The Mandolin Master Class book with audio CD by Brad Laird will help you learn how to improvise on your mandolin! This book covers important concepts like basic music theory, use of the major scale, use of the pentatonic scale, how to navigate the fingerboard using "triangulation", how to use the Circle of 5ths, how to use the "number system" for chord progressions, how to construct scales and chords, how to practice effectively and how to decide "what to play." $24.95
The Mandolin Master Class Book includes an innovative idea called "The DNA of the Fingerboard" (and a transparent overlay) to help you unravel the mysteries of the mandolin fingerboad. Theory section has 6 self-tests (with answers) to be sure you understand the material. Written in an easy to understand conversational style. Oriented towards bluegrass but useful for all mandolin styles.
Companion Audio CD contains chord backup tracks for practicing what you learn, "test driving" your improvisation over various chord progressions, ear training exercises, and even a multi-speed metronome. 70 pages of information, charts, tables, and exercises. All exercises and examples are written in tablature. No standard music notation. Comb-bound and lays flat.
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