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Classifieds catch: 2005 McClanahan Descending Dove
We were in the midst of correspondence with the seller of this Mandolin Cafe Classified in an attempt to help promote the sale (no
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02.06.12

Chris Thile in London Interview
Kudos to Mandolin Cafe staff writer Dan Beimborn on an excellent, insightful interview with living legend, Chris Thile. Dan had some prime moments to speak
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02.04.12

Digital text format to dominate the future
We've personally found the iPad to be extremely useful for performance and practicing. The iReal b for practicing with jazz "Standards" accompaniments, the unreal Book
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August 24, 2009 | We will, we will... rock you.

Have you ever wondered what drives a crowd to the dance floor at a wedding reception? Some songs seem to have that magic, be it memorable lyrics or a familiar melody, but most often it's a primal rhythmic groove. We talk about this phenomenon in our latest "Tips and Tricks" entry entitled "Complements of You," how the interaction of players through simple rhythms can create a supernatural driving force to music and an aesthetic experience, effective even for the non-musician audience. We explore how you can create this in an ensemble context.

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Posted by Ted at August 24, 2009 5:40 AM


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