Mandolin
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The mandolin is the youngest member of the Lute family. Made from wood, the mandolin has a teardrop shape, concave hollow back with eight steel strings of four pairs tuned in open fifths to the notes G, D, A and E.

Using a different set of chords from the guitar, it is best known for the tremelando effect which is achieved by moving a pick rapidly back and forth on the strings.  This technique is difficult to master as the frets are small and the player requires a good sense of rhythm to perform the right number of subdivisions of beats.

Whilst the original design is mainly used acoustically in Bluegrass, Folk, Rock and Country music, there are also a few solid electric models available which follow a similar shape to the guitar using a solid body and pick ups to amplify its bright penetrating sound.

Tuners, Chords & Lessons

Autoplayer learn to play mandolin, guitar, bass, bouzouki and ukulele with this musical software.

Arto's String Calculator very comprehensive online program with full instructions for calculating where a string can be used by setting the diameter and more. Measures string tension and diameter for a number of instruments, in a variety of settings. Online java String Diameter/Tension Drawer also available.

Bob's Handy String Tension Designer With this Netscape Javascript program, you can see how pitch, tension, string length, diameter and inharmonicity are related. First select an octave, then click on note to select, and enter values in the fields above the COMPUTE button. Select type of string. Click on COMPUTE to find out how much tension is required. This program does not work for wound strings.

Doug Sparlings Lutherie Pages - Fret Placement Calculator-Free Download-Windows95/98/NT/2000 FretCalc is used to find fret placement for fretted stringed instruments. Any combination of scale length and number for frets can be chosen. The fret placement from the nut to each fret and the distance between adjacent frets is shown in a chart that can be printed out. Site also contains online Fret Placement Calculator, Dulcimer Fret Placement Calculator, Lutherie FretCalc Calculate stringed instrument fret locations and Mandolin Chord Finder just pick a chord and click display for the notes to appear on the mandolin fretboard.

Experimental Musical Instruments Fret Placement Calculator an online fret placement calculator to calculate fret locations for fretted stringed instruments including mandolin, banjo, guitar, ukelele and dulcimer.

How to convert a guitar into an octave mandolin a step by step guide with diagrams plus cd available with a variety of diy musical instrument projects, pictures and information.

How to tell a Mandolin, Mandola, Cittern, Bouzouki, Blarge apart includes general differences, a chart showing different scale lengths and tunings plus specific stats on each instrument.

InterChart Displays many possible chords, scales, and fingerings for bass, guitar, mandolin, or Chapman Stick. Slow to download.

Java Tuner This Java applet demonstrates various historical tunings and temperaments and allows one to experiment with them. It was developed to accompany a text on Understanding temperaments, and is complemented by a set of MIDI files demonstrating various tunings and temperaments, full instructions and a variety of modern and archaic tuning modes. Also provides selected intervals and a chord player.

Makklan Acoustic music webtools for mandolin and guitar including CapoCalc (Determine where to set a capo to match another person, while playing in a different key), ChordMatch (Find chords that contain a given melody note), ChordSpell (Name the chord formed by the notes you select, with optional fretboard entry and user-selectable alternate tunings).

Martindale's Calculators Online Center - descriptive links for a wide range of free online or downloadable music calculators.

Nigel Gatherer's Scottish Music Pages tutorials, biographies and resources for the mandolin and the tin whistle; hints, tips for a Scottish Session and free mandolin tabulature.

Sample mandolin orchestra pieces page 1 [PDF] arranged by Jeff Dearinger Mandolin 1 ... Rumanian Folk Dances 49 58 Balletto from Respighi's Ancient Airs and Dances 66 74

Sample mandolin orchestra pieces page 2 [PDF] arranged by Jeff Dearinger Mandolin 2 ... Rumanian Folk Dances 49 58 Balletto from Respighi's Ancient Airs and Dances 66 74

String Guage & Tension Calculator Check your string tensions based on pitch, guage and type of string, also does the inverse calculation when you type in other string parameters.

Simpler Scaler a complete Windows based fret calculation package that is cheap at only $5 or download the older version free. Can also purchase drawings, plates, diagrams for making your own Mandolin, Violin, Ukelele, Dulcimer, Banjo and Cam Clamp.

ukulele mandolin banjo chords generator Over 1,000,000 chords in an easy to read format. Display or print a list of your favorite chords.

Mandolin Links

• Acutab - Mandolin tabs and transcription books and videos of popular bluegrass mandolinists Alan Bibey, Butch Baldassari.



• Alison Stephens top uk mandolin player also teaches mandolin privately and at the Dartington International Summer School.



• alt.folk.uk UK newsgroup that discusses all aspects of folk music and instruments.



• Banjolin includes instruments, playing advice, tunes, chords, scales, fretboard and modes.



• Bluegrass Mandolin Home Page the world of Bluegrass Mandolin!



• Building A Mandolin View the step by step construction of a mandolin, with information and pictures.



