Howdy. I understand the obvious structural differences between an octave Mando and a tenor tuned gdae, but what are the main differences when it comes to sound, playing, etc? Pros and cons of each?
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Octave Mando vs tenor guitar
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Mandobass plus Mandolin Family instruments
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Mandocello word play
M..agnificent, AND, O..stentatious CELLO . Sorry, I just can't help myself. I get bored easily.
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Sweet Hour Of Prayer on mandocello
Just ran across another video Of Tim May and David Harvey doing "Sweet Hour Of Prayer" on harp guitar and mandolin' I'm thinking , I really like this, sounds a little like a 'cello and would make a good piece to work out. Has anyone worked with this song ?
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Chris Acquavella - Mandola
Chris sent me this video today, I built this instrument (European Mandola-tuning-GDAE) for him a little over a year ago. It plays an active part in Duo Acquavella. He says there will be more to come!
Mount Fuji by Alison Stephens
Performance by Chris
Walt
Mount Fuji by Alison Stephens
Performance by Chris
Walt
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What is Ricky playing, or posing with here ?
Looks like it says Cepak on headstock.
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Mike Marshall/ D. Anger-" Borealis" on utube
Just saw a nice version on the tube. Mike is playing( I believe) his mandocello, but as always am open to correction. Again, I am having problems posting the video. I am a dunce. If someone would tell me where it shows how to do this, I would Appreciate a pm.Otherwise Maybe Bernie, or some other person with skills above mine would be kind enough to post it. Does anyone know of a tab for this tune ? One of my favorite video is of Chris T. and Jerry Douglas jamming this tune in the pouring rain @ Grey Fox. People standing in the rain to listen and both guys enjoying themselves.
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1937 Gibson Tenor Banjo conversion to dola/om on ebay
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3 Good GBOM'S--Comparisons
I'm in the market for a used guitar body octave mandolin. I have heard from two different people who have one they might sell. A third that I'm interested in is not yet represented. The two I've heard about from owners are an Austin Clark and a Fletcher Brock. I would like to learn about their differences in tonal response. Granted both are probably outstanding instruments and I couldn't go wrong with either of them. But I'm just curious. Incidentally the third one I would be interested in learning more about would be from maker Bill Bussman an Old Wave. Any observations would be welcome. Thanks
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Go forth and multipy
Man do cello.
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Trying to find a suitable role for the mandola
I love the sound of a mandola (tenor mandola, for those so inclined). Being a fifth-interval deeper than the mandolin offers a nice baritone voice. And since adding one to my stable, I've been exploring what I can do with it. I am really enjoying it.
My wife and I both play mandolin, and typically switch back and forth between lead/rhythm, or play melody/harmony duets. Mostly what we play is fiddle tunes, some bluegrass, Old-Time, Celtic-style tunes, etc. We're not much into classical/baroque music or the like.
But I'm finding it a bit difficult to make the mandola "fit in". For starters, I can't seem to find any good sources of written music tailored specifically to the mandola that isn't classical music. I do realize, of course, that anything written for a viola, tenor banjo, or tenor guitar will work, but those seem difficult to find. Or they just don't work well on a mandola. And when I do find them, they are usually just the same tunes we normally play, transposed to a different key so that they work with CGDA tuning. And to be honest, that's mainly what we've been doing with the mandola so far. Just playing our usual stuff in a different key so that a mandolin-mandola pairing can both have a comfortable range. But it seems rather limiting.
What I'd really like to find is a source (or ideas) for music that's written specifically for a mandolin-mandola duet, that isn't classical music. These being the equivalent of a violin-viola pair, I would think that there would be a vast amount of music out there (though I fear it may all be classical). Is there a site you'd recommend that is mandola-specific?
I've looked for inspiration on the web, searching YouTube, etc., but it seems that what most people do is just take mandolin tunes and play them on the mandola (in a key that's one fifth interval lower than the original). So it seems I'm not alone in this.
My main issue seems to be finding a key that lets both the mandolin and mandola work together without someone running out of strings to play. The key that seems to work best is G. But with the usual tunes we play, it ends up with the mandola never even being able to use that C-string, and basically just mimicking a mandolin by staying on the G, D, and A strings. Depends on the tune, of course. I think I'll have to find melody lines that fit the mandola's range first and foremost, then work up harmony on the mandolin.
On top of that, I have only found a handful of people who seem to use the mandola for bluegrass or even Old-Time music. Are there any artists I could look to for inspiration on getting the full potential from a mandola? Kind of like the way Sierra Hull has done with the octave mandolin in bluegrass? Or the way Mike Marshall has incorporated the mandocello?
My wife and I both play mandolin, and typically switch back and forth between lead/rhythm, or play melody/harmony duets. Mostly what we play is fiddle tunes, some bluegrass, Old-Time, Celtic-style tunes, etc. We're not much into classical/baroque music or the like.
But I'm finding it a bit difficult to make the mandola "fit in". For starters, I can't seem to find any good sources of written music tailored specifically to the mandola that isn't classical music. I do realize, of course, that anything written for a viola, tenor banjo, or tenor guitar will work, but those seem difficult to find. Or they just don't work well on a mandola. And when I do find them, they are usually just the same tunes we normally play, transposed to a different key so that they work with CGDA tuning. And to be honest, that's mainly what we've been doing with the mandola so far. Just playing our usual stuff in a different key so that a mandolin-mandola pairing can both have a comfortable range. But it seems rather limiting.
