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QuestionHow do I get the paper protectors out from under the bridge?Community AnswerLoosen the strings and turn the bridge forward, or remove the strings (if it's a new mandolin, you should replace the strings anyway as the original strings are usually low quality and/or corroded). In either case you will need to reset the bridge to the appropriate location. See mandolin setup procedures for how to set the bridge location.
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QuestionHow do I learn a new song on my mandolin?Community AnswerLook up mandolin tabs online for your favorite songs.
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QuestionHow do you adjust the bridge on a mandolin?Community AnswerTo full adjust the bridge, you need to destring the mandolin itself. The bridge should come off, as it is not attached to the mandolin.
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QuestionWhat gauge strings do I use on a 22-inch-long mandolinetto?AlleycatroxCommunity AnswerVisit a website called The Hub: Musician's Friend, which can help you find specific strings.
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QuestionWhat direction do you turn the pegs to raise pitch? Do you turn them bottom toward you on both sides like a violin?YesgirlCommunity AnswerYes. Think about the mandolin: your playing position is very similar to the guitar, but it's also made to sound like a violin too!
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QuestionDoes it have to be tuned so high?MidLifeISISCommunity AnswerYes, although this is only if you are playing with Mandolin songs or music that requires the standard mandolin tuning. Some musicians tend to tune the mandolin to a cello to emulate a richer, deeper tone, so it ultimately depends on your style.
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QuestionIf I play a G on guitar or ukulele, what note do I play on a Mandolin?MidLifeISISCommunity AnswerAkin to a violin, the Mandolin G string would match the G string on the guitar, despite it being the lowest string for the respective instrument.
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