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2naSalit

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5. I have learned to

Wed Jul 15, 2015, 01:08 AM

Jul 2015

figure out what key songs are in and can play a little so far but, having started learning it in my late 50s, I am not certain I will ever play well enough to pass an audition!

I do play along with recordings I do my vocal "workouts" to and can actually play along while trying to sing for a verse or two and can pick out base lines and some chords, if I put more effort into it I would probably be better at it. I like the way they sound and know some really hot pickers. I thought that perhaps I would have an easier time with mandolins because I have small hands and triple-jointed-trigger thumbs, I can get most of my fingers to function on the fretboard without my thumbs getting in the way. Barre chords are a little tricky but the small neck is a plus. Think I'll get lessons this winter when there's no work around here and I can focus on it more.

Have fun with your new toys, being able to play them can keep one entertained for some time.

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