Mandolin For Dummies

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SKU: 9781119736646
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By Don Julin

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Mandolin For Dummies by Don Julin is an informative guide for anyone eager to learn the mandolin. It covers the basics, from understanding its parts and how to tune the instrument, to more advanced techniques like playing chords and reading music. The book is designed to take both beginner and intermediate players through a comprehensive journey to mastering the mandolin, with practical tips and exercises.
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You might enjoy this book if you're keen to learn how to play the mandolin or want to refine your technique, whether you're a complete beginner or seeking to enhance your existing skills. It offers practical advice, simple instructions, and musical examples, making it an invaluable resource for aspiring mandolin players and enthusiasts interested in expanding their musical repertoire.

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Learn how fretting and picking can entertain friends!

The mandolin is making a big comeback among music enthusiasts. A longtime staple of bluegrass, folk, jazz, and country music, this fast-pickin' favourite featured heavily in traditional music from around the world is now seeing a resurgence in global pop.

In Mandolin For Dummies, accomplished composer, performer, and mandolin guru Don Julin breaks down the history and fundamentals of this versatile instrument, showing how you too can fret, pick, and strum with the best in the business. Packed with photos and diagrams to help you perfect your hand positioning, you'll make your way through a plethora of mandolin-friendly musical styles and learn how to take good care of your instrument—paying it back for all the pleasure it brings to you and your friends.

Buy the right mandolin for you
Pick up key musical styles
Play along with downloadable exercises
Restring your instrument

Whether this is your first instrument or you're adding to your repertoire, this little number has everything you need to get the most out of your mandolin!

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781119736646

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 December 2020

Country: United States

Imprint: For Dummies

Edition: 2nd edition

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 188.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 567g

Pages: 416

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About the Author

Don Julin has a reputation for being one of the most eclectic mandolin players/instructors on the scene. Don has released over 20 albums and played on countless others. Don operates the online mandolin school Mandolins Heal The World (www.mandolinshealtheworld.com). He also teaches mandolin at music camps. Don enjoys connecting with musicians and believes that music should be a conversation, not a contest.

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