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Great Mandolin WebsitesWhere to go on the internet when you're looking for tips and tricks on playing the mandolin.
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Guide to Recording MandolinGuide to properly recording mandolin.
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Things to Do in Pittsburgh: Pittsburgh Mandolin OrchestraThe Pittsburgh Mandolin Orchestra may be the largest mandolin orchestra in the United States. Though an odd concept, it is an ensemble form from the early 1900s. -
Tips for Optimizing a Mandolin Slicer in the KitchenWhen used properly, a mandolin can save you time and energy in the kitchen. Be sure to follow some basic instructions to achieve optimal results with this piece of kitchen equipment. -
San Francisco Mandolin Orchestra Concert in Mission DoloresThe San Francisco Mandolin Orchestra will hold a concert on November 13th, 2010. -
What Causes Tuning Problems on a Mandolin?Here's a look at a few of the common reasons why a mandolin won't stay in tune.
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Casey James Defies Prediction of So-Called American Idol Experts (Who Don't Know a Mandolin from a Ukelele) AgainAfter 3 straight weeks of predictions that he was going home, Casey James is still in the game. These so-called experts may get it right yet, but how come they don't even know what a mandolin is?
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Tuning Your Mandolin Made EasyTuning your mandolin may be difficult for the beginner. This article simplifies the process, when changing the strings and choosing a tuning method. This article also gives tips and tricks for traveling with your instrument
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Mandolin Brothers: Not Just a Store, a Resource for Care & Repair of All Stringed InstrumentsMandolin Brothers is not just a "guitar store," but a place to have your stringed instruments adjusted and maintained. Mandolin Bros. Staff play stringed instruments as well and serve common people with the same care they do celebrities. -
Guide to Tremolo Picking MandolinA guide to tremolo picking a mandolin.
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4 Tips for Tuning a MandolinHere's a few tips for tuning a mandolin.
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How to Record a MandolinHere are some tips for miking, recording, and mixing a mandolin, regardless of the use of the instrument in the song in question.
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The Kentucky Mandolin: A Great Instrument for BeginnersThere are dozens of entry-level mandolins, and only a few have even fairly good tone. Though it's no match for a high-end Gibson or Weber instrument, the Kentucky 250S is a great way to get started on the mandolin.
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Rogue Mandolin Instrument ReviewRogue makes good student-level instruments for very low prices, and the $50 Rogue mandolin is a fine example. It's not a perfect mandolin, but it is the best instrument you can find at under $100.
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The Five Best Mandolin Albums of All TimeIn recent years, the mandolin has been picking up an impressive fanbase. With mandolin taking it's place among more music styles and settings, these 5 albums will help fans and the uninitiated alike broaden their horizons. -
Mandolin Practice Tips: How to Build Your SpeedHere's a few tips for building up amazing speed in your mandolin practice.
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Review of Epiphone MM-30 MandolinHere's my hands on review of the Epiphone MM-30 mandolin.
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4 Tips for Practicing the MandolinHere's a few tips for practicing the mandolin.
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The Quest for the Sacred MandolinThe food detective goes in search of a holy relic. He comes away with mystery and a perfect french fry recipe. -
How to Restring a MandolinHere's a look at a few tips for restringing modern mandolins.
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Neapolitan or "Bowlback" Mandolin ShoppingThey probably won't top many Christmas lists next year, but many mandolinists will eventually give in and buy one of the Neapolitan mandolins. They're easy to find if you know what to look for, provide great tone for the price, and are often heirloom quality instruments.
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RICKY SCAGGS and KENTUCKY THUNDERHad First Mandolin At Age Five
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Indie Coffee Shops on the Colorado Front RangeA review of Mandolin Cafe, Jamoka Joe's, Margie's Java Joint and The Human Bean; my favorite indie cafes in Northern Colorado.
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Mandocello BasicsThis is a beginner's guide to the Mandocello. Most information applies to the entire mandolin family, but the large, deep, beautiful mandocello is the focus here.
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Shout Out for Tommy ShawTommy Shaw of Styx has recently released a bluegrass album titled The Great Divide. I have had the opportunity to review the tracks, and this album offers a lot for the bluegrass fan. The guitar, mandolin, and fiddle make an awesome combination!
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Picking an Instrument for the Adult LearnerWhat are the important factors when choosing an instrument to play? Saxophone or clarinet? Mandolin or Banjo? How do you know what is right for you. This article helps narrow the field. -
Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver - More Behind the Picture Than the WallInspired by the high lonesome sound of Bill Monroe, Doyle Lawson, the famous Bluegrass Singer, Producer, mandolin player, and leader of the band Quicksilver, is one of the most popular performers of contemporary Gospel music.
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Play the Instrument of Your Soul's Yearning: Who Cares What it Sounds Like?A mandolin plays a distinctive sound as does the harmonica; yet, neither competes nor compares the sound with the other. -
'Vic Serenading' the Music of Victor RoggioAn amazing recording. The music of Victor Roggio captures the mood of an evening in Italy. The mandolin, two guitars, mandola, mandocello and mandobass. All seven instruments played by one talented man. -
Play the Instrument of Your Soul's Yearning: Who Cares What it Sounds Like?A mandolin plays a distinctive sound as does the harmonica; yet, neither competes nor compares the sound with the other. -
Fazoli's: It's Not Italian Fast FoodWhen most people think about really good Italian food, they tend to picture a fancy restaurant featuring mood enhancing lighting and a subdued decor, with typical mandolin music in the background. -
Counting Crows Release New AmsterdamA great blend of their music that has been playing for over a decade
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Megan Mullally - After Will & Grace and onto Her Own HowTo the many millions of fans of the show she co-stars in, she's the man eatin', pill poppin', vodka drinkin' Karen Walker, but to her fans online she is also the Divine Miss M (alongside Bette Midler, we assume).
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Intersections: Hornsby Box Set Highilghts the Diverse 20-Year Career of Bruce HornsbyThe new box set, Intersections features some great live performances and rare songs by Bruce Hornsby that show his diverse influences and styles and truly represent his first 20 years of recording music.
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Now is the Time to Check Out Olga's New Release: An Entertaining Slice of Country Blues, Packed with Style and FlairThe band's performance is solid throughout, tackling every style effectively and with ease, while Olga's strong, passionate vocals weave it all together.
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Magenta-Home (Special Edition 2 Disc)It's a bit tough to single out favorites when you enjoy an entire set so completely... -
The Life and Times of Marty StuartMarty Stuart has strived to make his presence known in the world of country music. Throughout his life, he's held onto his roots and his love of music and it served him well. Read his interesting story today!
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The Beautiful Penelope CruzPenelope Cruz was born Penelope Cruz Sanchez on April 28th, 1974, in Madrid, Spain.
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How to Safely Use a Kitchen MandolineThe kitchen mandoline is a very sharp slicing utensil. Usually made of plastic or stainless steel, it can produce sliced vegetables so thin, a person can see through them. Listed here are tips on how to safely use such a utensil. -
Country Music Group Rascal Flatts Gives Other Genres a Run for Their Money.Recently Country music stars Rascal Flatts have been giving the pop music world the "shove" as their new album climbs up the Billboard charts.
