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August 2, 2016

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Mando Montreal

August 2, 2016

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LE PASSE-TEMPS

It is towards the end of the 19th century that the waves of newcomers influence the musical culture in Canada and that the mandolin becomes popular.

MANDOLIN & GUITAR

With Le Passe-Temps, the duo introduces us to a bright and elegant musical style, too little known, but which marked a whole era in Canada.

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Learn Mandolin Chords for Popular Songs & Folk Music

Mandolin is a pretty nice instrument to strum chords with in popular and folk music. Its high pitch sound matches well the guitar and is ideal to jam with your friends. One problem i find learning from "Mandolin Chord Books" is that they present chords in a very abstract way. For that reason i have developed an easy musical solution.

Learn Mandolin or Guitar in Group Lessons

Diane is a real music passionate that was looking for group music lessons in Montreal a few years ago. Diane has been one of my student since 2008 and she tells us how her learning experience goes much further than guitar lessons.

Learn the Mandolin: Repetitive exercises

For learning a musical instrument like mandolin, the recourse to repetitive exercises seems inevitable. On the other hand, following recent research, we know full well that this practice is contested. While repetitive exercise may seem desirable in the pursuit of certain learning, in other circumstances it may prove to be very unprofitable if not downright harmful.

Alison Stephen's Mandolin Trilogy

This trilogy remains a model for the composition of learning tools. Alison Stephens composed 18 solos for the mandolin, all of them exquisite pieces, in a large variety of styles, that can very well be used as concert pieces. The cool part is that each piece addresses a specific technique but places it in context.

Mandolin Tuning & Bridge Setup

In this video tutorial, I will demonstrate how to properly setup and tune your mandolin bridge in order to get the maximum sound out of your mandolin and tuning.

Write your own mandolin scores for free with MuseScore

MuseScore is a free software that allows to "create, play and print beautiful sheet music". It can become the perfect practicing companion: always available, never makes any mistakes, keeps the tempo like a metronome and it doesn't cost anything.

Jacob Reuven's Mandolin Warm-Up Routine

In this video tutorial, Jacob Reuven demonstrates his unique and complete mandolin warm-up sequence.

Practical mandolin warm-up exercices

Expecting a performance? Getting ready for daily practice? Nothing beats a good warm-up exercise. We all have one that we can use. Isn't it great to share? Here's mine

Learn classical mandolin with Caterina Lichtenberg on Artist Works

I decided to take classical mandolin lessons online; I subscribed to Caterina Lichtenberg's lessons on Artist Works . I gave myself time to go through the main presentation videos, and then, just like a kid discovering his new textbooks at the school start, I started exploring the site. Here's a glimpse of what I found.

How to play classical mandolin: Why learn scales & arpeggio techniques?

Why bother with mandolin techniques? That is the question…I spent thirty years of my life teaching in high school. I read about everything I could find on the art of teaching. But I must admit that once in a while, some situations still make my jaw drop. Recently, a music teacher told me that almost all of his students were unwilling to play technique works, exercises, scales, etudes, etc. If someone thinks he can cut short his learning by avoiding techniques, he is the perfect candidate to become an early dropout. He will very soon get tired of knocking his head on the wall and will succumb to his limits.

Chords triads: Understanding their structure on the mandolin

Mandolinists involved in classical, jazz, pop music and improvisation always face the same problem: understanding chords.

Classical Mandolin Methods: The Mandolinist's Best Friend

Like every learner I constantly look for the ideal method, the one that would help me correct my weak spots, strengthen my fingers, increase my dexterity, gain speed, precision, richness of sound, technical perfection, in short, a method that would help me become a better musician.

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