't send photos of hand position (don't have the technology), but there are...
About the "G" & "C" chords. My opinion is that it good policy (for me at least) to try to avoid any 3 string chords. My life is easire if I fret every srting. ...
I usually play the C in the open position and get the 5th in the low G. G E C E. I the get the chop sound by a combination of muting with the pad of my...
Hello to all. Sorry for cross post, but I am almost out of time before Merlefest. I am going to buy my second mandolin. Here is the problem. I am tossed up...
See extensive discussions at www.mandolincafe.com. I personally don't like the response and feel of the Tacoma mandolins very much. I can't put my finger on ...
Howdy...i will be moving to Monterey CA. soon and was curious if anybody knew of any bluegrass happenings in that area ie: festivals, jam sessions, music...
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This gives me fits! I reckon everyone has the same trouble. When I was a guitarist I was extremely good at arpeggiating fast and clean, what guitarists call...
anyone know the value of a Washburn mandolin #SN018? supposedly in great shape but haven't seen it -- I play violin and know nothing about mandolins. it is for...
Hi Tim from a newbie... I occasionally work at a festival north of Sac called the World music festival held in Grass Valley. It is in the woods but they are...
Hi, kids! I've been thinking about stregnth and endurance. I find that I simply breakdown when trying to play a long version of Rawhide at Skaggs speed....
Hey, Unless you can find something that targets the particular muscle that are needed, I would say that you best bet is just going to be practice. Picking...
Howdy folks, I've been continuing to follow the posts; just haven't had anything valuable to contribute. I am pretty tickled at the progress I've made with my...
Welcome, This group isn't too active, but seem to be some nice folks on it. Mandolin cafe has a good message board. I'm a misc mandolin player. I'll play...
Brian, I love that song. I have version of it in a guitar book. The song is written in A minor but it says to use a capo on the 2nd or 3rd fret (Bm or Cm)....
Kimberly, I've never played a Washburn mandolin, but the least expensive one I can find is about $380. I've had a few Washburn guitars and have no complaints. ...
Hello. Is there a type of mandolin which is tuned like the first four strings of a guitar? Or, can a regular mandolin be restrung to accomplish the same thing?...
