Mandolin For Dummies

Mandolin For Dummies

Author: Don Julin

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2012-08-03

Total Pages: 408

ISBN-13: 1119943973

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The fun and easy way to learn to play the mandolin The newest addition to the highly successful Dummies instrument-instruction line, Mandolin For Dummies gives you easy-to-follow, step-by-step instruction on learning to play the mandolin. Following the time-tested Dummies format, Mandolin For Dummies provides a level of content and instruction greater than anything currently available. Mandolin For Dummies breaks down the fundamentals of this instrument and provides the resources you need to practice and improve your ability over time. Packed with individualized instruction on key mandolin-friendly musical styles, including Irish and Celtic, "old time" American music, blues, bluegrass, swing, and jazz Files available via download provide audio tracks from the book and exercises so you can play along and build your skills -- almost 2 hours of music! Clear and useful photos and diagrams ensure you fret, strum, and pick with precision Includes a mandolin buying guide to help ensure you make the right purchases Tips on restringing mandolins and other DIY care and maintenance topics If you're an aspiring mandolin player, don't fret! Mandolin For Dummies has you covered.


Getting Into Jazz Mandolin

Getting Into Jazz Mandolin

Author: Ted Eschliman

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2015-10-07

Total Pages: 121

ISBN-13: 1610652452

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No longer confined to basic folk genres, any mandolinist aspiring to a broader comprehension of music, including swing, blues, pop, choro, broadway, and even classical can expand his/her playing and through a working knowledge of jazz fundamentals. This breakthrough approach in mandolin pedagogy takes four uncomplicated fretboard patterns (FFcP) and drills a physical familiarity into the player's fingers, softening the fear of upper frets and prepares for the harmonic alterations necessary for effective and intuitive playing of more complex contemporary music.A brief introduction into modes, the player is eased into jamming with audio accompaniment (CD), and eventually an initiation into the most fundamental jazz chord progression of all, the 'ii V7 I' pattern. from the horizontal (melody) to the vertical (chords) and back, the results are a both instinctive and physical grasp of tonal centers and the improvisational fodder of effective performing. an emphasis on pinky strength, finger control and sustain, the book's exercises also develop the player's concepts of tone and melody. Further supportive resources including MP3 audio tracks are also available on the internet. http://www.jazzmando.com/webtracks.shtml


Mandolin Blues Book

Mandolin Blues Book

Author: Brent Robitaille

Publisher: Kalymi Music

Published: 2021-05-10

Total Pages: 157

ISBN-13: 1990144071

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Take your blues mandolin playing to the next level with the Mandolin Blues Book. A collection of 101 blues riffs and solos ideal for all mandolinists looking to get a good grasp of jamming the blues. The book covers all the essential tools needed to play blues mandolin. Start by learning the 40 stylistic riffs and 25 one and two bar blues riffs in multiple keys, then move on to the longer 12 bar blues rhythm riffs and extended solos. Most of the longer rhythm riffs and solos follow the standard 12 bar blues form, so they are readily applicable to the many mandolin playing styles, including country, rock, jazz, and bluegrass, to name a few. To further deepen your mandolin skills, study the major, minor and blues scales and arpeggios as well as the library of mandolin chords and blues chord progressions in all 12 keys. No book covers everything, but with some practice, you will be ready to take your mandolin, jam the blues with confidence, and show off your new skills. Audio and Video online: https://brentrobitaille.com/product/mandolin-blues-book/


Mandolin Chord Book

Mandolin Chord Book

Author: James Major

Publisher: Wise Publications

Published: 1997-11-03

Total Pages: 41

ISBN-13: 1783231130

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This useful chord book, developed for mandolin players, features clear, readable chord diagrams to help you explore and master your instrument. Chords are helpfully grouped by key, to allow for easy songwriting prompts, offering a variety of options and variants to whatever you create! Perfect for beginners or more advanced players alike, this is the perfect reference guide to accompany your mandolin.


Banjo Chords

Banjo Chords

Author: Mel Bay

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2010-10-07

Total Pages: 33

ISBN-13: 1609747267

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This handy book shows all of the basic banjo chords in photo and diagram form. the front of the book contains a section of bluegrass G-tuning chords, and the remainder contains C-tuning.


Mandolin For Dummies

Mandolin For Dummies

Author: Don Julin

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2020-10-27

Total Pages: 423

ISBN-13: 1119736641

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Learn how fretting and picking can entertain friends! The mandolin is making a big comeback among music enthusiasts. A longtime staple of bluegrass, folk, jazz, and country music, this fast-pickin' favorite featured heavily in traditional music from around the world is now seeing a resurgence in global pop. In Mandolin For Dummies, accomplished composer, performer, and mandolin guru Don Julin breaks down the history and fundamentals of this versatile instrument, showing how you too can fret, pick, and strum with the best in the business. Packed with photos and diagrams to help you perfect your hand positioning, you'll make your way through a plethora of mandolin-friendly musical styles and learn how to take good care of your instrument—paying it back for all the pleasure it brings to you and your friends. Buy the right mandolin for you Pick up key musical styles Play along with downloadable exercises Restring your instrument Whether this is your first instrument or you're adding to your repertoire, this little number has everything you need to get the most out of your mandolin!


