School of Mandolin: Irish Mandolin (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780786694556)

This new manual, intended for beginners, contains all you need to begin playing authentic Irish jigs, reels, hornpipes and more on the mandolin. Starting with simplepolkas and slides, 26 common session tunes are included. The tunes are all favorites allowing you to rapidly join the fun of session playing. A special section explains pick direction for authentic jig picking. Included are instructions on basicIrish ornamentation for reels and jigs. The accompanying online audio can be used for traditional by ear learning. Presented in mandolin tablature and standard musical notation.

- Contains all you need to begin playing authentic Irish jigs, reels, hornpipes and more on the mandolin
- Tunes are all favorites allowing you to rapidly join the fun of session playing
- Special section explains pick direction for authentic jig picking
- Includes instruction on basic Irish ornamentation

Author: Joe Carr
ISBN-10: 0786694556
ISBN-13: 9780786694556
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications, Inc.
Language: English
Published: 01/06/2016
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.85lbs
Size: 11.70h x 8.70w x 0.40d