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    New from Native Ground - Easy 2-Chord Songs for Mandolin 

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    Published on Mar-15-2018 4:30pm  Views: 1373 
    Easy 2-Chord Songs for Mandolin


    Asheville, N.C. — Native Ground Books and Music has announced the release of Easy 2-Chord Songs for Mandolin.

    The book includes music, mandolin tablature and lyrics to 39 familiar bluegrass, old-time, folk and gospel songs, each with only two chords and ...
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    New in Print - French Baroque Mandolin Suite 

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    Published on Mar-08-2018 2:25pm  Views: 1033 
    French Baroque Mandolin Suite


    Fenton, Mo. — Mel Bay Publications, Inc. has announced their release of French Baroque Mandolin Suite, by Marin Marais, arranged by Robert Bancalari.

    Marin Marais (1656-1728) was a 17th-18th century French composer and viol ...
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    New from Mel Bay Publications, Inc. - German Baroque Music for Mandolin 

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    Published on Feb-21-2018 3:10pm  Views: 1228 
    German Baroque Music for Mandolin

    Fenton, Mo. — Mel Bay Publications, Inc. has announced a February 8 publication date for German Baroque Music for Mandolin by Robert Bancalari.

    The German Baroque period featured three virtuosi: Biber, Westhoff and Johann Jakob Walther.

    Walther (1650-1717) performed ...
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    Theory and Improvisation for the Modern Mandolinist, Volume 1 

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    Published on Feb-09-2018 11:00am  Views: 4277 
    Theory and Improvisation for the Modern Mandolinist

    Fenton, Mo. — Mel Bay Publications has announced the publication for Theory and Improvisation for the Modern Mandolinist, Volume 1 by Tommy Norris.

    Theory and Improvisation for the Modern Mandolinist is a two-book series that teaches improvisation in many musical styles along ...
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    Blue Grass Boy: The Story of Bill Monroe, Father of Bluegrass Music 

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    Published on Jan-05-2018 10:30am  Views: 1727 
    Blue Grass Boy: The Story of Bill Monroe, Father of Bluegrass Music


    Honesdale, Penn. — Calkins Creek, publishers of children's books has announced a March 6, 2018 release for Blue Grass Boy: The Story of Bill Monroe, Father of Bluegrass Music.

    In hardcover, 40 pages, the book ...
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    Masters of the Mandolin: 130 of the Greatest Bluegrass and Newgrass Solos 

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    Published on Jan-03-2018 10:00am  Views: 6344 
    Masters of the Mandolin: 130 of the Greatest Bluegrass and Newgrass Solos


    Milwaukee, Wisc. — Hal Leonard publishers has announced the pending publication of Masters of the Mandolin: 130 of the Greatest Bluegrass and Newgrass Solos.

    This collection of 130 mandolin solos is an invaluable resource for fans of bluegrass ...
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    Three Chord Songs for Mandolin (3-Chord Songs) 

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    Published on Jan-02-2018 1:00pm  Views: 1991 
    Three Chord Songs for Mandolin (3-Chord Songs)


    Milwaukee, Wisc. — Hal Leonard publishers has announced the pending publication for Three Chord Songs for Mandolin, available for pre-order through Elderly Instruments and amazon.com.

    In paperback, the book consists ...
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    Neil Gladd - Four Centuries of Solo Mandolin Music 

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    Published on Nov-13-2017 7:50am  Views: 2476 
    Neil Gladd - Four Centuries of Solo Mandolin Music


    Hyattsville, Md. — Musician and author Neil Gladd has announced the publication of his new book, Four Centuries of Solo Mandolin Music.

    This book is a collection of original classical compositions for solo mandolin, mostly written by mandolin soloists, from the 1760s to 2014. It includes only one piece ...
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    New in Print - Airs for the Seasons by James Oswald 

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    Published on Nov-03-2017 7:30am  Views: 2783 
    Airs for the Seasons by James Oswald

    John Goodin has announced the availability of his self-published work Airs for the Seasons, by James Oswald.

    Oswald (1710-1769) began publishing his series in 1755. Each Air was printed on a single page with the melody on one staff and a bass line (with figures) on a second staff.

    Each piece was named after a plant and ...
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    Acoustic Disc Releases The Book of the Dawg - Dawg Latin 

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    Published on Aug-15-2017 4:25pm  Views: 3621 
    The Book of the Dawg, Dawg Latin


    San Rafael, Calif. — Acoustic Disc has announced the publication of Volume Four - The Book of the Dawg - Dawg Latin.

    Volume Four is a continuation of a series of books of music as played and recorded by mandolinist/composer ...
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    New in Print - J. S. Bach Mandolin Duets 

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    Published on Jun-21-2017 11:30am  Views: 1877 
    J. S. Bach Mandolin Duets

    Fenton, Mo. — Mel Bay Publications has announced the publication of J. S. Bach Mandolin Duets in print and eBook format by John Holenko.

    These mandolin duet arrangements of the music of J. S. Bach are drawn from several sources. Most are ...
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    The 100 - Techniques and Exercises for Mandolinists 

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    Published on Jun-13-2017 7:30pm  Views: 3758 
    The 100-Techniques & Exercises for Mandolinists

    Fenton, Mo. — The 100 — Techniques & Exercises for Mandolinists is the title of a new release from Marilynn Mair on Mel Bay in the form of book or eBook, with online audio accessible with purchase.

    Mair lays out a mandolinist's essential discoveries and theories ...
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    New from Mel Bay - Parking Lot Picker's Play-Along: Mandolin 

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    Published on May-23-2017 10:25am  Views: 2414 
    Parking Lot Picker's Play-Along: Mandolin

    Fenton, Mo. — Mel Bay Publications, Inc. has announced the release of Parking Lot Picker's Play-Along: Mandolin, a new resource from multi-instrumentalist Dix Bruce.