Chords for Mandolin, Irish Banjo, Bouzouki, Tenor Mandola, Mandocello

Chords for Mandolin, Irish Banjo, Bouzouki, Tenor Mandola, Mandocello

Author: John Loesberg

Publisher: Music Sales Amer

Published: 2005-06

Total Pages: 20

ISBN-13: 9780946005475

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(Music Sales America). This is the perfect reference for chords for mandolin, banjo and bouzouki. The book contains easy chords in all keys, with sections on tunings, capos and chord relations. John Loesberg has created another intelligible and intuitive didactic book which will be invaluable for all players of Irish traditional music.


Irish Pub Favorites Mandolin Tablature Songbook

Irish Pub Favorites Mandolin Tablature Songbook

Author: Ben "gitty" Baker

Publisher:

Published: 2020-03-22

Total Pages: 272

ISBN-13:

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This is a collection of some of the best traditional pub songs from Ireland, Scotland and beyond - the drinking songs and rebel songs, sea shanties and folk ballad favorites that you'd expect to hear in a good Irish Pub on St. Patrick's Day.Each song arrangement includes 3-string tablature, chord names and forms, lyrics and additional verses. A short snippet of their background and history is also provided, as well as multiple arrangements in different keys and styles, to accommodate varying skill levels and vocal ranges.Includes these GREAT OLD SONGS & More: - All For Me Grog- Auld Lang Syne- Beer, Beer, Beer- Black Velvet Band- The Boys From the County Armagh- Brennan On the Moor- Carrickfergus- Courtin' In the Kitchen- Danny Boy- Finnegan's Wake- The Holy Ground- I'll Tell Me Ma- The Irish Rover- Isn't It Grand Boys- Jug of Punch- The Juice Of the Barley- Molly Malone- The Mermaid- The Moonshiner- Nancy Whiskey- The Night That Paddy Murphy Died- The Old Dun Cow- The Parting Glass- The Rare Old Mountain Dew- The Rattlin' Bog- Reilly's Daughter- The Rising of the Moon- The Rocky Road To Dublin- Seven Drunken Nights- South Australia- Star Of the County Down- Whiskey In the Jar- Wild Mountain Thyme- Wild Colonial Boy- The Wild Rover Also includes supplemental instructional sections on how to read tablature, play chords and more!


Mandolin Dead Man's Tuning Vol. 1

Mandolin Dead Man's Tuning Vol. 1

Author: Willy Minnix

Publisher: Water Moccasin Press

Published: 2015-02-07

Total Pages: 76

ISBN-13: 1470006960

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Volume 1: Basics Learn how to play the mandolin. How to play mandolin in open D tuning, also called Dead Man's Tuning or DDAD tuning. This is the first book in a series that teaches how to play mandolin in alternate tunings. It is perfect for beginners or advanced players who want to learn a different style of playing. Topics covered are picking patterns, chords and basic theory, finger style and string technique. Original artwork and diagrams are well done and make the topics easy to understand. Also included are photographs of hand made mandolin's by renowned mandolin builder Larry Hopkins. The included tablature contains both the standard sheet music as well as tablature in DDAD tuning and ADAD tuning for several of the songs. Many of the songs are duets designed for teachers and students, original songs, folk tunes, Irish melodies and traditional blues, jazz and bluegrass tunes arranged for both Dead Man's Tuning and ADAD tuning. Several of the songs are recorded on Mr. Minnix's CD "Mandolin Studies," which is also available.


Mandolin Primer Book for Beginners Deluxe Edition with DVD and 2 Jam CDs

Mandolin Primer Book for Beginners Deluxe Edition with DVD and 2 Jam CDs

Author: Bert Casey

Publisher:

Published: 2015-05-01

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9781940301211

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The Mandolin Primer Book For Beginners Deluxe Edition with DVD & 2 Jam CDs by Bert Casey is designed for the beginning mandolin student who desires an easy to follow, step by step instruction method for getting started on the mandolin. Starting with the basics, the student will learn the parts of the mandolin, left & right hand technique and playing scales. Later you will learn how to play 12 popular bluegrass songs using techniques such as hammer-ons, slides, pull-offs, and double stops. The course also includes a section on how to play rhythm on the mandolin (the famous mandolin "chop"). All exercises and songs and demonstrated at three speeds on the DVD. In addition, this course includes 2 Jam CDs where each of the songs is played along with a bluegrass band at 5 different speeds.