What I'd really like to find is a source (or ideas) for music that's written specifically for a mandolin-mandola duet, that isn't classical music. These being the equivalent of a violin-viola pair, I would think that there would be a vast amount of music out there (though I fear it may all be classical). Is there a site you'd recommend that is mandola-specific?
I've looked for inspiration on the web, searching YouTube, etc., but it seems that what most people do is just take mandolin tunes and play them on the mandola (in a key that's one fifth interval lower than the original). So it seems I'm not alone in this.
My main issue seems to be finding a key that lets both the mandolin and mandola work together without someone running out of strings to play. The key that seems to work best is G. But with the usual tunes we play, it ends up with the mandola never even being able to use that C-string, and basically just mimicking a mandolin by staying on the G, D, and A strings. Depends on the tune, of course. I think I'll have to find melody lines that fit the mandola's range first and foremost, then work up harmony on the mandolin.
On top of that, I have only found a handful of people who seem to use the mandola for bluegrass or even Old-Time music. Are there any artists I could look to for inspiration on getting the full potential from a mandola? Kind of like the way Sierra Hull has done with the octave mandolin in bluegrass? Or the way Mike Marshall has incorporated the mandocello?
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Strings for Cigar Box Mandola
Hi all,
Just had a CB Mandola made by a local builder. It has four strings and a 17" scale. I asked for 12,24,34,48 strings. But they seem all little too much for the CBM and maybe my fingers. Anyone have ideas on better string gauges?
Thanks for any help.
Ed
Just had a CB Mandola made by a local builder. It has four strings and a 17" scale. I asked for 12,24,34,48 strings. But they seem all little too much for the CBM and maybe my fingers. Anyone have ideas on better string gauges?
Thanks for any help.
Ed
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Asturian Tunes played on mandolin, bouzouki and Asturian Pipes
Living in Spain I decided to search out on Youtube for some good bouzouki and mandolin music and came across this trio who play some great Asturian tunes.
This was recorded recently in April 2014. I think that the bouzouki is a Carvalho bouzouki, a fairly basic model. Mandolin I am not quite sure. I will leave that up to you to find out.
I also found a great group called Llan Cubel who played for many years in Asturias up until 2011. Here is one of their great tracks. Good intro and backing with bouzouki and guitar.
I have three of their CDs. I intend to get the rest of them.
Let me know what you think.
This was recorded recently in April 2014. I think that the bouzouki is a Carvalho bouzouki, a fairly basic model. Mandolin I am not quite sure. I will leave that up to you to find out.
I also found a great group called Llan Cubel who played for many years in Asturias up until 2011. Here is one of their great tracks. Good intro and backing with bouzouki and guitar.
I have three of their CDs. I intend to get the rest of them.
Let me know what you think.
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Views on Apc bouzouki
Hi all. Thinking of buying the apc b310. You can find a vid of the 308 on folkreps. Com. Assuming the 310is a better built one. Any views?
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Recording king roh 05 to bouzouki
Thinking about buying one of these to convert to a bouzouki. Any thoughts on the possibility of it?
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David Lindley, fingerstyle OM
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Intro tab for my hearts tonight in ireland
Hi guys can anybody help me with the intro to andy irvines song my hearts tonight in Ireland
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CMSA Workshop on Bach Cello Suites
I will be giving a workshop at the upcoming CMSA convention in Portland, Oregon entitled "Bach on the Liuto (and Mandocello and Alto Mandola): The Cello Suites". For anyone who is interested in this material but who is unable to attend the convention, I attach the slides for the workshop.![Click image for larger version.
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In the club!
My new Buchanan Octave arrived today, Tom says "This instrument has a spruce front and figured sycamore back and sides. The fingerboard, bridge, headplate and bindings are Honduras rosewood. "
I really like the look and the sound and, while it lasts, the heady aroma of a new instrument.
All I need to do now is learn to play it :mandosmiley:
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I really like the look and the sound and, while it lasts, the heady aroma of a new instrument.
All I need to do now is learn to play it :mandosmiley:
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Guitar to Mandocello / Zouk conversion question
I have seen several folks on this and other forums who have converted guitars to 4 course instruments.
Question is: What string spacing are you using at the nut and bridge given the 1 11/16 to
1 3/4 nut width found on the average guitar?
I suppose you can fade the outer strings in a bit from the norm at the fret board edge, widen the individual pair spacing minimally, and open the spacing a bit between pairs for some symmetry, but how are you finding them for playability?
I have a small bodied sitka/mahog that doesn't get a lot of use . import but not a bad little guitar that I am considering converting. Have to remove and make a new pin bridge and nut of course ..
5 course might be more straight forward but not sure I have the headstock room for that and a steeper learning curve to play.
Advice and "numbers / measurements" appreciated.
Mike
Question is: What string spacing are you using at the nut and bridge given the 1 11/16 to
1 3/4 nut width found on the average guitar?
I suppose you can fade the outer strings in a bit from the norm at the fret board edge, widen the individual pair spacing minimally, and open the spacing a bit between pairs for some symmetry, but how are you finding them for playability?
I have a small bodied sitka/mahog that doesn't get a lot of use . import but not a bad little guitar that I am considering converting. Have to remove and make a new pin bridge and nut of course ..
5 course might be more straight forward but not sure I have the headstock room for that and a steeper learning curve to play.
Advice and "numbers / measurements" appreciated.
Mike
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