    The best way to learn an instrument is to play it as often as you can with other musicians.

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    New from Mel Bay - Playford for Mandolin 

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    Published on May-12-2017 11:00am  Views: 2904 
    Playford for Mandolin


    Fenton, Mo. — Mel Bay Publications, Inc. has announced the release of Playford for Mandolin, 121 Tunes from the Playford Dancing Masters by John Goodin.

    From 1651 to 1728 John Playford, his son Henry, and John Young published multiple ...
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    Classical Mandolin Solos by Carlo Aonzo 

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    Published on Apr-06-2017 5:25pm  Views: 3103 
    Classical Mandolin Solos by Carlo Aonzo


    Milwaukee, Wisc. — Hal Leonard publishers has announced an April 17 release for Classical Mandolin Solos by Carlo Aonzo.

    The music is arranged in order of difficulty, beginning with exercises by Giuseppe Branzoli and finishes ...
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    1930s Country Mandolin: Bluegrass Roots 

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    Published on Apr-05-2017 10:30am  Views: 3287 
    1930s Country Mandolin: Bluegrass Roots


    Milwaukee, Wisc. – Centerstream Publishers has announced the pending publication of 1930s Country Mandolin: Bluegrass Roots, by Joseph Weidlich, now available for pre-order.

    Examine the development of country mandolin performance during the 1930s during ...
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    100 Tunes from O'Neill's Music of Ireland for Mandolin 

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    Published on Apr-03-2017 8:48pm  Views: 2589 
    100 Tunes from O'Neill's Music of Ireland for Mandolin


    Fenton, Mo. — Mel Bay Publications, Inc. has announced the publication of 100 Tunes from O'Neill's Music of Ireland.

    The original O'Neill's Music of Ireland is a famed collection of well over 1000 tunes set in standard notation that is ...
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    Christmas Carols for Crosspicking Mandola or Tenor Banjo 

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    Published on Jan-07-2017 9:10am  Views: 1885 
    Christmas Carols for Crosspicking Mandola or Tenor Banjo

    Christmas Carols for Crosspicking Mandola or Tenor Banjo is the title of a new self-published publication from Ondřej Šárek released January 6, 2017.

    The book includes fourteen carols appropriate for cross-picking on mandola (CGDA) or tenor ...
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    Mandolin Licks-Ercises - Licks, Tunes and Exercises for Beginning and Intermediate Players 

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    Published on Jan-04-2017 1:45pm  Views: 3192 
    Mandolin Licks-Ercises - Licks, Tunes and Exercises for Beginning and Intermediate Players


    Woodstock, N.Y. — Homespun has announced the release of Mandolin Licks-Ercises - Licks, Tunes and Exercises for Beginning and Intermediate Players, by Dix Bruce.

    Improving mandolin technique does not have to employ mind-numbing drills and exercises. Dix Bruce shows you licks, solos, kick-offs, endings and complete tunes that will hone your skills so ...
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    Classical Themes: Mandolin Play-Along Volume 11 

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    Published on Dec-04-2016 6:10pm  Views: 1793 
    Classical Themes: Mandolin Play-Along Volume 11

    Milwaukee, Wisc. — Hal Leonard publishers has announced a December 15 publish date for Classical Themes: Mandolin Play-Along Volume 11.

    Music for each song is written in standard notation and tablature.

    Includes online audio ...
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    The Hal Leonard Mandolin Fake Book: 300 Songs 

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    Published on Nov-10-2016 12:45pm  Views: 3951 
    The Hal Leonard Mandolin Fake Book: 300 Songs


    Milwaukee, Wisc. — Hal Leonard publishers has announced a December 1 publish date for The Hal Leonard Mandolin Fake Book: 300 Songs.

    Music is in standard notation (no tablature) only with suggested mandolin chords ...
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    The Complete Guide to the Gibson Mandolins 

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    Published on Oct-23-2016 10:20am  Views: 3279 
    The Complete Guide to the Gibson Mandolins


    Milwaukee, Wisc. — Centersteam Publishers, creators of rare and collectible books distributed exclusively by Hal Leonard Corporation has announced a November 4 release for Paul Fox's The Complete Guide to the Gibson Mandolins, with foreword by Walter Carter. ...
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    101 Tips for Mandolin 

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    Published on Oct-18-2016 11:15am  Views: 2063 
    101 Tips for Mandolin


    Fenton, Mo. — Mel Bay Publications, Inc. has announced the availability of 101 Tips for Mandolin by Philip John Berthoud.

    Originally published in Germany by Schell Music, Mel Bay has picked up the title and republished it in English as both a Book and ...
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    Mini Music Guides - Mandolin Chord Dictionary 

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    Published on Oct-17-2016 9:30am  Views: 2572 
    Mini Music Guides - Mandolin Chord Dictionary


    Van Nuys, Calif. — Alfred Publishing has announced a November 14 release for Mini Music Guides — Mandolin Chord Dictionary, by Nathaniel Gunod and L. C. Harnsberger.

    Alfred's Mini Music Guides are compact size, intended to be ...
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    John Hartford's Old-Time Fiddle Favorites-For Fiddle and Mandolin 

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    Published on Oct-13-2016 4:45pm  Views: 2411 
    John Hartford's Old-Time Fiddle Favorites-For Fiddle and Mandolin


    Fenton, Mo. — Mel Bay Publications, Inc. has announced the availability of John Hartford's Old-Time Fiddle Favorites-For Fiddle and Mandolin, transcribed by Austin Gregory.

    22 fiddle tunes from Hartford's Hamilton Ironworks album ...
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