Essential Techniques for Mandolin
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Actor: Chris Thile, Happy TraumBrand: Homespun
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Original Language)
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, DVD, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 85 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2002-06-01
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Model: 641545
Studio: Hal Leonard
Product features:
- Learn:
- "Ode to a Butterfly"
- "Hop the Fence"
- "Red Haired Boy"
- "Swallowtail Jig"
DVD Reviews of Essential Techniques for Mandolin
DVD Review: Great dvd..HOWEVER....
Summary: 4 Stars
This is DEFINATELY not the best way to go for those who are just starting out but have been playing for a while and want to work more on techniques.
I was very dissapointed that the music was not included as indicated on the cover. I think this was just a mistake from the manufacturer but I was still really upset.
DVD Review: Never received it!!! What a rip-off
Summary: 1 Stars
We NEVER received the item, have tried to contact the seller as well as Amazon. Have NEVER heard back from either of them. Contacted my credit card company to get my money back! DVD Review: A must for the mandolin learner
Summary: 5 Stars
As an absolutely new mandolin player, I was very happy to see all of the material online (Youtube and other sites), but frustrated by the lack of technique these videos actually show. They are great for learning some tricks or songs, but I haven't seen any yet that really teach proper technique - probably because most people find it boring and it doesn't draw a lot of attention.
I purchased this DVD despite other reviews that state this is not for the beginner. I am happy to say that after three months of playing, starting with this video was a great idea. The video teaches proper techniques (hence the name) including pic stroke theory for jigs, reels, etc, proper hand positions, hammer-on, pull-off, fingering positions, and more. Learning proper technique before you develop the bad habits saves the frustration of re-learning and allows you to develop faster.
Chris does an amazing job of going through things a couple of times, first pretty slow so you can pick it up, then faster for the more intermediate player. This makes it easy to listen, then practice, then play along with the slow parts. Playing through it fast gives you the idea of what it should really sound like and sets a goal to work up to. That combined with the printed music in standard and tab notation really helps pick up the songs, scales, and arpeggios quickly.
DVD Review: Mandolin technique
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a very entertaining DVD and worth the price just to see Chris Thile perform. His relaxed and friendly manner made playing along extremely entertaining. He plays each song first slowly then builds so it is easy to catch up or play the slow ones until your skill progresses. I absolutely loved some of the addition solo performances at the each and it makes you really want to be a better player.DVD Review: Very satisfied
Summary: 4 Stars
The dvd was a gift for my son. He is a big fan of Chris Thile from Nicklecreek and had discovered the dvd when he began playing the mandolin recently. He was very pleased with it.
Description of Essential Techniques for Mandolin
Chris Thile, mandolin virtuoso for the hit band Nickel Creek, shares his own successful formula for developing right- and left-hand dexterity, improving speed and accuracy, and playing with heightened musicality. Includes numerous tunes and exercises that will make a big difference in your playing. As a bonus, you'll hear astonishing performances of Chris' original tunes "When Mandolins Dream" and "Raining at Sunset." Includes music and tab. 85 minutes.General DVDs
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