{"product_id":"mandolin-for-dummies-paperback","title":"Mandolin for Dummies - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDon Julin\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLearn how fretting and picking can entertain friends!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe mandolin is making a big comeback among music enthusiasts. A longtime staple of bluegrass, folk, jazz, and country music, this fast-pickin' favorite featured heavily in traditional music from around the world is now seeing a resurgence in global pop.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eMandolin For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eBuy the right mandolin for you\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePick up key musical styles\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePlay along with downloadable exercises\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRestring your instrument\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhether 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!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eSelect the mandolin that fits your needs\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGet a grip on chords and picking patterns\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePlay bluegrass, blues, jazz, and old-time music\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDon't just fret--start playing the mandolin!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom bluegrass to folk, rock to pop, and even global music, the mandolin has made its voice heard for nearly three centuries. When you're ready to start learning this popular instrument or expand on the skills and styles you've already developed, \u003ci\u003eMandolin For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e is an ideal starting spot. Renowned mandolin player Don Julin helps you learn the basics and get a feel for popular music styles like old-time, Irish, blues, bluegrass, swing, and jazz. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInside...\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ePick up mandolin-friendly styles, including bluegrass\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearn even more styles-- blues, Irish, jazz, and old-time\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBuild your skills with downloadable audio\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscover 10 mandolin players you need to hear\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBecome part of the growing mandolin community\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDon Julin\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 416\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x 9.2 x 7.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 27, 2020\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51759912386848,"sku":"9781119736646","price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/64d77c346f54a0653d2cff2de976dc54.webp?v=1780165880","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/mandolin-for-dummies-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}