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[dough_re_mi]

Hi all; I am glad to see this forum. I play mandolin, which allows 4 voices for chords as well as single lines.

I like playing a very portable instrument, with enough complexity to be interesting while still affecting me emotionally. I really like scales and fundamentals like ear training; I feel they are very deep and connect to the root of music.

 

[saxismyaxe]

Hi Dough-re-mi, nice to have you here. I know my way around nearly all of the woodwinds and brasses, however I never really could relate to playing the strings worth anything (although I do own a number of examples in my collection).

 

[Bobby G]

Hi John. Welcome to the forum. Mostly sax-players in here, but a few string-pluckers too. Jazz mandolin, that sounds interesting!

Cheers, Bob

 

[Pete Thomas]

Hi and welcome to the Breakfast Room.

 

[tengu01]

Hey there John,

Attempted to forge a lasting relationship with stringed instruments. Couldn't get my fingers to cooperate so I stayed woodwind.

Fortunately for anyone within earshot, this also means that I am unable to sing while playing 😉

Welcome to the forum