Twenty Studies in the First Position for Bluegrass Mandolinists
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New Bluegrass Mandolin Publications From Lou Martin
By Mandolin Cafe
October 14, 2009 - 5:30 pm
Twenty Studies in the First Position for Bluegrass Mandolinists
Albany, N.Y. — Lou Martin, senior Monroe mandolin disciple and Rounder Records solo artist, has announced the release of two self-published books by Louis Martin Music BMI.
The first, Twenty Studies in the First Position for Bluegrass Mandolinists, Op. 5 is designed to assist bluegrass mandolin players in becoming literate with standard notation. This familiar music will help the student sight-read, study, and practice toward their further comprehension of classical music norms. $20.00 plus $4.00 shipping and handling.
The second, Fifteen Bluegrass Variations on "Red Haired Boy", Op. 8 teaches traditional improvisation, usually one of the most perplexing subjects a dedicated bluegrass mandolinist must address. This is taught using first position variations on a familiar Irish hornpipe to delineate Monroe bluegrass as living art; the sound and structure of authentic bluegrass improvisation. $25.00 plus $4.00 shipping and handling.
Standard notation only. All books published in heavy cover stock, 32 lb. watermarked paper, and standard classical format, comb-bound.
Additional information, ordering:
Lou Martin web site