Orchestral Extract: Mozart, Don Giovanni, Deh, vieni, alla finestra
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Composers who wrote for the mandolin
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The Neopolitan mandolin
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The origins of the mandolin
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Mandolin vs Violin – Similarities and Differences
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Playing the mandolin – The Frets
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Playing the mandolin – Chords
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Playing the mandolin – The Plectrum
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Playing the mandolin – Sustaining the Sound
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Orchestral extract: Antonio Vivaldi, Mandolin Concerto in C major
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Development of string materials, from gut to metal
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Tremolo Technique
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Orchestral extract: Gustav Mahler, Symphony No. 7
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The Duo Style
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Development of the mandolin – Extending the range
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Orchestral extract: Sergei Prokofiev, Romeo and Juliet, Aubade
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Orchestral extract: Stravinsky, Agon, Galliarde
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Orchestral extract: Webern, Five Pieces for Orchestra, Op. 10
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Orchestral extract: Ottorino Respighi, Roman Festivals
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The American Mandolin
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Musical example: Kesh Jig – trad. Irish
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Bluegrass style
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How the mandolin got its name
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Harmonics
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String tension and finger maintenance
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How Nigel started playing the mandolin
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Tips for getting started on the mandolin
Description:
In this film which is divided into sections, Nigel Woodhouse introduces the mandolin. The mandolin has been used by many composers across the centuries to give special colour to the orchestra, often evoking folk music.
Hear some orchestral extracts and learn the history of the mandolin, as well as how to play and enjoy this instrument.