Description: A new book on improvisation is now available for bluegrass mandolin players. Based on the concept of learning by playing, this 200 page book covers a wide range of improvisation tools and how to implement them in your playing. A large number of examples are presented in both tablature and standard notation, so that a theoretical background is not required. The small amount of theory needed is simply presented and easily learned step by step.A series of exercises designed to help the player develop improvisational skills are included in the book. As an instruction tool, the book can easily be combined with the instructor's individual philosophy or by a student wishing to study alone. The subject matter is varied in difficulty and can be used by both the beginner and more advanced player as an instructional guide and reference book. The major-themes in the book are: The pentatonic sound, scale and major-chord based improvising with any Bluegrass-Tune, Double-stop improvisation, Minor chords and Keys, The blues sound, Melody oriented improvisation, How to use: Monroe Style, Cross picking, Hot licks, how to simplify a lick, and more. Includes access to online audio that features all examples.
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Brand: Mel Bay
MPN: 22086M
Model: 22086M
feature 0: Author: by Jesper Rubner-Petersen
feature 1: Format: Book + Online Audio
feature 2: SkillLevel: Beginning-Intermediate
feature 3: NumberofPages: 200
feature 4: PublicationDate: 09_14_2015
feature 5: ProductionSize: 8.75 x 11.75
Book Title: Mandolin Picker's Guide to Bluegrass Improvisation
Author: Jesper Rubner-Peterson
Format: Trade Paperback
Language: English
Topic: Instruction & Study / General, Musical Instruments / Strings, Genres & Styles / Country & Bluegrass
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications, Incorporated
Publication Year: 2015
Genre: Music
Number of Pages: 200 Pages
