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11-26-2021, 02:24 PM
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I don't think our intention was to tell you how to use the mandolin, only that in a bluegrass context, it becomes a snare, so of course it's a great rhythm instrument. Even in a bluegrassy duo or trio, a mandolin has a bigger role. And I assure you, in a cooking bluegrass band, you won't ever be bored playing a backbeat chop while you sing harmony and wonder how you're going to pull off your next solo break.
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11-27-2021, 02:09 PM
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A cautionary note for those contemplating taking up mandolin. Do it for sure, but there is a lot of different skills to be learned. Although knowing how to flatpick is a big leg up, you'll have to shorten your stroke so you aren't hitting adjacent strings. Then you approach the finger board at much more of an angle and with the tips of your fingers. You need to enlarge your callouses. Then you need to not only play behind the fret, you need to play right behind it for the best tone. Precision is the key. Yes, you can learn three chords and have a lot of fun right away, and the tuning makes sense, but it takes great precision to play well. The sooner you quit equating it with guitar, the better off you'll be.
And bring money.....lots of it.
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