With the Internet allowing us to see mandolin pictures from around the world - we try to save copies that catch our eye. We have included as much information as possible with each file.
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Simple advice on tuning, choosing instruments and learning to play. Advice for players in the UK. |
The
mandolin driven midi guitar system called 'Mandolizer' was one of
our first experiments. |
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Our
second system Roland VG8, does not generate midi messages.
It acts like a pickup but models amplifiers, cabinets, guitar bodies,effects and guitar pickup qualities |
In Bluegrass the early masters of the mandolin set high standards of musicianship. Their tunes and solos are still studied and played. Bill Monroe, Frank Wakefield, Bobby Osbourne and Jesse McReynolds all helped to set the Bluegrass mandolin scene. Many players have taken their Bluegrass playing into other styles of music. Other great mandolinists have shown they can bring new sounds to the Bluegrass scene for examples Chris Thile, David Grisman, Andy Statman and Simon Mayor. |
Visit the workshop page for mandolin Tab mp3's and notes from our workshops. Latest workshop Cranfield 16th October 2004 tune Rocky Top
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We were introduced to the mandolin by Bluegrass music but that has not stopped us from experimenting with similar instruments and other music styles. From time to time I get asked to do mandolin workshops. Check out the workshop link for tabs, mp3s and info.
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Tabledit
is a great idea that works and is well supported. There are hundreds
of mandolin tunes of Bluegrass and other mandolin styles that can be
found in the co-mando
tablature database.
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The 10 string Charango is related to the guitar and ukulele. However it has a scale length similar to the mandolin - and we like the sound it makes. |
From time to time we will include reviews of LPs, CDs, books and DVD we have come across. |
We have tried
to include all the links we have found useful.
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