• Folkbeat Annual Music & Dance Weekend, Derby is a weekend packed with music, song and dance performances plus workshops by mandolin, bodran, voice and other tutors.



• JP Charles - LuthierBrazilian maker of acoustic mandolins, bandolins, mandos, cavaquinhos, jazz guitars and upright basses.



• Katie's Mandolin Chord Charts



• Maestronet.com



• Mandolin Cafe Mandolin Lessons, tabulature, builders and other information.



• Mandolin Accompaniment Dial instantly shows you 8 accompaniment chords used to play mandolin, violin or fiddle accompaniment in each key for all styles. Also loaded with information and tips about playing common chords and chord extensions.



• Mandolin Hymns Web page teaches simple key of "G" mandolin chord accompaniment for Gospel hymn singing.



• Mandolin King provides links to mandolin sites of interest plus information on their band and other folk rock instrument and band information.



• Mandolin Links, Teachers, FAQ & Info from top mandolin player Simon Mayer



• Mandolin Magazine online mandolin magazine



• Mandolin Straps advice on types of material used for mandolin straps and how to use a strap.



• MandoWeb vintage, new & used mandolin dealers.



• MandoZine Online journal for mandolin players and fans with workshops, news, music, resources, and links.



• Nigel Gatherer Scottish Mandolin Page includes a tutorial to get you started.



• Roland White Bluegrass Mandolin Page



• Simple Gifts Mandolin Tablature Archive Collection of mandolin tablature as well as how-to instructions on reading tab, mandolin tuning and MIDI's of the songs.



• Sounds from the Vaults Virtual Instruments Enter the vault and click on the images to display musical instrument artifacts, then follow the instructions to play them (uses Shockwave for playing).



• String Pedagogy



• Strikes a Chord Publish and distribute works mostly for the mandolin, violin and other treble instruments, includes some obscure sheet music.



• The Electric Mandolin Resource Page contains information on manufacturers, string retailers, players and instrument reviews.



• The Jazz Mandolin Project is a group dedicated to promoting improvisational jazz on the mandolin. News, history, photo gallery.



• Thomas Buchanan Inverness based company producing hand crafted mandolins, mandolas, dulcimers and other folk instruments.



• Moon Guitars UK maker of celtic acoustic and electro acoustic mandolins, guitars, bouzouki's and other instruments.

Mandolin Tutors

A small list of mandolin tutors.  We are unable to recommend individual teachers but are happy to provide brief details and links where available.   Tutors are welcome to send details for inclusion.

• Registry of Guitar Tutors Registry House, Churchill Mews, Dennett Road, Croydon, Surrey. CR0 3JH. Tel: 0208 665 7666. Email: RegistryGT@aol.com



• Acoustic Guitar & Mandolin Tuition by Pete (Milton Road area, Cambridge) 01223 360226.



• Alison Stephens teaches classical mandolin privately in Colchester and at the Dartington International Summer School.



• Chris Gardner - Mandolin, Guitar & Bass Guitar Tutor, Louth, Lincolnshire - Tel: 01507 327 848



• Ian Harris experienced Mandolin & Guitar Teacher & Director of the National English Mandolin Orchestra.



• Tim Jefferson - Mandolin, Guitar, Bass Guitar, Keyboards, Piano Accordian & Bagpipes Tuition, Norwich, Norfolk - Tel: 01263 822749. Email advice@timejefferson.co.uk



• Andrew Macintosh - Mandolin, Guitar & Bass Guitar Tutor, Aberdeen, Scotland - Tel: 01343 546092



• Chris Marks - Mandolin, Guitar & Bass Guitar Tutor, Keighley, West Yorkshire - 01274 562 008



• Mick O'Connor Tenor Banjo & Mandolin Teacher. Performs live with Wraggle Taggle.



• Tony Renney - Mandolin, Acoustic, Classical & Hawaiian Guitar, Bass Guitar, Ukelele Tutor, Wokington, Cumbria - Tel: 01900 604 045



• Neil Smith offers Mandolin & Guitar Tuition in Mansfield, UK - Tel: 01623 451852



• Paul Spencer - Mandolin, Acoustic, Bass, Classical & Electric Guitar, Banjo Tutor, London, W3 - Tel: 0208 992 5773



• Dave Webster - Mandolin, Acoustic Guitar, Bass Guitar, Banjo Tutor, Ely, Cambridgeshire - Tel: 01353 669 088



• Mr Williams - Mandolin, Acoustic, Bass, Electric, Hawaiian Guitar Tutor, Nuneaton, Warwickshire - 02476 397 535



• Stuart Williams - Mandolin, Guitar, Banjo & Fiddle Teacher, Helsby, Cheshire - Beginners Bluegrass Workshops every Thursday at the Helsby Ex-Servicemans Club, Helsby (M56 Junction 14).



• Music Tutors Section contains links to sites providing searchable databases for UK & Worldwide music tutors.

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