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    Has anyone used this book/guide for learning theory? I have been playing for about two months now and getting pretty good with scales and chords (better at the former than the latter) and I was looking for a home reference that will assist me with chord progressions and learning to implement solos etc from my scales. Here is a link to their website...


    http://www.fretboard-toolbox.com/Complete_Mandolin.html

    Any input is greatly appreciated. Thanks all!

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    I looked at the free download example pages and decided it was layed out a bit too busy? for my eye.

    Probably just me. The info seemed useful but I am too a.d.d. to follow the format

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    It is a tad busy now that you mention it.

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    My new favorite theory book is Jazz Theory by Levin. I'm sorry I waited so long to get this. It's the best by far I've every read and is not limited to just jazz - in fact you don't have to play jazz at all to benefit immensely by learning to play to chord changes. And the book itself has a nice simple conversational tone to it and it's very well organized - superb.

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    I'm getting page not found on fretboard toolbox now

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    Yes, I have. I think it is useful because it causes me to figure out what is going on in chords, melody, etc. Also, it helped me memorize. The cost is very low and the benefit is more than worth it. I also like Don Julin's two recent books which provide a more down-to-earth, street smart explanation. Hope this helps.
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    I have the pdf version and love it. There is a ton of stuff to learn there and you will be busy the rest of your life! Ha, ha.

    I think you may be very interested in the common chord progressions that are in each key.

    It takes a bit of time to find your way around the pages and I understand why some say it looks a bit cluttered. But his videos are great at showing where to find things and I, being the lazy type, find myself watching his videos - over and over. And that is a great musical education without even trying.

    Instead of reading this, you could be watching and learning right now.
    It's great, I love it.



    More videos here.

    http://www.fretboard-toolbox.com/CM_...in_Videos.html
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    It's great, I love it.


    I have both of Don Julin's books and love them. They are good for my practice sessions where I'm working on techniques. After reading this thread, I checked out the free charts on fretboard toolbox and ended up getting the PDF book. I love the way the chords are laid out in the chart form. I've started using the charts at the beginning of every tune I play, just to help become more familiar with the chords and fretboard. So far so good. Is there something called mandolin instruction book acquisition disorder? I think I might have a problem

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    Quote Originally Posted by brucho View Post
    It is a tad busy now that you mention it.
    Can't argue with you there, Brucho. :-)

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