Reading Standard Music Notation for Mandolin & Fiddle
Reading Standard Music Notation for Mandolin & Fiddle

Author: Joe Carr

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2015-11-12

Total Pages: 33

ISBN-13: 1610659783

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If you have tried and failed to learn to read standard music notation for the mandolin or fiddle using traditional methods or you have never tried and want to, this book is for you. Learn to play from music in the mandolin- and fiddle-friendly major keys of C, G, D, A, F, and B-flat and their relative minor keys. Also learn to play in various time signatures including 4/4 (common time), 2/2 (cut time), 3/4 (waltz), and 6/8 (jig). You will also be taught to recognize and play whole notes, half notes, quarter notes, and eight notes.

Mandolin For Dummies
Mandolin For Dummies

Author: Don Julin

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2012-10-01

Total Pages: 408

ISBN-13: 1119942764

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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.

Fiddle Tunes & Irish Music for Mandolin
Fiddle Tunes & Irish Music for Mandolin

Author: Dan Gelo

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2015-08-04

Total Pages: 93

ISBN-13: 1610654366

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A fun-to-play collection of 62 favorite fiddle and Irish tunes arranged in notation and tablature for mandolin solo. Ideal music for intermediate level technical study in sight reading. the CD is in split-track format, thus allowing the mandolin student to play along with the mandolin solo, lively guitar accompaniment, or both. Due to time constraints, the CD contains only 18 songs from the book.

The Complete Mandolin Method -- Beginning Mandolin
The Complete Mandolin Method -- Beginning Mandolin

Author: Greg Horne

Publisher: Alfred Music Publishing

Published: 2005-04

Total Pages: 100

ISBN-13: 9780739037324

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Comprehensive instruction for the serious mandolinist. One of America's leading schools for contemporary music-The National Guitar Workshop-teaches you the concepts, techniques and theory you need to become a virtuoso performer. 96 pages each.

Irish Mandolin Playing: A Complete Guide
Irish Mandolin Playing: A Complete Guide

Author: Philip John Berthoud

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2015-12-30

Total Pages: 129

ISBN-13: 1610658051

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This is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in Irish mandolin playing. As well as being a complete guide for the absolute beginner, this book also contains a mine of information, useful tips and ideas for the experienced player. the book takes the reader from the basics of the mandolin right through to more advanced topics such as creating variations, emphasis, improvisation, playing with other musicians, practicing effectively and much more. All the tunes and key exercises in the book are included on the accompanying 63 track CD. There is no need to read conventional music notation as all the music is written in easy-to-read mandolin tablature. However, for those interested in learning about music notation there is a handy section on this subject tailored specifically to the mandolinist as well as a chapter on modes.

Bach's Sonatas and Partitas for Solo Violin Arranged for Mandolin
Bach's Sonatas and Partitas for Solo Violin Arranged for Mandolin

Author: Andrew Driscoll

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2014-01-30

Total Pages: 77

ISBN-13: 1619114534

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This book contains the first three of J.S. Bach's solo violin Sonatas and Partitas arranged for mandolin. The goal of the material is to make learning these challenging pieces easier. Mandolin tablature is included throughout the book. Mandolinists who have little or no experience reading standard notation will find this to be an essential learning tool. For good reason, there has been widespread interest in learning these pieces in the mandolin community. The pieces were originally written for violin. As a result, Bach's use of string crossing patterns and open-string pedals work brilliantly on the mandolin. Also, as solo works they are a useful addition to anyone's performing repertoire. Lastly, even if never performed, learning all or some of these is wonderful for building mandolin technique. Violinists often say that if you can play the Bach Solo Sonatas and Partitas you can play anything-the same is certainly true for mandolinists

J. S. Bach for Mandolin
J. S. Bach for Mandolin

Author: Robert Bancalari

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2016-01-20

Total Pages: 105

ISBN-13: 1610655575

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These arrangements of many pieces by J.S. Bach make a great composer's works accessible to the mandolinist. Since the bulk of the music has been adapted from various suites, sonatas, and partitas, the authors provides an explanation of each dance form and other similar pieces. Includes: 'Bauree Angloise' from Partita in A Minor for solo flute; 'Marche' from Anna Magdalena Back Book; 'Fantasie' from Partita No. 3 in A Minor; and more. In notation and tablature. Includes a CD which contains 13 of the 26 solos.

Complete Mandolin Method
Complete Mandolin Method

Author: Mel Bay

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2010-10-07

Total Pages: 97

ISBN-13: 1609748344

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With the thoroughness of a book by Mel Bay, this method presents mandolin technique and note-reading in a progressive, step-by-step fashion. Given the diverse applications of this versatile instrument, this method was carefully written to build the musicianship and technique needed to play both classical and contemporary mandolin styles. Music theory concepts and additional playing techniques are introduced as needed. Exercises and tunes are presented in all keys, many in duet format to be played by teacher and student. In notation only.

Baroque Music for Mandolin
Baroque Music for Mandolin

Author: Robert Bancalari

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2016-05-03

Total Pages: 41

ISBN-13: 1610657306

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A collection of 17th and 18th century music transcribed for solo mandolin with selections from Couperin, Handel, Baltzer, Biber, Reusner, Marais, Gallot, Rameau, Weiss, Torelli, Telemann, Pachelbel and Vivaldi; 25 in all. All pieces are in standard notation and TAB. A companion CD for listening is included for ten of the songs.

Banjo Method
Banjo Method

Author: Frank Bradbury

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2010-10-07

Total Pages: 129

ISBN-13: 1609747801

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This book, written for those with no prior musical experience, is the definitive text for learning C-tuning concert, or classic-style 5-string banjo. Written by the late Frank Bradbury, Banjo Method provides a thorough grounding in music theory and note reading, along with a complete presentation of Mr. Bradbury's unique 5-string concert banjo technique and outstanding solo and duet arrangements by various artists. the technique described here is radically different from that found in other books about the 5-string banjo, and no tablature is used. No plastic or metal picks are used on the right-hand fingers, nor are the fingernails used, but rather the bare fingertips. the hand positions recommended by Mr. Bradbury are not unlike those of a classical guitarist. All in all, this is an uncommon, but valid approach to solo banjo technique. Online audio of select pieces and exercises featuring Rob MacKillop now available.