The Mandolin: A History
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| Rating | : | 4.61 (689 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0980476275 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 420 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-01-18 |
| Language | : | English |
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A Gold Standard Book Edgar J. Lovelady This book has got to be the finest treatment of the mandolin as an instrument to date of which I am aware. I looked it up as recommended by the Classical Mandolin Journal, and have been enthused by the vast range of coverage of a field in which I have a sustained interest as mandolinist and arranger. It is profusely illustrated with high quality pictures of rare instruments and makers in its 400. Amazon Customer said The Mandolin a History is well worth reading.. This history of the mandolin is well written, researched and comprehensive. As a mandolin collector, it gives real insight into instruments with which I am not familiar.. Interesting history of the mandolin. Mark Dixon Great history of the mandolinI LOVED it.
Graham McDonald has been building mandolins, bouzoukis and other stringed instruments for more than 30 years. He is the author of The Bouzouki Book, on building Irish bouzoukis and citterns and The Mandolin Project, a manual for building four styles of mandolin. He lives in Canberra, Australia.
There are detailed stories that tell who, where, why, and how each beautiful piece was made. Included are chapters such as “The American Mandolin,” ”Gibson,” “The Middle Ages & Renaissance,” and “Spain, Portugal & Beyond.”. With photographs and in-depth details, this book traces the history of the mandolin and its family that can be found around the world. The mandolin is a fascinating and diverse musical instrument that spans across centuries and continents
About the AuthorGraham McDonald has been building mandolins, bouzoukis and other stringed instruments for more than 30 years. He is the author of The Bouzouki Book, on building Irish bouzoukis and citterns and The Mandolin Project, a manual for building four styles of mandolin. He lives in Canberra, Australia.