A Bike and a Mandolin Lesson

[KHorne]

Okay ya'll - I tune in all the time but this is my first post ever! Take it easy on me...

Looking for a trail bicycle. (Good for trails around here) Anyone about to upgrade and have an old bike to get rid of? My old Trek has bit the dust.

Also, Would anyone be interested in giving me a Mandolin Lesson - maybe 1 hour? I am super beginner but excited about learning. $30 ? & I supply a 6 pack? I know a few chords but need correct fundamentals.

Thanks to all of you for reading and for making SoWal the coolest...

K

 

[John R]

n00b, i can believe you waited a year to post. you have info that we need. don't hold back any longer. can't help you on the bike, but i think bud may be able to help with the mando lessons. see you in live oak this weekend?

 

[Smiling JOe]

Anyone who has a SoWal.com sticker on their beer refrigerator needs to post more often.

I cannot help you with the Mandolin lessons, but there are some great websites which instruct on the fundamentals of do's and dont's for each bluegrass instrument. They are definitely worth a read, but should not replace the in-person experience and lessons.

As for the bike. I have one on my porch with your name on it. It has front and rear shocks and is working fairly well. Alluminum frame, but heavy as heck components and accessories. No charge. ;-)

 

[seacrestkristi]

Hey-O, KHo What kind of bike is best for the forest trails down there? Didn't realize how rough the terrain got back in there once until Mr. Bubba and I had to walk/ride 5 miles Fred Flintstone style cuz the pedal broke off our Wally world special. in the middle of a 10 mile trail. in Pt. W forest. Of course it was also getting dark. Missed a turn, got lost. What an adventure. Great work out though!

 

[chrisv]

there are some great websites which instruct on the fundamentals of do's and dont's for each bluegrass instrument. They are definitely worth a read, but should not replace the in-person experience and lessons.

Search the google for tablature for the mandolin, I learned REM's 'Losing my Religion' among other tunes on my mando. Real, live lessons are the way to go if you really want to learn, though.

 

[supermom262]

Anyone who has a SoWal.com sticker on their beer refrigerator needs to post more often.

I cannot help you with the Mandolin lessons, but there are some great websites which instruct on the fundamentals of do's and dont's for each bluegrass instrument. They are definitely worth a read, but should not replace the in-person experience and lessons.

As for the bike. I have one on my porch with your name on it. It has front and rear shocks and is working fairly well. Alluminum frame, but heavy as heck components and accessories. No charge. ;-)

What a nice guy you are!

 

[KHorne]

Ya'll are great! Thanks for all the wonderful info !!

 

[redrocket]

give bud and email. i know he would be interested and he is competely capable. just bump the sixer up to a 12 pack and i'll bet you'll have a deal.

 

[scrltbegonya]

Ya'll are great! Thanks for all the wonderful info !!

it's about freakin' time, you! and see what you get for posting...all of your wishes fulfilled!

 

[florida girl]

Okay ya'll - I tune in all the time but this is my first post ever! Take it easy on me...

Looking for a trail bicycle. (Good for trails around here) Anyone about to upgrade and have an old bike to get rid of? My old Trek has bit the dust.

Also, Would anyone be interested in giving me a Mandolin Lesson - maybe 1 hour? I am super beginner but excited about learning. $30 ? & I supply a 6 pack? I know a few chords but need correct fundamentals.

Thanks to all of you for reading and for making SoWal the coolest...

K

I have an old round bellied mandolin, the strings are the same as the violin, which I play. The difference is they are steel, double, and it's strummed instead of using a bow. The trick is getting the pick to go back and forth between the double strings G,D,A, & E. The music is played in the treble clef, melody, and the fingerings are the same as the violin.