Mandolin Instruction Vids-Suggestions?

Subject: Mandolin Instruction Vids-Suggestions?
From: Áine
Date: 27 Jun 01 - 02:38 PM

I'm hoping that some of you mandopickers can help a newbie to the instrument out here. I'm having tons of fun with my mandolin; but I'd really like to advance from the strumming chords and picking 'Yankee Doodle' stage now.

I searched a five county area up here in North Texas, and I still can't find a teacher. So, I'm hoping that you all can suggest some good instructional videos or book/cd combos that could help me out.

Thanks in advance, Áine

Subject: RE: Mandolin Instruction Vids-Suggestions?
From: Justa Picker
Date: 27 Jun 01 - 03:26 PM

Some good ones here.

Subject: RE: Mandolin Instruction Vids-Suggestions?
From: Cappuccino
Date: 27 Jun 01 - 06:00 PM

Than Mandolin of Bill Monroe pair that Justa Picker put on his list are good - I've tried them.

Have fun - IanB

Subject: RE: Mandolin Instruction Vids-Suggestions?
From: Walking Eagle
Date: 28 Jun 01 - 10:25 AM

Go to a website - - elderlyinstruments.com - -. They sell all sorts of videos, you might be able to get what you wnat there. Also, do you live near a college or university? If you do, they might have a School of Music and a music librarian. University libraries are open to the public and you might find some help there. Check with the reference librarian to see if they can be of any assistance.

I hope this helps and welcome to the world of picking good music!

Subject: RE: Mandolin Instruction Vids-Suggestions?
From: chip a
Date: 28 Jun 01 - 10:25 AM

refresh

Subject: RE: Mandolin Instruction Vids-Suggestions?
From: Áine
Date: 28 Jun 01 - 10:47 AM

Thanks so much, guys! I've gone to the Elderly site and I'll be ordering the Bill Monroe tapes ASAP. And thanks for the 'welcome', Walking Eagle - you made my day.

Now, any pointers from y'all about how to learn to do the tremelo? I've tried to start slow and get a little faster, but I still feel pretty spastic (and it sounds that way, too!).

Thanks again everyone, Áine