Author: Joe Carr & Michael Gregory
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications, Inc.
Keywords: mandolin, irish, school, mel
Number of Pages: 40
Published: 2009-02-19
List price: $14.99
ISBN-10: 0786677783
ISBN-13: 9780786677788
This new manual, intended for beginners, contains all you need to begin playing authentic Irish jigs, reels, hornpipes and more on the mandolin. Starting with simple polkas and slides, 26 common session tunes are included. The tunes are all favorites allowing you to rapidly join the fun of session playing. A special section explains pick direction for authentic jig picking. Included are instructions on basic Irish ornamentation for reels and jigs. The accompanying CD can be used for traditional by ear learning. Presented in mandolin tablature and standard musical notation. Contains all you
Author: Dan Fox
Publisher: Alfred Publishing
Keywords: gold, mandolin
Number of Pages: 152
Published: 2006-05-04
List price: $17.95
ISBN-10: 0739024728
ISBN-13: 9780739024720
This wonderful collection of music for the mandolin includes bluegrass old-time fiddle tunes classical music (including the complete solo part for the Vivaldi mandolin concerto and the "Canzonetta" from Mozart’s "Don Giovanni") American, Irish, Jewish, Russian and Italian songs reels jigs hornpipes hymns and gospel songs minstrel songs patriotic blues and jazz children’s songs and cowboy and country ballads. This collection consists of over a hundred selections in standard music notation and TAB. Lyrics for singing and chord symbols for optional accompaniment is included. Also inc
Author: Mel Bay
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications, Inc.
Keywords: mandolin, fun, mel
Number of Pages: 40
Published: 1973-07-01
List price: $5.95
ISBN-10: 087166450X
ISBN-13: 9780871664501
This book presents melodies, lyrics and chord symbols for 22 songs to be enjoyed on the mandolin. Tuning and hand positions are briefly discussed. By the time you finish the book you will be comfortable playing 4/4, 3/4 and 2/4 rhythm chord accompaniments in the three major keys - C, G, and D. All chords are shown in picture-diagram form. Easy to comprehend, even for the absolute beginner. "So pick up your mandolin and have fun!"
Author: Dix Bruce
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
Keywords: mandolin, lessons, first, mel
Number of Pages: 40
Published: 2002-08-28
List price: $9.99
ISBN-10: 0786662530
ISBN-13: 9780786662531
Author: Mel Bay
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications, Inc.
Keywords: chords, mandolin, mel
Number of Pages: 32
Published: 1973-04-01
List price: $5.99
ISBN-10: 0871668637
ISBN-13: 9780871668639
Comprehensive and easily understood, this Mel Bay stand-by is arranged in photo-diagram form for maximum ease of use by mandolinists of all playing levels. Correct left hand positions are pictured for each chord, as is proper right hand picking position. Major, Minor, seventh, diminished, augmented, and ninth chords are shown in photos and diagrams; major seventh, sixth, minor sixth, seventh augmented fifth, and seventh diminished fifth chords are shown in diagram form only. Tuning of the mandolin using a pitch pipe or piano keyboard is also shown. A chart summarizing movable chord patterns en
Author: Ken Eidson
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications, Inc.
Keywords: songbook, mandolin, mel
Number of Pages: 72
Published: 1980-05-01
List price: $10.95
ISBN-10: 1562222406
ISBN-13: 9781562222406
Thirty-four folk favorites arranged in notation and tablature for mandolin solo. Complete lyrics and accompaniment chords are provided.
Author: Mel Bay
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications, Inc.
Keywords: method, mandolin, complete, presents, mel
Number of Pages: 96
Published: 2008-02-14
List price: $19.95
ISBN-10: 0786677872
ISBN-13: 9780786677870
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. Includes DVD.
