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Brad Maloney - Posted - 10/28/2012: 19:31:03
I posted this on another thread but here's a cut and paste for those who might not have seen it.
I do a monthly Irish tune of the month on the Fiddle hangout, I can start it here on the mando hangout as long as there's some interest in it and you don't hang me out to dry for playing a 'tater bug.
It's NOT a contest though, just a chance for people to learn a tune and share it if they like. No pressure.
To select a tune, I generate a random number between 1 and 100 from random.org, that number is cross referenced with the top 100 most added tunes from thesession.org. This month I tried something different and just asked what people wanted to work on.
The focus is on traditional Irish dance tunes; jigs, reels, hornpipes not songs, waltzes and harp music (O'Carolan, Bunting etc).
I'd like to see at least 10 people vote yes to this, while I'm a strong believer in sharing the knowledge it's a bit of work.
Thoughts and suggestions? Should I pick a different tune than the FHO? Or use the same one. Any input on selecting a tune?
Thanks
Edited by - Brad Maloney on 10/28/2012 19:31:55
Jim Yates - Posted - 10/29/2012: 10:41:57
Great idea - I'm not sure if I voted correctly, but mine is a yes vote. Since I don't visit the FHO, I don't care if you use the same tunes. Thanks Brad.
mandopluker - Posted - 10/29/2012: 11:29:01
Hi Brad,
I have looked around for something like Fiddle Tune of the Month on the mandolin, not specifically Irish (tune). I do admit I get lost / let Irish (or similar) tunes run together. I would like to give it a try and see if I can make some sense out of it. I have never participated in a "tune of the month" so I am not real sure what to fully expect either way.
Edited by - mandopluker on 10/29/2012 11:35:22
weaklandjr - Posted - 10/29/2012: 13:49:21
Brad,
I accidentally hit no instead of yes. Please do not count that one no vote and instead aplly it to yes.
Thanks
Buttonwood Bob - Posted - 10/30/2012: 06:00:00
Here is another "YES." I would say, "Resounding yes" but that sounds like a pun.
magnuscanis - Posted - 10/31/2012: 03:29:25
This sounds like it could be fun.
Brad Maloney - Posted - 10/31/2012: 12:10:31
Looks like the ayes have it. I'll try to put the video together tomorrow
Brad Maloney - Posted - 10/31/2012: 16:48:52
PS No Banjos!
PPS Jus' Kiddin'
Wilbur - Posted - 11/14/2012: 15:19:47
Tomorrow is yesterday...yesterday is gone.
Brad Maloney - Posted - 11/30/2012: 09:47:26
So... Here's the top-ten most-added tunes from thesession.org, these tunes are widely known and played. Pick your favorite or one you'd like to woodshed on! 
Polls close on Sunday December 2!
Edited by - Brad Maloney on 11/30/2012 09:51:32
Brad Maloney - Posted - 11/30/2012: 11:11:21
THE ABOVE VOTING BALLOT IS NOT WORKING
TO VOTE PLEASE GO TO
THANKS!!
Ray54 - Posted - 06/11/2013: 04:56:59
Sure
fitzy - Posted - 12/07/2013: 13:37:45
Hi ya that's great idea. I posted a thread on a tune I learnt on the banjo and it's a cracking tune in the mandolin.its called.. Pressed for time.there us a band called flook in YouTube playing it! They play it very fast but I just get goose bumps with it.
