Nopstavon’s ninety comments
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Re: Are sets unique to ITM
It is an interesting question. more…
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Re: Need some help: ID-ing tunes
The second one is from Traveling Show where it is named "Comb Your Hair And Curl It" but the first tune is not off the same album. more…
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Re: Tremolo
I play Mandolin, so it is slightly different, but not much. more…
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Re: How much of a handicap is it if you dont know the names of tunes?
It Is not much of a handicap in my opinion, but when you sit down to play a few tunes with someone that doesn't know the names it generally goes something like this. more…
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Re: If you’re looking for great fiiddle music ….check this out
Floss more…
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Re: If you’re looking for great fiiddle music ….check this out
Very nice fiddling, beautiful sound, good harmonies, terrific technique. more…
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Re: Mandolin on Reels
Speed is definitely the most difficult thing about playing mandolin, however I see this a a good thing because it forces you to play at a speed within your abilities. Many times I have ended up playing with fiddlers that like to play much faster than they... more…
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Re: Bouzouki Melody, Traditional?
Who cares if it is traditional as long as it is damn good. more…
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Re: Suggestions for content of new instructional DVD
My suggestion would be to dedicate a lot of time to picking and pick directions. In my experience these are the hardest things to get right, and it is very easy to form bad habits that are hard to break. more…
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Re: Beginner Mandolin
A style mandolins are generally better quality for less money than F style, because the carving is less complicated. I also like the sound better, but that is obviously a personal preference. more…