{"product_id":"mandolin-for-dummies-9781119736646","title":"Mandolin for Dummies","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLearn how fretting and picking can entertain friends!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe mandolin is making a big comeback among music enthusiasts. A longtime staple of bluegrass, folk, jazz, and country music, this fast-pickin' favorite featured heavily in traditional music from around the world is now seeing a resurgence in global pop.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eMandolin For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e, accomplished composer, performer, and mandolin guru Don Julin breaks down the history and fundamentals of this versatile instrument, showing how you too can fret, pick, and strum with the best in the business. Packed with photos and diagrams to help you perfect your hand positioning, you'll make your way through a plethora of mandolin-friendly musical styles and learn how to take good care of your instrument--paying it back for all the pleasure it brings to you and your friends.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eBuy the right mandolin for you\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePick up key musical styles\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePlay along with downloadable exercises\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRestring your instrument\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhether this is your first instrument or you're adding to your repertoire, this little number has everything you need to get the most out of your mandolin!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDon Julin\u003c\/b\u003e has a reputation for being one of the most eclectic mandolin players\/instructors on the scene. Don has released over 20 albums and played on countless others. Don operates the online mandolin school Mandolins Heal The World (www.mandolinshealtheworld.com). He also teaches mandolin at music camps. Don enjoys connecting with musicians and believes that music should be a conversation, not a contest.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"For Dummies","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50557408379154,"sku":"9781119736646","price":20.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_ca88aa08-8f43-4462-9fa8-55c3f8d7942c.jpg?v=1731782014","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/mandolin-for-dummies-9781119736646","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}