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07-13-2012, 01:49 PM
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Flop Eared Mule
I received a mandolin for an early birthday present last friday and have been wrestling with it since trying to learn how to play. Lots to go still but I have been anxious to lay something down with it. So here goes..... my version of this old time tune. I hope you enjoy it.
 http://soundcloud.com/shortymack/flop-eared-mule 
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#2
07-13-2012, 02:28 PM
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Shorty:
I love the song, your mandolin playing sounded wonderful to this very nice tune. How long have you playing mandolin? I am wrestling right now in buying one. Just thinking it would be great to learn and play along with my Guitar. Sincerely Andy
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07-14-2012, 01:05 AM
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Hi Andy, thank you. I have been playing mandolin for just one week now. I wish I had gotten one sooner as they are a blast to play although youve got to re-train yourself from habits acquired from playing guitar that do not work with the mandolin. Great instrument and I recommend trying one if you have the desire to.
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07-14-2012, 06:14 AM
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Cool! Nice pickin' Shorty! I love the sound of a mandolin and guitar together, so one day I'd like to give it a try it too. Thanks for sharing that.
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07-14-2012, 10:48 AM
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Super Shorty! I loved that track. I just love what a mando can bring to a song. They have the ability to create a mood, be it old time tune, high lonesome or anything else. So that's just a week!!?? Yowser that was good!!
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07-15-2012, 10:00 AM
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Hi Bob, thanks! Yes there is something very cool about how an acoustic guitar and mandolin accompany one another. Match made in heaven.
Hi Roy, I totally agree, the mood that is conveyed is very nostalgic, love it! Yep, one week into my mandolin career.  Thanks for listening and for the comments.
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#7
07-17-2012, 06:40 AM
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One of my favorite fiddle tunes to play.
Nice job Shorty!
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#8
07-18-2012, 05:37 PM
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Hey thanks alot Toby, glad you took the time to listen and comment!
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#9
07-18-2012, 09:02 PM
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That's a right nice fiddle tune you got there! You have some nice tone coming from that mandolin of yours, what did you use to record with if I may ask?
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07-19-2012, 11:46 PM
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Aw shucks, thanks Will!!
Nothing fancy recording wise, straight into the computer with a 24 bit MXL mic through Adobe Audition. Couple of turns here, pans there, and wella! Thanks for listening
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