Download or read book Mandolin For Dummies written by Don Julin and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2012-08-03 with total page 408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Mandolin Exercises For Dummies written by Don Julin and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2014-04-21 with total page 285 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book The Complete Mandolin Method Beginning Mandolin written by Greg Horne and published by Alfred Music Publishing. This book was released on 2005-04 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Ukulele Exercises For Dummies written by Brett McQueen and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2013-03-29 with total page 327 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Take your ukulele playing to the next level - fast! - with hundreds of fun exercises, drills and practice tunes You have a ukulele, you know just enough to be dangerous, and now you're ready to do something with it. You're in luck: Ukulele Exercises For Dummies helps you become a better player. This practice-based book focuses on the skills that entry-level players often find challenging and provides tips, tricks and plenty of cool exercises that will have you creating music in no time that include: • Creating rock-steady strumming patterns and rhythms • Becoming a better fingerpicker with patterns, arpeggio exercises, and solo fingerpicking pieces • Expanding your fretboard knowledge and crafting your own rock, blues and jazz riffs and solos • Playing actual songs on the ukulele - everything from the classic ukulele tunes to the 12 bar blues! • Downloadable audio files of the exercises found in the book, providing you with a self-contained practice package No matter if you're a beginning ukulele player or you're wanting to stretch and improve your chops, Ukulele Exercises For Dummies puts you on your way to becoming a ukulele extraordinaire!
Download or read book Mandolin Exercises For Dummies written by Don Julin and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2014-03-24 with total page 285 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Complete Jethro Burns Mandolin written by Jethro Burns and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2015-12-22 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn from the master of bluegrass mandolin - Jethro Burns. More than 70 tunes and two dozen exercises are found in this bluegrass bonanza. The Complete Jethro Burns Mandolin Book and online audio is an incomparable resource of bluegrass mandolin repertoire - all in standard notation and tablature, just the way the maestro played them - with chord symbols for an accompaniment instrument. Presents some of Jethro's finest and most challenging solos, in addition to a special section on Jethro's mandolin techniques. Ample performance notes and performance notes and mandolin lore are provided, along with many photographs of Jethro in the latter half of a career lasting more than half a century. The recording presents 52 of the tunes in the book available online for download
Download or read book Getting Into Jazz Mandolin written by Ted Eschliman and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2015-10-07 with total page 121 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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
Download or read book Mandolin for Violinists written by Andrew Driscoll and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2015-10-06 with total page 85 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learning the mandolin should be required for every violinist: it has the same tuning and is a chordal instrument. This book provides violinists with the skills and knowledge needed to master the mandolin; it also teaches ways in which mandolin concepts can open up one's violin playing. the book offers key insights into the similarities and differences between the two instruments so that violinists can quickly learn to play the mandolin. the book and companion CD cover basic fingering and picking techniques and then move through exercises and pieces drawn from the classical, swing and folk genres.
Download or read book Mandolin for Beginners written by Jim Dalton and published by Alfred Music Publishing. This book was released on 2001 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book teaches everything you need to know to get started playing the mandolin. Beginning with how to hold and tune the instrument, read tablature and do some basic strumming, you'll be guided all the way to reading music, developing tremolo technique and improvising. With pieces in styles ranging from folk and old Italian gondolier music to the blues and rock 'n' roll, this book is the start you need to go in any direction you like with your mandolin. The CD includes exercises.
Download or read book Mandolin Primer Book for Beginners Deluxe Edition with DVD and 2 Jam CDs written by Bert Casey and published by . This book was released on 2015-05-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Bass Guitar Exercises For Dummies written by Patrick Pfeiffer and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2010-12-14 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn to play bass guitar quickly and easily with this guide and bonus interactive CD! The bass guitar is utilized in almost every single genre of music-rock, classical, jazz, metal, funk, and country just to name a few. Bass Guitar Exercises For Dummies provides bassists an opportunity to dabble with all these styles and more. Regardless of your intended musical style, this hands-on guide provides the tips and drills designed to help perfect your playing ability. Features a wide variety of over 300 exercises and technique-building practice opportunities tailored to bass guitar From classic blues bass rhythms to funk, rock, and reggae bass patterns, players of all styles benefit from the exercises and chords presented Shows you proper hand and body posture and fingering and hand positions Each lesson concludes with a music piece for you to try The audio CD includes practice pieces that accompany the exercises and drills presented in each section Helps you build your strength, endurance, and dexterity when playing bass Whether you're a beginner bass player or you're looking to stretch your playing skills, Bass Guitar Exercises For Dummies is the book for you! CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of the e-book file, but are available for download after purchase.
