Re: Bickford Mandolin Method
Dear All,
I won the prize and received the, "Classic Reprint Series" of, "Forgotten Books," "The Bickford Mandolin Method," "In Four Books," by Zarh Myron Bickford.
I knew nothing of this publication prior to clicking on the OP and reading.
Here's what I received from Amazon.
Here's the inside.
Inside the cover flap is an advertisement for, "Forgotten Books" inviting you to have a one-month free subscription for their, "Forgotten Books" library. I'd imagine the entire four volumes are there, and maybe it's on me to figure that out. Just haven't done that yet. . .
Regarding the book I received, the print is small. I'd like this at standard sheet music size where you could put it on your music stand or such. No way at this size and I got new glasses!
Regarding the content. Volume 1 is very comprehensive if a bit dated. I'm o.k. with the dated style and know that the early content is fundamental to all music instruction - i.e., how to build scales, chords and rhythm. If sized properly it seems a great resource for a teacher when the student has no formal musical background!
I don't pick correctly! They don't really like the upstroke or so it seems. Not as much as I do at least.
So, that's the review to date. If I get my free month, I'll further comment.
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