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Rhythm Mandolin Workshop with Orrin Star

Rhythm Mandolin Workshop with Orrin Star

WHEN: Saturday May 7, 12 noon-2:15 pm

WHERE: HMT's lessons studio: 7010 Westmoreland Avenue Takoma Park, MD

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FEE: $50.00

Rhythm is a vital yet often overlooked aspect of mandolin playing. This workshop will take you on a rhythm tour -- from bluegrass "chopping" to accompanying a fiddler or singer with open chords; playing a reggae tune to doing a country shuffle. Cool new strums and chord forms will be yours.

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  • Limited to 10 participants
  • Includes a tab handout
  • Open to players of all levels
  • Non-video recording devices welcome

Orrin Star is an award-winning guitar, banjo and mandolin player who is also recognized as a top bluegrass instructor. The 1976 National Flatpicking Champion, he is the author of Hot Licks for Bluegrass Guitar and a columnist for Flatpicking Guitar magazine.

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