Theory and improvisation for the modern mandolinist
Subtitle: building a foundation
By: Tommy Norris
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
Published: 2018
Place of publication: Pacific, MO
Number of pages: 80
ISBN-13: 9781513460314
Subjects: Mandolin; Instruction and study; Methods
Description: "Theory and Improvisation for the Modern Madolinist is a two book series that teaches improvisation in many musical styles along with theory concepts and how they apply to the mandolin. Each book provides access to different backing tracks and solo examples to help you learn. Every chapter includes scales presented in a variety of common formats: standard notation, tablature and fretboard charts. Vol. 1, Building a Foundation, only requires that the reader can play notes and simple chords. It presents basic skills necessary for improvising over chord progressions found in all types of music. Sample solos and progressions are included at the end of each chapter to practice. Whether you play bluegrass, rock, pop or jazz, this book will take your solos to the next level. Includes access to online audio."--Back cover.
Notes: This first volume in this mandolin method covers basic chord theory, major and minor scales, mandolin technique, and more. With an introduction and appendix.

Staff notation; Tablature; Chord diagrams; Chord symbols.
Table of contents: title: Introduction; title: Major triads and chord tones; title: Pentatonic scales; title: Basic minor chords; title: Passing tones; title: Adding the dominant 7th; title: The major scale; title: The minor scale; title: Changing open keys; title: Closed position and moving up the neck; title: Mandolin technique; title: Appendix.