On Fiddle Tunes Mandolin-This book presents standard Fiddle tunes in basic form then shows you how on a phrase-by-phrase basis the tunes can become vehicles for your own improvisations. It is designed to open the door to creating spontaneousvariations or improvisations based on the melodic structure unique to each tune. Each tune in the book is presented first in its basic form then with four variations. The variations are printed directly beneath the melody withthe corresponding measures aligned so that you can easily compare them to the original melody and to each other. The accompanying audio features Mandolin and rhythm Guitar on separate channels so you can turn off the lead andplay along with the rhythm or vice versa. Intermediate in difficulty.

A Learning Player's Guide to Essential Skills and Techniques-On this primer for Mandolin players at all levels virtuoso musician Radim Zenkl breaks down the techniques that every accomplished musician must know. The lesson starts with the basics but in due course Radim digs into cross picking tone production tremolo speed development muting pizzicato and how to practice among many other topics. An added benefit of this comprehensive lesson is that all the techniques can be applied to guitar and other picked and fretted instruments.

Learn How to Play the Irish Way-Designed for Mandolin players who want to improve their technique quickly Doc Rossi's ASAP Irish Mandolin contains a series of tunes that will help you to master the style whilst expanding your repertoire.Starting with the basics of ornamentation in traditional Irish music Rossi then goes directly into the tunes in tablature and standard notation. Right-hand and left-hand techniques ornamentation and other topics are taught through the songs themselves.ASAP Irish Mandolin comes complete with a CD containing audio of all of the featured tunes and ornaments.This book is also suitable for TenorBanjo Octave Mandolin or any other instrument tuned in fifths.

This handy case-sized book is packed full of useful information and tips for Mandolin players of any experience level. Clear musical examples in standard notation and Mandolin tablature are included along with diagrams photosand cartoons. Topics covered include left/right hand technique chords practice theory traditional music improvisation posture instrument care and accessories. An ideal gift for any Mandolin player.

An exciting and varied collection of 35 traditional tunes from around the world arranged for easy mandolin. All tunes are written clearly in standard notation as well as mandolin tablature. An accompanying CD contains all the tunes played at a manageable speed accompanied by a backing band of guitars bass fiddle and percussion.The tunes come from Africa North and South America Europe The Middle East Asia and Australia and are specially arranged by the author with the beginning/intermediate mandolinist in mind. On the CD the tunes are played 2 or 3 times so you can really get into the feel of the tune when playing along. The speed of the tunes is quite slow but not so slow as to take away from the essential feel of the music.There is a mine of great music to be discovered from around the world a sample of which can be found in this unusual and stimulating selection which may well prove to be a springboard to further studies of traditional styles.

Teach yourself to play the Mandolin with these easy lessons for beginners.Progressive Mandolin covers the fundamental techniques and practical theory required to learn to play the Mandolin includingnotes scales chords in a variety of different keys correct picking strumming and left hand techniques.Progressive Mandolin includes 90 exercises chord progressions and popular easy songs for beginnersin folk classical country and rock Mandolin styles.Complete with photos diagrams and easy-to-read music with tabs for beginners and illustrated chord diagrams to get you playing right away this book also comes with a CDcontaining audio demonstrating all examples.Suitable for all ages and all types of Mandolins no prior knowledge of how to read music or playing the Mandolin is required to learn using this book.

Mandolinists who wish to expand their improvisational vocabulary and spice up their rhythm accompaniment are invited to try some Jazz Mandolin Appetizers.This book and accompanying audio prepared by chef Don Stiernberg include a batch of etudes that address the challenges every improvising mandolinist faces. These include common issues such as selecting notes that sound good with chord progressions and finding them on the fretboard. In the firstsection new melodies are presented for chord progressions that are often played at swing and jazz jam sessions. These tunes will benefit players of any style. Concepts are discussed at the beginning of each tune such as harmonicanalysis and the effects of certain intervals (useful groups of tones). The tablature suggests fingerings for the melodies. The chordal section shows how chords and progressions can be made more interesting by adding color tension and movement. Chord substitution is also demonstrated. Working through this section will prepare the player with commonly played progressions and will expand their chord voicing vocabulary up and down the neck. Lastly astudy of chord-melody style playing is presented. Playing the melody and harmony at the sametime yields full sounding solo arrangements.Don Stiernberg is a leading proponent of the jazz Mandolin style. He has eightavailable recordings performs coast to coast and abroad writes a column for Mandolin Magazine and teaches at several Mandolin events. Audio download available online.