Mandolin for Dummies (en)

Informationen zum Autor Don Julin is a professional mandolin player, instructor, and recording artist. Don has spent the last 30 years challenging the boundaries of the mandolin and developing a reputation for being one of the most eclectic mandolin players on the scene today. Klappentext The fun and easy way to learn to play the mandolinThe 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 topicsIf you're an aspiring mandolin player, don't fret! Mandolin For Dummies has you covered. Zusammenfassung 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. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction 1Part I: Being Bitten By the Mandolin Bug 7Chapter 1: Becoming Acquainted with Your Mandolin 9Chapter 2: Getting to Grips with Tuning and Terminology 21Chapter 3: Getting a Handle on Your Mandolin 29Part II: Starting to Play the Mandolin 37Chapter 4: Making Music on the Mandolin 39Chapter 5: Picking with the Right Hand 65Chapter 6: Fretting Notes and Chords with the Left Hand 93Chapter 7: Playing 'Jethro'-Style Three-String Chords 115Chapter 8: Playing Mandolin Music: Scales and Melody 129Part III: Putting Playing Styles into Practice 153Chapter 9: Playing Music from Yesteryear: Old Time, Rags and Blues 155Chapter 10: Giving your Mandolin a Speedy Workout: Bluegrass 187Chapter 11: Travelling to the Emerald Isle: Irish Mandolin 209Chapter 12: Taking a Quick World Tour 225Chapter 13: Swinging to Those Jazzy Rhythms 241Chapter 14: Blending Styles: Dawg Music 265Part IV: Purchasing and Caring For Your Mandolin 275Chapter 15: Selecting and Buying a Mandolin 277Chapter 16: Building Your Accessories Kit 291Chapter 17: All Change: Replacing Your Mandolin's Strings 301Chapter 18: Caring For and Repairing Your Mandolin 311Part V: The Part of Tens 321Chapter 19: Ten (or so) Tips on Becoming a Good Mandolin Player 323Chapter 20: Ten Mandolin Players You Need To Know 329Chapter 21: Ten Ways of Tapping Into the Mandolin Subculture 335Part VI: Appendixes 341Appendix A: Chord Charts 343Appendix B: Reading Standard Musical Notation 347Appendix C: Audio Tracks 359Index 365...

Autorentext
Don Julin is a professional mandolin player, instructor, and recording artist. Don has spent the last 30 years challenging the boundaries of the mandolin and developing a reputation for being one of the most eclectic mandolin players on the scene today.

Klappentext

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.

Inhalt
Introduction 1Part I: Being Bitten By the Mandolin Bug 7Chapter 1: Becoming Acquainted with Your Mandolin 9Chapter 2: Getting to Grips with Tuning and Terminology 21Chapter 3: Getting a Handle on Your Mandolin 29Part II: Starting to Play the Mandolin 37Chapter 4: Making Music on the Mandolin 39Chapter 5: Picking with the Right Hand 65Chapter 6: Fretting Notes and Chords with the Left Hand 93Chapter 7: Playing 'Jethro'-Style Three-String Chords 115Chapter 8: Playing Mandolin Music: Scales and Melody 129Part III: Putting Playing Styles into Practice 153Chapter 9: Playing Music from Yesteryear: Old Time, Rags and Blues 155Chapter 10: Giving your Mandolin a Speedy Workout: Bluegrass 187Chapter 11: Travelling to the Emerald Isle: Irish Mandolin 209Chapter 12: Taking a Quick World Tour 225Chapter 13: Swinging to Those Jazzy Rhythms 241Chapter 14: Blending Styles: Dawg Music 265Part IV: Purchasing and Caring For Your Mandolin 275Chapter 15: Selecting and Buying a Mandolin 277Chapter 16: Building Your Accessories Kit 291Chapter 17: All Change: Replacing Your Mandolin's Strings 301Chapter 18: Caring For and Repairing Your Mandolin 311Part V: The Part of Tens 321Chapter 19: Ten (or so) Tips on Becoming a Good Mandolin Player 323Chapter 20: Ten Mandolin Players You Need To Know 329Chapter 21: Ten Ways of Tapping Into the Mandolin Subculture 335Part VI: Appendixes 341Appendix A: Chord Charts 343Appendix B: Reading Standard Musical Notation 347Appendix C: Audio Tracks 359Index 365