Download or read book Mandolin Blues Book written by Brent Robitaille and published by Kalymi Music. This book was released on 2021-05-10 with total page 157 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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/
Download or read book How to Play Mandolin in 14 Days written by Tristan Scroggins and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2021-07-28 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you ready to learn how to play mandolin? Start here! How to Play Mandolin in 14 Days is the ultimate mandolin book for absolute beginners. In this practical, step-by-step guide, mandolin player and master instructor Tristan Scroggins, who's been nominated for a GRAMMY Award and the International Bluegrass Music Association's Mandolin Player of the Year Award, teaches you the essential elements you need to know to get started as a mandolin player. And the best part? No music reading is required! Inside this book, songs, melodies, and music exercises are presented in both chord diagrams and easy-to-use mandolin tab! With this book, you can learn how to play mandolin! Mandolin is no different than any other instrument, and with steady, mindful practice, you can learn to play it in just two weeks, because How to Play Mandolin in 14 Days is written with the absolute beginner in mind! This mandolin book for beginners is jam-packed with fundamental mandolin skills and exercises! For adult beginners and kids alike, in just two weeks, you'll learn: Complete Songs Double Stops Tremolo Picking Major & Minor Chords Right-Hand Technique Left-Hand Technique Essential Strum Patterns What makes this beginner mandolin book different? How to Play Mandolin in 14 Days is an innovative method for learning to play the mandolin. The instructional material is not only easy to use and follow, but also cutting-edge in its approach. How to Play Mandolin in 14 Days includes rhythm tab and chord frames for all songs, melodies, and music exercises to speed up the learning process. Contact our Customer Support via our website if you have any questions about audio files or need any other assistance. We are here for your entire learning-to-play-mandolin journey! Includes tons of music notes, easy-to-play melodies, and full songs, including mandolin favorites "Angeline the Baker" and "Auld Lang Syne." Read it! Hear it! Play it! Music examples are presented in both chord diagrams and tab. This practical, step-by-step guide to beginning mandolin includes quick-and-easy access to audio tracks via download or streaming-right from troynelsonmusic.com. No signup required! About Tristan Scroggins: As the son of a National Banjo Champion, Tristan Scroggins has been surrounded by bluegrass traditions since birth. By age 26, Tristan has been nominated for the International Bluegrass Music Association's Mandolin Player of the Year Award and for a GRAMMY Award for his participation in the John Hartford Fiddle Tune Project Vol. 1. Tristan has played and taught bluegrass in over a dozen countries and has performed at many prestigious venues, including the Ryman Auditorium and the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, Tennessee, where he currently resides. With more than a decade of experience as a teacher and workshop instructor, Tristan has gained a reputation for his logically laid out curriculum, generous resources, and relaxed, encouraging presence. Tristan has developed a curriculum that emphasizes inspiration and practice techniques that allow students to overcome their personal musical hurdles. REMEMBER: Free access to instant streaming or audio downloads from troynelsonmusic.com is included. Thanks for the 5-star reviews! Publisher Troy Nelson has garnered 1000s of 5-star reviews through his breakthrough series How to Play Music in 14 Days. Get this book-and the Troy Nelson Music support system-today!
Download or read book Complete Mandolinist written by Marilynn Mair and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2015-09-24 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Complete Mandolinist is the most comprehensive American mandolin method to be published in nearly a century. Written by Marilynn Mair, internationally acclaimed mandolinist, recording artist and teacher for over two decades, this book presents a logical approach to mandolin technique that builds on the pioneering efforts of America's mandolin teachers of the early 20th century.Starting with a foundation in basic technique and music reading, the book progresses, in the course of its 224 pages, through scales, arpeggios, tremolo, position work, shifting, rhythm studies, picking techniques and duo-style, with carefully selected exercises and musical examples that range from fiddle tunes and Brazilian choro to Vivaldi concertos and Beethoven sonatinas. the method reflects the wealth of musical knowledge Marilynn has acquired over the course of her distinguished career, and she has compiled it here for you, to encourage the versatility and intelligent musicianship you will need to become a more complete mandolinist.
Download or read book Singing for the Stars written by Seth Riggs and published by Alfred Music Publishing. This book was released on 1998 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contains a glossary of terms and lists of performers trained using Seth Riggs' vocal therapy and technique. Includes glossary (p. 91-94) and index.
Download or read book Complete Mandolin Method written by Mel Bay and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2010-10-07 with total page 97 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Complete Mandolin Method Complete Edition Book Online Audio written by Greg Horne and published by . This book was released on 2012-04 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Anyone interested in learning to play mandolin can pick up this book and get started right away. This well-paced, comprehensive method covers everything from basic to advanced techniques. Beginning concepts include reading music and TAB, basic strumming patterns, alternate picking, tremolo, slides, and bluegrass and blues styles. Intermediate topics include hammer-ons, pull-offs, cross picking, rolls, and more. The book concludes with advanced concepts like advanced harmonies, 12-bar blues, rhythm changes, chord-melody playing, modes, improvisation, and much more. Complete Mandolin Method breaks the age-old dilemma of dry, intimidating, and confusing method books to provide a step-by-step and enjoyable way to play. Online audio with demonstrations of the examples in the book is included.