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About this product
Product Identifiers
PublisherWiley & Sons, Incorporated, John
ISBN-101119736641
ISBN-139781119736646
eBay Product ID (ePID)28050095090
Product Key Features
Edition2
Book TitleMandolin for Dummies
Number of Pages416 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2020
TopicReference, Instruction & Study / General, Musical Instruments / Strings, Instruction & Study / Techniques
IllustratorYes
GenreMusic
AuthorDon Julin
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height1.1 in
Item Weight20 oz
Item Length9.2 in
Item Width7.4 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2020-944846
Dewey Edition23
Dewey Decimal787.84
SynopsisLearn 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' favorite 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!