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Why Do My Mandolin Strings Keep Breaking?

Every mandolin player will have to battle broken strings from time to time. There are several reasons a string may break, but when everything is done correctly, this is an…

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Capo on a mandolin

Do Mandolins Use Capos?

The mandolin is a popular instrument in some music genres but you may not have seen or heard a lot of it in mainstream, radio music. If you are a…

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Mandolin truss rod

Do Mandolins Have Truss Rods?

Most stringed instruments with fretted necks utilize a truss rod to help protect the neck from warping and bending. Truss rods are an important component in these instruments in order…

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Playing the mandolin

Can You Play A Mandolin With A Bow?

There are so many musical instruments out there these days; it can get confusing at times. It is often hard to keep track of which one is which and how…

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Big fingers on a mandolin fretboard

Playing The Mandolin With Big Or Fat Fingers

Do you want to learn how to play the mandolin but worry that your fingers are too big for you to be successful? Well, let’s start by getting rid of…

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Close up of double strings on a mandolin

Why Do Mandolins Have Double Strings?

One might think that mandolins have double strings to provide additional notes. Others believe it is to make techniques like tremolo picking easier. But the real reason is rooted in…

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Hi, I'm Dan and I have been playing acoustic instruments for over 35 years and it's one of my favorite hobbies. I enjoy playing the acoustic guitar and ukulele on a regular basis. This website is all about helping you get the most out of your acoustic instruments, making you a better musician.

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