W-INTRODUCTION TO MANDOLIN-Learn How Play Bluegrass DVD

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Introduction to Mandolin for Beginners DVD
With Bert Casey

This is the companion DVD to Mandolin Primer Book with CD. Also Available: Mandolin Jam Tracks CDs

Introduction to Mandolin DVD by Bert Casey covers the material presented in the Mandolin Primer book.

This course is designed for the beginning mandolin student who desires an easy to follow, step by step instruction method for getting started on the mandolin. It starts with proper left & right hand technique and playing scales, then progresses to playing 12 popular bluegrass songs using techniques such as hammer-ons, slides, pull-offs, and double stops. It also includes a section on how to play rhythm on the mandolin (the famous mandolin "chop").

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Introduction to Mandolin for Beginners DVD Contents Include

• Parts of the Mandolin
• Holding the Mandolin
• Tuning
• Using the Pick
• Proper Left and Right Hand Position
• Playing Scales in 4 Different Keys (G, C, A, D)
• Rhythm & Strumming (The Mandolin Chop)
• Moveable Chords
• Chord Chart

Introduction to Mandolin for Beginners DVD Songs

• Worried Man Blues
• Wildwood Flower
• Boil Them Cabbage Down
• Cripple Creek
• John Hardy
• Red Haired Boy
• Soldier's Joy
• 8th Of January
• Billy In The Lowground
• Blackberry Blossom
• Bill Cheatum
• Sally Goodin
• Old Joe Clark
• Salt Creek

The Introduction to Mandolin for Beginners DVD Features

• Different camera angles and close-ups to demonstrate precise technique and hand positioning
• Split screen technology that shows both hands in detail and provides on-screen notation for all music
• Repeat Play to increase practice efficiently and retention
• Large on-screen tablature with Bouncing ball type pointer to show each note as it's being played
• Video Clock to quickly locate information in the companion book
• Broadcast quality equipment using state of the art editing facilities
• Companion Mandolin Primer Book with CD, Mandolin Songs Book, and Mandolin Jam Tracks CDs also available

DVD Features

• All-Regions - Playable Worldwide - This DVD has been mastered to play in every zone/system including NTSC, PAL, & SECAM
• Broadcast Quality Stereo Sound
• Chapter Selections

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About Bert Casey

Bert Casey has been a professional performer and teacher in the Atlanta area for over 20 years. Bert plays several instruments (acoustic guitar, electric guitar, bass, mandolin, banjo, and flute) and has written 6 books (Acoustic Guitar Primer, Electric Guitar Primer, Bass Guitar Primer, Mandolin Primer, Bluegrass Fakebook, and Flatpicking Guitar Songs) and has made four videos (Introduction to Acoustic Guitar, Introduction to Electric Guitar, Introduction to Bass Guitar, and Introduction to Mandolin Video).

He is a professional instructor at ABC Music, which he owns, and also records extensively in his studio, where he has done the sound track to several movies. He performed several years with Home Remedy and is currently performing in the Atlanta area with his band Blue Moon

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