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50 Tunes For Mandolin, Volume 1 Book

With Online Audio

PUBLISHER: Mel Bay Publications
PRODUCT TYPE: Book and Audio Online
INSTRUMENT GROUP: Banjo or Mandolin
Originating from the 17th century, the Mandolin has a fascinating and varied history. This versatile instrument was a favourite of Mozart's and has been used extensively in classical and traditional music around the world forgenerations. In recent years, the Mandolin has enjoyed renewed popularity
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Subtitle With Online Audio
Author Mark Geslison
Publisher Mel Bay Publications
Instrumentation Mandolin
Product Type Book and Audio Online
Instrument Group Banjo or Mandolin
ISBN 9780786687480
No. Pages 184
No. MB99942M
Description

Originating from the 17th century, the Mandolin has a fascinating and varied history. This versatile instrument was a favourite of Mozart's and has been used extensively in classical and traditional music around the world forgenerations. In recent years, the Mandolin has enjoyed renewed popularity thanks to artists such as Jack White, Muse, The Lumineers, Mumford And Sons and Arcade Fire.

50 Tunes For Mandolin contains 50Bluegrass, Old Time and Celtic tunes that are perfect for ensembles, families or individuals. The Mandolin classics in this collection vary in difficulty from simple to advanced, providing players with an enjoyable repertoire thatwill grow with them as they refine their musical technique.

The pieces in this book are designed for flatpicking on the Mandolin. This style of playing, prevalent in Celtic and Bluegrass music, features fast soloing with asingle, flat pick. All parts are written in both Mandolin tablature and standard notation.

50 Tunes For Mandolin includes access to online audio tracks featuring every tune in the book recorded by a fullband.

Songlist
  • 1. Angus Campbell
  • 2. Arkansas Traveler
  • 3. Aura Lee
  • 4. Beaumont Rag
  • 5. Billy in the Lowground
  • 6. Blackberry Blossom
  • 7. Bonaparte'S Retreat
  • 8. Carthage Waltz
  • 9. Cherokee Shuffle
  • 10. Cluck Old Hen
  • 11. College Hornpipe
  • 12. Cotton Eyed Joe
  • 13. Cotton Patch Rag
  • 14. CRIPPLE CREEK
  • 15. Devil'S Dream
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