The Mandolin Picker's Guide to Bluegrass Improvisation
The Mandolin Picker's Guide to Bluegrass Improvisation

Author: Jesper Rubner-Petersen

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2011-02-25

Total Pages: 201

ISBN-13: 1610654137

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A new book on improvisation is now available for bluegrass mandolin players. Based on the concept of learning by playing, this 200 page book covers a wide range of improvisation tools and how to implement them in your playing. A large number of examples are presented in both tablature and standard notation, so that a theoretical background is not required. the small amount of theory needed is simply presented and easily learned step by step.A series of exercises designed to help the player develop improvisational skills are included in the book. As an instruction tool, the book can easily be combined with the instructor's individual philosophy or by a student wishing to study alone. the subject matter is varied in difficulty and can be used by both the beginner and more advanced player as an instructional guide and reference book. the major-themes in the book are: the pentatonic sound, scale and major-chord based improvising with any Bluegrass-Tune, Double-stop improvisation, Minor chords and Keys, the blues sound, Melody oriented improvisation, How to use: Monroe Style, Cross picking, Hot licks, how to simplify a lick, and more. MP3 CD accompanies book featuring all examples.Click to hear the author discuss the book.

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 Chord Melody System
Mandolin Chord Melody System

Author: Aaron Weinstein

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2015-10-19

Total Pages: 53

ISBN-13: 161911545X

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If you've heard jazz guitarists like Joe Pass play chord melody, you may think that the style requires an encyclopedic knowledge of music theory, musical super- powers, or making a deal with the devil. But fear not! This book will show youhow to create your own satisfying chord melody arrangements on the mandolin...and will do so in a practical, applicable, non stroke-inducing way

Hokum: Theory and Scales for Fiddle Tunes and Fiddle Improvisation
Hokum: Theory and Scales for Fiddle Tunes and Fiddle Improvisation

Author: Leon Grizzard

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2011-02-24

Total Pages: 121

ISBN-13: 1609742338

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This book is written to accomplish three purposes: (1) to teach music theory and scales as applied to fiddle tunes in the American and Celtic traditions; (2) to teach fiddle improvisation; and (3) to present additional material to help the fiddler who wants to play in other popular styles. Addresses major, minor and blues scales, diminished chords and more. Useful to any instrumentalist, this is not just another collection of licks, nor is it a book of transcriptions. This book teaches the theoretical framework of fiddle tunes and of fiddle soloing; the scales and arpeggios that fiddlers actually use, whether they know it or not. If you improvise or play variations on tunes now, this book will help you understand what works and why.

Chord Melody and Drop 2 Chords for Mandolin
Chord Melody and Drop 2 Chords for Mandolin

Author: Pete Martin

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Published: 2015-03-27

Total Pages: 256

ISBN-13: 9781511505017

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Chord melody is a very common sound in jazz. There are many books, videos and web sites to teach this for pianists and guitarists, but not for mandolin. Thus the need for this book. Chord melody is often played using drop 2 chord voicings (see chapter 1 for an explanation of what these are). Drop 2 works very well, so anyone wanting to get into this important part of jazz should study drop 2 chord voicings. In chord melody, the melody note is on top and the rest of the notes of the chord are underneath the melody note. This makes the melody easy to hear and understand and allows us plenty of color to add beneath the melody. In this book, we will learn drop 2 chord voicings first, sections 1 through 4. Section 5 will show how to use drop 2 chords for chord melody arrangements and chord soloing. This book has written music notation and tablature. They are both written for 5 string mandolin (tuned CGDAE low to high). However, one can easily use these examples for 4 or 8 stringed mandolins (tuned GDAE low to high), by just ignoring the 5th string notes in the tab and anything written below the open G string on 4 or 8 stringed mandolins.

Fiddle Tunes for Flatpickers Guitar
Fiddle Tunes for Flatpickers Guitar

Author: Bob Grant

Publisher: Oak Publications

Published: 2007-02-02

Total Pages: 40

ISBN-13: 1783235616

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Flatpicking guitar style delivers the clean, sharp solo sound that defined some of the greatest bluegrass recordings of the 1950s. Now you can learn to play famous fiddle tunes specially arranged for guitar. Each song includes performance notes which give you helpful hints and tips on playing slides, double stops, fiddle shuffles, tremolos, ornaments, syncopations, and much more!

The Literate Musician
The Literate Musician

Author: Andy Mullen

Publisher:

Published: 2020-08-02

Total Pages: 314

ISBN-13:

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***REVISED 2ND EDITION*** Thought is to language as audiation is to music. Musician, educator, and creator of The Improving Musician Andy Mullen has created a guide for self-starting musicians to learn to hear, think, speak read and write the language of music. Based on the pedagogy of Dr. Edwin E. Gordon's Music Learning Theory, this long overdue book contains: *A concise overview and sequential guide for how to learn to audiate *Tonal patterns and rhythm patterns which form the basis of a musician's musical vocabulary *An overview of all tonalities and meters *Explanations of how to improvise within a tonal or rhythmic context *How to read all of the musical patterns one has already learned to think and speak *10 Reading Sequences and over 25 Reading Benchmarks which combine tonal and rhythm patterns into "real" music The Literate Musician is an ideal workbook for music students aged 10 to 100. The revised second edition contains additional rhythm functions (division/elongations, rests, ties, upbeats), a unit on subdominant, instrumental connections, music theory connections, an updated order, and guidance on navigating the book.

Mandolin Exercises For Dummies
Mandolin Exercises For Dummies

Author: Don Julin

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2014-04-21

Total Pages: 285

ISBN-13: 1118769538

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Practice makes perfect with this hands-on resource for mandolin players of all skill levels If you're looking for an accessible practice-based book to improve your playing, you've come to the right place. Mandolin Exercises For Dummies focuses on the skills that players often find challenging and provides tips, tricks and plenty of cool exercises that will have you picking with the best of them—or at least much better than before! Mandolin Exercises For Dummies is packed with instruction—from hundreds of exercises to drills and practice pieces. And it gets better. You'll also have online access to downloadable audio files for each exercise, making this practice-based package a complete mandolin companion. Puts an overview of the fundamentals in perspective, helps you to use exercises to limber up, and much more Dives into the major and minor arpeggios with triad patterns, then moves on to major 7th and minor 7th patterns Details the major scales, then moves on to mastering the minor scales with practice exercises Contains tips to help you practice better, including using a metronome, playing with recordings, and more Master the basics and sharpen your mandolin-playing skills with this reliable resource.

Connecting Chords with Linear Harmony
Connecting Chords with Linear Harmony

Author:

Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation

Published: 1996-05-01

Total Pages: 130

ISBN-13: 1476863121

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(Jazz Book). A study of three basic outlines used in jazz improv and composition, based on a study of hundreds of examples from great jazz artists.

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.