Teach Yourself Bluegrass Mandolin (Teach Yourself Bluegrass) Bk/CD (Teach Yourself Bluegrass) (Teach Yourself Bluegrass) [Paperback]

Andy Statman (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 1999 | Series: Teach Yourself Bluegrass

Teach yourself authentic bluegrass. Clear instructions from a professional; basics, right- and left-hand techniques, solos, backup, personal advice on performance and much more. Plus a complete selection of the best bluegrass songs and tunes to learn from.

Product Details

• Paperback: 64 pages
• Publisher: Music Sales America; Book & CD edition (January 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0825603269
• ISBN-13: 978-0825603266
• Product Dimensions: 11.9 x 9 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #651,165 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great instructional book, but not necessarily for beginners, November 27, 2005

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Shane (Wisconsin) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Teach Yourself Bluegrass Mandolin (Teach Yourself Bluegrass) Bk/CD (Teach Yourself Bluegrass) (Teach Yourself Bluegrass) (Paperback)

Teach Yourself Bluegrass Mandolin is a great instructional guide for mandolin. It is clearly written and provides both melody and solo parts for a number of traditional bluegrass tunes. The CD that accompanies it is an added bonus for those that like to hear exactly how each tune is supposed to sound. However, if you are picking up a mandolin for the first time with no previous experience playing a stringed instrument this book may leave you frustrated. I had a few years of experince playing guitar so the switch wasn't too difficult. However, I know that I was starting for the first time I would be hard pressed to play many of the songs in this book. The tunes on the CD are played quite fast, especially for beginners. If you are looking for a beginners guide I would pick something a little easier. But once you've built up your dexerity and you're ready to move up I would recommend this book.

14 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great book for the beginner mandolin player, July 3, 2001

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Anthony W. Eichenlaub (Pine Island, MN United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Teach Yourself Bluegrass Mandolin (Teach Yourself Bluegrass) Bk/CD (Teach Yourself Bluegrass) (Teach Yourself Bluegrass) (Paperback)

This is a great book for anyone trying to learn how to play the mandolin. It contains several good songs, tons of good advice on technique, and a cd to refer to when written descriptions just won't get the job done (just try to describe "chunking" to someone who has never heard it before).

The best part of this book is how it describes a technique and then immediately teaches you a song or two that use that technique. I find this helps to keep the learning process fun and exciting. It also give you a lot of material to show off to your friends.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Teach Yourself Bluegrass Mandolin, January 30, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Teach Yourself Bluegrass Mandolin (Teach Yourself Bluegrass) Bk/CD (Teach Yourself Bluegrass) (Teach Yourself Bluegrass) (Paperback)

Nice book, great music. The music on the CD is great. But if you are a beginner, this is not the place to begin. Although it is fun to listen to, it is way too fast and way too difficult for a beginner.