Hello everyone,
I'm new here and am starting to pick up the mandolin. I have a fairly robust background in music. I play the saxophone, as well as the piano and have sung in choirs. My experiance goes to the extent of playing a few semesters in my University's jazz band. Therefore, when I pick up a "how to play mandolin book" at the music store it seems like I have to riffle through pages upon pages of music fundamentals I already know. I know the importance of practiceing proper technique, especially from the onset, since that is what establishes in your muscle memory. I'm eager to play and have already started practicing, but I don't want to get too far along by the time I actually do finish reading a "how to" book. I was wondering if any of you could give me a rundown on the essenial techniques and forms I need to develop early on, or at least point me to a source that can do this for me with a minimal amount of "general music fundamentals".
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