Other than visually placing the bridge in reference to the inner points of the f-holes, does anyone have any advice on easily placing the bridge just so after...
I'm sure that you all have found that how you stand & how you hold the mandolin can have a HUGE effect on tone & loudness.<br>I have the most difficult time...
Hmmmm interesting thoughts. I've found that a strap is a must while playin the mando and I use the Monroe method and sling it around my right shoulder which...
Hello friends, does anyone have any suggestions on any REALLY easy to comprehend instructional videos? If anyone has any begining tips for me I would really...
Hello, I am searching for serious, experienced musicians in the state of Kentucky. If you are within surrounding areas or willing to travel. I am looking for ...
I'm curious...what kind of mandolin do you have. I'm very interest in playing mandolin, but I'm not sure what kind to get. Someone suggested a Johnson M-300....
I, too, use purple Tortex. Love them. The David Grisman pick is HUGE, thich, heavy & yes, rounded as you seem to want. I carved mie into a T shape & love it. ...
Just whatever you do, DON'T get the Tocoma! It sounds like a banjo!!!!!<br><br>If u want a beginning instrument, reemeber they're all made at the same factory...
What about a Michael Kelly Mandolin? They sell some factory irregulars on EBaY.<br>Are they any good........<br>A beginner wants to know.<br>Thanks....
Hello! I'm a beginner mandolin player. Grisman/Bush fan looking for tabs for swing tunes such as One O Clock Jump etc. Any ideas would be appreciated...
Hey all...check out www.mandolincafe.com for tabs, i know they have a few jazz/swing tabs and I think they have links to more tab sites..On another note..im...
ok guys ,I am new here and was wondering what all you guys are picking on out there?<br>for now I am using a for sale flatiron f body performer...them montana...
Got a mandolin for Christmas, so now I guess I need to learn how to play it. I'm starting from scratch, here, but figure if my kids can all learn to play...
I would like to introduce to you a country/bluegras singer/songwriter from NC. Her name is Robin Renee and she has a very beautiful bluegrass voice. I have...
I also just joined, I got a mandolin for christmas too! My girlfriend made me do it. She plays the guitar, and i played the piano (i stress played, cause now i...
Hey! As trite as it may sound, get an old Mel Bay "How to Play the Mandolin". That will get you started on the chords. Begin listening to your favorite ...
Thanks for the pointers. I'll need to find a Mel Bay ;p My friends dad is going to show me how to do some stuff. I know three chords, i simply dont understand...
Greetings fellow mandolinists!<br><br>I read through the messages here and have a few suggestions for learning tunes and practicing. If you're lucky enough to ...
Hi fellow mando enthusiasts,<br><br>I play a combination of newgrass, bluegrass, swing, and rock 24/7 on Frank's Americana. It is a 56kbps / 22kHz stream that ...
I am not sure where white county is, I am south of atlanta by 30 miles and we have several places that we have jam sessions around here,also everetts music...
Gosh. I can't finger a lot of the three finger chords...My fingers just wont do it. The mandolin is so small compared to the guitar. any tips on chord ...
That's the tremolo you're talkin about!! The tremolo is just a series of down-up strokes very fast!<br>So start by doing simple series of down and up strokes,...
